Michael Beinor

Experience

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  EMC

  May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Mechanical Engineering Intern

  Tested printed circuit boards for their material and electrical properties. Prepared cross-sections of PCBs to measure the line dimensions, observe the effect of heat on through holes, and other various aspects of circuit boards. Updated the materials and suppliers within EMC's approved manufactured list.

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  EMC

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Mechanical Engineering Intern

  Tested custom hardware to determine the correct material and finish for their application. Developed a test plan and designed test fixture using SolidWorks. Coordinated with EMC's global suppliers to procure test fixtures and hardware samples. Conducted experiments in material science lab and vibration testing.

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  EMC

  May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Mechanical Engineering Intern

  Performed first article analysis by implementing Faro Arm and Geomagic software. Qualified new rack enclosure from EMC vendor, test procedure included designing weights and vibration testing. Initiated plastic regrind and recycling throughout EMC and its vendors. Conducted tensile testing on various metals on an Instron.

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  Sensata Technologies

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Design Engineer Intern

  Led development of test procedures to determine root causes of fallout in an oil pressure switchImplemented various Six Sigma tools to investigate probable causes of failureConducted thermal and mechanical tests on pressure switchesImproved manufacturing processes to reduce fallout of pressure switches from 7% to 2%

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  Pratt & Whitney

  Aug 2017 - now

  • Structures Lead for system wide engineering change spanning multiple bearing compartments and over 70 parts.• Led data analysis initiatives for engine fleet durability, leveraging Databricks for querying and processing engine flight database for reducing unplanned engine removals.• Improved engine database query pipeline to reduce runtime by over 90%.• Designed interactive dashboards in PowerBI, enabling stakeholders to drill into data for insights on engine performance and fleet health.• Collaborated with product, business planning, and engineering teams to translate data findings into product improvements, influencing design decisions and operational efficiency.• Managed and analyzed large-scale structural data from test engines and simulation results, ensuring accurate reporting and actionable insights for engineers and leadership. Show less Structural Engineer, Compression Systems - September 2020 – Present• Performed lifing analysis on compressor disk to ensure part would meet requirements• Utilized iSight simulation workflow to converge on FEA solution that matched physical hardware testing• Supported creation of 3D global structural model of static compression system to replace outdated model• Led Engineering Assistance to Product Support task of component that was failing in the fieldDesign Engineer, Mechanical Systems- January 2020 – September 2020• Led design and structural review of component rig at international test lab• Designed modifications to production hardware to be used in test engines and rigs• Created various documents for use in hardware installation into enginesMaterials Test Engineer - February 2019 – January 2020• Conducted statistical analysis on material test data for over 100 specimens and created material reports. • Analyzed raw data from rigs for tensile and fatigue testing using VBA and MATLAB.• Created drawings for specimens and rig hardware implementing GD&T.• Participated in a root cause investigation to resolve machining issues at a supplier.• Coordinated with suppliers to obtain quotes for outsourced testing and machining.• Implemented version control using Git for in-house post-processing tools.Associate Structural Engineer, Mechanical Systems- August 2017 – February 2019• Performed analysis on static and rotating components for overall strength, fatigue, and damage requirements.• Designed modifications to production hardware used in test engines and rigs.• Led gearbox component testing and data reduction on-site at international supplier.• Conducted design of experiments on seal types and geometry to maintain engine compartment pressure.• Performed dynamic stress study to increase life on engine hardware from 80% to over 100% of requirement.• Created new hardware designs to reduce weight by 20% while maintaining structural integrity. Show less

  • Senior Structural Engineer

    Jan 2022 - now

  • Structural Engineer

    Aug 2017 - Jan 2022