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Abbott Park, Illinois, US

Phoenix, AZ, US

• Design & test temperature controlled narcotics security vaults in 3 sizes. Utilizing thermoelectric coolers, mini compressor refrigeration, aerogel insulation, touch screen interface, electromechanical locking.
• Design, build, and test electronic lock and key assembly prototypes. FEA simulation of lock core loading scenario. MIM parts in exotic nonferrous metals, micro molded plastic parts, custom membrane key pad, ferrite and.
• SolidWorks layout of next gen narcotics vaults in 2 sizes. Electromechanical design utilizing solenoids, linear stepper motor, cam linkage, metal stampings. 90% of parts spec'd and designed to be common for lean.

Riverside, CA, US

• Design filters & filter molds, filter production tools, metal stampings, verify flow on test flow bench.
• Performance intake design, rotomolded parts & mold design, verify performance on dyno.
• Use Microscribe digitizer for reverse engineering to aid in rapid CAD development with accuracy.
• Build 3D FDM prototype intake assemblies for fit & visual appeal. Test & tune systems to vehicles.
• Mentor entry & mid level ME's on product development & tool design, drawing GD&T.
• SolidWorks mold & surfacing features for non-planar parting lines in vehicle intake tube rotomolds.

Scottsdale, Arizona, US

• Design belt driven gantry motion systems for VersaLaser & XL engraver product lines.
• Systems designed for low cost, light weight, high speed, low vibration, dirty environments.
• Specification of stepper & servo motors, rotary encoders, geared drives, linear guides, optics.
• Components designed from honeycomb panels, aluminum extrusions, vacuum formed plastic, sheet metal, machined parts from aluminum & high performance high wear plastics.
• Create system BOM, SolidWorks part & exploded assembly drawings, production assembly tooling for motion system alignment to laser and engraver sheet metal enclosure.

• R & D systems for client high volume quartz device manufacture and performance testing.
• Develop sales package consisting of concept drawing, project cost, and written sales proposal.
• Project setup & manage with MS Project: coordinate multiple department tasks and personnel.
• AutoCAD & SolidWorks to design complex assemblies driven by motors, solenoids, & pneumatics.
• Spec mat'l & parts for: stable crystal frequency measurement; high/low temperature durability; minimal high vacuum outgassing; & clean room use. Specialized plastics, metallic coatings, grease.
• Design 3 different automated test & sort systems; vapor deposition frequency tuning system; plasma etch frequency tuning system; disc pallet temperature test system.

Chandler, Arizona, US

• Interface with outside customers to develop sales, and solutions to manufacturing requirements.
• Develop sales with custom machine concepts, performance specs, written proposals & job cost.
• Design & project management of laser welder, automated wire end twister, explosive mat'l mixer.
• Hands on fabrication, CNC MDI programming, setup & operation Okuma MC-4MV, machine assembly, on site installation & debug.

Oxnard, CA, US

• Coordinate and problem solve engineering and manufacturing tasks for VMC product line.
• Responsible for development and transfer to production the VF-4 VMC.
• Project member of VF-3 & HS-1 milling center prototype and production machines.
• Design of mill components including sand castings, machined parts, enclosure sheet metal, linear motion systems, axis way cover assemblies, tool changer assembly, spindle head counter balance.
• Design of production assembly tools, and FMS tombstone machining fixtures.
• Used Haas CNC and shop equipment to build my own designs for tooling and prototype concepts.

• Responsible for machining: medical prototypes, injection mold components, custom fixtures & production parts.
• Operation of mill, lathe, manual chucker lathe, surface grinder, tig & mig welders, & inspection tools.
• Recent Home Business: CNC MDI programming, setup, & operation of Hardinge CHNC-I automatic chucker lathe, Hardinge manual HC chucker lathe, & Bridgeport manual mill