Ben Brown

Experience

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  Marus Dental/DCI International

  May 1998 - Aug 2001

  Machinist

  •Shift lead, responsible for personnel and process improvements•Worked directly with programmer, testing first run of new parts

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  Central Oregon Community College

  Sept 2001 - Jun 2003

  Lab Assistant

  • Machine placement and set-up in new 26,000 ft2 facility• Set-up of tool room including inventory tracking• Design and implementation of preventative maintenance program• Fabrication of machine components

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  Oregon State University

  Sept 2003 - Jun 2006

  Design Consultant/Instructor/Machinist

  •Design consultant for undergraduate and graduate projects•Instruction of C.N.C. theory and operation for upper level class•Dimension BST rapid prototype design/build experience •Manufacturing of precision research project components using C.N.C. equipment

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  Cloud Cap Technology

  Jun 2005 - Sept 2005

  Mechanical Engineering Intern

  •Designed vibration testing fixtures for UAV autopilot and inertial sensors•Worked closely with Electrical Engineers developing a generator system designed for auxiliary power.

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  Garmin

  Jul 2006 - Sept 2009

  Mechanical Engineer

  Mechanical Engineer and Project Manager for certified pannel mount avionics.

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  Cloud Cap Technology

  Sept 2009 - Feb 2016

  Mechanical Engineer

  Integral part of a product design team developing payloads for UAS and manned applications.

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  Insitu Inc

  Mar 2016 - Jan 2020

  Mechanical Engineer
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  Dirt Hugger

  Feb 2020 - Jan 2021

  Manufacturing Engineer
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  Collins Aerospace

  Jan 2021 - Aug 2021

  Mechanical Engineer
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  Zepher

  Aug 2021 - Sept 2023

  Senior Mechanical Engineer
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  Sierra-Olympia Technologies Inc.

  Sept 2023 - now

  Senior Mechanical Engineer