Joyce Zhou
Burnaby,BC
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Energetic Testing Technologist ready to deliver great research while working closely with peers in Electrochemical labs. Focused individual displaying exceptional skills in testing and documenting results.
- To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Research and Development Testing and Design Engineer
Ballard Power Systems
Burnaby, B.C.
08.2008 - Current
- Tested PEM Fuel Cell, Cell Stack Assemblies for verification of advanced prototype designs.
- Trained co-op students and junior research scientists in the build and testing of a Hydrogen PEM Fuel Cell.
- Designed testing procedures, embedding macros, created master profiles, and developed automated engineering test system using LabVIEW.
- Performed engineering duties including: fuel cell data analysis, laboratory research, and root-cause failure investigation studies.
- Assessed technical data, prepared graphical representation of test data and shared results with fellow senior scientists and engineers, and supported supplier quality with assessment of performance test recommendations.
- Met and collaborated with clients to ascertain desired results and laboratory testing objectives.
- Determined ways to strengthen, combine or develop materials to use in products and applications.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Conducted engineering and detailed experimental tests to collect design data and assist in research work.
- Analyzed and established conditions and prepared reports.
- Took corrective action to restore or maintain quality standards.
- Worked with management to evaluate future projects and align with critical path schedule requirements.
Education
BBA - Bachelor of Management Organizational Studies
Western University, London, ON, CA
London, ON 09.2004 - 06.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology (Mechanical Design Option)
Shaoyang University
Shao Yang, Hunan, China 09.1995 - 06.1998
Skills
- Performance Testing
- Experiment Design
- Attention to Detail
- Independence
- Observation
- Empathy
- Team Collaboration
- Electromechanical Devices
- Research Presentation
- Characteristic Analysis Techniques
Accomplishments
- Achieved three Genius Grant Award out of eleven innovation events through effectively critical thinking
- Filed five patents and two invention memos regarding to catalyst layer designs in Fuel Cell
- Supervised team of three staff members.
- Collaborated with team of five in the development of State of the art on the next generation membrane electrode Assemble (MEA).
- Used macro skills in Microsoft Excel to develop testing results tracking
- Evaluated and monitored the normal function of twenty 3kW Fuel Cell testing stations.
Timeline
Research and Development Testing and Design Engineer
Ballard Power Systems
08.2008 - Current
BBA - Bachelor of Management Organizational Studies
Western University, London, ON, CA
09.2004 - 06.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology (Mechanical Design Option)
Shaoyang University
09.1995 - 06.1998
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