Drew Winder
About Drew Winder
Drew Winder is a Mechanical Design Engineer with a PhD in Engineering from Tennessee Technological University. He specializes in mechanical design and analysis for neutron source systems and currently leads the Source Development and Analysis group at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Drew Winder has been employed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory since 2014, where he serves as a Mechanical Design Engineer. In this role, he leads the Source Development and Analysis group, focusing on neutron source systems. His responsibilities include providing design and engineering support for the Spallation Neutron Source's first target station's liquid metal target systems. His work contributes to advancements in neutron source technology and its applications.
Previous Employment History
Before joining Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Drew Winder worked at B&W Y-12 LLC as an Engineer from 2007 to 2013. Prior to that, he was employed at Bechtel Marine Propulsion Corporation for three years, from 2004 to 2007, in West Mifflin, PA. He also has experience from his time at the Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, where he gained extensive knowledge in engineering for the national security and energy sectors.
Education and Expertise
Drew Winder holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering from Tennessee Technological University. He also earned a Master of Science (MS) in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Additionally, he completed a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. His academic background supports his expertise in mechanical design and analysis, particularly in neutron source systems.
Mechanical Design and Analysis Skills
Drew Winder specializes in mechanical design and analysis, with a particular focus on neutron source systems. His extensive experience in this area is evidenced by his leadership role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and his previous engineering positions. His work involves the design and engineering support of complex systems, contributing to advancements in the field of mechanical engineering.