Leigh Kuras

Experience

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  Production Resource Group

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Scenic Technology Intern

  Rotational internship through the areas of Engineering, Operations and Project Management, Carpentry, Steel Work, Automation, Scenic Art, and Machines (CNC Operation). Included an in-depth winch class and a personal chessboard project combining all departments.

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  Production Resource Group

  May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Project Coordination Intern

  Drafted scenic elements, automation equipment, and truck packs using AutoCAD.Involved in many bidding projects and continued client design negotiations throughout the revision process. Priced shows and wrote scope of work documentation.Managed purchase requests, made pricing inquiries to vendors, and assisted with end-of-month financial closings.

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  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

  Aug 2018 - May 2019

  Peer Career Consultant - Purdue University

  Worked with students to develop networking skills. Provided feedback on resumes and cover letters.Recorded and edited videos detailing the experience of military-affiliated students on campus.Raised awareness about the college experience for military students by participating in campus-wide outreach events.

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  Creative Conners, Inc.

  May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Automation Intern

  Assembly, integration, and troubleshooting of control boxes. Building cables, following wiring schedules, and component testing.Concept generation, Fusion 360 modeling, and prototyping for custom automation effects.Machine fabrication, assembly, and testing. Continuous improvements to existing build guides for stock products.

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  Purdue University

  May 2020 - Dec 2020

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  Collaborating with the College of Engineering Education to analyze the use of Freeform, a hybrid classroom format, within the existing mechanical engineering curriculum of multiple institutions. Investigating how adaptation to campus culture impacts student performance.Literature review with a focus on organizational culture and cultural dimensions on college campuses.Formation of a multi-institutional Cultural Consensus Survey that is adapted for students/faculty.Conducting background research on subject universities and pulling out cultural themes based on faculty, student, and staff interviews. Show less

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  Wenger Corporation

  Jan 2021 - now

  Creating complete, functional, and safe electrical system designs for performance spaces.Review of input specifications. Management of submittal timelines. Tracking project progress and allocation of department resources for drawing completion.Reviewing submittal packages (drawings, orders, BOM, etc.). Responsible for the completeness and accuracy of drawing for assigned projects. Coordinating with mechanical engineering departments and conducting multidisciplinary drawing reviews.Providing support for estimating, product commissioning, installation, and service work when needed.Identifying nonconformities and initiating Corrective Action Reports and Supplier Corrective Action Reports, as needed.Working remotely from Huntsville, AL. Show less Design and commissioning of controls solutions for performance spaces. Hoisting, lift, and variable acoustic applications. About 70% field work and 30% design work.Troubleshooting electrical circuits, processors, and communications networks of installed equipment in the field. Loading and debugging software.Designing and drawing electrical circuits for controls systems. Testing outgoing motors and starters. Requisitioning parts for controls projects. Designing user interfaces.Training end users and collaborating with consultants.Identifying non-conformities in ISO process and initiating Corrective Action Reports and Supplier Corrective Action Reports as needed.Skills: AutoCAD, PDM, Raynok Motion Control Software, SEW Movitools Motion Studio, Siemens PLC Programming with Step7 TIA PortalBegan working remotely June 2023 from Huntsville, AL. Show less

  • Lead Project Engineer - Controls

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Controls Engineer

    Jan 2021 - Jul 2023