John S. Hamnett

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Natick, MA 01760

(508) 397 - 8107

dxl963@r.postjobfree.com

http://www.linkedin.com/in/jhamnett

Enthusiastic, creative, team-oriented mechanical engineer seeks challenging engineering opportunities in quality of life medical device technologies with emphasis on design, development, and manufacturing.

SKILLS

Computer Software & Programming Proficiencies

- Pro/E

- Solidworks

- AutoCAD

- Finite Element Analysis

- C++

- C

- Java

- Matlab

- Maple

- LabView

- Visual 3D

- Opensim

- Qualisys Track Manager

- Numerical Methods

- Microsoft Office

cGMP

- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)

- Functional Verification

- LEAN

- Six Sigma

- FDA 510(k)

- ISO 13485

- Kaizen

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, 2012

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Computer & Information Sciences Minor, 2006

University of Delaware – Newark, DE

Master’s Thesis – Muscle Force Modeling/Response to ACL Injury

Teaching Assistant, 2009 - 2010

Biomedical Engineering Concentration

Fundamentals of Engineering Exam Certification, April 2006

ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE

Project Design Engineer, 2007 – 2008

Barry Controls – Hopkinton, MA and Paris, France

Designed custom and standardized shock and vibration technologies, focusing on industrial products and railway suspension systems.

- Lean Manufacturing training.

- Applications engineering responsibilities.

- Planned and coordinated the company’s American Public Transportation Association 2008 trade show booth in San Diego, CA.

Senior Design Project Team Member, 2006

Terumo Cardiovascular – Elkton, MD

Redesigned a blood oxygenator quality control test station.

Biomechanics Intern, 2006

US Army Soldier Systems Center – Natick, MA

Designed multiple data processing computer programs.

- Sway analysis, carried-load analysis, and motion capture file parsing.

Research Assistant, 2005

Imperial College – London, England

Developed a data acquisition system for research on double bundle ACL reconstructive surgery.

Research Assistant, 2004 – 2005

University of Delaware – Newark, DE

Designed a prototype passive sit-to-stand device to assist disabled and elderly mobility.

PATNETS & PUBLICATIONS

US Patent 7,601,104 B2

Passive Gravity-Balanced Assistive Device for Sit-to-Stand Tasks, 2006

Publications

Fattah, A., Agrawal, S.K., Catlin, G., Hamnett, J., 2006. "Design of a Passive Gravity-Balanced Assistive Device for Sit-to-Stand Tasks", Transactions of the ASME: Journal of Mechanical Design, 128(5), pp. 1122-1129.

HONORS & AWARDS

George W. Laird Merit Fellowship Finalist, 2011

University of Delaware Scholar, 2002 - 2006

Redden Mechanical Engineering Scholar, 2005

University of Delaware Teaching Assistant Award, 2005

Imperial College Research Abroad Scholar, 2005

University of Delaware Science and Engineering Scholar, 2004

OTHER

Foreign Languages, French Fluency

Co-Chair, University of Delaware 2006 Five Year Class Reunion, 2011

Study Abroad, University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany, 2004

Spirit Ambassador, University of Delaware, Newark DE, 2003 - 2006

Blue Hen Ambassador, University of Delaware, Newark DE, 2002 - 2006

Volunteer Youth Basketball Coach, Natick MA, 2001 - 2002

Certified IAABO Basketball Official, 2001 - 2012

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