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Cory Blunk

Bellingham,WA

Summary

I am a Licensed EIT with 4+ years experience in Instrumentation & Controls Development in the Energy sector, including hands-on integration of mechanical and electrical systems. I am a proactive problem-solver skilled in identifying system inefficiencies, coordinating across engineering and production teams, and driving timely resolutions. I'm an agile and collaborative team player adapting to evolving technologies, mastering new tools, and mentoring peers. Comfortable pivoting mid-project and maintaining momentum under tight deadlines. Lastly, I am open to relocation and excited to contribute to cutting-edge fusion energy development in a fast-paced mission-driven environment

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Control Systems Engineer

Anvil Corporation
05.2021 - Current
  • Led design and integration of Process Control System (PCS) and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) for energy sector applications, including vacuum systems, guided wave radar, & nuclear measurement instrumentation on 5 separate plants.
  • Skilled in interpreting and applying technical documentation to drive control system architecture, hardware selection and implementation strategies.
  • Collaborated across mechanical, electrical, and process disciplines to develop LOPA recommendations, P&IDs, PFDs, and implement Quality Control protocols and Root Cause Analysis with Corrective Actions.
  • Managed stakeholder communication and authored critical technical documentation including 5 Distributed Control System (DCS) Modifications reports, 3 Site Integration Test (SIT) plans, over 100 engineering work orders, and I/O Indexing for rapid troubleshooting and support.

Validation Engineer

PACCAR
01.2021 - 04.2021
  • Conducted field Testing and software validation on 15 MX-13 engines to identify and troubleshoot system fail points, ensuring operational reliability and performance.
  • Documented entire validation process, noting changes or alterations completed.
  • Managed multiple validation projects simultaneously while adhering to deadlines compressed from one year to 5 months.
  • Coordinated extensively with permanent engineering teams during a temporary assignment, managing 1000s of test data points, cataloging, indexing, and technical presentations to cross-functional stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
05-2018

Skills

  • Software & Tools: Regular use of SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI), Bluebeam, Agile workflows, Gantt charts, and the full Microsoft Office Suite for engineering documentation and project coordination
  • Schedule Management: Experienced in managing build-and-test schedules across interdisciplinary teams, ensuring alignment between mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering
  • Communication & Collaboration: Skilled in engaging with diverse personalities and cross-functional teams Thrives on feedback, promotes continuous improvement, and is a strong proponent of Kaizen principles

Certification

Engineer in Training (EIT), 11/20: WA #20120893


TWIC Card, expires 06/2026

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Interests

  • Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
  • Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
  • Exploring various forms of music, such as Funk, Soul, and R&B, to nurture creativity and growth in my musical appreciation
  • Collecting vinyl records

Timeline

Control Systems Engineer

Anvil Corporation
05.2021 - Current

Validation Engineer

PACCAR
01.2021 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Minnesota

Professional Development

  • Actively pursuing ISA Safety Instrumented System (SIS) credentials.
  • Preparing for the Washington State Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
  • Currently gaining fluency in Spanish to expand global collaboration capabilities.

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