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Paris, Fr

-Lead mechanical engineer on a team responsible for a multi-million dollar capital project to fully automate an ophthalmic lens manufacturing facility with responsibilities including system concept, machine design, plant layout, system integration, and project management -Design of high speed/high precision automated machinery, robotic work cells and tooling-Managed all phases of the design process for a multitude of machines, assemblies, and parts, including concept design, machine and detail design, GD&T, prototyping, testing, fabrication and assembly, installation, commissioning, and documentation-Selection and sizing of power transmission and motion control components including induction, stepper, and servo motors, gearboxes, linear and rotary actuators, industrial 6 axis and SCARA robots, industrial pneumatics and hydraulics, vacuum systems, material conveyance systems, sensors, machine vision, control, communication, safety, and power systems -System analysis and simulation for optimization of machine cycle times and sizing of components to meet performance criteria while minimizing cost-Development and deployment of control programs for Mitsubishi 6 axis and SCARA robots and Cognex machine vision systems-Integration of different machines, robot cells, and conveyance systems into a fully automated production line from raw material to palletizing of finished and packaged products-Project management including planning, timeline, budgets, vendor bidding and negotiations, scheduling, fabrication and installation supervision

·Design, fabrication, assembly and troubleshooting of machinery, process equipment, and tooling utilized in the production of industrial galvanized and PVC coated welded steel wire mesh·Development and implementation of process automation and control systems designed to reduce product defects and increase production throughput-Direct supervisor of 13 full-time employee maintenance department including hiring, performance review, daily supervision, salary administration, mentoring and training ·Provide engineering support, maintenance supervision, troubleshooting, repair, and overhaul for wire drawing, mesh welding, continuous hot dip galvanizing, continuous PVC coating, PVC powder processing, automated shearing, and facility infrastructure including process cooling water, compressed air, hot water/steam process boilers, waste water treatment plant, back up generators, and 250 kW hydroelectric power plant

*Responsible for the design, planning, and construction of renovation and new construction projects as an independent general contractor

*Setup, operation and maintenance of machine shop equipment including knee mill, engine lathe, 3 axis vertical CNC milling center, hydraulic press, punch and brake, surface grinding and welding (MIG, TIG, Arc, and Oxy)

*Developed strong trade skills in framing and finish carpentry

*Supervised the design and installation of physical layer wired and wireless networks for a start up ISP