Spencer Ortyn

Spencer Ortyn has a diverse background in mechanical engineering. From 2014 to 2015, they worked as an Engineering Intern at Modern Equipment Company, where they gained experience in solidworks, time management, technical drawings, product design, and workflow improvement. In 2015, they joined Seven Marine as a Mechanical Engineering Intern, focusing on trade-offs between cost, simplicity, and quality in product design. They also participated in R&D and created safe shipping strategies for valuable products. In 2017, Spencer began working at NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes, LLC as a Mechanical Engineering Intern. They were responsible for developing tools and devices to handle radioactive material safely and selecting components and materials to meet hazardous environmental needs. They also performed calculations and simulations to determine shielding thickness and geometry and worked on troubleshooting automated systems and conveyor lines. Throughout their career at NorthStar, Spencer had the opportunity to travel abroad for equipment testing and inspections. Most recently, they held the role of Mechanical Systems Engineer II, contributing to project advancement through their expertise in radiation exposure data, calculations, simulations, and workflow optimization.

Spencer Ortyn attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 2015 to 2019. During this time, they pursued a field of study in Biomedical/Medical Engineering; however, no specific degree name was mentioned.