John Picot

*** ************ ***., **********, *** Jersey 08822. H 908-***-****, M 908-***-****,

acfghx@r.postjobfree.com, http://www.linkedin.com/in/johnpicot/

Summary

Experienced Product Development Engineering Professional specializing in Healthcare, Life Sciences

and Technology industries. Expertise in developing complex mechanical systems. Exercises

independent judgment in methods and techniques. Strong leadership and problem- solving skills. Present

ideas and results effectively. Hands on; design, verification and system integration skills.

Key Skills

• SolidWorks, CosmosWorks, Ansys, Pro/E Wildfire • MS Word, Excel, Projects, PowerPoint

• GD&T ANSI Y14.5 1994 • Requirements Engineering, Risk Management

• Phase Gate Review Discipline (PRD) Concurrent • Complex Electro-Mechanical Systems

• Compliance, Regulatory, Reliability; ISO 9001, ISO • Lasers, Fiber Optics, Optical Design

• Hydraulics, Fluidics and Pneumatics

13485, ISO 14971, IEC 60601-1, MIL-STD-810,

HALT, HAST, RoHS, WEEE, REACH, UL, CE…

• Plastics Technology and Processing Techniques

Professional Experience

GE HEALTHCARE LIFESCIENCES, PISCATAWAY, NJ 2007 - 2013

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Provided expert guidance and support to the research and development organization specializing in

biological microscopy industry. Coordinated documentation of development activated through Phase

Gate Review Discipline (PRD) and New Product Introduction (NPI) process. Prepared and implemented

reliability, verification and validation plans and testing to reinforce performance requirements. Designed

Complex electro-mechanical and optical assemblies and components using SolidWorks CAD. Specified

custom and commercial components acquired through global sourcing teams and suppliers. Published

and maintained Controlled Documents; DHF, DFM, DFA, FMEA & Risk Management.

Cell Image Cytometer – Global Cross Functional Core Team member; Led development of an Image

Cytometer optical microscope instrument.

• Proposed conceptual design and performed feasibility study to establish performance requirements

and achieve cost target of 90% reduction of competition.

• Designed and built proof of concept prototype and performed biological imaging testing to establish

system requirements benchmarks for commercialization.

• Optimized operator workflow and ergonomics, established aesthetics and footprint to determine

compact physical design envelope in coordination with corporate Industrial Design Engineering team.

Fluorescence Image Guided Surgery (FIGS) venture with Harvard Lab BIDMC – Imaging System medical

surgical device which highlight and detects fluorescence labeled compounds in real-time surgery.

• Implemented redesigned and built functional prototype cart imaging system and tested per IEC

60601-1 following 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, FDA 510(K) IDE guidelines.

• Supported documentation of verification and validation results in preparation for clinical trials.

• Performed physical and thermal FEA analysis on illuminator cart system using CosmosWorks.

Confocal Imaging Analyzer; IN Cell Analyzer 6000 – Designed and built; Laser line scan confocal

microscope optical engine; proof of concept development, used to verify performance requirements.

John Picot

139 Pennsylvania Ave., Flemington, New Jersey 08822. H 908-***-****, M 908-***-****,

acfghx@r.postjobfree.com, http://www.linkedin.com/in/johnpicot/

ALFA WASSERMANN PROTEOMICS, INC., [Consultant], WEST CALDWELL, NJ 2006 - 2007

Mechanical Design Engineer

Performed design engineering for development of a Proteomic Centrifuge unit. Created and modified

electro-mechanical sub-systems to achieve cost reduction and commercialization of top level system.

QUALCOMM FLARION TECHNOLOGIES INC., [Consultant], BEDMINSTER, NJ 2004 - 2006

Mechanical Engineer

Developed electronic packaging architecture of high volume wireless consumer electronic devices.

• Documented design release and Engineering Change Orders utilizing Agile PLM.

• Implemented designs of custom components and communicated requirements to vendors.

INPLANE PHOTONICS, INC., (now Avago-CyOptics), SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 2002 - 2004

Mechanical Engineer

Designed, developed methods, procedures, and tooling for component assembly and alignment of fiber

optic planar light wave circuit devices.

• Consulted with vendors to specify price, delivery, and procurement of custom components.

• Developed industry certification and validation programs per Telcordia regulations.

• Performed thermal FEA analysis on optical systems using CosmosWorks.

• Defined and specified PCB and Surface Mount Technology; outlines, envelopes and footprints.

MULTIPLEX, INC., SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 2000 - 2002

Mechanical Engineer

Developed, implemented, and qualified (ISO 9001) Laser Fiber-Optic Hermetic Module designs.

• Designed thermal stable electronic packages, and components with ceramics, and precious metals.

• Managed purchase and commercialization of capital equipment for automated production.

• Developed and documented procedures and processes, trained operators.

• Designed and implemented precision active alignment stages and assembly fixtures.

• Created detailed drawings and solid models of parts and assemblies.

Additional Experience

Howmedica Osteonics [now Stryker], East Rutherford, NJ 2000, 6 mo.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Designed parametric families of Acetabular hip implants using Pro/Engineer. Performed Femur Range of

Motion studies to establish application guides used by surgeons to prevent dislocation.

BAE SYSTEMS NA [now GE Aviation], WHIPPANY, NJ 1988 - 2000

Mechanical Engineer

Manufacturer of aviation electro-mechanical actuation systems for commercial and military (Boeing,

Airbus, and Lockheed Martin).

• Conducted several major overlapping long term product verification projects.

• Evaluated customer specifications, contributed estimates for quotation bidding contracts.

• Developed and implemented; test procedures and methods, estimated costs, created schedules,

conducted verification, HALT and HAST reliability testing.

• Developed complex electro-mechanical dynamic simulators, designed systems using Pro/Engineer

CAD, electronic controls used to perform verification testing.

Education

BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark NJ

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