1. Patrick Ford
9897378650 • ​psford@svsu.edu​ • www.patrickford.info
Professional Summary
I am full of ideas and, through formal training, have the tools necessary to set these ideas into motion. Entry – Mid
level engineer with 7+ years monitoring/overseeing a chemical process in ISO:9001 Certified Cleanrooms. Extensive
training handling hazardous substances (HF, HCl, Nitric Acid, Silicon Tetrachloride, Hydrogen Peroxide, etc.). Areas of
relative expertise include heat transfer processes, HVAC, conveyance troubleshooting and maintenance, water
purification systems (reverse osmosis systems, pumps, filters, heat exchangers, carbon beds, deionization tanks,
sumps, etc.).
Education Skills
Bachelor of Science​: Mechanical Engineering
Saginaw Valley State University – University Center, MI
● HVAC systems
● Advanced mathematical modeling
● Heat transfer
● Drafting / CAD / CAM
Bachelor of Arts​: Sociology
Saginaw Valley State University – University Center, MI
● Emphasis on ​Applied Sociology
● Attended a study abroad program in Japan
Minor​: Applied Mathematics
● Extensive safety background
● Experience with HMI/PLC (Allen Bradley, etc.)
● MatLab, SolidWorks, AutoCAD
● Lean principles knowledge
● HTML, CSS, Javascript/jQuery, PHP, SQL, JSON,
Java
Work History
Engineering Technician, Glastender, Inc. – ​Saginaw, MI​ ​10/2013 to Present
● Initiated and completed process update reducing need for 3 hours of labor per day.
● Increased efficiency upwards of 300% with implementation of SolidWorks programming.
● Daily 3D CAD modeling and direct production support/supervision.
● Increased efficiency and communication with software based task scheduling software.
Equipment Care Operator, Dow Corning Corporation – ​Midland, MI​ ​01/2009 to 05/2013
● Maintenance of conveyors (belt, roller­driven, etc.), highly automated machinery (chemical process robots,
etc.), HVAC, cleanroom dust collection systems, vacuum systems, electrical powerpacks.
● Extensive training in OSHA and MIOSHA safety regulations and standards.
● Investigated equipment failures to diagnose faulty operation and made appropriate maintenance
recommendations.
● Constant troubleshooting and testing of new/improved equipment.
● Oversaw many aspects of production team.
● Recommended design modifications to eliminate machine and system malfunctions.
● Provided technical feedback and troubleshooting of HVAC systems designed for cleanrooms.
● Developed internal processes and plans for mechanical verification, product development and factory
processes.

2. Patrick Ford
9897378650 • ​psford@svsu.edu​ • www.patrickford.info
Reactor Care Operator, ​07/2008 to 01/2009
Dow Corning Corporation – ​Midland, MI
● High requirement for team performance and emphasis on safety.
● Great understanding of chemical processes required (distillation, heat exchange, chemical flow and
reactions).
● Led project to increase overall productivity/ergonomics of key piece of production equipment.
● Handled highly sensitive equipment in harsh environments (working reactors were over 1000​°​F).
● Operation of overhead cranes with payloads over 2 tons.
● Trained in the use of self­contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) as part of emergency response team.
● Appointed by management to develop standard for tracking of key piece of production equipment.
Qualifications
● Certified to work and perform maintenance in ISO 9001:2008 cleanroom environments.
● Proficient in Japanese.
● Currently learning Spanish and Arabic.
● Extensively trained in clean room quality standards and practices.