Cole Houston

• Collaborated in a team to design a thermal transport system for melting ice on nitrogen vaporizers at Entegris, leveraging the waste heat from a CDA compressor, thus enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability.
• Engaged in comprehensive ideation and selection processes, employing techniques like functional decomposition and decision matrices, leading to the development of an innovative forced convection solution.

• Actively engage in Sales Engineering Club events to foster industry connections and acquire practical knowledge in technical sales, leveraging opportunities to gain hands-on experience and insights from professionals in the field.

• Designed mechanical systems including a clamping system for gas purification vessels, a 10,000 lb. capacity bead blasting cart ramp, and a magnetic V-block for automated pin-stamping.
• Coordinated corporate conferences, fostering information exchange and engineering brainstorming.
• Conducted analysis of gas purifiers, optimizing for maximum purity, reliability, and performance.

• Installed, diagnosed, and maintained irrigation systems for luxury ski homes and commercial properties, delivering high performance and client satisfaction with meticulous attention to detail.
• Managed a company vehicle and $30,000 in lawn care equipment, leading a team of four to provide top-tier maintenance and landscaping services.

• Utilized Trimble GPS technology to perform topographic, pipeline, and boundary surveys.

• Supported senior engineers with data entry and Excel spreadsheet management.