Kameron Kuszlyk
Henrietta
Summary
Highly motivated recent BS/MS Chemical and Materials Engineering graduate with 1+ years of co-op experience. Extensive background in energy solutions and process engineering with projects focused on development and optimization. Seeking a full-time engineering position in process engineering or R&D.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Analytical Lab Intern
Plug Power
Henrietta, NY
05.2025 - 12.2025
- Performed sample analysis and quality control checks using ion chromatography, SEM imaging, micro-XRF, DSC, and surface-energy measurements. Supported fuel cell and electrolyzer production through material quality control and testing. Developed a new IC calibration method to reduce industrial sample preparation and analysis by 50%.
Battery Engineer
RIT Battery Development Center
Henrietta, NY
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted customers with slurry formulation, roll-to-roll coating, and cell manufacturing. Performed rheological and other physical quality control checks on electrode slurries and finished coatings. Performed machine maintenance/changeover and general lab upkeep for customer usage. Developed and tested new anode/cathode formulations for in-house electrodes and cells.
Battery Research Engineer
Cellec Technologies
Henrietta, NY
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Created small and large batch electrode slurries with high energy density materials. Used a slot-die roll-to-roll coater to fabricate battery electrodes. Performed quality control checks on finished battery electrodes. Fabricated coin, pouch, and cylindrical lithium-ion cells for galvanostatic, formation, rate, and cycle life testing on Arbin and Neware battery testing systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY05-2026
Master of Science - Materials Science
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY05-2026
Skills
- Proficient in Excel w/ VBA, Minitab, JMP, Matlab
- Trained in coin, cylindrical, and pouch cell fabrication, thin film blade coating, slot die coating and high pressure calendering
- SEM imaging, spectroscopy, ion chromatography, and thermal analysis (DMA, DSC, TGA)
- Operation of roll-to-roll coaters, high-shear rate mixers, viscometers, and pH meters
- Microscopy techniques
- Spectroscopy techniques
- Biochemistry
- Electrochemistry
- Material Characterization
- Process Design and Control
Courses
- Thermodynamics
- Heat and Mass Transfer Operations
- Biochemical Engineering
- Reaction Engineering
- System Dynamics and Controls
- Design of Experiments
- Design with Constraint
- Applied Statistics
- Multi-Scale Material Science
Leadership
Acted as E-Board President for the Men's Ultimate Frisbee from 2025-2026. Hosted and organized the WNY Conference Championships and the annual Danse Macabre fundraiser tournament with over 35 teams in 2025. Managed club activities and acted as primary contact with the Division of Club Sports and the sport's governing body of USAU.
Timeline
Analytical Lab Intern
Plug Power
05.2025 - 12.2025
Battery Engineer
RIT Battery Development Center
05.2024 - 08.2024
Battery Research Engineer
Cellec Technologies
05.2023 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Rochester Institute of Technology
Master of Science - Materials Science
Rochester Institute of Technology