Engineer Engineering

THEODOROS VASILOPOULOS

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Richmond Hill, ON L4C 9K1

Tel: 416-***-****

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

. In-depth knowledge of automated manufacturing processes,

mechanical/machine design, controls engineering and integration

. Knowledge in 4&5-Axis CNC machine tools (Deckel Maho/Heidenhain), PLC

(Modicon, Allen Bradley, and Omron), servo/non-servo robots, CIM

(Computer Integrated Manufacturing)

. Experience in design of HMI (Human Machine Interface), SCADA, Graphic

User Interface

. Knowledge in PID control, process dynamics, feedback control,

sequential control, motion control, data acquisition & digital control

. Working knowledge of ANSYS Workbench, Multi-Physics Simulation

(Autodesk), ABAQUS, MasterCAM X4, Inventor, Solid Works, Solid Edge,

AutoCAD, RS-Logix 500, IEC 1131-1, CX Programmer, Visual Basic, C++

. InHouse Solutions training in 4&5-Axis mill programming training, with

MasterCAM X4

. Proven ability to work with highly expensive and advanced machinery

(lathes, mills, and CNC machine tools), including operator training

and supervision

. Two years experience at the Computer Integrated Manufacturing and CNC

Machine shop at the University of Waterloo Laboratory

. 6 months experience working in a CNC workshop at Red Deer College

. Well-developed analytical and problem solving skills with proficient

critical thinking

. Capable of handling multiple task, detail oriented, and prioritizing

responsibilities

. Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills

WORK EXPERIENCE

Instructor & Curriculum Design/Developer

September 2012 - Present

Red Deer College, Red Deer, Alberta

. Full-time instructor and curriculum developer in a 2 year Automation &

Manufacturing Engineering Technology Diploma program (Course Outcome

and Curriculum Developer/Instructor in Metrology, Physics, CNC

Manufacturing, Manufacturing Processes I, II, & III, & Computer

Integrated Manufacturing)

. Prepared and delivered course material, to assess students, and to

assist students in their course-related learning both in class and out

of class.

. Responsibilities also included student academic advice and course

assistance, department and divisional duties, community and industry

liaison, government and inter-institutional liaison, budget planning

and spending accountability, internal relations and college

committees, assisting in the evaluation of staff and programs,

assisting in program and departmental workload scheduling and as well

peer mentoring activities.

THEODOROS VASILOPOULOS

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Project Engineer December 2011 -

August 2012

LSC Railings Inc., Brampton, Ontario

. Performed Finite Element Analyses (ANSYS Workbench, CNC Programming)

by implementing wind tunnel load studies on Aluminum and Stainless

Steel Guard Railing systems in High Rise Condominiums and provided

results to company employees and subcontractors to ensure that the

project complied with all engineering standards, codes,

specifications, and design instructions.

. Assisted in evaluations and solutions of potential field problems, and

referring them to Project Managers.

. Assisted in planning and analyzed specs in order to provide clear,

traceable and coordinated interpretations of the design/drawings for

production.

. Researched and recommended solutions to design documented problems,

including conflicts, interferences and errors/omissions.

Tool Designer August 2010 - November

2011

Intech International, Burlington, Ontario

. Tooling and process designing in the field of nuclear power and

process industry.

. Designed (Inventor), machined (Haas CNC Machining) and customized

tools for a variety of applications in the nuclear power industry,

prototypes.

. Customized TIG and wire feed for robotic applications, custom

machining, and inspection processes.

Manufacturing Engineer August 2007 -August 2008

AXYZ Automation Inc., Burlington, Ontario

. Provided solutions to problems in the 3-Axis CNC Router Base Assembly

area and ensured that the problems were solved up to final stage.

. Created new designs for special applications where there were no

engineering precedents and fully tested the new designs in the lab or

production environment to confirm functionality of specifications

prior to implementation in production and then be available to answer

any and all questions from the manufacturing floor regarding the

design. These new products had ISO numbers assigned and would not

increase labour hours.

. Coordinated with Plant Supervisor regarding scheduling and material

requirements in order for production to be able to manufacture

efficiently.

. Ensured proper use of drawing software (Solid Works & AutoCAD) and

completed drawings in all aspects meeting all AXYZ standards.

. Documented all repetitive problems and solutions for future action.

THEODOROS VASILOPOULOS

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Automation Technologist January 2005 - January

2007

BW Cooney & Associates, Bolton, Ontario

. Involved in a selection process of automated system suppliers.

. Involved in-house design and integration of automation system

upgrades.

. Trouble shoot and modified Omron PLC code (CX programmer).

. Used CAD (AutoCAD LT) electrical designs to troubleshoot reoccurring

problems to achieve and improve rates.

. Provided technical support for production equipment to ensure that

productivity and quality targets were met.

. Updated inspection sheets, directed by engineering supervisor.

. Lead a team of technicians.

. Involved in weekly production meetings.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION

. Member, ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)

EDUCATION

Master of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON 2009 - 2012

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering with Management Option

McMaster University, Hamilton, ON 2006 - 2009

Electronics Engineering Technology - Control Systems Diploma

Seneca College, North York, ON 2001 - 2004

PUBLICATIONS

. Vasilopoulos T., Erkorkmaz K., Ismail F., Pilliar R.M., 2013,

"Modeling, Simulation, and Optimization of Machining Polymer

Infiltrated Calcium Polyphosphate", Int. J. of Automation Technology,

Vol.7, No.1, pp. 52-70.

. Vasilopoulos T., 2012, "High Productivity Milling of Calcium

Polyphosphate", M.A.Sc. Thesis, University of Waterloo, Waterloo,

Canada.

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