Erica Amato

IT Systems Engineer - NCP engineering GmbH                           

Nuremburg, Germany

June 2021- Present

 

• Implement VPN software solutions & handle technical inquires in productive environments for national & international customers – testing, troubleshooting, continual support, & documentation creation.

• Improving basic-based scripts for synchronizing Active Directory Security Group attributes to the remote access software solution. 

• Act as a stakeholder in a development project between the customer & development.

 

Master Thesis Candidate - DLR                           

Weßling, Germany

March 2020 - May 2021

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• Component based mechanical design, modeling, & analysis of satellite structure for an optical communications payload.

• Implementing model-based systems engineering (MBSE) techniques, i.e., creating requirement list & function structure, & performing tradeoff analyses.

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Student Worker - Aixemtec GmbH        

Herzogenrath, Germany                         

November 2018 - March 2020

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• Rigorous engineering design work in an entrepreneurial environment based on building reliable machines/machine processes.

• Perform engineering design iterations of modules that will assure robustness of the process – including but not limited to: modeling, drawing creations, prototyping.

• Organizing progress, logistics, development steps and carefully planning future steps in project design iterations and company planning.

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HiWi - Fraunhofer IPT                                

Aachen, Germany

November 2017 - November 2018

 

• Modeled, manufactured, and integrated components of a tool head into a base machine, designed to assemble a new state of the art, microscale optical fiber array.

• Conducted design iteration testing, modeling, and assemblies pertaining to said process.

• Programmed the base machine using iPython to perform different routines for the necessary process steps.

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Projektapplikation Praktikantin - Volkswagen AG                              

Wolfsburg, Germany 

August 2016 - December 2016

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• Perform active application work at engine control modules (ECU) for several OBD Demands.

• Take measurements at test benches and in vehicles for automated OBD procedures.

• Actively learn German in a multicultural environment while being introduced to project work in the VW world.

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Field Analysis Specialist Intern - Volkswagen Group of America        

Chattanooga, TN

January 2016 - May 2016

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• Performed data analysis, updated tracking sheets, and followed up on CFT topics for quality escalation processes.

• Learned company software systems, and formatted a website to contain documentation/resources for FAP topics.

• Assisted in technical root cause analysis associated with parts/assemblies from the manufacturing process.

 

Manufacturing Center Lab Assistant - Boston, MA

Wentworth Institute of Technology

September 2014 - August 2017

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• Assist teaching a welding, CNC ProtoTRAK machining, and foundry segment of an introduction manufacturing course for engineering students.

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Operations Specialist/Mechanical Engineering Co-Op - Andover, MA

Raytheon

May 2015 - August 2015

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• Proved an existing theory through design of a robust experimental test for products on the manufacturing line, ensuring high quality work continues to be produced.

• Obtained a Six Sigma Specialist Certification through 8 hour course and successful completion of chosen project.

• Improved a variety of past, present, and future radar systems.

 

Mechanical Engineering Intern - West Roxbury, MA

American Banknote Corporation

June 2014 - September 2014

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• Worked alongside the Senior Project Engineer to better implement lean standards on the manufacturing line to rid previously occurring faults.