Kevin Scharba
Kane,PA
Summary
As a welding engineering student with experience in high energy density processes, I aspire to work at the forefront of advanced welding and materials joining solutions. My hands-on skills in electron beam welding, nondestructive testing, and programming automated robotic systems allow me to optimize cutting-edge fabrication processes. Driven by a fascination with metallurgy and quality control, I am motivated to push the boundaries of innovation in industries such as aerospace and defense.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Welding Engineering Intern
Allegheny Contracting
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted with documentation, quality control, welding/NDE, and project planning on natural gas transmission contracts with TransCanada Energy.
- Put together pressure test packages to be sent out for engineering approval.
- Created weld maps and centralized documents that detailed the weld and NDT processes of transmission gas construction and maintenance projects.
Welder and Programmer
Phoenix Fabrication
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Design, fabrication, and installation of custom aluminum work including gate systems, AC mounting brackets, and filet tables.
- TIG welding.
- Programming/operating CNC plasma table, CNC milling machine and CNC fiber lasers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology, The Pennsylvania State University
Williamsport, PA05.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA05.2024
Minor - Non-Destructive Testing
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA05.2024
Skills
- Enhanced knowledge of high energy density welding physics, metallurgy, process variables, and quality control
- In-depth understanding of integrating automated robotic systems in an industrial environment for precision welding operations
- Ability to test and identify the physical and mechanical properties of metals, as related to weldability
- Knowledge in lean manufacturing and implementation the 5S system of workplace organization
- Proficient in welding, principles of fabrication, and process integration
- Knowledge of industrial safety standards in both factory and field environments
- Ability to interpret and understand mechanical drawings, specifications, and notes related to the American Welding Society standards
- Ability to program and operate CNC cutting machines
- Proficient in generating and editing models and assemblies, analyzing mass properties, rendering and animation, and basic 3D-to-2D documentation techniques utilizing SolidWorks and Autodesk Inventor
Timeline
Welding Engineering Intern
Allegheny Contracting
05.2023 - 08.2023
Welder and Programmer
Phoenix Fabrication
05.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology, The Pennsylvania State University
Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Minor - Non-Destructive Testing
Pennsylvania College of Technology
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