CV: Mechanical Design & Product Development Engineer

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Date Submitted:	27-06-2008
Last Modified:	25-09-2008 (04:02)

Job information

Current job:	Mechanical Design & Product Development Engineer
Employment Term:	Either
Relocation:	Anywhere
Date available:	within a month
Industry:	Civil Agencies/International Organizations, Satellite Manufacturers and Subcontractors, , , Business Services, Consulting/Engineering Services, Space Tourism
Keywords	3D modeling, product development, electronics packaging, structural design, finite element analysis, electro-mechanical, opto-mechanical, mold

HIGHLIGHT OF SKILLS

3D modeling and surfacing – ice flow diverter valve

High power electronics packaging - 20kV potential

Electro-mechanical – automotive hybrid systems

Opto-mechanical – lens mounts

Test fixtures

Rapid prototyping

Sheet metal enclosures

Structural analysis – Cosmosworks

Project management and cost analysis

Test plans and procedures

Contacting molding

WORK EXPERIENCE

Mechanical Design Engineer – NASA / Jet Propulsion Laboratory – Contract

06.2006 – Present

05.2001 – 02.2003

Lead mechanical engineer designing the packaging of spacecraft electronics:

·   Design packaging of high powered electronics systems (projects include Mars Exploration Rover (MER), Mars Science Lab (MSL), Phoenix)

·   Responsible for the design of fixtures used in the testing of flight hardware

·   Maintained large assemblies in Solidworks; responsible for the integration of all models from other support designers

Independent Engineering Consultant – The Wheel Thing

09.2005 – 02.2007

Design consultant offering design services in entertainment rides, lighting systems, and general mechanical systems:

·   Designed and developed on-stage structures for high profile entertainers (Madonna)

·   Developed electronic glass security gate systems for corporate building entrances

·   Reduced mass of components by 15% using Cosmosworks

Product Development Engineer – Alliance Space Systems, Inc – Contract

06.2004 – 09.2005

Mechanical engineer designing mechanisms and structures for use in a space environment:

·   Designed structural components using Solidworks complex surfacing techniques

·   Managed project scheduling, cost estimates, and risk assessments

·   Performed general IT administrator duties

Mechanical Engineer – California Institute of Technology – Contract

04.2003 – 05.2004

Mechanical engineer supporting Cryogenic Optics & Science Instrumentation Group:

·   Designed, developed, built, and tested complex lens mounting system for large 80 cm diameter deep space telescope

·   Performed structural and thermal analyses of lens mounts using Cosmosworks

·   Procured over $9 Million of funds after demonstrating working prototype concept

Product Development Engineer – McCann’s Engineering – Contract

04.2000 – 05.2001

Mechanical engineer team member working developing a new and innovative ice dispensing system:

·   Designed aesthetic components using surface modeling

·   Reduced prototype costs by 50% via usage of rapid prototyping (SLA) technology

·   Worked extensively with sheet metal designs and enclosures

Independent Consultant – Creative Engineering Solutions – Software Training, Sales, & Support

03.1998 – 04.2000

Performed onsite and off-site Solidworks software training and design services to small to medium sized engineering companies:

·   Conducted CAD training classes for groups of 15+ industry level users

·   Earned Highest Revenue award for outperforming sales goals by 50% for 3 months

·   Aided clients in improving design and production efficiency with Solidworks

Mechanical Engineer – Systronix Automotive

02.1997 – 03.1998

Mechanical engineer working in the areas of electric and hybrid vehicle development:

·   Designed, tested, and analyzed mechanical & electro-mechanical components of electric motors, cooling & control systems for hybrid vehicle drive configurations.

·   Planned and developed vehicle road performance test programs

EDUCATION

Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, USA

08.1994 – 08.1996

Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Research Thesis: Active Feed-Forward Control of Large Mechanical Structures

California Polytechnic Institute, USA

09.1988 – 08.1994

Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering

LANGUAGES

English – fluent (read, write, speak)

French – beginner (read, write, speak)

INTERESTS & HOBBIES

Traveling

Exercise – mountain biking, tennis, hiking, badminton

Driving

Culinary arts and food

Theatre Arts – I try to participate in one to two stage shows per year

Listening to music

HONOURS & ORGANIZATIONS

Sigma Gamma Tau Technical Achievement Honour Society

Tau Beta Pi – American Engineering Honour Society

Golden Key National Honour Society

Eurocircle – European social and business networking organization

Los Angeles Solidworks User’s Group

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