Engineer Mechanical
Resume:
ALEXANDER PREDTECHENSKY
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730-2139
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Manufacturing Equipment Engineer / Mechanical Engineer
Results-oriented, knowledgeable and resourceful Engineer with expertise in
the Pharmaceutical Industry. Recognized for ability to quickly diagnose
troubleshoot and resolve technical problems. Over 15 years of increasing
responsibility in Technical Engineering Management, Personnel Management,
and Machinery Maintenance. Extensive experience in assembly, machining,
and fabrication industries. Demonstrated expertise in medical device
development and manufacturing equipment. Proven ability to repair
mechanical, electromechanical, automatic and semiautomatic equipment and
machinery. Highly motivated team player with exceptional communications
skills tailored for all levels.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GEN-PROBE INCORPORATED, San Diego, California 2008-2010
Gen-Probe Incorporated is a global leader in the development, manufacture
and marketing of rapid, accurate and cost-effective nucleic acid tests that
are used primarily to diagnose human diseases and screen donated human
blood.
Manufacturing Equipment Engineer II
Assisted in design, acquisition, installation and commissioning of
mechanical/electrical equipment, systems and parts to support Manufacturing
Departments. Provided technical engineering support for repairing,
troubleshooting and modifying equipment and systems. Assisted in
establishing design specifications, operating procedures and manuals for
mechanical systems.
o Participated in corporate Kaizen event. Implemented changes that were
beneficial for the operators in the thermo-forming area, where the Aptima
Collection kits were packaged. Achieved 66% time reduction in the
changeover procedure.
o Introduced and developed new user-friendly spindles with EazyLock
clamping system for two thermo-former lines. Reduced down time by 25% in
material replenishment of each line.
o Earned recognition throughout the operation for expertise in root cause
analysis and problem solving. Efforts resulted in improved quality,
productivity, and cost control.
o Enhanced existing manufacturing processes by designing test jigs,
fixtures, and equipment that improved efficiency and quality of the
manufacturing process.
o Assisted supplier in understanding of Multi Tube Units manufacturing
issues, knocking off two sources of Multi Tube Units failure modes in
just two days.
ABBOTT HEMATOLOGY - DIAGNOSTICS DIVISION, Santa Clara, California 2006-
2007
Industry leader in discovering, development and producing world-class
pharmaceutical, nutritional, diagnostic and hospital products.
Manufacturing Equipment Engineer II
Monitored equipment performance and reliability and responded to
deficiencies.
Provided engineering and technical support to the equipment repair and
production departments.
o Acquired excellent skills in preparation of validation protocols, data
analyzes and writing validation reports for Amsco (Eagle 3000) Autoclave.
o Specified, designed, and project managed installation of Top Track High-
Density Storage System.
o Reduced non-viable particulate level in 50 times by installing partition
wall and conveyor guarding that separates Bliss Former from production
line.
o Completed Staging Room Qualification Particulate Characterization and Air
Particulate monitoring study.
o Integrated a Smart Move Modular Conveyors in accumulation conveyor that
provided additional 38 feet of empty cubitainers for Serac Filler
machine.
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Alliance Medical Products, Irvine, California
2005-2006
Contract Manufacturer of pharmaceutical, medical device and laboratory
expertise that provide wide support of pharmaceutical industries.
Process Engineer
Assignments in support of manufacturing department in developing new
products and processes that met GMP/ISO requirements.
o Assisted in transferring manufacturing processes to production floor.
o Simulated hyper-filtration process using Reverse Osmosis System Analysis
program to get purified water for injection. Water treatment and system
design. Prepared isometric equipment drawings, Piping and
Instrumentation Diagram layouts utilizing SolidWorks-2006.
o Selected by plant manager to participate in modification and upgrade of
company floor plan utilizing AutoCAD.
o Interfaced with suppliers and manufacturers. Reviewed project proposals
and submitted to upper management.
LOCKWOOD INDUSTRIES, FRALOCK DIVISION, Canoga Park, California
2003-2005
Global supplier of thin films, foams, foils and adhesives. An ISO-9001 and
AS 9100 certified facility.
Mechanical Engineer
Designed, developed and tested mechanical and electromechanical machinery
such as slitting, laminating, shearing and rotary machinery as well as
presses and control systems utilizing AutoCAD. Directed and coordinated
fabrication, application and repair of machinery and systems.
o Improved machine productivity by modification and automation.
o Overhauled Rosenthal sheeter machine. Reduced down time by 55%.
o Conducted Safety Training of machine operators on 80ton Kamatsy press.
o Improved productivity by 200%, lowered material waste by 3%, and reduced
quality errors by 50%.
ALPHA THERAPEUTIC CORPORATION, Los Angeles, California
1998-2003
Developer and worldwide supplier of innovative, lifesaving medicines from
human plasma.
Master Mechanic (2002-2003)
Provided maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational support for
facility, process and utility plants. Evaluated maintenance procedures and
assisted in changes to optimize the maintenance program, as well as
performing advanced troubleshooting and repair of utility, process and
related equipment. Responsible for daily scheduled and emergency
activities. Wrote and revised SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures).
o Reduced client complaints by effectively diagnosing, analyzing and
resolving difficult technical problems.
o Selected by management to train and mentor technicians, electricians and
supervisors with computer software and hardware issues.
o Recognized for expertly adhering to departmental - current Good
Manufacturing Practice (cGMP's) resulting in safe production and highest
quality of products.
o Increased productivity and eliminated down time by efficiently
maintaining centrifuges, autoclaves and Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems.
Maintenance Mechanic/ Aseptic Filling Mechanic (1998-2002)
Responsible for scheduled maintenance of production and aseptic filling
equipment, documentation and adherence to strict GMP and company
procedures. Autoclaves repair and services.
o Started with the company as a maintenance mechanic and asked by
management to cross-train in the Aseptic Filling Group within 2 months.
o Provided hands-on complete commissioning of rebuilt, reconditioned and
new equipment in the filling department.
o Assisted Process Engineer in improving SOP's for
maintenance/calibration/testing of filling equipment.
o Chosen by management, to stay on as a part of transition team.
EDUCATION
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Automation and Mechanization of Food
Industry,
Polytechnic State University, Krasnodar, Russia.
A.S., Engineering, Engineering and Technology,
City College (LACC), Los Angeles, California
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Hawk-Ridge-Systems Learning Center Certificate of completion 40 hours in
SolidWorks 2006.
Professional Development Center Certificate of completion 160 hours of
intensive
training in Advanced Computer Aided Design using AutoCAD-2004.
PTC University Certificate of 40 hours Course Completion in Pro/Engineer
Wildfire 3.0
Corporate Standard Operating Procedure (CSOP) - Change Control
Program.
Certified in Crucial Confrontations Training by Vital Smarts.
Certified training in current Good Manufacturing Practices.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite, MS Access, AutoCAD-2007, SolidWorks-2009,
ProE Wildfire-3.0
Minitab-15 Statistical Solutions Software.
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