Wiebe Hos Email & Phone Number

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

- Conceptualize and lead mechanical and optical designs for interactive collaboration products- Research and recommend new technology suppliers and service providers- Ownership and influence of technical architecture, roadmap and vision- Investigate and develop new techniques, tools and practices to improve effectiveness across the organization- Define and.

Calgary, Canada Area

Lead the mechanical design of SMART interactive whiteboards, displays, and group collaboration hardware.

Calgary, Canada Area

• Developed mechanical designs for SMART interactive whiteboard and group collaboration hardware. Responsibilities included:
• Conceptualizing mechanical designs.
• Developing, enhancing and testing new products.
• Producing product documentation, including part, assembly and technical market drawings.
• Building prototypes and models.
• Researching and liaising with suppliers and service providers.

• Led the electro-mechanical design for new telecommunications products, including the development of equipment for both indoor and outdoor wireless base stations. Responsibilities included:
• Developed high-level and detailed product design concepts using 3D modeling and analysis tools.
• Directed the mechanical design of new products from concept through to detailed design, test and introduction.
• Engaged and managed contract mechanical design teams (North America and China).
• Generated and executed project plans (schedules, design and resource estimates, budgets).
• Selected appropriate technologies and materials for product designs - extensive experience in die casting, plastic injections molding, sheet metal and extrusion design.

• Led the electro-mechanical design development on a wide range of new power products, ranging from individual power rectifier designs and power shelves to outdoor power enclosures.
• Performed detailed thermal analyses using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software at the printed circuit board (PCB), shelf and system level to optimize cooling and ensure product reliability.
• Utilized advanced CAD tools to create conceptual and detailed mechanical designs.
• Performed structural analysis work using finite element analysis.

• Performed electro-mechanical design for wireless products, including design of equipment for both indoor and outdoor cellular base stations.
• Involved primarily with mechanical design and analysis work, with some project management responsibilities.
• Participated in many aspects of product design including manufacturing reviews, regulatory testing, field inspections and field upgrades.

B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering With Minor In Manufacturing

Activities and Societies: • Member of the University of Calgary Rowing Team 1991 to 1995 • Accepted into Professional Internship Program.

B.Sc. Life Sciences And Nutrition

Activities and Societies: • Member of Varsity Blues University of Toronto Rowing team 1987 to 1991 • Curriculum included advanced courses.