Bryan Hackleman@bryanhackleman
Bryan Hackleman is a Mechanical Engineer with significant experience, currently employed at Advanced Energy in Fort Collins, Colorado. This company is well-regarded for its role in the design and manufacture of products critical to several industries, including semiconductors, flat panel displays, data storage, telecommunications networks, solar cells, medical devices, and architectural glass.
In his role, Bryan leverages his strong analytical skills to address challenges in research, evaluation, and problem-solving. His work also encompasses project management, technical documentation, and writing, areas where he excels. He is well-versed in ASME Y14.5 GD&T and proficient in using various CAD programs such as PTC Creo, SOLIDWORKS, ANSYS, and Fluent. Additionally, he brings expertise in data analysis with tools like Excel, Matlab, and Minitab and has a deep understanding of finite element analysis and computational fluid dynamics. His solid grasp of Design-For-Manufacture (DFM) and Design-For-Manufacturing-Assembly (DFMA) principles ensures that the products he works on are both efficient in design and manufacturable at scale.
At Advanced Energy, Bryan plays a crucial role in designing equipment essential to semiconductor manufacturing. He uses SolidWorks to create derivative RF generators, adapting existing designs to meet customers' specific needs. His responsibilities include designing sheet-metal enclosures, heatsinks, and cable assemblies, ensuring that electronic circuitry is effectively packaged within protective enclosures. He is also actively involved in troubleshooting, testing, and debugging prototype power supply units, which are critical to the company's product offerings.
Bryan's role also involves maintaining and improving the company's existing RF generator product lines. He is tasked with qualifying new mechanical and electrical components, particularly when current components become obsolete or difficult to source. To ensure the continued reliability of these products, he conducts thermal analyses, upholding the high standards of quality expected by the company.
In addition to his design and maintenance responsibilities, Bryan supports the production process by addressing mechanical component issues as they arise. He focuses on resolving DFM-related concerns and enhancing assembly operations to improve overall efficiency. He also collaborates closely with suppliers to address the problems related to parts that do not meet tolerance specifications, recommending rework or adjustments as needed.