Design, drafting, project management, troubleshooting. Mechanical and Chemical Engineering

Project engineering, design and development of piping, piping supports, pressure vessels, electrical equipment and controls.

Manage multiple projects for pharmaceutical plants in NY and NJ. Helped to install and modify packaging equipment, boilers, and safety systems. Contracted through Sterling Engineering.• Created drawings, layouts, and models.• Composed and updated validation documents, installation plans, and project execution plans.• Helped to install new visual systems on 17 packaging lines.• Experience with permits and dealing with local authorities as related to construction projects.

Managed numerous projects for lab equipment and industrial equipment within budgetary restrictions, using MS Project. Served as a product line engineer; welding and tack welding projects, welding symbols, plastics. Supervised 4 designers / AutoCAD and Solidworks operators.• Produced P&IDs, electrical schematics; collaborate with engineers and project managers regarding design parameters for client projects.• Project lead for design of innovative Bio Controllers that is capturing the market of disposable Bio vessels; total sales so far over USD $10M.• Created assembly and layout drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD, and designed Allen Bradley control systems.• Resolved part and assembly discrepancies.• Interfaced with vendors, sales reps and machine shops for aid in project completion.• Set-up, reviewed and processed ECOs for production release.• Reverse engineered hardware to produce equipment compatible with competitors'.• Drafted working drawings, wiring diagrams, and wiring connection specifications.• Assisted sales force in meeting customer requirements and expectations while providing practical solutions.• Prepared specifications for purchase of materials and equipment.• Trained new engineers and interns in Solidworks, FEA, Flow Works, project management, writing reports and test procedures, and conducting R&D lab work.• Published in numerous trade journals regarding newly designed bio equipment; design activities have resulted in patent searches and pending patents for bio reactors with innovative bio filtration and mixing techniques.

Consulted on structural, building codes, pipes and pressure vessel related issues. Performed Quality Control of piping and pressure vessels. Handled design and technical clarifications with vendors and internal engineers. Performed research on engineering topics, including ASME and local codes, standards, and quality control regulations.• Procured materials for power stations in the US and Canada which included dealing with vendors from different countries.• Annual savings due to technical decisions exceeded USD $1M; overall annual savings exceeded USD $2.5M.• Successfully supplied materials for 4 power stations in the US and Canada.• Solved complicated technical questions in order to timely supply high-quality piping for power stations in Louisiana.

Provided mechanical design of control systems. Specified electronics, hardware, motors and materials, and soldering machines. Developed BOMs and technical documentation for electrical and mechanical systems. Performed inertia calculations for servo systems.• Participated in design and creation of multi-axis servo control systems for major packaging companies, including Coca Cola, Kraft and Sugar Foods.• Designed models using Solidworks and 2-D AutoCAD drawings.• Conducted daily project status briefings.• Developed new procedures for increased productivity.• Collaborated with suppliers to improve quality.• Annual savings due to personal efforts in excess of USD $15K.