Hunter Bonham
@hunterbonham
Senior Mechanical Engineer turning HVAC and data-center cooling expertise into engineering automation and AI-driven workflow optimization.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I’m a Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in HVAC systems, data center cooling, and engineering process automation. I design and improve physical systems and the workflows behind them with a focus on scalability, cost reduction, and operational efficiency, including custom air handling units (AHUs) and data center cooling systems.
At Nortek Data Center Cooling and ClimateCraft, I’ve delivered measurable impact—multi-million dollar cost reductions through design optimization and supplier strategy. I also build Python-based automation tools for BOM analysis, DXF generation, and engineering release workflows, using AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude for validation and decision support, while driving continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma and process automation to increase accuracy, reduce rework, and accelerate production timelines.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in HVAC systems and data center cooling. Works on engineering automation and workflow optimization to improve scalability, cost, and operational efficiency.
Senior Engineer at ClimateCraft. Focused on mechanical engineering work and engineering process automation to improve accuracy and reduce rework.
Engineer II at ClimateCraft during 2023. Contributed to mechanical engineering and engineering process work.
Worked as Mechanical Engineer I, New Product Development at ClimateCraft.
Mechanical Engineer I in New Product Development at ClimateCraft. Worked on mechanical design and manufacturing-oriented engineering tasks.
Applications Engineer I at ClimateCraft. Supported engineering applications and customer/technical needs related to product design and implementation.
Sales/Applications Engineer at ClimateCraft. Supported both technical applications and sales-related engineering collaboration.
Tutor-Dean's Leadership Council
Aug 2014 - May 2017 (2 years 9 months)
Served on the Tutor-Dean's Leadership Council at the Gallogly College of Engineering.
Manufacturing Engineering Intern
Eaton Corporation (Hydraulics)
Jun 2015 - Aug 2015 (2 months)
Manufacturing Engineering Intern in Eaton Corporation (Hydraulics). Designed tools and parts for assembly lines, created and modified gages and operating instructions, and improved quality and cost for after paint/assembly processes.
Manufacturing Engineering Intern
Jun 2015 - Aug 2015 (2 months)
• Designed and updated various tools and parts to be used on assembly lines
- Shaft seal press attachment and parts for hydraulic motors as requested by the engineers
• Designed go/not go gage for prototype motor
• Created and modified Assembly Operating Instructions
• Improved quality of the after paint operations area by redesigning the layout and creating new gages for various parts
Helped customers, manned the cash register, made deliveries to customers
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
2013 - 2017
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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