Planned, organized, and led a team of 3 to 5 co-workers to successfully assemble, install, and test a key subsystem of a large cyclotron: the rough and high-vacuum system.Designed the mechanical aspects of particle accelerator beamline and vacuum equipment, including electromagnets, piping flanges and connections, beamline and magnet supports, and high-vacuum chambers.Produced 3D models and 2D drawings of complex parts and assemblies, using Solidworks.Successfully solved design and manufacturing problems involving numerous non-standard constraints.Hosted and participated in project, schedule, and design meetings, providing information and feedback.Created design documentation, including schematics, design notes, and component specifications.Developed and implemented design and office procedures, increasing process efficiency and design consistency.

Successfully investigated, identified, analysed, and solved design problems involving modifications and retrofits to existing equipment under heavy use and in harsh environments.Accurately provided time and cost estimates for job quoting, after performing site visits and documentation searches.Created 3D models and drawings of parts and assemblies of completed designs and existing equipment, using AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor.

Assembled, refurbished, and tested custom equipment according to specifications and customer requirements.Organized the acquisition of a remote temporary workplace for the assembly and testing of custom equipment.Adapted to tight supplier lead times for critical product components while balancing project deadlines.Performed the heating/cooling analysis of a water-cooled electromagnet, producing design documentation.Participated in company meetings, providing updates and projected timelines for projects being supervision.Managed the shipping and expediting of completed products to international customers.

Quoted the manufacture of products to customers for both small batch and high production runs.Used AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor to design, model, and draft parts and components.Programmed and nested parts for a CNC laser cutting table.Created and modified part and assembly operation routing for manufacture.

Designed, from a mechanical standpoint, particle accelerator beamline equipment, including electromagnets, custom flanges, beamline and magnet supports, radiation shielding, and high-vacuum chambers.Used AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor extensively to design, model, and draft an array of equipment.Aided in the development of equipment operation and assembly procedures. Specified and sourced commercial high-vacuum equipment and components.Solved design and manufacturing problems involving numerous constraints.Created detailed part, assembly, and schematic drawings of completed designs.Organized and ensured the manufacture and shipment of custom scientific equipment to overseas customers, complying with shipping, boarder, and contract regulations and specifications.Adapted to differing drafting and office procedures to suit individual customers.Represented D-Pace at business meetings with customers in both local office and international settings.

Created detailed part and assembly drawings of completed designs and existing equipment.Used AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor extensively to design, model, and draft mechanical equipment.Produced and presented animated 3D models of proposed designs to customers, illustrating functional operations.Assisted managers and advised co-workers as to office, design, drafting, and electronic file management procedures.Welder's Assistant June - August 2004Web Metal Steel Fabrication Osoyoos, B.C.Prepared fabricated parts for painting, including cleaning, brushing, and final inspection.Cut and sized parts from stock material for fabrication.Assembled and erected finished fabricated structures at job-site locations, including railings and support columns.Additional ExperienceCapstone Design Project (UBCO

Designed a retrofit for ball valves and seals on a deep-ocean water sampling container.Worked with a team of fellow students and actively participated in and coordinated team meetings.Developed a project proposal, bi-weekly progress reports, and final report.Created detailed drawings of completed design.