Elijah Leonen

Experience

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  University of Washington

  Jan 2021 - Jun 2022

  • Assisted with design, assembly, and testing of acoustic hydrophones• Collected data on University of Washington’s research vessel at sea using hydrophones• Created MATLAB/Python code for data processing, collection, and analysis • Researched material degradation, characterization, and failure using material science• Run lab tests, analyze data, write research paper for publication, and present at research conferences• Created CAD 3D models and 3D print specimens for materials testing

  • Undergraduate Researcher (Ocean Engineering)

    Jun 2021 - Jun 2022

  • Undergraduate Researcher (Materials Engineering)

    Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
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  Bio-Therapeutic

  Mar 2021 - Nov 2021

  Mechanical Engineering Intern

  • Provided solutions to malfunctioning medical devices to engineers and technicians worldwide• Created documents such as part descriptions and maintenance guides for technicians• Documents consists of soldering, PC boards, wiring, fluid flow, motors, and pumps

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  IDL Precision Machining

  Nov 2021 - Jun 2022

  Mechanical Engineering Intern

  • Designed tooling and fixtures that are used on aerospace parts• Created 3D CAD models and engineering sketches with GD&T which are then machined• Designs increased assembly production and has been used on 150+ aerospace parts• Worked with a diverse team of engineers and machinist to accomplish project needs and deadlines

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  Boeing

  Jul 2022 - now

  Stress Engineer for 737 Wing Center Section:•Perform static and fatigue analysis for engineering changes affecting 8-40 aircrafts a month•Analyze airframe structures' durability for manufacturing processes affecting 30+ aircrafts to be ticketed•Validate damage tolerance analysis for crack detectability saving 1+ hours of rework time per occurrence•Write code that automates static and fatigue analysis saving other stress analyst 3+ hours of labor per task•Test/problem solve stress analysis software that will be used for future/current Boeing airplane programs Show less Manufacturing Engineer for 737 Final Assembly:•Problem solve 737 final assembly manufacturing issues regarding defects, cycle time, and installation•Problem solved manufacturing defects that saved up to 1.7 hours of rework time per airplane•Improved manufacturing processes that would save up to 3 hours of process time per airplane•Developed counter measures that would improve safety and ergonomics for manufacturing •Train new hires and interns on problem solving, data collection, and engineering processes Show less

  • Structural (Stress) Analysis Engineer

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Manufacturing Engineer

    Jul 2022 - Jul 2023