Teodora Petrova
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OBJECTIVE
Mechanical Design Engineer with experience in the design of components and
assemblies for medical equipment, advanced forming systems for the precast
and concrete industry; floor and roof structures for residential and
commercial buildings, mechanical design of agricultural machinery and
equipment.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mechanical Designer
Ultra Clean Systems, Inc., Oldsmar, FL
09/2011 - Present
Design and engineering of ultra-sonic cleaning machines and systems for
cleaning medical instruments of all types, including robotic
instrumentation. Created new concepts and preliminary designs for new
products. Provided detailed mechanical and electrical drawings and layouts,
using Inventor 3D modeling software and AutoCAD. Supported and coordinated
the manufacturing process with Production Manager and
suppliers the details, methods and technologies for proper manufacturing
and enhancing the company's product. Applied various fabrication methods
for stainless steel construction and welding, material selection, surface
finish requirements and finishing methods.
Design Engineer
Ratec, LLC, Clearwater, FL
03/2007 - 04/2011
Design of advanced forming systems for the precast concrete industry,
including magnetic and non-magnetic shuttering, precast tables and other
various forming equipment. Creating 3D solid models, prototypes, assembly
and parts drawings, engineering BOMs and parts procurement. Developing new
designs and cost estimates per customer requests. Proficient with ISO and
ANSI standards. Software used -Inventor Professional 2011, Auto-CAD 2011,
and Microsoft Office.
Truss Design Engineer
Robbins Engineering, Inc., Tampa, FL
03/1998 - 10/2006
Analysis and development of new designs for roof trusses, resolving repair
problems for trusses in accordance with ANSI-TPI/1-2002 and other National
and Canadian Standards, (for standard, attic, gable, gable end trusses),
knowledge about roof and floor placement plans. Advising and assisting the
production of the trusses with proper design solutions. Software used -
ATX, UNISTAR, OLP, and Microsoft Office.
Machine Designer
Sila, Inc., Jambol, Bulgaria
10/1987 - 02/1996
Worked with team to design and develop various types of agricultural
machines - pneumatic seeders, water spraying systems, fodder grinders and
hydraulic pumps. Resolving problems affiliated with production processes.
Designing and fabricating machinery that will integrate with other
manufacturers' equipment. Proficient with ISO standards.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
University of Ruse, Ruse, Bulgaria
Major: Mechanical Engineering and Agricultural Machinery
The academic credentials are evaluated by World Education Services, Inc. -
international education consultant's agency, equal to the U.S. degree of
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, earned in the United States.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
[Industry: Construction, Industrial Facilities/Infrastructure, Medical]
Analyze mechanical components/subsystems, Applied mechanics, Basic
engineering, Heat transfer, Materials/structures; Develop
alternatives/implement solutions, Develop equipment specifications, Auto-
CAD 2011, Inventor Professional 2011, Oversee 3D solid modeling/rapid
prototyping, Prepare technical drawings; Group/Division worked with:
Manufacturing, Manufacturing engineering, Materials engineering, Materials
handling, and Process industries.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Bulgarian, Russian.
KEYWORD SUMMARY
Auto-CAD 2013, Basic engineering, Equipment specifications, Manufacturing,
Sheet metal applications, Inventor 2012 3D solid modeling/rapid
prototyping, Manufacturing engineering, stainless steel, Technical
drawings, Web format files, Microsoft Office, Metric standards, ISO
standards.