Michael Zappe Email & Phone Number

Orem, Utah, United States

• Design and build equipment control cabinets complete with panel layout, wiring diagrams, 3D models and full schematic packages for internal equipment fabrication.
• Execute advanced SolidWorks functions such as 3D modeling, assemblies, and the generation of detailed BOMs for very large and complex systems.
• Coordinate across departments to fabricate, facilitate, test, troubleshoot and qualify new equipment for use by production, R&D and maintenance groups.
• Train new team members who help fabricate equipment. Direct supervision of interns and technicians.
• Fabrication experience. I have personally designed and built both the mechanical and electrical systems on many of the new pieces of equipment.

Orem, Utah, United States

• Design fabricate and test the tooling and fixturing used by production and R&D.
• Solidworks Certification CSWP (Certified Professional in Mechanical Design)
• Solidworks Certification CSWPA (Certified Professional in Sheet Metal)
• Solidworks Certification CSWPA (Certified Professional in Weldments)
• Product design for both the X-ray Windows and X-ray Tubes groups for new product launch.
• Product initial and ongoing documentation. Use document control software to officially release changes to the production floor.

• Developed and controlled processes for the manufacturing of thin film X-ray windows.
• Key contributor in designing new X-ray window products from conception to product launch and long term support. Carried out full product qualification testing. Developed processes for manufacturing and put in place.
• Designed and manufactured tooling and fixturing for many of the processes. Solidworks 3D design and full professional drawing packages for machinable components using industry standards such as GD&T.