Austen Karchut

Experience

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  RockTenn Company

  May 2014 - Sept 2014

  Machine Helper

  - Worked with a team to complete each job successfully and on schedule in a fast paced environment - Followed all the safety and equipment policies and procedures during setup and maintenance of the machine- Inspected each unit to confirm they met quality standards

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  UManitoba SAE

  Jul 2016 - May 2018

  Engine Lead

  • Designed, integrated, and manufactured the engine package for the Formula SAE vehicle to successfully complete the 22km endurance race and all competition readiness evaluations.• Increased engine power by 10% using E85 fuel.• Designed and implemented a dry sump oiling system to eliminate oil starvation issues.• Redesigned cooling package to reduce engine temperatures to not overheat during autocross race.• Validated intake geometry through flow tests and CFD to improve engine efficiency.• Attended 3 Competitions: 1 in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA, and 2 in Brooklyn, Michigan, USA. Show less

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  Refrigerative Supply

  May 2017 - Sept 2017

  Summer Student

  • Reviewed paper work and documented of all received parts • Followed the necessary procedures to prepare shipments with proper paperwork, parts and labels • Worked in an independent work setting, maintained organization of inventory and documented purchase orders

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  Vending Design Works

  May 2018 - Jun 2020

  Mechanical Engineer, EIT

  • Designed in conformance to CSA/UL regulations and ADA Standards, developed and assembled concept dispensing machines according to client’s ideas, functional requirements and patent details.• Worked with subcontractors to reduce manufacturing costs by 5%-10% through part design alteration.• Successfully led R&D project with Pepsico Inc. from first interaction to final product to introduce a new method of using a vending machine.• Troubleshooted and resolved mechanical issues with existing machines to reduce machine down time. Show less

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  Precision ADM

  Jun 2020 - now

  • Project manager and developer of manufacturing processes for multiple projects in the medical, industrial, aerospace and oil & gas industries while adhering to quality standards ISO13485 and ISO9001.• Specializing in DMLS Metal & SLA Additive Manufacturing, AM support structure design, metal AM post processing and design for additive manufacturing. • Production support engineer successfully keeping 100+ SLA printer farm production cell running for Canada's first Health Canada approved nasopharyngeal swab.

  • Engineering Manager - Medical Division, EIT

    Oct 2023 - now

  • Additive Manufacturing Engineer, EIT

    Jan 2021 - Oct 2023

  • Project Engineer, EIT

    Jun 2020 - Jan 2021