Tyler Foust
Fort Smith,AR
Summary
Strategic Mechanical Engineer bringing 5 years of product design experience. Proficient in hardware and software design, operation, system integration and installation. Well-versed in explaining complex design concepts to representatives across all levels. Adaptable and quick-learning with proficiency in coding and model simulation. Resourceful and innovative with aptitude for solving challenges.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Test Engineer
Rheem Manufacturing R&D HVAC
Fort Smith, AR
01.2020 - Current
- Oversee and approve all strain and modal data regarding developing product
- Test development of patent pending controls algorithm for TXV drifting
- Analyze, assist with process development, and integration of 3rd party software for simulation of strain and modal testing using SolidWorks
- Develop new UV-C lighting device with intentions of surface disinfection against SARS-COV-2
- Generated scripts to query new A2L refrigerant sensors to collect data on refrigerant presence
- Help institute and expand all strain, modal, shipment, and sound testing to evaluate design concerns, avoid resonant frequencies, and measure Sound power
- Write engineering processes and create appropriate work instructions for all current and new testing
- Form document control for all past and present test data in collaboration with Hooks and Associates
Systems Engineering
Rheem Manufacturing R&D HVAC
Fort Smith, AR
08.2017 - 01.2020
- Regression Testing of HVAC systems
- Developed 450 test scripts using Python for automated testing
- Creation of test cases system's analysis
- Lead team to automate test procedures
- Develop test methods for software development
- Using and updating bill of materials for quality assurance
- Developed field return testing process for controls
- Failure analysis by using Pareto’s Principle
- Train and prepare new members
- Produce work instructions for training
- Design test fixtures for various functionalities
Certified Trainer/Server/Bartender
Olive Garden
Fort Smith, AR
01.2014 - 08.2019
- Schedule and perform training of all incoming front of house employees
- Supervise 13-15 servers and bartenders during shifts
- Ensure employees follow proper protocol with guests and equipment
- Established relations with guest and handle incoming issues
Assistant Manager
Sonic Drive
Pocola, OK
08.2012 - 08.2014
- Handle all scheduling of employees
- Reduced average ticket times by reassigning team members to better fit current skills
- Effectively and efficiently manage shifts with 10-12 team members
- Performed tasks for opening and closing of facility
- Properly resolve guest issues
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR12.2019
Skills
- Member of Air National Guard 188th wing
- Utilizing SolidWorks and AutoCAD
- Capable of brazing
- Fluency in Python, MATLAB, and C
- Applying FEA and failure analysis
- Customer relationships
- Modeling and Simulation within Solidworks
Certification
- SolidWorks Essentials
- SolidWorks Simulation Essentials
- SolidWorks Simulation Professional
- EPA section 608 Universal certified
Timeline
Test Engineer
Rheem Manufacturing R&D HVAC
01.2020 - Current
Systems Engineering
Rheem Manufacturing R&D HVAC
08.2017 - 01.2020
Certified Trainer/Server/Bartender
Olive Garden
01.2014 - 08.2019
Assistant Manager
Sonic Drive
08.2012 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Arkansas
- SolidWorks Essentials
- SolidWorks Simulation Essentials
- SolidWorks Simulation Professional
- EPA section 608 Universal certified
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