Josiah Viitala
Medford,MA
Summary
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Diligent Engineer who takes responsibility for ongoing projects and new endeavor planning. Provides deep technical knowledge and common-sense business acumen for initiatives. Committed to reaching business goals through technical management and impactful analyses. Goal-oriented systems engineer with experience logistic settings. Forward-thinking when reviewing project requirements to determine precise solutions. Composed professional when working under tight schedules and limited budgets to achieve innovative designs meeting and exceeding objectives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Systems Sustainment Engineer
Raytheon Technologies
Woburn, MA
01.2023 - Current
- Perform logistics management interface creation and maintenance for different systems according to GEIA standards using EAGLE operating system.
- Perform spares analysis in order to sustain systems in the field.
- Write standard operating procedures for remove and replacement of system line replaceable units.
- Experience with using IAD's, PDM, iPASS, and Haystack as resources for database creation and provisioning.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss project progress updates.
- Analyzed customer requirements to determine project scope and objectives.
- Documented all engineering activities according to established procedures.
- Applied technical knowledge to help promote safe work environment and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Reviewed customer complaints regarding product performance or functionality issues.
- Performed calculations and simulations to analyze performance data.
Systems Engineer
DEKA Research & Development
Manchester, NH
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted in developing water treatment system in compliance with FDA Good Manufacturing Practices GMP.
- Designed and built test fixtures for product development.
- Coordinated and performed product testing.
- Performed exploratory testing to determine conductivity sensor sensitivity with different cell constants.
- Analyzed degraded product materials through scanning electron microscope to determine composition in order to identify and mitigate cause of deterioration.
Undergraduate Researcher
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN
11.2020 - 05.2022
- Researched the practicality of improving lithium batteries by using newly developed electrolytes made with material that can harness the work of bending to recharge the battery
- Electrochemistry experiments including the synthesis of polymers used as piezoelectric membranes to increase the conductivity of the electrolytes within Lithium-ion batteries
- Electroplating samples and using UV multi-linker to cross link polymer solutions into composites
- Maximizing the voltage response of nano-generators through fiber and polymer composites
- Fabrication of piezoelectric nanofibers.
Data Entry Technician
Aunalytics
South Bend, IN
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Preparing and sorting documents for data entry
- Entering data into database software and checking to ensure the accuracy of the data that has been input
- Made routine checks on computer room air handlers (CRAH) and chillers while assisting facility engineer with maintenance duties on data center
- Quality control checks performed routinely on both software and hardware belonging to clients.
Security Officer
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Inc
Mishawaka, IN
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
- Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Monitored entrances and exits for unauthorized personnel or prohibited items being brought onto premises.
- Verified photo IDs and tickets to allow guests passage.
Emergency Medical Technician
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Inc
Mishawaka, IN
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Maintained patient vital signs, including blood pressure, respiration rate, pulse rate, temperature, oxygen saturation level and pain levels.
- Performed basic life support procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Responded quickly to emergency calls, assessed the situation and provided appropriate treatment for illnesses or injuries.
Floor Associate
Kohls Corp
Mishawaka, IN
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Restocked shelves as needed throughout the day.
- Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
- Assisted customers with locating merchandise in the store.
- Received shipments of new merchandise and distributed items to appropriate locations.
Floor Associate
Kohls Corp
Ann Arbor, MI
11.2016 - 08.2017
- Restocked shelves as needed throughout the day.
- Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
- Assisted customers with locating merchandise in the store.
- Received shipments of new merchandise and distributed items to appropriate locations.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Quantic School of Business And Technology
03-2025
Data Analyst Professional Certificate I
Saint Louis University
St Louis, MO03-2024
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering -
University of Notre Dame
05.2022
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics/Physics -
Bethel University
05.2020
Skills
- Instrumental Analysis: Scanning Electron Microscope, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, X-ray Diffraction, Dielectric Spectrometer, Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy, Cantilever, Ferroelectric Hysteresis
- Programming & Software: MATLAB, Python, Java Script, Aspen Plus, ImageJ, Microsoft Applications
- Lab Experience: Argon Glove Boxes, Ultraviolet Ovens, Thermal Ovens, Liquid Chromatography, 3D Printing, Electrospinning
- System Design
- Technical Writing
- Process Development
- Schematic Reading
- Product Development
- Renewable Energy
- Engineering Documentation
Affiliations
- Snowboarding
- Surfer
- Motorcyclist
- Traveler
Certification
- Professional Data Analyst I
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Systems Sustainment Engineer
Raytheon Technologies
01.2023 - Current
Systems Engineer
DEKA Research & Development
07.2022 - 01.2023
Undergraduate Researcher
University of Notre Dame
11.2020 - 05.2022
Data Entry Technician
Aunalytics
09.2020 - 05.2022
Security Officer
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Inc
08.2019 - 05.2022
Emergency Medical Technician
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Inc
05.2018 - 01.2020
Floor Associate
Kohls Corp
09.2017 - 05.2018
Floor Associate
Kohls Corp
11.2016 - 08.2017
MBA - Business Administration
Quantic School of Business And Technology
Data Analyst Professional Certificate I
Saint Louis University
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering -
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics/Physics -
Bethel University