Benjamin S.

Senior Mechanical Engineer

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Benjamin S.

Senior Mechanical Engineer

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Senior Mechanical Engineer at Fluent Conveyors

Benjamin Shenton is a mechanical engineer currently serving as a Project Engineer at Fluent Conveyors. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado at Boulder, where he also received training to machine and weld. His professional background is rooted in mechanical design, problem solving, and fabrication, with strong capabilities in systems design, procurement, and project management. Throughout his career, he has specialized in conveyor and conveyor system design, equipment redesign for cost reduction, and managing projects from conceptual design through installation and startup.

Enterprise & Leadership

Advanced
CAD & Simulation Certifications

Holds certifications as a Solidworks Expert in Mechanical Design (CSWE) and a Professional in the use of Solidworks simulation (CSWA-Simulation).

Engineering
Fundamentals

Successfully passed the Fundamental Engineer (FE) Exam.

Comprehensive
Project Management

Experienced in planning, quoting, vendor selection, manufacturing validation, shipping, and installation oversight.

System
Layout & Integration

Expert in drafting general arrangements, generating P&IDs, and designing complex material flows using AutoCAD and Solidworks.

Software
Development Contributor

Served as a beta tester for a Dassault Systems CAD package, actively reporting errors and assisting in identifying the need for a new module under development.

Notable Achievements

Managed the sort system design, equipment procurement, and installation oversight for a complex recycling system featuring pneumatic conveyance, optical sorting, and two separate baling line

Directed the conveyance system layout from sales plan to a functional plant, integrating equipment with crushers, grinders, pug mills, and extruders.

Designed the flow and integration of a package handling system for a major shipping company, incorporating automated sorting, scanning equipment, and multiple mezzanines.

Designed and optimized conveyor belt package handling systems for major companies like FedEx, calculating powers, reduction ratios, and pulley sizes to maximize efficiency.

Successfully redesigned equipment to reduce costs and improve accuracy through modularity while using FEA software to design and approve support structures.

"Background in mechanical design, problem solving and fabrication, learns new concepts quickly, works well under pressure and communicates ideas clearly and effectively..."

Benjamin Shenton

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