Jay Prins

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About me
Fluid Power Product Specialist at Stucchi USA
Education
- Calvin University
  2007 - 2011
  BSE Mechanical Engineering
  - Graduated as an honors student - earned by making the Dean's List every semester enrolled.- Engineering Seminar Participant - Attended several seminars covering a wide range of engineering related topics to discover and identify interest in specific engineering fields.- Leader of the Calvin Running Club - Scheduled and managed the budget for a school sponsored club seeking to promote fitness for students and faculty, to train for personal physical goals, and to provide support and… Show more - Graduated as an honors student - earned by making the Dean's List every semester enrolled.- Engineering Seminar Participant - Attended several seminars covering a wide range of engineering related topics to discover and identify interest in specific engineering fields.- Leader of the Calvin Running Club - Scheduled and managed the budget for a school sponsored club seeking to promote fitness for students and faculty, to train for personal physical goals, and to provide support and encouragement through training. Show less
Experience
- General Motors Components Holdings, LLC
  May 2010 - May 2011
  Intern Engineer
  - Designed test fixtures and gauges using Solid Works 3D modeling software.- Simulated oil flow through hydraulic lifters used in V8 engines.- Characterized oil flow behavior through experimentation, and recommended an oil flow rate tolerance for hydraulic lifters.- Audited production parts to assist the quality engineering team.- Developed procedures to evaluate potential design solutions and new product ideas.
- Dematic Mobile Automation
  May 2011 - Sept 2012
  Installation Engineer
  - Installed automated guided vehicle (AGV) and systems in warehouse and production environments.- Programed AGV vehicles to navigate and maneuver using AutoCAD software.- Provided technical support to the customer on site.- Investigated and corrected mechanical and electrical issues on industrial vehicles and conveyors.- Debugged software problems and performed on site tests to develop adequate solutions.- Analyzed existing systems, and developed proposals to increase throughput and efficiency.- Performed customer visits to investigate site conditions and feasibility for potential material handling solutions. Show less
- High Country Millwork
  Sept 2012 - Oct 2014
  Product Design Engineer
  - Design retail store fixtures, store fronts, and display units incorporating a variety of materials, including glass, metal, stone, wood/veneer, laminate, and solid surface.- Create technical shop drawings using Autodesk Inventor 3D and AutoCAD Mechanical software.- Develop and maintain BOM's using Trakware ERP software.- Enter new purchase orders into the project tracking software and managed existing projects through design and manufacturing stages.- Work directly with the customer to develop products to satisfy all project requirements.- Program G-Code for 3 axis CNC milling machines.- Produce instructions for manufacturing, assembly, and finishing products. - Suggest and implement money saving ideas to increase productivity. Show less
- IMI Bimba
  Oct 2014 - Nov 2015
  Application Engineer
  - Review customer application information and provide design recommendations.- Create 3D CAD models of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders.- Develop cost estimates and initial design approach for custom designs.
- Stucchi USA
  Nov 2015 - now
  Fluid Power Product Specialist
  - Provide technical support to Stucchi products.- Determine and evaluate failure modes for warranty claims.- Recommend solutions for customer applications.
Licenses & Certifications
- Certified Fluid Power Specialist
  International Fluid Power Society
  Jun 2015