Joshua Bates

Experience

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  Ace Hardware Corporation

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2014

  Sales Associate

  Used knowledge of store resources to assist homeowners in creating hardware related solutions

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  Kyocera International, Inc. (North America)

  Jan 2015 - now

  Independently managing complex engineering projects to support pressing and firing departments using mechanical and materials science fundamentals to drive success through continuous improvement. Led the custom refurbishment of a 2,200°C ceramic vacuum sintering furnace to modernize and add capability to the controls, pneumatics, cooling, and power supply systems, strengthening a key piece of production equipment. Advancing client relationships through customer-focused presentations, and clear written and verbal communication. Providing technical guidance to junior engineering staff and operators. Show less

  • Senior Process Engineer

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Process Engineer

    Jan 2019 - Jan 2023

  • Associate Process Engineer

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2019