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Yael Prochovnik

Yael Prochovnik

El Paso,TX

Summary

Recently graduated Student in the field of Mechanical Engineering. Seeking opportunities to learn, grow and contribute to a team. Hands-on additive manufacturing experience with proficiency in the field of hybrid 3D printing, Fused Deposition Modeling, and stereolithography, as well as accessory tools and equipment. Strong drive for results and continuous Improvement. Energetic, Motivating, and extremely ambitious.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Undergraduate Research

EM Lab
El Paso, Texas
08.2021 - Current
  • Hybrid 3D Printing of Electromagnetic Devices using different processes which include FDM and Micro dispensing
  • Developed Hybrid printing Processes for new difficult materials such as high temperature materials
  • Designed and developed volumetric circuits by using a pure created add on in BLENDER
  • Tested materials using VNA to find electromagnetic behavior of different polymers.

Undergraduate Assistant

W.M. Keck Center for 3d innovation
El Paso, Texas
08.2018 - 11.2020
  • Received STL files of models and evaluate them to achieve fabrication for companies like: Google & Stratasys
  • Developed CAD model to create solid manufactured parts with corresponding supports using, SolidWorks and 3Dlightyear/Insight which is also used to evaluate any tolerances or interferences
  • Maintained all the 3D printing machines in working order and fully functional
  • Performed team lead duties for W.M
  • KECK Center for FDM and SLA technologies.

Retail Sales Associate

JOURNEY’S
El Paso, Texas
03.2017 - 09.2018
  • Described merchandise and explained use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers
  • Recommend, select, and help obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires
  • Maintain knowledge of current sales/promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.

Education

Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering (College of Engineering) -

University of Texas at El Paso
12.2023

Skills

  • Hybrid Additive manufacturing
  • Fused Deposition Modeling
  • Stereolithography
  • CNC
  • Vacuum Casting
  • SolidWorks
  • NX
  • 3D Lightyear
  • Insight
  • Catalyst
  • Magic’s RP
  • Preform
  • Fusion 360
  • Mat Lab
  • Arduino
  • Ansys
  • Blender
  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Communication
  • Adaptation
  • Time Management

Projects

High Temperature Structural Circuit (Eaton), Oct 2022- Present

· Create a structural Circuit using a High Temperature Polymer and a Conductive Paste in a single printing job, using a variety of printing techniques and methods (nScrypt).

· Analyze thermal behavior of both materials and adjust accordingly.

· Testing of materials for conductivity and thermal behavior under extreme conditions

· Report out biweekly to EATON (company funding the project) on updates on projects progress.

FSAE Lombardi Racing, Brake System Design, Aug 2023 - Dec 2023

· Design, fabricate and test a braking system under FSAE rules.

· Work along with other peers to accommodate for separate systems of vehicle (Suspension, Chassis, etc.).

Hexapod Platform with Six degree of Freedom (Project Management), Aug 2023 - Dec 2023

· Create a flexure Based Hexapod with six degrees of freedom which can be placed in a 3D Printer for complex printing-based models.

Ultrasonic Radar Detector, Sept 2023

· Designed and calibrated an ultrasonic sensor that can determine the distance of objects in a 180-degree radius.

· Created a structure which allows for angular movement along the horizontal plane.

Catheter Handle, Oct 2023

· Led small team to design and develop a prototype for a catheter handle using multiple manufacturing processes. (FDM and Mold Casting)

Designed and tested the final model

Publications

Hybrid 3D Printing of Structural Electronics in A High Temperature Polymer

Yael Prochovnik, Gilber Carranza, Eaton, Ubaldo Robles, Raymond C. Rumpf Ph.D., In Progress for submission to IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)

Timeline

Undergraduate Research

EM Lab
08.2021 - Current

Undergraduate Assistant

W.M. Keck Center for 3d innovation
08.2018 - 11.2020

Retail Sales Associate

JOURNEY’S
03.2017 - 09.2018

Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering (College of Engineering) -

University of Texas at El Paso
Yael Prochovnik