Austin Klinger
Bellefonte,PA
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level R&D position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
R&D Engineer
Luxfer
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Improved product development by conducting thorough research and analysis of new technologies.
- Conducted research to identify and evaluate new technologies and concepts.
- Identified areas for improvement in existing products through rigorous testing and data evaluation.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
Capstone Project
Penn State University
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Conducted research on "Kinetics and Diffusion of Carbon Incorporation into PM Copper Steel Components Subjected to Impregnation with Inorganic sealant prior to Heat Treatment”
- Presented findings at PowderMet2023/AMPM2023 as a National Science Foundation (NSF) Grant recipient
- Developed comprehensive project plans, ensuring timely completion of milestones and deliverables.
- Optimized resource allocation to maximize productivity and meet tight deadlines.
Research
Penn State University
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Internship on conducting research on the effects of Processing and sintering conditions on Cu-Ni-Si powdered metals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Materials Science
Penn State University
04.2022
Skills
- Research Presentation
- Design Development
- CAD Drafting
- Report Preparation
- Critical Thinking
- Data Analysis
- Problem Solving
- Technical Drawings
- AutoCAD
Additional Information
- Have some leadership skills from experience in my pervious work position. I have also learned some leadership from being captain of a travel hockey team and assistant captain of my high school hockey team.
- Hobbies - Ice hockey, disc golf, hiking, reading
Timeline
R&D Engineer
Luxfer
08.2022 - 01.2024
Capstone Project
Penn State University
08.2021 - 04.2022
Research
Penn State University
05.2021 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Materials Science
Penn State University