Chad Helland
About Chad Helland
Chad Helland is a Mechanical Engineer currently employed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in mechanical engineering, having held various consulting and design roles across multiple organizations, including BLUE ORIGIN and Boeing UK.
Current Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Chad Helland has been employed as a Mechanical Engineer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory since 2022. His role involves applying his mechanical engineering expertise to various projects within the laboratory. He previously worked at the same organization as an Instrument Engineer for nine months in 2007 to 2008. His current position allows him to leverage his extensive experience in mechanical design and engineering to contribute to ongoing research and development initiatives.
Previous Experience in Mechanical Engineering
Chad Helland has a diverse background in mechanical engineering, having held several consulting and engineering positions. He worked at PerkinElmer as a Consultant from 2012 to 2014, and at Merrick & Company as a Mechanical Engineering Consultant from 2008 to 2009. Additionally, he served as a Consultant for Boeing UK/John Deere Joint Venture from 2009 to 2011. His experience also includes a role as a Mechanical Design Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN from 2020 to 2022.
Education and Expertise in Mechanical Engineering
Chad Helland earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from North Dakota State University, where he studied from 1993 to 1998. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in mechanical principles. He possesses advanced skills in various engineering software, including Pro/Engineer, PDMLink, Windchill, and Intralink, and has expertise in large assembly top-down management and stress analysis.
Specialized Skills and Techniques
Chad Helland has developed specialized skills in several areas of mechanical engineering. He has a strong understanding of metallurgical casting processes and plastic molding techniques, including plastic injection and blow molding. He specializes in Class A Surfacing with B-Side Geometry and has extensive experience in designing hydraulic and electrical systems using Routed Systems modules. His proficiency in animation of mechanisms using skeleton parts further enhances his design capabilities.
Consulting Roles and Contributions
Throughout his career, Chad Helland has contributed to various organizations in consulting roles. He worked as a Design Consultant at Baxter Healthcare in 2008 and served as an Electrical Design Engineer Consultant for the US ARMY TACOM for two months in 2008. These roles have allowed him to apply his mechanical engineering knowledge to a range of projects, demonstrating his versatility and ability to adapt to different engineering challenges.