Thad Haines
About Thad Haines
Thad Haines is an R&D S&E Electrical Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories with a background in electrical engineering and music production.
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Thad Haines currently holds the position of R&D S&E Electrical Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories. His role involves contributing to the Renewable Energy and Distributed Systems Integration Group, highlighting his expertise in electrical engineering and commitment to advancing power systems and automation technologies.
Education and Expertise
Thad Haines completed his Master of Science (MS) in Electrical Engineering at Montana Tech from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering from Montana Tech of the University of Montana between 2014 and 2018. Additionally, Haines has an Associate of Applied Sciences (AAS) in Music Production from McNally Smith College of Music, which he achieved from 2005 to 2007.
Professional Background
Thad Haines has a rich professional background, featuring roles across various organizations. From 2020, he worked as a Research Associate at Montana Tech. Before that, he served as a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant at Montana Tech from 2018 to 2020. He also gained experience as an R&D Engineering Intern at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) in 2017 and as a team member for the HMI and Control System for Electromagnetic Water Filter project at Montana Tech of the University of Montana from 2016 to 2017.
Experience in the Audio Engineering Field
In addition to his accomplishments in electrical engineering, Thad Haines has extensive experience in audio engineering. He worked as a Professional Audio Engineer at Montana Pro Audio from 2013 to 2018. Concurrently, he operated as a Freelance Audio Engineer from 2007 to 2018 in Southwest Montana, demonstrating his versatile skills across different technical domains.
Contributions to Renewable Energy and Distributed Systems
Thad Haines has made significant contributions to the Renewable Energy and Distributed Systems Integration Group at Sandia National Laboratories. His work focuses on the intersection of power systems and automation technologies, leveraging his comprehensive background in electrical engineering to drive innovation and development in renewable energy systems.