Bryan Hackleman

Bryan Hackleman, a Mechanical Engineer in the semiconductor industry, is currently employed at Advanced Energy in Fort Collins, Colorado. This company specializes in designing and manufacturing products crucial to various industries, including semiconductors, flat panel displays, data storage, telecommunications networks, solar cells, medical devices, and architectural glass, with a particular focus on plasma thin-film industries.

Bryan is recognized for his strong analytical abilities, particularly in researching, evaluating, problem-solving, and troubleshooting. His strengths extend to project planning and management, as well as documentation and technical writing. He is proficient in ASME Y14.5 GD&T and various CAD programs, such as PTC Creo, SOLIDWORKS, ANSYS, and Fluent. Additionally, he is skilled in Excel, Matlab, and Minitab for data analysis, finite element analysis, and computational fluid dynamics. He also possesses a deep understanding of the principles of Design-For-Manufacture (DFM) and Design-For-Manufacturing-Assembly (DFMA).

Bryan's Responsibilities at Advanced Energy

As a Mechanical Engineer, Bryan designs equipment used in semiconductor device manufacturing. He utilizes SolidWorks to create derivative RF generators based on existing products to meet customers' specific needs. His designs include sheet-metal enclosures, stamped and extruded heatsinks, and cable assemblies. He also ensures the efficient packaging of electronic circuitry within protective enclosures and assists in troubleshooting, testing, and debugging prototype power supply units.

In addition to his design work, Bryan plays a critical role in supporting and maintaining the company's existing RF generator lines. This includes qualifying new components for mechanical and electrical efficacy, especially when dealing with obsolescence or scarcity of existing components. He also conducts thermal analysis of components to ensure the continued high reliability of the products.

Bryan's expertise is also sought after for addressing mechanical component issues in production. This includes dealing with DFM concerns and making changes to assembly operations in build instructions to improve ease of assembly. He also works with suppliers to address out-of-tolerance parts, recommending rework or ensuring parts meet required tolerances.

Earlier in his career at Advanced Energy, Bryan served as an Assembler. In this role, he worked independently from electrical schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts, or defined plans. He was responsible for assembling and testing electrical components and assemblies, as well as mechanical assemblies while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe lab environment.

Obtaining His Mechanical Engineering Degrees While Also Working

Bryan Hackleman pursued his education at Colorado State University (CSU), where he earned both his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering. His thesis focused on the regeneration of oxidation catalysts through chemical washing. His research culminated in a co-authored paper titled "Evaluation of Chemical Washing of a Degraded Natural Gas Engine Oxidation Catalyst," which was presented at the 2018 Gas Machinery Conference in Kansas City, Missouri.

While attending CSU, Bryan simultaneously gained valuable work experience that contributed to his future career. For two years, he worked as a Research Assistant at the CSU Hydraulics Laboratory. In this role, he was responsible for maintaining equipment, including bobcat skid loaders, four-stroke and two-stroke internal engines, electric motors, pumps, winches, valves, and pipe systems. He also prepared soil erosion experiments on a giant hydraulic flume and fabricated scale models for performance testing of river diversion structures, spillways, dams, and outlet works. Additionally, he assisted graduate engineering students in conducting and collecting data using various surveying equipment and point gauges.

After his time at CSU, Bryan worked for Pipeline Research Council International as a Research Engineer for two years. In this role, he was contracted to research the degradation of oxidation catalysts on large-bore natural gas engines and the effectiveness of chemical washing treatments in restoring performance and meeting emission standards. He designed, planned, and conducted experiments in both laboratory and field settings, utilizing various spectroscopy equipment to collect and analyze large data sets. He meticulously documented all work performed, prepared, and presented deliverables to a technical committee.

An Artist

As a Mechanical Engineer, Bryan excels in both written and oral communication, enjoys teamwork and collaboration, and can transform ideas into reality through innovation, design, development, and testing to meet customer demands. He is also curious, imaginative, and creative, always eager to improve processes and make things work more efficiently. He is open to trying new things while maintaining an analytical approach.

This imaginative and creative spirit extends to Bryan's passion for art. He is an aspiring artist who loves to paint and draw, focusing primarily on oil paintings and landscapes. He hopes to eventually turn his hobby into a side career by selling his artwork.

In addition to painting, Bryan enjoys outdoor activities such as fly fishing and hiking, taking full advantage of Colorado's natural beauty. Born and raised in Colorado, he is a fourth-generation resident of Fort Collins on his father's side.

Bryan Hackleman also enjoys reading, learning, and discovering new things that inspire him in both his professional and personal endeavors.

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