I live a life of energy.
Early in life, I directed my own energy to every sport imaginable - baseball, basketball, tennis, soccer, golf, and the list goes on. During my undergraduate education, I became enthralled with other forms of energy... the real world of energy. Thus, I dove headfirst into the world of energy solutions.
This question of sustainable energy, the great challenge of our day, has fueled my passion for creative mathematics and engineering. From executing engineering solutions in the nuclear energy industry to jet engine manufacturing, I have taken every opportunity to learn the real challenges facing today's world.
For instance, what technology in the aerospace industry can most greatly reduce aircraft waste? At Pratt and Whitney, I took the singular opportunity to work with the most advanced composite materials in the world which will have the most significant impact on engine weight reduction, ultimately decreasing harmful fuel waste.
My dedication to sustainable energy drives my morals and work ethic. Nothing excites and motivates me more then the thought of the masses benefiting from electric transport powered by renewable resources. With the collective passion - the energy - of skilled visionaries, I believe this future is possible.
Solar Engineer I @ - Consult on, design, and generate engineering drawings for installations other than Direct Energy Solar's standard residential installation on asphalt shingle roofs. These non-standard installations include commercial or government projects; ground mounts; tilt legs, stand-offs, I-beams, tri-beams off roof; unusual roofs, including membrane penetrations, concrete roofs, non-standard shingles; and any non-standard or new products in the DES arsenal.
- Assist in purchasing of special components for non-standard and commercial projects.
- Help maintain and update the list and specifications of components used in DES's installations.
- Help maintain and update the Permit Design Package tool, Parts Calculator, and any other associated documents as new components and installation methods are put into use.
- Develop and maintain a detailed knowledge of residential solar products, associated accessories, and solar system installation.
- Provide support to Project Leads during the design and permitting process
- Provide support to electricians and installers to resolve construction issues.
- Provide design and technical assistance to the Customer Care team that manages inquiries from existing clients with installed PV systems.
- Assist in managing the sale and installation of commercial or non-standard installations with oversight from senior engineers. This includes conducting site surveys, producing drawings, reviewing system quotes and answering technical questions from the client and Business Development team. From June 2015 to Present (7 months) Project Lead @ - Communicate regularly with customers about the progress of their solar installation.
- Acquire necessary permits.
- Guide projects through any homeowners association, historic preservation, or zoning issues.
Facilitate communication between the customer and the installation team.
- Coordinate inspections and interconnections with the customer, local jurisdiction, and the relevant utility. Ensure projects are completed within scheduled timeframes.
- Attend inspections and resolve any problems to ensure that systems pass inspections.
- Track progress through Direct Energy Solar's project management software. From May 2015 to June 2015 (2 months) Solar System Designer @ System designers measure system locations, complete estimates of solar exposure, and perform shade analyses of system locations.
- My designs are completed through a combination of field work and computer modeling.
- Taking roof top measurements, solar trajectory, shading and the use of solar equipment (Suneye). From October 2014 to May 2015 (8 months) Manufacturing Engineer @ Composites Manufacturing Engineer – Production Readiness June 2013-2014
• Integrate development design engineering with manufacturing producibility at supply base for all Next Generation Product Family (NGPF) composite engine components.
• Use six sigma tools to strategically find root cause and apply corrective actions to manufacturing issues. Work with the supply base to apply lean principles in preparation for high volume production. Improve composite materials supply base to meet capacity, capability and product definition.
Manufacturing Engineering Development Program (MED)
4 Rotations - Leadership fast track in jet engine manufacturing June 2011-2013
• Rotation 1 (Jun - Dec 2011) Global Supply Chain: Capacity assessments at key Pratt & Whitney suppliers and quality engineering.
• Rotation 2 (Jan – Jun 2012) North Berwick Parts Center: Working with a team of manufacturing engineers for process development of High Pressure Compressor Outer Air Seals and Ducts.
• Rotation 3 (Jun 2012 – Dec 2012) Middletown Engine Center: Development and validation of assembly processes of the Next Generation Product Family (NGPF) engines.
• Rotation 4 (Jan 2013 – Jun 2013) Middletown Composites Design: Worked with suppliers, integrated product team’s, design engineers and materials processing engineering to improve cold section composite parts manufacturing producibility.
• P&W Six Sigma Greenbelt Training: 80 hr training course on DMAIC process with a greenbelt project improving the process capability of the high pressure compressor stage 4th-8th outer air seals.
• University of Michigan Lean Manufacturing Certified: 80 hr certificate program with practical industry wide learning.
• Other P&W Training for Manufacturing Engineers: PW4100-100 System Familiarization, GD&T, NX for Designers, NX Drafting, Ergonomics, Sandvik metal cutting technology, Mazak machining technology, RRCA and mistake proofing, ToolingU training and ACE Associate. From June 2011 to January 2014 (2 years 8 months) Reactor Vessel Internals Manufacturing Engineer Intern @ • Investigate and improve setup processes for manufacturing large stainless steal vessel components.
• Design, analyze and manufacture ultrasonic examination machine for Rod Travel Housing. Robotic and motor design.
• Design manufacturing process flow charts. From June 2010 to May 2011 (1 year) IPv6 Technician @ • Interoperability and conformance testing with future internet devices (industrial routers, switches, etc).
• Troubleshoot internet device issues through team collaboration and training. From June 2009 to May 2010 (1 year) Technical Manager @ • Managed a team of 15 employees
• Educate customers on new technologies and products in the ski industry
• Fit the correct equipment to the customers From 2003 to 2010 (7 years) Handmade & CNC Fabrication Intern @ • Worked under multiple mentors in world-class hand-made woodworking projects.
• CNC machining of wooden details
• AutoCAD design experience From May 2009 to August 2009 (4 months) Park Ranger @ From 2006 to 2008 (2 years)
Career Education, Polymer Science and Engineering (Composites Engineering) @ The University of Southern Mississippi From 2013 to 2014 Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering @ University of New Hampshire From 2007 to 2011 Russell Wilcox is skilled in: Solidworks, Engineering, Pro Engineer, Matlab, Testing, Labview, Microsoft Office, ANSYS, Technical Writing, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Troubleshooting, Microsoft Word, Data Analysis, Analysis