Stephen Merkel

Design Engineer

Greater Chicago Area

About

Experience

  • Laser Automation and Sales Engineer at The RDI Group
    Aug 2013 - Present · 12 yrs 11 mos

    I work on the development of RDI's patented laser blanking system. I also work to develop customer applications, and aid customers in justifying a machine.

  • HEAT Armor, LLC (2 yrs 7 mos)
    • Design and Operations Engineer
      Jun 2011 - Jul 2013 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      I do a lot of different things. sheet metal/CAD design work, vibration control design, design and integration of vacuum form molds, and mechanism design are just a few of the projects I have been working on lately.

    • Intern
      Jan 2011 - Jun 2011 · 6 mos

  • Cashier at Wal-Mart Supercenter
    May 2009 - Aug 2009 · 4 mos

  • Reciever at Meijer Supercenter
    May 2005 - Aug 2005 · 4 mos

    Worked with inventory computers and shipment receiving in a team environment.

  • Consultant at Merkel Tax
    Dec 2002 - May 2003 · 6 mos

    Worked with file transfers and data backup. Served as technical support.