Cassondra Brayfield is seeking an entry-level position in materials science or engineering in the San Francisco Bay or Seattle area. She has a Bachelor of Science in Materials Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a 3.26 GPA. Her relevant coursework and skills include electron microscopy, mechanical testing, synthesis and processing, computational design, and beginning programming. For work experience, she has interned at Intel, Corning, Smart Lighting ERC, and BESS Tech conducting characterization, testing, data analysis, and research. She also has experience as an engineering lab teaching assistant.

1. CASSONDRA BRAYFIELD
307 Manor Rd.
Plantsville CT
06479
OBJECTIVE: To obtain an entry level position from a prospective employer in the field of materials science or engineering in the
San Francisco Bay or Seattle area
EDUCATION: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor of Science in Materials Engineering. GPA: 3.26
RELEVANT
COURSES & SKILLS:
 Electron Microscopy . . . . . . . . . . . .
 Mechanical Properties . . . . . . . . . . .
 Synthesis and Processing . . . . . . . .
 Electronic Properties . . . . . . . . . . . .
 Structures of Materials . . . . . . . . .
 Engineering Processes . . . . . . . . . . .
 Computational Design . . . . . . . . . . .
 Glass Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 Material Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 Beginning Programming . . . . . . . . .
 Observational Astronomy . . . . . . . .
 Engineering Communication . . . . .
 Multidisciplinary Design. . . . . . . . . .
Operating an SEM and TEM, Image J
Hardness, Tensile, Compression Testing, Team Work
Logger Pro, Polymer/Metal Extrusion, Electro Spinning, Polishing
Four-Point Probe and Photospectrometer Tests, Technical Writing
X-ray Diffraction, Public Speaking
Machining, Brazing, Metallic/Plastic Welding, Leadership
Various modelling software(FEA, MD, MC, Linux)
Glass Pouring, DTA
Technical Writing, Presentation skills
MATLAB
Programming in IDL and LaTeX
NX CAD Modeling
Design, Experience with MS/GC and Plasma Physics
WORK
EXPERIENCE:
Intel Corporation
Metrology Tool Owner: Yield and Defect Reduction for Substrate Packaging Technology Development (March 2016 – June 2017)
• Recipe creation and troubleshooting for several metrology tools
• Optical microscopy, SEM, EDX for defect characterization
• Statistical Analysis using JMP and technical DOE, Spec, and BKM writing.
Corning Inc.
Research Intern: Characterization Science - Failure Mode Analysis Lab, Fractography (June 2015 – August 2015)
• Experimental design & execution; Stress wave fractography to measure crack growth/velocity
• Fracture surface analysis of a variety of glass compositions and geometries
• Additional work - Invention disclosure filed; Innovative glass composition
Smart Lighting ERC
Research Intern (May 2014 – June 2015)
• Developed multiphase full spectra LEDs using phosphor mixtures reacted in furnace
• Achieved CRI of 90-98 in color temperatures from 4000-6000 K
• Developed and designed lighting devices using LEDs, solar cells, etc. (soldering)
BESS Tech
Intern (April 2014 – November2014)
• Manufactured Batteries in vacuum environment
• Optimized time and temperature of deposition on anodes
• Use of Arbin tests, SEM, Raman spectra, and XRD for battery research and development
Engineering Processes TA
Teaching Assistant and Lab Assistant (August 2012 – May 2014)
 Instructing a class in welding and machining (lathing, milling, Mig welding, spot welding, and brazing)
 Problem solving and repairing lab equipment
Undergraduate Research (Material Science)
Researcher (August 2012 – May 2013)
 Sample prep and experiment with high thermal conductivity polymer-metal interfaces
 Modeling kinetics of nanostructured polymer systems
EXTRACURRICULAR
EXPERIENCE:
Research Project (Cognitive Science)
Researcher( September 2012 - present)
 Led Alzheimer’s Disease cure research
Material Buddies
Volunteer and Scientist (August 2012- June 2015)
 Teaching children material science
RPI Magazine (Statler and Waldorf)
Writer and Editor (September 2012-June 2015)
 Advice column and Culture/Humor articles
HONORS:
Rensselaer Leadership Award and Recognition Award
Rensselaer Grant
Dean’s List
REFERENCES: Available upon request
cassie.brayfield@gmail.com
(860) 620-7042