Parker Watson
About Parker Watson
Parker Watson is a Mechanical Engineer at Eastman Chemical Company, specializing in the maintenance and optimization of rotating equipment. He has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Arkansas and has previous internship experience at Wolfspeed and Luminator Technology Group.
Work at Eastman Chemical Company
Parker Watson has been employed as a Mechanical Engineer at Eastman Chemical Company since 2020. In this role, he specializes in maintaining and optimizing the performance of rotating equipment, including pumps, compressors, and turbines. Watson focuses on achieving low maintenance costs and high uptime for equipment, contributing to the overall efficiency of operations at the Longview, Texas facility.
Education in Mechanical Engineering
Parker Watson completed his education at the University of Arkansas, where he studied Mechanical Engineering from 2016 to 2020. This four-year program equipped him with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for his career in mechanical engineering, particularly in the maintenance and optimization of mechanical systems.
Internship Experience at Wolfspeed
Prior to his current position, Parker Watson gained practical experience as a Process Engineering Intern at Wolfspeed in 2019. During this three-month internship in the Fayetteville, Arkansas area, he developed skills relevant to process engineering, which have contributed to his expertise in mechanical engineering.
Internship Experience at Luminator Technology Group
In 2017, Parker Watson served as an intern at Luminator Technology Group for three months in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. This internship provided him with early exposure to the engineering field and allowed him to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical setting.