Ben Kuttesch

Experience

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  Purdue University ME 444 Mechanical Toy Design

  Jan 2012 - May 2012

  Pro/Engineer CAD Modeler and Designer

  Used Pro/Engineer to design a mechanical toy and create a SLA rapid prototype modelModeled purchased items to aid integration of mechanical and aesthetic components of toyAltered, adapted, and repaired purchased components including Gearboxes, Frame, Circuit BoardDesigned a four bar linkage to power toys “Wings”

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  Purdue University

  Jun 2012 - Dec 2012

  Student Lab Technician/Computer Consultant

  Upgraded and expanded the Mechanical Engineering laboratoriesRefurbished old and assembled new testing apparatus and tested both old and new apparatusOrganized and inventoried hardware and components in the Mechanical Engineering Electronics ShopSupervised computer and undergraduate laboratories during evening and weekend hours

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  Redbull Flugtag - Human Powered Aircraft Design and Flight Competition

  Sept 2013 - Sept 2013

  Fabrication and Manufacturing Lead

  Collaborate with team Captain/Lead Designer to set design goals and determine how best to meet those goalsDesigned and constructed the lower frame of the craft to support the main aircraft using basic construction techniques while easily being jettisoned upon launch to minimize weight of the aircraftSelected materials for lower frame to insure safety of pilot and aircraft while maintaining stability and remaining within overall weight limitsTroubleshot problems that arose during manufacturing and construction Show less

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  Southwest Prototyping

  Jul 2014 - Nov 2014

  Mechanical Engineer and Technician

  Follow drawings and instructions to successfully assemble productsImplemented improvements to designs and assembliesTroubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues that arise during assembly, testing, and verificationCreate documentation for assembly process and wiring

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  Preformed Line Products - DPW Solar Mounting Solutions

  Nov 2014 - Jul 2016

  Product Support Engineer

  -Performed engineering analysis for project bids on ballasted, rail based, and pole mount solutions to determine project requirements and project bill of materials-Communicated with customers to obtain required information and communicate results of engineering analysis-Obtained third party engineering analysis on engineering analysis-Developed and managed internal design tools to support engineering analysis and manufacturing-Coordinated UL 2703 testing and certification project-Recommended design changes to existing systems to manufacturing and fabrication efficiency-Supported product development projects to determine product requirements-Performed internal testing to verify engineering calculations on new and existing products Show less

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  Mounting Systems, Inc.

  Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

  Product Manager

  -Manage UL 2703 listing for all product lines-Coordinate UL 2703 testing and evaluations for current and existing projects-Manage third party certifications for residential, commercial, and light utility product lines-Provide support to customer and AHJ inquiries regarding product requirements and certifications-Determine design requirements for current and future product development projects for US market-Contribute to development of new products and modifications of existing products-Make use of rapid prototyping processes to accelerate product development projects-Perform internal testing to verify performance Show less

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  Quick Mount PV

  Nov 2017 - Feb 2019

  Mechanical Engineer
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  Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc.

  Feb 2019 - Nov 2020

  PV Engineer
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  Esdec USA

  Nov 2020 - now

  Senior Product Test Engineer