NICHOLAS PLANZO
Agawam,MA
Summary
Mechanical engineering student with background in drafting and modeling. Strong technical proficiency with work history in product definition. In-depth knowledge of NX coupled with Teamcenter and Microsoft Office abilities. Proven history of problem solving and teamwork.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Testing & Validation Engineer II
Collins Aerospace
Windsor Locks, Connecticut
08.2025 - Current
- Measure physical phenomena (e.g., temperature, pressure, mass flow, acceleration, speed, electrical properties, etc.), in the pursuit of engineering product development.
- Design, build, tune, and automate data acquisition and control systems for laboratory test facilities or flight test applications.
- Consult and advise Engineering on measurement techniques, sensors, instrumentation, signal conditioning, computing, or other special test equipment needed to enable their specific inquiry.
- Procure instrumentation and test services, and oversee the fabrication of custom measurement designs.
- Collaborate with Lab Mechanical and Electrical Engineers to design, build, and operate unique and state-of-the-art test facilities in several specialized labs: Pneumatic, Fuel, Hydro-Mechanical, Vibration, and Electronic.
- Manage the installation, check-out, and troubleshooting of test setups and systems.
- Direct and train Instrument and Measurement technicians to operate the systems created.
- Provide data reduction, analysis, and reporting of measurement results to engineering customers.
Drafting/Product Definition Staff Technician
Pratt & Whitney
East Hartford, CT
08.2022 - 08.2025
- Assist design and engineering support groups in product definition.
- Create parametric 3D models and definition files in NX software, adhering to design intent and product definition standard work.
- Produce part prints using NX software to adhere to product definition standard work, ensuring manufacturability, and design intent.
- Apply Geometric Form Control to ASME Y14.5M-1994 standards accurately and effectively.
- Utilize Teamcenter and NX software to develop part print release documentation, and engineering change release documentation.
Drafting/Product Definition Senior Technician
Pratt & Whitney
East Hartford, CT
06.2017 - 08.2022
- Create parametric 3D models and definition files in NX software, adhering to design intent and product definition standard work.
- Produce part prints using NX software to adhere to product definition standard work, ensuring manufacturability, and design intent.
- Apply Geometric Form Control to ASME Y14.5M-1994 standards accurately and effectively.
- Utilize Teamcenter and NX software to develop part print release documentation, and engineering change release documentation.
Drafting/Product Definition Intern
Pratt & Whitney
East Hartford, Connecticut
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Create parametric 3D models and definition files in NX software, adhering to design intent and product definition standard work.
- Produce part prints using NX software to adhere to product definition standard work, ensuring manufacturability, and design intent.
- Apply Geometric Form Control to ASME Y14.5M-1994 standards accurately and effectively.
Education
Master of Science - Engineering Management
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Amherst, MA05-2027
Graduate Certificate - AI Engineering
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Amherst, MA05-2027
Graduate Certificate - Decision Analytics
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Amherst, MA12-2026
Graduate Certificate - Engineering Project Management And Leadership
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Amherst, MA05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA12-2024
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, MA05.2017
Certificate - CNC Operations
Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, MA05.2016
Skills
- Program and technical support
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Troubleshooting and resolution
- Prioritization and execution
- Engineering documentation
- Siemens NX and Teamcenter
- Design techniques
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Testing & Validation Engineer II
Collins Aerospace
08.2025 - Current
Drafting/Product Definition Staff Technician
Pratt & Whitney
08.2022 - 08.2025
Drafting/Product Definition Senior Technician
Pratt & Whitney
06.2017 - 08.2022
Drafting/Product Definition Intern
Pratt & Whitney
06.2016 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Springfield Technical Community College
Certificate - CNC Operations
Springfield Technical Community College
Master of Science - Engineering Management
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Graduate Certificate - AI Engineering
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Graduate Certificate - Decision Analytics
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Graduate Certificate - Engineering Project Management And Leadership
University of Massachusetts, Amherst