Raymond Lipps

Cincinnati,OH

Summary

Detail-oriented Chemical Engineering student with hands-on co-op experience in R&D, process design, and manufacturing. Expertise in resin formulation, hydraulic modeling, and P&ID drafting supports cost recovery initiatives. Developed data-driven staffing models and integrated lab-scale chemistry with plant operations to enhance throughput, safety, and product quality.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Food Packaging Coatings Co-op

PPG Industries Inc.

Cincinnati, USA

05.2026 - 08.2026

Optimized acid concentrations in resin formulations to enhance adhesion and maintain cross-link density, durability, flexibility
Formulated and tested a flow additive package for a developmental resin, cutting surface blistering by 75% and improving overall application
Screened and characterized alternative polyester candidates, successfully identifying a drop-in, highly durable replacement that matches target specs
Collaborated with robustness team to adjust spray application parameters in coating trials, increasing substrate coverage and uniformity by 60%

Flows Department Co-op

L’Oréal USA

Florence, USA

08.2025 - 12.2025

Collected time-study data to develop live forklift staffing tracker, enabling shift managers to forecast labor needs based on production volume
Processed supplier debt memos for defective packaging, recovering over $400,000 in lost capital for L’Oréal
Repurposed warehouse space to enable CM tote shipments from both plants, boosting outbound shipping efficiency by 57%
Created automated Excel tool to identify blocked and mixed bottle inventory, enabling reorganization of over 200 bags for production use

Process Engineer Co-op: 2 Rotations

Jedson Engineering

Cincinnati, USA

05.2024 - 04.2025

Updated P&IDs with redline markups to enhance process safety study at B&G Crisco's wastewater facility
Evaluated pump selection and system performance using AFT Fathom for an oil transfer project
Estimated activated carbon vessel weight within 3% of actual values through steel volume calculations, supporting structural design decisions
Compiled component lists from OEM P&IDs and validated piping and equipment specifications to ensure project compliance
Designed P&IDs in AutoCAD for P&G's global AOS system, enabling final package development and 3D piping modeling
Sized pumps and analyzed hydraulic performance in AFT Fathom to validate system capacity against projected demand levels

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering, Chemistry Minor

University of Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH

05-2027

Skills

Coating formulations
AutoCAD and AutoCAD Plant 3D
AFT Fathom and AFT Arrow
Data visualization
Statistical analysis

JMP and Power BI
VBA development
Microsoft Office Suite
Navisworks

Leadership, Activities, & Service

Assistant Baseball Coach, 2023 - Present, JB Yeager, Cincinnati, OH, Instructed young athletes in baseball fundamentals, with emphasis on pitching mechanics, teamwork, and game strategy.
Mt. Airy Forest Trail Cleanup, 2023 - 2025, National Park Service, Cincinnati, OH, Worked with conservation specialists to identify and remove invasive honeysuckle species, supporting ecosystem restoration and forest health.

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