Mechanical Engineer Manufacturing

Haim Cezana

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South San Francisco, CA 94080 *******@*********.***

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Product Development

** ***** ********** ** *** design and development of analytical

instruments and medical devices. Three designs are patented.

Demonstrated expertise in the efficient use of materials and the

qualification of suppliers that deliver robust systems at a competitive

cost.

Demonstrated ability to reduce production costs by optimizing

mechanical designs.

CAD & SOFTWARE SKILLS

Solid Works, Pro /ENGINEER, Auto CAD, Microsoft Office, SAP.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Short - term, Senior Mechanical Engineer consulting projects.

07/2008 -- Present

Pelikan Technologies, Palo Alto, California 04/2007 - 07/2008

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Expanding present mechanism design for Pelikan Sun Lancing device to

improve reliability and operation. Designed and developed mechanical parts

and small mechanisms for seamless medical devices measurement solutions for

the diabetic's daily self monitoring process. Establishing a scientific

knowledge base for understanding the mechanism and optimizing performance.

Developed and designed fixturing for high volume production. Worked with a

variety of external design and manufacturing partners to ensure a

successful product launch.

iScience Interventional, Menlo Park, California 10/2005 - 2/2007

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Designed and developed mechanical parts used in Ultrasound Hand Held

Imaging Device for eye scanning. The parts included, but not limited to,

Enclosure, Chassis assembly, Housing and Imaging Cap. Performed tolerance

analysis and FMEA. Released all parts, drawing and procedures to

manufacturing.

Designed and developed quick-connect Fiber Optic connector for Laser based

micro-illumination system.

Affymetrix, Central Expressway, Santa Clara, California 5/2005 - 10/2005

Contract Position

Designed and developed new electromechanical systems used in next

generation Gene Chip (DNA) Flow Cell wafer synthesis process in the Reagent

Delivery Unit.

Redesigned Flow Cell on MOS to support experimentation on round silicon

wafers.

The Flow Cell is connected to the Affymetrix Supply and Control module.

Genesis Medical Interventional, Inc., Redwood City, California

11/2004 - 3/2005

Contract Position

Research and Development of Catheter for delivery of approved therapy in

the arterial system. Nitinol Wire braiding, cleaning, dipping. Braider Set-

up and use. Heat setting process and strength bond testing.

Thermo Electron, San Jose, California Liquid Chromatography Division

12/1996 - 06/2003

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Research and Development

. Modularized the Surveyor system, a liquid chromatography instrument, by

designing the chassis for each of its three modules, its drainage system,

and its solvent bottle platform.

. Developed a lower cost mechanical model of the Surveyor AutoSampler Lite,

vs. more expensive Surveyor AutoSampler system.

. Eliminated field reliability problem by extensively re-engineering the

Surveyor AutoSampler.

. The redesigned system employs an improved XYZ arm mechanism that is

highly tolerant of injection molding tolerances.

Abbott Laboratories, Mountain View, California Hospital Products Division

02/1991 - 12/1996

Member of Technical Staff - Product Development

. Reduced the production costs by 25% for the Patient Controlled Analgesia

(PCA) mechanism and a three-channel drug delivery pump by redesigning

their chassis. This project included machined model prototyping and

developing an injection molded production version.

. Designed and developed an innovative drug mixing compounder to help

hospitals reduce the cost of post surgical intravenous medications by

simplifying their preparation and storage. The system included a pressure

sensor, ten drug reservoirs, a solenoid activated control valve, a

control keypad, and a computerized database.

. Designed and built assembly fixtures that reduced the manufacturing

failure rate by 50% for products that required precision alignment.

. Ensured the ruggedness and reliability of Abbot's infusion pumps by

designing and implementing the life testing protocols for their critical

components.

Stryker Corporation, San Jose, California Endoscopy Division 10/1988 -

02/1991

Mechanical Engineer - Research and Development

. Patented two mechanical designs: a spring activated locking sleeve for an

endoscope and a disposable surgical cutter for arthroscopic procedures.

Both of these devices are still in production.

. Coordinated engineering and manufacturing efforts for multiple new

products. Conducted design reviews with external customers and internal

project teams to resolve potential design and manufacturing issues.

Produced the documentation required to transfer the products from the

development stage to the manufacturing floor. This included drafting the

assembly drawings, writing the manufacturing procedures, creating the

bills of material, and processing engineering change orders.

EDUCATION

Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Patents:

. Surgical Apparatus Including a Spring Activated Locking Device, U.S.

Patent 5,171,245

. Surgical Apparatus Useable for Arthroscopic Surgery, U.S. Patent

5,192,292

. Corner Finishing Tool, U.S. Patent 4,767,297

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