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Aaron Johnston Weiser

Richmond hill,Ontario

Summary

Accomplished Indigenous Mechanical Engineering Technical Designer from the Chippewas of Nawash with a proven track record at Environmental Systems Corporation, enhancing unit design through adept use of AutoDesk Inventor and CAD software. Skilled in both technical documentation and design optimization, I excel in fostering manufacturing efficiency and innovation. My leadership in laboratory settings underscores my commitment to safety and mentorship.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanical Engineering Technical Designer

Environmental Systems Corporation
05.2024 - Current
  • Designing Air Handling Units using AutoDesk Inventor
  • Creating Technical Submittal Documents to supply customers with specifications on unit
  • Using component selection software provided by suppliers to choose correct components for units
  • Created Manuals and Standards of Procedure documents to support manufacturing team on where and how to install different components into units

Laboratory Supervisor

York University Microfabrication Facility
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Overseeing in-depth laboratory inspection, safety and maintenance of both clean room and microfabrication laboratory
  • Aided support and training required for students using the lab for microfabrication
  • Restocking important product reserves such as water and air filters, gas canisters and personal protective equipment
  • Printing photomasks for commercial use as well as shipping them to clients

Laboratory Assistant

York University Microfabrication Facility
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Created instruction manuals for Ebeam and Sputtering Deposition Machines for all York Engineering students to use for Microfabrication
  • Optimized the process and created recipes to use to deposit various metals from both machines
  • Researched the effects that different thicknesses of metal has on its sheet conductivity
  • Print photomasks for commercial use in microfabrication as well as optimized the process
  • Use photolithography to produce microfluidic devices to use for commercial use

Nuclear Operations Development Student

Bruce Power Nuclear Power Plant
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Created new Operator Index System to keep track of individual Nuclear Operators performance and how they can improve as well as what tasks are best suited for them and there training
  • Identified leak risks in plant and created job manual on how to identify and mitigate leaks in plant
  • Collaborated with team of Nuclear Operators to replace contaminated filters in plant
  • Assist in ensuring operations has all info equipment necessary to smoothly run plant
  • Assisted in inspecting plant to ensure systems and equipment are working properly
  • Follow flow charts and adhere to safety protocols to complete all procedures
  • Use Radiation Measurement Instruments to ensure both you and equipment aren't contaminated to ensure safety of yourself and others around you
  • Attend both pre and post job briefs to discuss details of task as well as address any concerns, followed by ensuring the task went well and talking about what can be improved for next time
  • Used risk mitigation strategies to complete all tasks
  • Participated in week long safety protocol training

Restaurant Employee

Philthy Phillys
08.2018 - 05.2022
  • Demonstrated knowledge of menu items and corresponding ingredients
  • Greeted customers and answered inquiries regarding menu items and specials
  • Cleaned and organized kitchen, dining and service areas

Education

B.Eng. - Mechanical Engineering

York University
Toronto
04.2024

Skills

  • Design research
  • Finite element analysis
  • CAD software
  • Technical drawing
  • Design thinking
  • Simulation tools
  • Engineering principles
  • Design software
  • Documentation
  • Manufacturing processes
  • Design optimization
  • HVAC system design
  • Fluid mechanics
  • Load calculation
  • 2D and 3D modeling

Accomplishments

  • Designed Low-Cost Weather Balloon Payload that was successfully sent to the Stratosphere for data collection to facilitate quality improvements in Resonance Space Object Detection
  • Designed Home Automation System with sensors and actuators that included data collection to help improve our system
  • Designed and optimized an Air Handling Unit to meet clients temperature and humidity needs while maintaining a low cost
  • Created a Low-Cost IoT Floating Sun tracking Solar Panel system while collecting sun tracking data to help the solar panel better autonomously track the sun throughout the day

Hobbies and Interests

  • Hockey
  • Basketball
  • Weight Lifting
  • Educational Content
  • Video Games

Volunteer Experience

  • Chippewas of Nawash Pow-Wow 2023, Cape Croker, ON, 08/01/23, Raise awareness of Indigenous author Basil Johnston including sales of books
  • Summer Institute, Richmond Hill, ON, 08/01/18, Volunteered helping councilors in sports and classroom related activities such as helping kids with questions in the classroom or playing games with them outside.
  • Saugeen Ojibway Nation, Saugeen, ON, 07/01/17, Organized event by setting up food and tables and chairs for people, answered anyone's questions if they had any about the event

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Mechanical Engineering Technical Designer

Environmental Systems Corporation
05.2024 - Current

Laboratory Supervisor

York University Microfabrication Facility
09.2023 - 04.2024

Laboratory Assistant

York University Microfabrication Facility
05.2023 - 08.2023

Nuclear Operations Development Student

Bruce Power Nuclear Power Plant
05.2022 - 08.2022

Restaurant Employee

Philthy Phillys
08.2018 - 05.2022

B.Eng. - Mechanical Engineering

York University
Aaron Johnston Weiser