Jacques Arnoult

Experience

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  Iowa State University

  Sept 2016 - May 2019

  Fabricated and assembled parts while assisting students with manufacturing and engineering challenges in a lab setting.- Part Fabrication & Machining: Fabricated parts from 2D/3D mechanical drawings using a variety of machines, including CNC mills, lathes, and 3D printers, ensuring precision and quality in every component.- Student Training & Equipment Safety: Trained students on the safe and effective use of shop equipment, emphasizing proper techniques and safety protocols for machinery operation.- Problem Solving & Collaboration: Collaborated with students and professors to brainstorm solutions for complex manufacturing challenges, contributing to innovative design solutions and process improvements.- Team Collaboration & Daily Operations: Worked in a team-oriented environment to complete daily shop tasks, ensuring efficient operations and timely project completion. Show less

  • Boyd Lab Technician

    May 2017 - May 2019

  • Department Technician for Department of Mechanical Engineering

    Sept 2016 - May 2017
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  Rapid Institute

  May 2018 - Aug 2018

  RAPID Institute Intern at Iowa State University

  Designed and installed control systems for bio-oil separation and sugar purification, contributing to the RAPID Institute's mission of process intensification.- Control System Installation & Wiring: Installed and wired Allen-Bradly systems for the separation of bio-oil into sugars and phenolics, integrating sensors, actuators, and communication protocols for process automation.- Design & Development of Purification System: Designed, built, and wired a simulated moving bed for the purification of sugars, ensuring accurate flow control and optimized system performance.- Collaboration & Industry Presentation: Presented project findings to a panel of RAPID members, including industry representatives, showcasing the effectiveness of the process intensification system.- Webinar & Knowledge Sharing: Participated in weekly webinars with other interns, presenting technical findings and insights on process automation and control systems to the broader RAPID community. Show less

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  Bioeconomy Institute, Iowa State University

  Aug 2018 - May 2019

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  Contributed to the development and optimization of control systems for the Autothermal Pyrolysis Pilot Plant.- Control System Development: Designed and built custom control systems for the Autothermal Pyrolysis Pilot Plant, utilizing Allen-Bradley controllers to enable precise process automation and monitoring.- Instrumentation & Wiring: Installed and wired industrial sensors using HART, Ethernet/IP, Modbus, and RS-232/RS-485 Serial protocols, ensuring seamless integration with controllers.- Bill of Materials & Procurement: Managed component selection and procurement, preparing detailed Bills of Materials (BOMs) to support system development and testing.- System Optimization & Maintenance: Diagnosed and repaired control system and network issues, improving reliability and efficiency in the operation of the Autothermal Pyrolysis Pilot Plant. Show less

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  Phoenix Contact USA

  Sept 2019 - May 2020

  Per Diem Pick/Packer

  Picked and packed industrial electronic parts to be shipped to distributors, internal employees, and other customers, with high accuracy and throughput.

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  Blue Origin

  Dec 2022 - Feb 2025

  Swiftly designed proof-of-concept hardware in support of 6 concurrent Environmental Control and Life Support (ECLS) system projects for Orbital Reef (Commercial Low-Earth Orbit Destination).- End-to-End Design & Analysis: Led the design cycle for non-flight hardware, utilizing CREO Parametric for CAD, Simulation Live for CFD, and MATLAB to assess and validate thermal and fluid performance.- Safety & Control Systems: Designed and integrated thermal safety systems (thermal fuses, thermal breakers, emergency stop systems) and visual indicators (stack lights) to test setups, enhancing operational reliability.- Precision Documentation & Compliance: Created and released ASME Y14.5-compliant GD&T documentation for components, assemblies, and interface control to ensure accurate fabrication and seamless integration.- Subsystem Testing & Data-Driven Design: Managed thermal, pressure, and safety system testing at the subsystem level by developing and executing test plans. Analyzed data to identify improvements and drive design refinements.- Design for Manufacturing: Integrated hands-on experience in manual machining, metallic 3D printing, and conversational programming into the design of components, ensuring manufacturability and ease of assembly.- Redundancy & Sensor Integration: Engineered sensor redundancy strategies to ensure fault tolerance and system reliability in space-based systems.- Blower & Pump Control for ECLS Testing: Designed and implemented control strategies for blowers and pumps used in testing Environmental Control and Life Support (ECLS) systems, ensuring accurate performance validation and system reliability.- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Iterative Design: Partnered with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement creative solutions for complex aerospace challenges. Rapidly iterated on designs based on stakeholder feedback, improving manufacturability, human integration, and overall system simplicity. Show less Designed, built, and operated test systems to ensure the integration and performance of hardware supporting space missions.- Electromechanical System Design: Created wiring documentation, generated Bills of Materials, worked with suppliers to quote and procure components, and updated Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) to ensure system completion and provide a maintainability resource for cross-functional teams.- Prototyping & Fabrication: Utilized extensive hands-on experience with machining and fabrication tools to transform conceptual designs into tangible prototypes. Played a key role in the rapid development of non-flight hardware, influencing design decisions through practical fabrication insights and ensuring parts met both engineering specifications and functional requirements.- Sensor & Actuator Integration: Wired and integrated temperature, CO₂, humidity, and pressure sensors, along with solenoid valves, butterfly valves, and motorized ball valves, ensuring accurate data acquisition and system functionality.- Motor & Control System Wiring: Connected and configured blowers, air compressors, and water pumps to DAQs and controllers (National Instruments, Arduino, Dewesoft) per wiring diagrams, enabling precise system control and monitoring.- System Verification & Troubleshooting: Conducted comprehensive shakedown testing across electrical, fluid, and thermal test beds to pinpoint system failures. Implemented targeted corrective actions, including component replacements and design revisions, to ensure robust and reliable operation prior to handover to test operators.- Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions: Diagnosed and resolved system issues through detailed troubleshooting and failure analysis. Identified a burning smell caused by a rubber hose on a hot exhaust, implemented corrective actions, and updated the team to prevent recurrence. Show less

  • Mechanical Design Engineer

    May 2024 - Feb 2025

  • Technician

    Dec 2022 - May 2024