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Springfield, Nj

•Manages the activities, priorities and workflow of a team of mechanical and electromechanical engineers, designers and draftsmen for the purpose of new product development, qualification and introduction to service.•Utilizes thermal, stress and fluid flow analyses in component design to predict performance and ensure product meets specification requirements.•Specifies and performs development and qualification testing of prototype equipment to ensure successful, on-time customer, FAA and NASA certifications.•Provides technical support for all proposal and marketing efforts to secure new business.•Actively participates in the Corporate Mentorship and Internship programs to foster new talent and encourage personal and professional growth.

Edison, New Jersey, United States

•Designed and developed energy storage batteries and container systems for the power transmission utility grid using safe, eco-friendly and recyclable materials. Performed testing in support of UL certification.•Investigated and implemented concepts to optimize battery performance using a multi-disciplinary approach in coordination with R&D scientists.•Extensive interaction and coordination with the manufacturing facility and component suppliers including on-site evaluation of capabilities, technical support, design and production scheduling.

Eatontown, New Jersey, United States

•Corporate Level Research and Technology (R&T) Domain Leader for electric power generation.•Developed the Technology Road Map for electric power generation with regard to industry trends, More Electric Aircraft and Hybrid Electric Propulsion to shape the focus of design innovation for the future.•Process leader of mechanical design guidelines and engineering best practices to ensure robust design.

Eatontown, New Jersey, United States

•Helped to create and develop a thriving business from startup to production ready along with many talented individuals from the original Bendix Corporation. Forever thankful and grateful for the experience and opportunity.•Designed and developed high-speed air and oil cooled electrical generators, starter generators, variable speed constant frequency converters and transformer rectifier units for commercial and military aircraft.•Responsible for developing an industry leading 28 VDC brushless starter generator system for helicopter and business jet applications from an initial Government SBIR grant.•Hands-on design expertise with complex electromechanical and hydraulic subassemblies including rotors/stators, pumps, lube and scavenge systems, pressure and temperature sensors, valves, and filters.•Developed new generator and power conversion equipment cooling concepts for increased power density in the same size as previous generation equipment.

Holmdel, New Jersey, United States

• Packaged high capacity opto-electronics into an ultra-high capacity, ultra-long haul DWDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing) optical transmission system.• Developed new cooling concepts and equipment for increased capacity (power density) in the same size as previous generation equipment.• Designed circuit packs and shelf racks with regard to component cooling, high-speed electrical circuits, EMC compatibility, UL requirements, ease of assembly and ergonomics.

Union, New Jersey, United States

• Lead Design/Project Engineer on a portable battery powered munitions loading hoist for the Naval Air Warfare Center – Lakehurst, NJ.• Responsible for the total design, manufacture and test of all hoist components, including gearbox, electric motor, motor speed control, rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium battery pack, battery charger and AC to DC adapter assemblies.• Supervised the efforts of 6 indirect mechanical, electrical engineers and draftsmen to achieve design objectives within budgetary constraints.• Scheduled and led the program through design, development and qualification to meet customer commitments.

Eatontown, New Jersey, United States

• Project Manager charged with the complete mechanical design of a high-speed, lightweight, 3.2MW generator for the next generation high-speed rail program, Advanced Locomotive Propulsion System (ALPS).• Significant interface on joint research effort with the University of Texas - Center for Electro-Mechanics, the Federal Railway Administration, and other company divisions.• Investigate, design and test new generator cooling concepts for significant increases in power density.• Received Corporate Growth Award for significant contributions in creating this new product line and acquiring additional funding for full-scale product development.

Eatontown, New Jersey, United States

• Design and develop high-speed air and oil cooled electrical generators for commercial and military aircraft.• Led Total Quality Team utilizing concurrent engineering principals to implement design and manufacturing process changes that resulted in significant improvements in the final test yield of several legacy products.

Rockford, Illinois, United States

Product Support Engineer - Military Programs• Conducted failure mode analysis to identify failure trends and implemented design modifications to significantly improve reliability of delivered equipment.• Trained servicemen in proper methods of servicing and repairing equipment.