Austin Allen
Summary
In my capacity as a Research Development Engineer, I have dedicated seven years with Hitachi Research & Development and I am currently attached to a International Consult Team that travels internationally. We have conducted projects with enterprises in the U.A.E (Duabi), Singapore, Taiwan, and Japan in maximizing their technical capabilities. My primary emphasis has been on deploying strategic engineering asset management methodologies to improve systems, infrastructure, and frameworks, thereby driving organizational and project goals forward. Furthermore, my background encompasses a tenure as a Research Engineering Professor, during which I conducted in-depth research in Robotics across diverse contexts. I thrive in collaborative settings, leveraging my expertise to analyze research data for various projects.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Professor
MIT Mechanical Engineering Department
10.2021 - Current
- Familiar with labs integrated with Intelligent Robotics and Vision Lab (IRVL)
- Proficient with Python, C++, and MATLAB, which is often used in conjunction with robotics frameworks like ROS (Robot Operating System)
- Conducted Research in Fields of Nanoelectronics / Nanomaterials (Lithographic Manufacturing Processes)
- Reviewed research materials and coordinated
updates to keep department data relevant
and accurate for theoretical testing.
Research and Development Engineer
Hitachi Ltd. Research And Development Group
06.2017 - Current
- Conducted engineering and detailed
experimental tests to collect design data and
assist in research work.
- Assisted with control design, implementation and
integration for complex systems: Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) & Advanced Process Control (APC)
- Worked with management to evaluate future
projects for Robotic in the Energy Sector which align with Japan Innovation for Cool Earth Forum (ICEF)
- Research & developed new additive manufacturing
technology: Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) & Robotic Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM)
Academic Technology Consultant
University Of Hawaii Pacific Business Program
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Directed IT services, counseled executives and
collaborated with senior management on
strategic planning.
- Conformed to quality, performance and inter-
operability standards for implementation of
solutions.
- Controlled development of test areas, systems
test data and testing methods prior to
implementing new systems.
- Consulted with infrastructure staff and
departmental decision makers to identify,
recommend, develop and implement
cost-effective technology solutions.
Doctoral Research Fellow
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
03.2016 - 02.2018
- Streamlined research processes to meet tight
deadlines for multiple projects.
- Collaborated with leadership team to identify
relevant questions and determine best methods
- Conducted engineering and detailed
experimental tests to collect design data and
assist in research work.
- Assisted with control design, implementation and
integration for Robot Operating System (ROS).
- Set timelines and coordinated deliverables for
R&D projects.
- Worked with associated technology and
software applications to manipulate and
synthesize data for research projects.
Intern Engineer
Department Of Advance Research Project Agency
09.2008 - 05.2009
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical
drawings, schematics and computer-generated
reports. - Help develop, prepared and reviewed reports and
studies to identify and recommend engineering
solutions. - Assisted in Testing prototypes and standard products and
wrote reports to document results.
Education
Doctor of Science - Industrial Systems Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MAMaster of Science - Mechanical Engineering/ Engineering Managment
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA06.2009
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Engineering
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA06.2007
Skills
- Solution development
- Framework improvements
- Virtualization
- System monitoring
- Hardware and software
installation
- Manufacturing and
production background
- Engineering documentation
Industry trend analysis
- Fundamental engineering
concepts - Systems Architecture Analysis
Certification
- Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE)- 2019
- Certified Research and Development Engineer (CRDE)- 2022
- Project Management Professional (PMP)- 2021
Timeline
Research Professor
MIT Mechanical Engineering Department
10.2021 - Current
Academic Technology Consultant
University Of Hawaii Pacific Business Program
01.2021 - 04.2022
Research and Development Engineer
Hitachi Ltd. Research And Development Group
06.2017 - Current
Doctoral Research Fellow
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
03.2016 - 02.2018
Intern Engineer
Department Of Advance Research Project Agency
09.2008 - 05.2009
Doctor of Science - Industrial Systems Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering/ Engineering Managment
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Engineering
University of Southern California
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