Ben Clairday

Experience

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  Bolton

  May 2015 - Nov 2016

  Compliance Analyst

  ● Researched industry regulations for compliance and employee benefits team members.● Wrote articles on industry regulations and court cases involving regulations for Bolton & Company’s website.

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  Pasadena City College

  Jan 2018 - Dec 2020

  ● Tutored students in Chemistry 1&2 and Physics 1&2.● Met with individuals and groups for tutoring sessions. ● Calibrated chemistry lab equipment such as spectrometers and analytical scales.● Recorded an inventory of lab supplies for the Chemistry Department.● Handled chemicals while preparing stock solutions for labs.● Instructed chemistry students on safe protocols for lab equipment and chemicals.

  • Chemistry and Physics Tutor

    Aug 2018 - Dec 2020

  • Laboratory Technician

    Jan 2018 - Dec 2020
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  Cal Poly Pomona College of Engineering

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Civil Engineering Intern

  Analyzed Cal Poly Pomona’s reclaimed water distribution network for microbial growth and pathogenic behavior.● Used water analysis lab equipment to check for pH levels, turbidity, biological activity, and mineral content.● Studied the water treatment and distribution process in Southern California.

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  NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

  Aug 2020 - Dec 2020

  Mechanical Engineering Intern

  Analyzed static and dynamic loads on a cubesat while applying the Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software Siemens Femap with NX Nastran.● Found several components of the cubesat that needed to be redesigned to avoid damages during standard flight frequencies.● Redesigned structural elements of the cubesat using SolidWorks.

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  Western Colorado University

  May 2022 - May 2023

  Designed, constructed, and commissioned HVAC testing systems for laboratories on the Boulder Campus. Assessed the accuracy of commercial sensors on air handling units through thermal and fluid dynamic testing.● Tested alternative methods for air filtration and compared them to industry standards.● Worked on various data analyzation techniques that improved levels of accuracy and calibration sensitivity.● Wrote and restructured the testing process to cut down the testing time by 30%. Show less

  • Machine Shop Teacher Assistant

    Jan 2023 - May 2023

  • Test Design Engineer

    May 2022 - May 2023
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  University of Colorado Boulder

  May 2023 - May 2024

  Mechanical Engineer Intern

  Designed, constructed, and commissioned HVAC testing systems for laboratories on the Boulder Campus. Assessed the accuracy of commercial sensors on air handling units through thermal and fluid dynamic testing.● Tested alternative methods for air filtration and compared them to industry standards.● Worked on various data analyzation techniques that improved levels of accuracy and calibration sensitivity.● Wrote and restructured the testing process to cut down the testing time by 30%. Show less

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  Viridi

  Jan 2024 - May 2024

  Mechanical Engineering Intern

  Designed components for lithium-ion battery systems while analyzing strength and thermal capabilities of parts.● Reduced the size of an electrical busbar in an electrical storage system to decrease costs in the manufacturing process.● Performed structural verification calculations for a lateral skid that would be used to move $50,000 equipment.

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  ENTRUST Solutions Group

  Oct 2024 - now

  Design Engineer

  ● Engage in design and quality verification for energy systems tied to existing buildings and new construction.● Use GIS software for power load feasibility comparisons within primary and secondary distributions systems.