Ben Whitcher
College Park,MD
Summary
Detail and process-oriented mechanical engineer with experience in design for manufacturing, prototyping, and new product development. Looking to use past experience to aid in the national transition to clean energy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Mechanical Engineer
Generac Power Systems
South Portland, ME
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Created technical drawings and sought competitive quoting for over 30 prototype components, including magnetics, custom fasteners, and thermal interface materials
- Formulated assembly of prototype power electronics components to reduce technician time by 30%
- Designed and fabricated prototype sheet metal, cast, and plastic design components for power electronics
- Machined prototype components from sheet metal and wood using vertical end mill, table saw, drill press, and band saw.
Engineering Intern
Generac Power Systems
South Portland, ME
11.2020 - 05.2022
- Designed and acquired custom test fixtures and sheet metal components for,
- Used Product Lifecycle Management software to coordinate and implement over 100 engineering design changes and alternate components
- Designed and implemented python-based graphical user interface inventory management system to track over 400 units across multiple product types, hardware versions, and firmware versions
- Verified adherence to tolerance criteria for over 50 alternatively-sourced components
- Implemented waste mitigation strategy across eight departments
- Coordinated ISTA testing to qualify packaging material and developed in-house testing procedure for finished-good packaging based on ISTA 3A
- Community Service
Student Sustainability Coordinator
University Of Southern Maine Sustainability Office
Gorham, ME
01.2019 - 05.2022
- Conducted research into student sustainability habits to inform Community-Based Social Marketing campaign aimed at limiting dormitory-driven water pollution
- Coordinated group of over ten student Eco-Reps to conduct sustainability initiatives in line with University’s strategic plan
- Worked with program leadership to redesign structure to accommodate change from in-person to distance learning and increased number of student employees by 5 during COVID-19 pandemic
- Researched, marketed, and spoke on behalf of University’s Passive House construction, including representing Office of Sustainability at construction groundbreaking ceremony
- Led campaign of over 30 students, faculty, and staff to crowdsource litter removal across 25-mile radius.
President
University Of Southern Maine ASME Student Section
Gorham, ME
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Coordinated first ASME Coaster Car design competition to be hosted at University of Southern Maine and project-managed design of car
- Created organizational process for task allocation and completion
- Secured funding through university and external sponsors to procure marketing materials, enter design competitions, and provide free ASME membership for over ten students
- Increased membership by 400% after chapter was previously dormant.
Assistant Team Leader
AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps
Sacramento, CA
10.2017 - 07.2018
- Comprehensively remedied 13 houses that were damaged by Hurricane Harvey, removing 56 cubic yards of debris
- Accurately prepared 82 tax returns for low-income residents of King County, WA using MyTaxSlayePro software
- Used communication and organizational skills to ensure team received all necessary information and met work performance criteria.
Education
Bachelor’s of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
The University of Southern Maine
05.2022
Skills
- Solidworks Modeling
- Solidworks Simulation - CSWA-S
- Ultimaker Cura 3D Printing Slicer
- Visual Basics for Applications
- Python
- Vertical End Mill
- Machining
- Product Lifecycle Management Software
- Product Data Management Software
- Surface-Mount Soldering
Certification
Solidworks Simulation - CSWA-S
Timeline
Contract Mechanical Engineer
Generac Power Systems
05.2022 - 08.2022
Engineering Intern
Generac Power Systems
11.2020 - 05.2022
President
University Of Southern Maine ASME Student Section
09.2020 - 05.2022
Student Sustainability Coordinator
University Of Southern Maine Sustainability Office
01.2019 - 05.2022
Assistant Team Leader
AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps
10.2017 - 07.2018
Bachelor’s of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
The University of Southern Maine
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