Jackson Baker

Experience

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  Downers Grove Youth Baseball

  Apr 2011 - Jul 2017

  Umpire

  • Maintained the standards of play during the game and made sure both teams adhered to safety regulations• Forced to be level headed under pressure due to passionate fans

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  Baker Lawn Care

  Mar 2013 - Aug 2019

  Landscaper

  • Owned a local lawn care service• Repaired and operated a mower and trimmer• Communicate effectively with clients to meet their needs

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  Baker Farms

  Oct 2014 - Oct 2019

  Farm Hand

  • Repaired and operated heavy farm equipment• Advised manager on emerging technology and techniques

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  Kenyeri Engineering & Manufacturing, LLC

  Oct 2018 - Jan 2019

  Shop Assistant

  • Supervised and maintained CNC a machining center• Assembled electrical control panels for process equipment• Documented and inventoried tools and machining components

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  Village Greens Of Woodridge

  May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Groundskeeper

  • Operated groundskeeping machinery• Cared for established flowerbeds, trees, fairways, greens, and sand traps

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  Purdue Baja Racing

  Jul 2019 - Jun 2023

  • Responsible for steering system, brake system, throttle pedal, seat, safety, and ergonomics• Integrated 92 manufactured and 180 purchased components• Reduced subsystem weight by 11% while maintaining FS• Worked with FEA team to optimize components• Subassembly simplification: steering column from 21 to 9 components• Reduced steering system backlash from 15 degrees to less than 1 degree• Reduced driver braking effort to lock wheels from 200+ lbf to 120 lbf• Developed, optimized, and executed three and five-axis CAM programs• Placed 5th out of 100 teams overall Show less

  • Chassis & Ergonomics Lead

    Jul 2022 - Jun 2023

  • Driver Interface Lead

    Jul 2021 - Jun 2022

  • General Member

    Jul 2019 - Jun 2021
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  Village Greens Of Woodridge

  May 2020 - Aug 2020

  Groundskeeper

  • Operated groundskeeping machinery• Cared for established flowerbeds, trees, fairways, greens, and sand traps

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  YMCA Indian Boundary

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Camp Counselor

  • Supervised and provided emotional support for children taking part in summer camp activities• Facilitated daily activities and encouraged participation• Responsible for 15-20 children's safety

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  Tenneco

  May 2022 - Aug 2022

  Engine Product Engineering Intern

  • Assisted in engine failure analysis for warranty claims• Reverse engineered OE valve rotators, fasteners, valve keys, and piston pin retainers• Created quote and manufacturing drawings in NX• Approved/disapproved sample production parts based on drawing specifications

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  John Deere

  Jul 2023 - now

  - Supported delivery of MY25 programs by executing product verification and validation tasks on time • Assisted with overdue reports, ensured all stakeholders were included in data reviews/discussions, and maintained quality documentation of methods • Completed 13 test activities & published an EVP on engine vibration application approval- Created incremental customer value by innovating product and process improvements that matter • Researched and coordinated testing for an alternative seal material to silicone for cost savings • Developed a proposal for an alternator snorkel on cotton machines to reduce FPM • Performed cost analysis on electrifying the rotary screen drive and tiering down a cotton test machine • Interrogated and documented proposed MY27 X9 top cover structure for missing and broken subsystem (ETN) interfaces; found approximately 40 'damaged' interfaces Show less

  • Harvesters Electrical Systems EDP Engineer

    Jan 2025 - now

  • Harvest Systems and Solutions PV&V EDP Engineer

    Apr 2024 - Dec 2024

  • Harvesters Power Module EDP Engineer

    Jul 2023 - Mar 2024