Robert Corona

Experience

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  Evans Chemetics

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Quality Assurance Intern

  - Worked as a summer intern in the analytical lab focusing on quality control.- Tested manufactured chemicals before they were sent to customers to ensure they were in specifications.- Implemented new iron tests based on the procedure of the parent company based in Germany.- Tested GDMA production procedure for optimization based on temperature variances during the process.- Trained on HPLC and GC in order to find the small amounts of chemicals distillation could not detect.- Improved the format to enter data eliminating human perception of appearance by making it dependent on the color test. Show less

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  Edison Coatings, Inc.

  Aug 2013 - Apr 2014

  Chemical Engineering Lab Technician

  -Customizing the company’s products to meet the customer’s needs in regards to color, opacity, and aggregate-Reverse engineering building samples sent by customers to determine the primary ingredients required-Implementing new ingredients into formulas while ensuring they remain within ASTM standards-Researching ways to improve current company products and processes-Maintaining meticulous records to make formulas easy to reference in the future-Completing day-to-day color matching tasks under tight, customer based deadlines-Production of small batches and factory support when necessary-Quality testing for adhesion of all coatings and patches Show less

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  The Dow Chemical Company

  Apr 2014 - Aug 2015

  Research Technician

  -Electroplating optimization to reach customer goals-Instrumentation including tensiometer, extensometer, autotitrator and profilometer-Design of Experiments including experience with JMP and Design Expert-Microsoft Office data analysis-Two Emerald Awards for Recognition of Excellence

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  Boart Longyear

  Aug 2015 - now

  Research new technologies to optimize performance of drill bits and other diamond productsDevelop diamond products from prototype phase to finished goodsDesign products to suit the needs of our customersSupport current product line ensuring top tier performance for customersStrive for continuous improvement in our manufacturing process to remove cost and improve safety and qualityTroubleshoot manufacturing issues during product development processTravel to mine sites to ensure accurate data gathering of the products being testedFurthering experience with design of experiments and data analysisFiled patent for new prototype technologyAwarded core award for outstanding performance in upholding the Boart Longyear core values Show less

  • Engineering Team Lead - Diamond Products

    Oct 2018 - now

  • Materials Engineer

    Aug 2015 - now