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"... Symbotic develops modular and proprietary autonomous robotics and software based solutions to reinvent distribution centers."- (Symbotic)

Summary: When I first joined Symbotic I was in the Hardware Product Engineering organization.

Joined Symbotic in December, 2016 and have truly enjoyed working here! Check out Symbotic

Goss International (2011 - 2016)
Project Engineer | Design Engineer

"…supplies presses and finishing systems – including the most automated and productive web offset presses in the world – for magazine, newspaper, packaging, catalog, direct mail and other printing applications." - (Goss International)

Summary:

Travel to customer sites to evaluate reported problems by performing onsite testing and data collection

Prepare test plans and coordinate on site efforts to ensure a successful site visit
Maintain calm and professional relationship with the customer during high pressure setting
Analyze data, report on findings and determine future proceeding

Successfully demonstrated a project concept through product research, prototype testing, and documentation (USPTO #9878531)

Interfaced with new and existing vendors to generate new products and processes
Created preliminary CAD models, drawings and specifications
Prepared reports to keep management informed on current results and project status

Provide technical support for substrate, print quality, and pre-press related issues

Evaluate print samples to resolve print defects
On-site customer support for first installation of 'Vpak 3000' packaging press – initiated G7 calibration process
Major contributor to in-house 'expanded gamut' printing

Improved Goss’ knowledge and capabilities of printing on materials used in the packaging industry

Designed and executed test plans to improve print quality on non-porous substrates using UV curable inks
Developed Goss’ standard in-house testing procedure to quantify substrates and determine running parameters
Documented testing procedures and created an organized database of material
Provided training and technical support to Sales and Engineering

Configured Goss’ pre-press workflow to create a repeatable and reliable computer to plate (CTP) process

Designed/created artwork and printing plates for engineering tests and live customer demonstrations
Involved with press calibration, color management testing and implementation
Provided technical support for pre-press hardware and software to Sales, Engineering and customers

UNH - Space Science Center | Climate Change Center
UNH Space Science Center | Climate Change Center
Engineer Intern