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MAXWELL HOLLAND
Education
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Science in Materials Engineering — Specialization in Metallurgy
Professional Experience
Laboratory Technician
3M (contracted through Russell Tobin and Associates)
November 2024 – November 2025
Saint Paul, MN
- Performed sample measurement and analysis.
- Conducted laboratory scale experiments with a team.
- Documented data using excel and document test methods and results in written format.
- Conducted material testing and documentation.
- Generated a standard operating procedure for equipment.
Service Engineer
Top Gun Technology
November 2022 – December 2023
Prior Lake, MN
- Provided remote support to onsite engineers to maintain critical storage systems.
- Installed and configured testing infrastructure capable of testing multiple brands of servers.
- Tested batches of servers and internal components to verify functionality.
- Developed multidimensional problem-solving skills.
Chemical Batch Processing Intern
W.E. Mowrey
May 2019 – Aug 2019, May 2020 – Sept 2020
Saint Paul, MN
- Refined batches of precious metals (Gold, Platinum, Palladium, Silver) using wet chemical processes.
- Characterized materials using X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer for valuation.
- Cast, rolled, drew, and heat-treated various precious metal alloys.
- Assayed scrap samples to determine composition.
- Joined metals using spot-welding and brazing using silver solder.
- Extracted precious metals via electrochemical deposition.
- Constructed furnace forms using refractory and PVC ventilation systems.
- Installed electro-mechanical switches for ultrasonic cleaners.
Notable Projects
Caterpillar Engineering Design Competition
Analyzed existing Skid-Steer Entry design, proposing a modern design focused on safety and business viability.
Additive Manufacturing and Product Development
Optimized process parameters for multiple materials (PLA, Wood-fiber, Carbon-fiber, ABS) to ensure quality flow and structural integrity.
Orange Juice Plant Scale-up
Modeled a processing plant from tree to package, calculating parameters for valves, piping, tanks, and supply chain management.