Julia G Michel
274 Carriage View – Clinton TN 37716 - (440) 213-2260 -
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering May 2013
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
WORK EXPERIENCE
Techmer PM (February 2015 – Present) Technical Service Engineer
Provide technical support in a fast-paced high pressure environment for clients, sales staff, customer service department, quality control, and manufacturing; Project management involving the laboratory, manufacturing, vendors, and clients – this involves conception of the project, selection of raw materials and equipment used, design of experiments, data analysis, chairing meetings, overseeing production trials, and writing final technical reports through commercialization of the product.
Techmer PM (July 2013 – February 2015) Applications Lab Engineer and Supervisor
Lead the technical effort to match new colors, create new products, identify color trends, and proactively create new looks for Sales to reach out to designers and propose new ideas; perform long term additive research; provide necessary support to sales and technical service based on need and customer requirements; simulate customer processes through blow molding, injection molding, sheet extrusion, and a film line
Luna Innovations (January 2013 – July 2013) Field Applications Engineer Co-op
Developed and performed experiments to validate new fiber optics sensing technology; developed new methods of applying existing technology for unique customer needs; performed product demonstrations for existing and potential customers; collaborated with the sales teams to understand customer requirements and promote the sale of company products; provided technical and nontechnical support and service to customers regarding the use, operation, and maintenance of equipment
Kollmorgen (May 2012 – August 2012) Quality Engineering Intern
Reduced variation in work instructions and procedures throughout the company; implemented a training process to establish training criteria and show evidence that training occurred; investigated the resistance of a polysulfide compound to chemicals encountered in refrigerated trucks; worked to provide part qualification for GE; created control plans to help control quality issues
Special Metals, A PCC Company (May 2011 – August 2011) R&D Intern
Managed 15-7PH stainless steel development; wrote a technical paper on how to enhance products to better meet customer requirements; provided a new organizational structure in the previously unused high temperature corrosion lab; assisted in the building of a molten salt corrosion test frame to evaluate materials for concentrated solar applications
SKILLS
Excellent oral and written communication to effectively handle interactions, both in person, by e-mail and
by phone
Ability to organize data and write effective Technical reports
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and influential skills
Equipment training and operation: drill press, band and abrasive saw, sheer, welding machine, optical
microscope, tensile test equipment, injection molder, blow molder, film and sheet line
Understanding of concept of test design and fundamentals of alloy and plastic development
Knowledgeable in Matlab, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Docsys, and Salesforce
Knowledgeable in safe handling of potentially hazardous chemicals and the use of personal protective
equipment