Sam H. Email & Phone Number

Santa Clara, CA, US

Senior Mechanical Engineer on next generation Datacenter hardware.

Dallas, TX, US

• Next Generation Display and Control Unit (xDCU) sub-system Design Lead for the xEMU Next Generation Spacesuit for NASA missions to space, the Moon and eventually Mars. The xEMU is essentially a spacecraft the astronaut.
• Responsible for DCU sub-system CAD model, drawings and overall quality, creativity and delivery of the DCU per NASA requirements
• Coordinates with xEMU Design Integration Lead to ensure all work is consistent across program
• Directs DCU team to accomplish the design plan as required by NASA
• Provides bi-weekly update via Power Point presentation in live meeting format with NASA customer and cross functional team
• Mentors younger engineers and new hires

Dallas, TX, US

• Senior Design Engineer on the xDCU sub-system for the xEMU next generation spacesuit. Designed xDCU back cover plate with moon dust proof vent filter. Served as primary engineer for high pressure O2 recharge system.
• Participate in weekly design reviews and provide solutions to problems that arise
• Provide concept CAD models for team review using PTC CREO
• Maintain subassembly BOM files in PTC Windchill
• Create Power Point presentations that concisely explain design challenges and pitch solutions to the customer and team
• Create manufacturing drawings for release to production per NASA ASME Y14.5 standards.

Lysaker, Oslo, NO

• Operated as lead mechanical engineer for the ZXPLR node cradle to grave design and development. The ZXPLR is 3500m rated subsea autonomous electronic seismic sensor package ROV deployed for offshore seismic surveys..
• Lead design engineer for the ZXPLR node successful product launch in 2017, with node generating more than 50% of deep- water acquisition revenue for 2019-2020. 8000+ nodes have been built to date.
• Patent pending component design for a field serviceable sub-sea 6,000-psi-rated connector system, U.S. Patent application 16/003226. Managed design from concept to production. Organized all design validation pressure.
• Submitted pending patent for design of modular automated node charging system robot, fully automated charging system to reduce HSE personnel exposure offshore. U.S. Patent Application 16/597555.
• Managed implementation of new material supply chain for ZXPLR housings. Sourced new suppliers for raw material and heat-treating. Created specifications and QC controls to ensure final material met design.

Houston, Texas, US

• Design engineer on BL660 and BL460 Graphics expansion blades. Provided general mechanical design support for the blade group. Worked closely with electrical, thermal and tooling engineers to ensure robust and.
• Designed custom CPU processor clamp or ‘Integrated Loading Mechanism (ILM)’ for damage-free CPU processor installation on ISS servers in the factory and field, resulting in significant cost savings due to reduction in.
• Re-designed plastic ‘ears’ for c7000 enclosure; updated style, form and function to include new locating sensor hardware and follow Gen 8 blade industrial design ethos. This sensor uniquely identified each enclosure.
• Provided general mechanical design support for G8 BL660 blade, including cable prototype layouts, heatsink design support and DIM baffle redesign.

Katy, Texas, US

• Researched new technologies, materials and manufacturing processes for new and existing products either to innovate the top line or reduce the bottom line.
• Developed R&D relationships with existing and new suppliers, serving as a liaison between company and suppliers in the development and coordination of new product research.
• Coordinated with product development stakeholders to implement new technology, including marketing, manufacturing, purchasing, quality and legal departments.
• Organized polyurethane foam trials to validate new lower cost formulation with 10-15% reduction in material cost. Worked with the production lead to source latest metering equipment leading to significant scrap and.
• Provided technical support to the development team regarding materials, feasibility analysis, design challenges, prototyping, costing and testing.
• Technical lead to develop new electric solid-state semi-conductor Peltier cooling device or ‘thermo-electric’. Worked with chip supplier to create new high performance ‘engine’ by optimizing the hot-side heat sink/fan.

Orlando, FL, US

• Engineered and managed new products from inception to manufacturing for multiple global markets: US, Latin America, Asia and Europe.
• 2005 received Presidents Award for high-speed development of electro-mechanical sales display device for critical new ‘Flat-Out’ bowl product launch.
• Design patent holder for Latin America Pasta Dispenser product, D559,615.
• 2006, 4 month extended stay overseas in Belgium and France. Managed several critical projects during stay including the ‘Slice N Dice’ chopper. Brought experience back to synergize the development process for global.
• Oversaw and approved creation of CAD drawings. Provided detailed sketches and technical direction for CAD engineers.
• Provided on-site problem solving during production pilot runs or ‘debugging’.

Orlando, FL, US

• Worked as an intern while in school and was hired full time upon graduation.
• Created and Modified CAD solid models and product drawings
• Verified design specifications, worked with engineers and designers to ensure design intent was met and model details (parting lines, drafts, shutoffs) were built correctly.
• Participated in project team meetings, providing design solutions for technical problems during the development process to achieve a balance of cost, quality and timeliness.