Patrick Dell Email & Phone Number

Greater Chicago Area

OVERVIEW:Experienced design engineering tailored to meet companies’ top-priority business goals. Providing engineering support for companies on a global scale, with ability to work remotely or at Chicago area offices.★ Specialize in design of complex electro-mechanical assemblies.★ Expert in CAD software and DFM, DFA, FEA, GD&T engineering principles.★ Provide full product cycle support: design concept, layouts, part modeling, FEA, engineering drawings, vendor selection, prototyping, testing, and final assembly.★ Advanced knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes to reduce costs while achieving ultimate quality.★ Convert existing 2D mechanical drawings into 3D CAD models.

Randolph, Nj

Responsible for the design of high-volume processing machinery for the pharmaceutical industry. Deliver full mechanical design, drawings for manufacture, and assembly documentation. Collaborate with customers and vendors to ensure machinery meets all user and regulatory requirements. Streamlined workflow process to reduce engineering lead time.

Bernardsville, Nj

Argonne, Il

OVERVIEW:Requested for return following previously successful tenure with GSECARS (a synchrotron-based research facility at the Advanced Photon Source dedicated to state-of-the-art research on earth materials). Assist Research Group in design of equipment for 3 different beam lines, using SolidWorks to design parts/assemblies and produce detailed drawings. Communicate with research scientists regarding scope of instruments and various requirements, incorporating recommendations into design work; interact with manufacturers via phone and email on various initiatives. Collaborate with the design team to ensure adherence to DFM and DFA principles. Utilize proactive troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve problems in early stages.KEY CONTRIBUTIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS:★ Function as the only Mechanical Engineer within the Research Group. Handled all project phases, including design concept, layouts, part modeling, FEA, cost analysis, engineering drawings, vendor selection, prototyping, and final assembly. ★ Played key role in successful major upgrade project involving extensive re-engineering as well as new designs. Split beam into 2 separate beams and installed new equipment, leading to a 2x increase in capacity and a significantly positive impact on the organization with no major setbacks and zero negative effect on users.★ Strengthened relationships with manufacturers to improve communications resulting in a higher frequency of collaboration and success. Leverage relationships to secure discounts and maintain goal of creating cost-effective designs on projects funded by grants.★ Utilized advanced organizational and management skills while working on multiple projects concurrently, keeping on schedule. Demonstrated advanced CAD skills in creating new components/ assemblies and analyzing existing designs to implement mechanical improvements while reducing costs.

Clarendon Hills/Chicago, Il

OVERVIEW: Formulated opinions and executed trades based on real-time market conditions in 2, 5, 10, and 30-year U.S. Treasury and Eurodollar futures contracts. Mentored new traders on yield curve fundamentals/strategies and trade execution using Trading Technologies software. KEY CONTRIBUTIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS:★ Achieved positive monthly P&L of 87% over 5-year span by applying in-depth knowledge of CQG software to analyze strategies, test ideas, and chart new techniques to trade in real-time market conditions.★ Surpassed quotas within tiered profit sharing structure to increase personal split. Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new market products, recognize trends, and create/implement successful trading strategies.

Burr Ridge, Il

OVERVIEW:In charge of evaluating U.S. retail store databases to troubleshoot and fix Point-of-Sale system errors, improve product listings, and conduct trend analyses involving automotive services. Managed all aspects of Franchise e-CSDS Management System (FeMS) for over 30 franchises, controlling maintenance and providing high-level FeMS support nationwide. Built and maintained relationships with franchise owners through daily contacts. KEY CONTRIBUTIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS:★ Expanded revenue in FeMS equipment as well as in support sales and enhancements by promoting FeMS application to new franchise owners and identifying/developing system enhancements.★ Designed test plans and led QA testing of all functions to roll out new applications, ensuring seamless transition for store locations.

Argonne, Il

Hyde Park, Il