This document is a resume for Tyler E. Borchers, who is pursuing a Ph.D. in Welding Engineering from The Ohio State University. He has a strong academic background with several degrees from OSU and a high GPA. His research has focused on stress corrosion cracking and solidification cracking in aluminum alloy welds. He has relevant work experience including research assistant roles at OSU and an internship at GE. He also has technical skills in welding processes, materials characterization, modeling, and mechanical testing.
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1. Tyler E. Borchers 1582 Doten Ave. Columbus, OH 43212 (419) 303-3900 borchers.72@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Obtain a R&D position concerning the joining of innovative materials in order to apply the following:
Attributes: produces and communicates prompt, quality results using a hands-on and experiment-oriented approach;
learns exceptionally quickly; possesses strong leadership, teamwork, self-motivation, and passion for innovation
EDUCATION
The Ohio State University - (TEL: 614-292-6446)
Pursuing a Ph.D. in Welding Engineering (GPA: 3.787) (Expected Graduation: August 2016)
M.S. in Welding Engineering (Magna Cum Laude – GPA: 3.787) (May 2015)
B.S. in Welding Engineering (Cum Laude – GPA: 3.694) (June 2012)
ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS
Welding metallurgy of ferrous and non-ferrous alloys; Welding processes; Corrosion science; Materials
characterization; Thermodynamic and kinetic modeling; Mechanical design; Electrical circuitry; Fitness for service
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Graduate Student Research Projects (September 2011 – Present)
Investigate causes and solutions for stress corrosion cracking (SCC) and solidification cracking in Al alloy
welds
Results lead to the development of a patent (pending) mitigating SCC of welded high-strength aluminum alloys
Senior Capstone Design Project (September 2011 – June 2012)
Worked with Henny Penny Corporation with dissimilar GTAW of SS304 to 17-4 PH
Results of this work mitigated the failures experienced by Henny Penny Co. in service
Moon Buggy Design Project (September 2009 – June 2011)
Involved in the design and production of a vehicle to compete on a course simulating the moon’s surface
OSU Nanotechnology “Lab on a Chip” Design Project (September 2008 – December 2008)
Led group to achieve the “most creative chip design” and first place in the chip’s liquid detection performance
TECHNICAL AND COMPUTER SKILLS
Metallographic preparation and analysis; SEM/TEM; robotic programming; all manual/automated fusion and solid-
state welding processes; machining; EDM; Gleeble simulation; mechanical testing; corrosion testing
3D thermo-mechanical modeling (Inventor, Solidworks, Abaqus); thermodynamic and kinetic modeling (JMatPro,
CompuTherm, ThermoCalc, and Dictra); MATLAB; digital image correlation (strain analysis); Minitab; MS Office
HONORS
Obtained the rank of Eagle Scout (Nov. 2007); member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (Sept. 2009)
WORK EXPERIENCE
The Ohio State University / 281 W. Lane Ave. / Columbus, OH 43210 (TEL: 614-292-6446)
Graduate Research Assistant, Welding Engineering in Materials Science and Engineering (Sept. 2011 – Present)
Develop/perform experiments involving welding, corrosion, microscopy, modeling, and mechanical testing
Edison Welding Institute / 1250 Arthur E. Adams Dr. / Columbus, OH 43221 (TEL: 614-688-5000)
Modeling Engineering Intern (June 2012 – December 2012)
Multiple thermo-mechanical modeling projects using Abaqus evaluating welding-induced stress and distortion
General Electric (Energy) / 300 Garlington Rd. / Greenville, SC 29615 (TEL: 864-254-2000)
Welding Engineering Manufacturing Intern, Buckets Cell (June 2011 – September 2011)
In-sourcing of welding processes while following standards/specifications and Lean Six Sigma practices
Aberdeen Test Center, United States Army / Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD 21005 (TEL: 410-306-1565)
Engineering Technician, Experimental Fabrication Division (June 2010 – January 2011)
Responsible for design and manufacturing of unique products using 3D modeling and technical drawings
PUBLICATIONS
T.E. Borchers, D.P. McAllister, W. Zhang: Metal. Mater Trans. A, 2015, vol. 46A, pp. 1827-1833
T.E. Borchers, A. Seid, S.S. Babu, P. Shafer, W. Zhang: Sci. Technol. Weld. Join., 2015, vol. 20, pp. 460-467
PATENTS
PENDING: Precision Additive Dressing (PAD): A novel method of SCC prevention in aluminum alloy weldments