Nathan Cooper
Evansville
Summary
Welding Engineer early in his career looking to gain more experience. Has worked in a fabrication environment and can reliably meet deadlines. Experienced with welding codes. Willing to work and grow with your company.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Welding Engineer
BWX Technologies
05.2023 - Current
- Worked as engineering support for fabrication of the nuclear propulsion system of Virginia class nuclear submarines.
- Assisted in developing welding procedures and specifications for various projects using NAVSEA 250-1500.
- Learned safety protocols and best practices in welding operations.
- Supported the inspection of weld quality to ensure compliance with standards.
- Collaborated with senior engineers to troubleshoot and resolve welding issues.
- Enhanced welding quality by implementing welding techniques and processes such as narrow groove AGTAW.
- Supported fabrication to ensure timely delivery of products.
- Created repair plans in accordance with welding procedures and codes.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
The Ohio State University
04.2019 - 05.2023
- Worked as an assistant to a graduate student on his dissertation project. The project looked at repairing coke drum fatigue cracking to extend the life of the coke drum. The project applied multiple welding processes, such as SMAW, GTAW, and GMAW, to repair the fatigue cracking.
- Performed metallography.
- Prepared and etched samples.
- Captured digital images using an optical microscope.
- Analyzed samples and compiled data.
- Programmed with Matlab.
Welding Engineering Intern
Applied Impulse Inc.
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Performed experiments using Vaporizing Foil Actuator Welding and compiled data from a project I personally started and worked on. The project used a magnetic pulse actuator to weld a battery tab to a stack of thin foil.
- Performed market research and presented on how the company could expand their processes into the aerospace industry using personally compiled data.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
The Ohio State University
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Worked as an assistant to a graduate student on his dissertation project. Project explored the uses of a developmental filler material when applied to additive manufacturing. The material was specifically designed for naval applications in partnership with Carderockn and Carpenter Technologies.
- Performed metallography
- Prepared and etched samples
- Captured digital images using an optical microscope.
- Programmed and used a Cloos Robotic Welding system with 7 axes of rotation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Welding Engineering
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05-2023
Skills
- Welding equipment maintenance
- Welding procedure specifications
- Joint design
- Welding codes
- Fabrication methods
- Technical report writing
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Welding Engineer
BWX Technologies
05.2023 - Current
Welding Engineering Intern
Applied Impulse Inc.
06.2022 - 08.2022
Undergraduate Research Assistant
The Ohio State University
05.2021 - 08.2021
Undergraduate Research Assistant
The Ohio State University
04.2019 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Welding Engineering
The Ohio State University
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