John Picot
*** ************ ***., **********, *** Jersey 08822. H 908-***-****, M 908-***-****,
*********@*****.***, http://www.linkedin.com/in/johnpicot/
Summary
Experienced Product Development Engineering Professional specializing in Healthcare, Life Sciences
and Technology industries. Expertise in developing complex mechanical systems. Exercises
independent judgment in methods and techniques. Strong leadership and problem- solving skills. Present
ideas and results effectively. Hands on; design, verification and system integration skills.
Key Skills
• SolidWorks, CosmosWorks, Ansys, Pro/E Wildfire • MS Word, Excel, Projects, PowerPoint
• GD&T ANSI Y14.5 1994 • Requirements Engineering, Risk Management
• Phase Gate Review Discipline (PRD) Concurrent • Complex Electro-Mechanical Systems
• Compliance, Regulatory, Reliability; ISO 9001, ISO • Lasers, Fiber Optics, Optical Design
• Hydraulics, Fluidics and Pneumatics
13485, ISO 14971, IEC 60601-1, MIL-STD-810,
HALT, HAST, RoHS, WEEE, REACH, UL, CE…
• Plastics Technology and Processing Techniques
Professional Experience
GE HEALTHCARE LIFESCIENCES, PISCATAWAY, NJ 2007 - 2013
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Provided expert guidance and support to the research and development organization specializing in
biological microscopy industry. Coordinated documentation of development activated through Phase
Gate Review Discipline (PRD) and New Product Introduction (NPI) process. Prepared and implemented
reliability, verification and validation plans and testing to reinforce performance requirements. Designed
Complex electro-mechanical and optical assemblies and components using SolidWorks CAD. Specified
custom and commercial components acquired through global sourcing teams and suppliers. Published
and maintained Controlled Documents; DHF, DFM, DFA, FMEA & Risk Management.
Cell Image Cytometer – Global Cross Functional Core Team member; Led development of an Image
Cytometer optical microscope instrument.
• Proposed conceptual design and performed feasibility study to establish performance requirements
and achieve cost target of 90% reduction of competition.
• Designed and built proof of concept prototype and performed biological imaging testing to establish
system requirements benchmarks for commercialization.
• Optimized operator workflow and ergonomics, established aesthetics and footprint to determine
compact physical design envelope in coordination with corporate Industrial Design Engineering team.
Fluorescence Image Guided Surgery (FIGS) venture with Harvard Lab BIDMC – Imaging System medical
surgical device which highlight and detects fluorescence labeled compounds in real-time surgery.
• Implemented redesigned and built functional prototype cart imaging system and tested per IEC
60601-1 following 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, FDA 510(K) IDE guidelines.
• Supported documentation of verification and validation results in preparation for clinical trials.
• Performed physical and thermal FEA analysis on illuminator cart system using CosmosWorks.
Confocal Imaging Analyzer; IN Cell Analyzer 6000 – Designed and built; Laser line scan confocal
microscope optical engine; proof of concept development, used to verify performance requirements.
John Picot
139 Pennsylvania Ave., Flemington, New Jersey 08822. H 908-***-****, M 908-***-****,
*********@*****.***, http://www.linkedin.com/in/johnpicot/
ALFA WASSERMANN PROTEOMICS, INC., [Consultant], WEST CALDWELL, NJ 2006 - 2007
Mechanical Design Engineer
Performed design engineering for development of a Proteomic Centrifuge unit. Created and modified
electro-mechanical sub-systems to achieve cost reduction and commercialization of top level system.
QUALCOMM FLARION TECHNOLOGIES INC., [Consultant], BEDMINSTER, NJ 2004 - 2006
Mechanical Engineer
Developed electronic packaging architecture of high volume wireless consumer electronic devices.
• Documented design release and Engineering Change Orders utilizing Agile PLM.
• Implemented designs of custom components and communicated requirements to vendors.
INPLANE PHOTONICS, INC., (now Avago-CyOptics), SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 2002 - 2004
Mechanical Engineer
Designed, developed methods, procedures, and tooling for component assembly and alignment of fiber
optic planar light wave circuit devices.
• Consulted with vendors to specify price, delivery, and procurement of custom components.
• Developed industry certification and validation programs per Telcordia regulations.
• Performed thermal FEA analysis on optical systems using CosmosWorks.
• Defined and specified PCB and Surface Mount Technology; outlines, envelopes and footprints.
MULTIPLEX, INC., SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 2000 - 2002
Mechanical Engineer
Developed, implemented, and qualified (ISO 9001) Laser Fiber-Optic Hermetic Module designs.
• Designed thermal stable electronic packages, and components with ceramics, and precious metals.
• Managed purchase and commercialization of capital equipment for automated production.
• Developed and documented procedures and processes, trained operators.
• Designed and implemented precision active alignment stages and assembly fixtures.
• Created detailed drawings and solid models of parts and assemblies.
Additional Experience
Howmedica Osteonics [now Stryker], East Rutherford, NJ 2000, 6 mo.
Mechanical Design Engineer
Designed parametric families of Acetabular hip implants using Pro/Engineer. Performed Femur Range of
Motion studies to establish application guides used by surgeons to prevent dislocation.
BAE SYSTEMS NA [now GE Aviation], WHIPPANY, NJ 1988 - 2000
Mechanical Engineer
Manufacturer of aviation electro-mechanical actuation systems for commercial and military (Boeing,
Airbus, and Lockheed Martin).
• Conducted several major overlapping long term product verification projects.
• Evaluated customer specifications, contributed estimates for quotation bidding contracts.
• Developed and implemented; test procedures and methods, estimated costs, created schedules,
conducted verification, HALT and HAST reliability testing.
• Developed complex electro-mechanical dynamic simulators, designed systems using Pro/Engineer
CAD, electronic controls used to perform verification testing.
Education
BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark NJ
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