Alex Istrate

Mechanical Engineer at Applied Optimization

Dayton, Ohio, United States

About

Experience

  • Mechanical Engineer at Applied Optimization
    Jun 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 1 mo

    - Modeling the energy deposition in the laser powder bed fusion and directed energy deposition processes using simulation software; utilizing process knowledge to improve additive manufacturing process parameters. - Modeling gas flow for the laser powder bed fusion and directed energy deposition processes using OpenFOAM. - Designing and supporting deposition trials, which involves part design, process parameter optimization, optics alignment and calibration, and troubleshooting hardware and software issues. - Performing post-processing on samples, including density testing, optical microscopy, and CT scan analysis. - Developing process control methodologies, related data analytics tools, and related hardware-software interfaces. - Writing technical progress reports, final project reports, technical presentations, and process manuals. - Maintaining positive customer relations by regularly leading progress reviews with project sponsors. - Training new employees and industry partners on simulation software.

  • Centennial Library (2 yrs 10 mos)
    • Shift Leader
      Jan 2019 - May 2021 · 2 yrs 5 mos

      Developed leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills by serving library patrons, providing research assistance, supervising shifts, and training and evaluating student assistants.

    • Student Assistant
      Aug 2018 - Dec 2018 · 5 mos

  • Student Grader / Tutor at Cedarville University
    Sep 2018 - May 2021 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    Developed communication and detail-oriented skills by grading for The Engineering Profession, Dynamics, and Electrical Machines, and tutoring for Chemistry for Engineers, Digital Logic Design, and Electrical Machines.

  • Plant Engineering Support Intern at Merck
    May 2019 - Aug 2019 · 4 mos

    Developed project management and communication skills by working with owner and contractors on projects involving industrial equipment such as chillers, pumps, and water treatment systems.

  • Intern at North Shore Baptist Church
    May 2018 - Jul 2018 · 3 mos

    Served others through work projects and developed public speaking skills by leading several Bible studies