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Parker Reichhart

Fort Wayne,IN

Summary

Chemical Engineering graduate, Cum Laude from Trine University, with expertise in process design, optimization, and laboratory analysis. Proven experience in developing chemical processes through senior design projects, including HPLC separation and process design. Certified in Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam – Chemical Discipline, with proficiency in ChemCAD and MATLAB. Recognized for strong problem-solving skills and ability to exceed technical and operational goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Team Member

Pizza Hut
Fort Wayne, Indiana
04.2019 - Current
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of food preparation surfaces to maximize efficiency.
  • Assisted customers by answering inquiries, processing orders, and preparing high-quality food products.
  • Collaborated with coworkers to ensure accurate and timely order completion for optimal customer satisfaction.

Blue Hydrogen Production Design

Senior Design
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Engineered diverse unit operations, including pressure vessels, heat exchangers, reactors, and separation units.
  • Optimized unit operations to align with specifications for cost, sizing constraints, and product purities.
  • Ensured compliance with system requirements during design and optimization processes.

Pipe Flow Challenge

Unit Operations Lab I
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Engineered and constructed a piping system utilizing elbows, reducers, and packed beds to meet customer water delivery specifications.
  • Adjusted Ergun Equation parameters to minimize error in pressure drop readings to 2%.
  • Achieved departmental recognition by providing precise fluid volume to the customer.

Toluene Separation

Unit Operation Lab I
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Executed high performance liquid chromatography using Agilent 1220 Infinity LC to optimize Toluene separation from process feed stream.
  • Reduced separation time from 7.25 minutes to 2.56 minutes, increasing batch completion from 66 to 187 in an 8-hour workday.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

Trine University
Angola
05.2025

Skills

  • ChemCAD, MATLAB, Microsoft Excel, Minitab
  • Technical Report Writing, Chemical Process Design

Certification

  • Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) - Chemical Discipline
  • Various Safety and Chemical Engineering Education (SAChE) certifications

Timeline

Blue Hydrogen Production Design

Senior Design
01.2025 - 05.2025

Pipe Flow Challenge

Unit Operations Lab I
01.2024 - 05.2024

Toluene Separation

Unit Operation Lab I
01.2024 - 05.2024

Team Member

Pizza Hut
04.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

Trine University
Parker Reichhart