Highly skilled, inventive, hands-on engineer with over 20 years of applied expertise in designing and developing diverse, fully detailed mechanical and electro-mechanical systems and entire custom automated machines from the ground up.History of owning most projects from inception to completion, providing technical leadership, project management, and research; hands-on participation in all stages of development, assembling, functional testing, and commissioning.I have a proven track record of problem-solving abilities, even in challenging, unprecedented situations. I have implemented numerous successful solutions, including innovative ones that became crucial in the success of certain machines and systems.Expert in SolidWorks, Inventor, and AutoCAD, with a history of successful design of fully detailed projects of complex machines and their systems developed in these applications, fabricated and built by drawings I made. Proficiency in advanced 3D CAD, motion simulation, frames, custom libraries, 3D sketches, sheet metal, exploded drawings, FEA, etc.History of independent complex and successful projects taken from scratch to product launch.Created and implemented various machine concepts and automation scripts Extensive applied experience:• Sizing and integrating mechanical, automation, pneumatic, and motion components, systems, and controls; solid understanding of machine automation and PLC.• I worked directly with various custom parts manufacturers using drawings I made. I have an in-depth understanding of various machining and machine shop practices and their selection, DFM principles, and tolerances.• Re-design, modifications, and repair of complex automated machinery.• Analyzing root causes of machine failures and the history of proposed solutions.• Tension controls, converting machines; web handling; entire design of custom automated converting machines • Leading and support of a cross-functional team of four engineers• Field experience in onsite modifying, troubleshooting, repairing, and installing complex industrial machines.BSME, MSEE