Brittany Macshane
About Brittany Macshane
Brittany Macshane is a Coating Engineer with a diverse background in engineering and manufacturing. She has held various roles in companies such as GSK, Alcoa, and Arconic, and holds a bachelor's degree from Penn State University.
Work at Kennametal
Brittany Macshane currently holds the position of Coating Engineer at Kennametal. In this role, she applies her expertise in materials science and engineering to develop and improve coating technologies. Her responsibilities include conducting research, testing new materials, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance.
Previous Experience in Engineering and Manufacturing
Brittany Macshane has a diverse background in engineering and manufacturing. She worked as a Product Design Engineer at Arconic from 2016 to 2017. Prior to that, she served as a Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Support Specialist Co-op at GSK for six months in 2015-2016. Her experience also includes roles as a Lab Technician Intern at Alcoa in 2011 and at PPG Industries from 2014 to 2015, as well as a Research Intern at Matson & Associates, Inc. in 2013 and a Chemical Engineer Intern at Saint-Gobain in 2012.
Education and Expertise
Brittany Macshane earned her Bachelor’s degree from Penn State University, where she studied from 2009 to 2014. Her education provided her with a solid foundation in engineering principles, which she has applied throughout her career in various technical roles. This academic background supports her work in coating technologies and product design.
Internship Experience
Brittany Macshane has completed several internships that contributed to her professional development. Notably, she interned as a Lab Technician at Alcoa for two months in 2011 and at PPG Industries for four months in 2014-2015. Additionally, she gained research experience as a Research Intern at Matson & Associates, Inc. in 2013 and as a Chemical Engineer Intern at Saint-Gobain in 2012.