Tara Hodgetts
About Tara Hodgetts
Tara Hodgetts - Senior Mechanical Engineer
Tara Hodgetts is a Senior Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in 3-D professional engineering systems such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks. Her expertise lies in designing and managing complex engineering projects. Tara's role involves leading various engineering tasks and ensuring successful project execution. She has worked in prominent roles like Lead Mechanical Engineer of the Instrumentation Department and as a Project Engineer overseeing installations for collaborative experiments involving universities, private companies, and national labs.
Education and Expertise of Tara Hodgetts
Tara Hodgetts received her Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of the Pacific. She possesses high proficiency in using 3-D engineering systems, specifically AutoCAD and SolidWorks. Her expertise extends to implementing, administrating, and enhancing engineering document management systems, ensuring efficient and accurate document handling within the department.
Background in Engineering Projects - Tara Hodgetts
During her career, Tara Hodgetts has taken on key roles in significant engineering projects. As the Lead Mechanical Engineer of the Instrumentation Department, she led vital engineering operations. Her role as Project Engineer saw her ensuring the installation of collaborative experiments, involving coordination among several universities, private companies, and national labs. Tara's work exemplifies her ability to manage and lead complex engineering initiatives, ensuring their successful completion.
Tara Hodgetts' Professional Contributions and Publications
Tara Hodgetts has co-authored several papers and delivered a notable talk at NAPAC on the 4x 1-meter long Helical Undulator design for the Tapering Enhanced Stimulated Superradiant Amplification (TESSA) project. This work was significant enough to make the cover of Nature Photonics, highlighting its impact in the field. Tara's contributions have helped advance knowledge in mechanical engineering and related scientific areas.