Bob Chen

Mechanical and Facilities Engineer with 4+ years of experience supporting power generation, aerospace manufacturing, industrial utilities, and facility engineering projects. Hands-on experience performing field and equipment inspections, reviewing contractor work, verifying installations against P&IDs and engineering drawings, conducting visual weld inspections, supporting system testing and commissioning, and resolving field deficiencies. Experienced with industrial piping, feedwater systems, pumps, chillers, chemical storage tanks, compressed air systems, electrical panels, and utility systems.

Additional experience supporting chromium reclamation and electroplating process improvements in an aerospace manufacturing environment. Skilled in technical documentation, root cause analysis, corrective action support, engineering data analysis, and cross-functional coordination. Holds an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering and Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.

Facility Mechanical Engineer - Honeywell Aerospace Company - Phoenix, AZ

Conduct wastewater analysis and evaluate facility treatment-system performance to support environmental regulatory compliance and internal operating requirements.

• Collaborated with team to sample underground water for regulatory compliance.
• Supported a chromium reclamation project associated with aerospace electroplating operations, contributing to process improvement, waste reduction, and environmental compliance objectives.
• Collected, analyzed, and documented facility and environmental operating data to support engineering evaluations, performance monitoring, and decision-making.
• Prepared technical reports and engineering documentation to communicate system performance, engineering findings, and recommendations to facility and engineering stakeholders.
• Collaborated with engineering and operations personnel to identify facility and process issues, investigate potential causes, and support implementation of corrective actions.
• Applied root cause analysis and continuous improvement principles to evaluate process and equipment issues and improve facility operations.
• Maintained accurate technical records and communicated engineering findings across cross-functional teams to support facility projects and operational requirements.

Mechanical Engineering Research Assistant - Arizona State University - Tempe, AZ

• Conducted a one-year research study investigating erosion and corrosion mechanisms affecting power plant cooling-water pipelines.
• Evaluated material degradation, piping-system reliability, and operational impacts associated with industrial cooling-water infrastructure.
• Collected, analyzed, and documented engineering data to evaluate degradation mechanisms, equipment conditions, and system performance.
• Applied mechanical engineering principles and analytical methods to investigate failure mechanisms and identify factors affecting system reliability.
• Prepared and presented technical findings and conclusions to the project leader, ensuring accurate communication of engineering results.

Mechanical/Electrical Startup Engineer - Taiwan Power Company - Taiwan

• Performed field and equipment inspections during power plant construction, startup, and commissioning activities to verify equipment condition, installation quality, and system readiness.
• Reviewed mechanical and electrical installations against P&IDs, engineering drawings, technical specifications, and equipment documentation to identify discrepancies and field deficiencies.
• Conducted visual weld inspections of pipe-to-flange connections and evaluated weld conditions as part of mechanical installation and field quality verification activities.
• Reviewed contractor work and coordinated with contractors, engineers, technicians, and operations personnel to address field quality issues and project requirements.
• Supported inspection and commissioning activities for feedwater piping, feedwater pumps, chiller systems, chemical storage tanks, compressed air systems, electrical panels, and utility equipment.
• Participated in equipment and system testing, functional verification, performance checks, and operational-readiness activities during plant startup and commissioning.
• Supported panel testing and verification activities in the central control room for plant systems.
• Identified equipment and installation deficiencies, coordinated with responsible personnel, and supported corrective actions and punch-list resolution.
• Supported system acceptance testing and verification to confirm equipment and systems met operational and project requirements.
• Interpreted P&IDs, mechanical drawings, electrical documentation, equipment manuals, and technical specifications to support field inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
• Supported commissioning documentation, punch-list tracking, system acceptance activities, and operational handover/turnover processes.
• Applied mechanical and electrical engineering knowledge to troubleshoot equipment and system issues and support safe, reliable, and specification-compliant plant operation.

Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering - Arizona State University

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering - Feng Chia University