Ethan Terry Alger
About Ethan Terry Alger
Ethan Terry Alger is a Senior Project Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he oversees safe work involving various hazards. He has extensive experience in engineering roles across multiple organizations and holds a Master's degree in Management Engineering from Arizona State University.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Ethan Terry Alger has been employed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2018, serving as a Senior Project Engineer. In this role, he is responsible for reviewing and authorizing safe work in facilities that handle various hazards, including radiological, special materials, cryogenic, vacuum, radioactive gas dynamics, mechanical, and chemical hazards. His expertise ensures that safety protocols are adhered to in complex and potentially hazardous environments.
Previous Experience at General Atomics
Before joining Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Ethan worked at General Atomics from 2006 to 2018. He held multiple positions, including Production Engineer and Cryogenic Target Production Manager, and later served as the LLNL Target Fabrication Production Manager. His tenure at General Atomics spanned over nine years, during which he gained significant experience in production management and engineering processes.
Engineering Role at Powergenix
Ethan served as the Engineering Test Manager at Powergenix from 2004 to 2006. This role was based in Tualatin, Oregon, where he contributed to engineering test processes and management. His experience at Powergenix helped him develop skills in engineering management and testing methodologies.
Educational Background in Engineering
Ethan Terry Alger has a strong educational foundation in engineering. He studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of California, Davis, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 1996 to 1999. He furthered his education at California State University - Sacramento, where he also studied Mechanical Engineering. Additionally, he completed a Master's degree in Management and Engineering at Arizona State University in 2014.
Certifications and Skills
Ethan is certified in Six Sigma Lean processes, demonstrating his commitment to efficiency and quality in engineering practices. He possesses hands-on experience with optical metrology and image processing, which are essential skills in precision engineering and quality control.