Robert Blais

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New Ipswich, NH 03071

603-***-****

acggpx@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: To be a contributing member of an engineering team where I can

utilize my skills to the success of product development from early stages

to full production.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

. Value added designs

. Project management

. Electromechanical fabrication/assembly

. Electromechanical packaging

. Optical and laser assembly

. Mechanical fabrication; prepress ops

. Pneumatic control systems/automated robotic handling

. Global regulatory certifications

. Blueprint and schematics

. Vendor/client interactions

. Quality control standards/documentation

. Vast knowledge of packaging materials

. Racking management

. Mechanical designs for servers and storage

COMPUTER SKILLS

. UNIX based systems

. WINDOWS based systems

. MAC based systems

. Design software: SolidWorks, PRO-e, Mechanical Desktop, Micro-Station

3D, some AutoCAD

EXPERIENCE

Nov. 2012 to Present

B2 Designs: Owner

Designed automation controls for Manual Milling machines requiring

precision input/readout.

Designed assembly and enclosures for Tip-N-Tilt fork lift mechanisms.

Computer designs and repair.

Preparation for VMWare VSphere certification

* Accomplishments: Designed and developed complete IT

infrastructure with server and host for preparation of

VSphere certification.

May 2011 to Nov. 2012: Intertek Testing Services, Boxborough, MA

Project Manager Global Market Access

As a project manager, interfaced extensively with outside testing

resources and clients. My responsibilities consisted of reviewing

technical specifications/documents for accuracy, procuring materials,

managing multiple vendors and products ensuring time frames and costs

for acquiring certification for global compliance standards were being

met.

* Accomplishments: Developed certification guide for China CCC

Certification, Created an improved certification process for

Korean Certifications (KC Mark) that was faster.

Nov. 2004 to May 2011: SeaChange International, Greenville, NH

Hardware Engineer II / Compliance Engineer

Project/Product Engineer for computer servers and storage systems.

I've performed extensive electro mechanical packaging of server and

storage chassis. Racking management with value added designs for cable

management. Additional tasks included power management and thermal

tests and record generation. Quality tested RAID controllers,

Ethernet, hard drives, memory, power supplies, and cooling components.

Responsible for Bill of Materials, detailed drawing schematics,

operation and installation documentation. EMC/EMI control designs.

* Accomplishments: Authored work processes for Manufacturing

resulting in time and cost savings; Created and managed

corporate Regulatory site; Developed new processes for

regulatory cost/time savings; Product labeling savings ($23K

+); Designed cables and power harnesses; Server and Rack

value-added designs of sheet metal parts. Aided in the

designs and development of video servers and storage

June 2004 to Nov.2004: Xinetics Inc., Devens, MA

Automation Engineer

Design precision mirror measuring station for plated or mirror surfaces

accuracy to +/-1 arc second for mirror measurement application. Produced

cost-effective designs to keep project within budgets and adhere to

deadlines. Extensive stepper motors, precision linear translation stages,

encoders, and power and data system wiring knowledge.

Accomplishments: Managed the design and build of complex

multi-axis mirror/lens measuring system for aerospace

applications. (SolidWorks)

Jan 2003 to June 2004: McPherson Instruments, Chelmsford, MA

Mechanical Engineer

Aided in design, build and test equipment for the E Beam/ Synchrotron

Industry which included developing vacuum chambers, grating and

aperture assemblies, and test instrumentation installations. My

duties included engineering support by means of test setups and

documentation, mechanical packaging designs for electronic

controllers.

* Accomplishments: Developed process for micro-lapping slit

jaws used in Synchrotron instrumentation.

Nov 2001 to Jan2003: SSG (Space Satellite Group) Inc., Wilmington, MA

Systems Engineer

I aided in the design and fabrication and packaging of high quality

non contact laser measuring device for NASA and the aerospace

industry. Responsibilities included the assembly of precision

optical/stepper stages, (linear rail assembly, optical encoders) and

laser alignments. I was responsible for system documentation,

improving production processes and spearheaded efforts to promote cost

savings for new and existing products.

Product packaging designs and rework. Tasked with electrical system

designs and documentation creation.

* Accomplishments: Designed and developed system electrical

harnesses for quality and consistency. Developed more

efficient alignment processes for optical encoder alignments;

Developed process for optical stages builds; Designed and

developed new mold for mirror RTV application. (SolidWorks,

Mech.Desktop)

April 1983 to Jan. 2001: Optronics International (later ECRM,

Tewksbury, MA)

Associate Mechanical Engineer

Extensive R&D and modeling production and was key to engineering of

prototypes in this deadline-driven scanner company. My duties

included construction of complex optical/elect/mech. assemblies

including product packaging requirements, wiring designs and fiber

optics. I was involved with in house and on site testing for

compliance engineering. I've expertly produced complex fixtures, jigs,

and documentation through ECOs for optimal operation. Considered the

"go to" tech for customer support and marketing demonstrations

* Accomplishments: Co-patent holder of vacuum hold down

mechanism design

($25K savings per system)

* Designed and developed complex pneumatic control assembly for

large laser plotter; Aided in design and developed new

pneumatic precision pick and place printing plate equipment.

Fixtures, Jigs, Alignment procedures. Product packaging

development. Quality committee, Safety committee, Cost

reduction committee, Laser safety committee; numerous awards

for cost reductions/outstanding contributions. (SolidWorks,

Pro-E, Microstation)

EDUCATION:

Billerica Memorial High School; Industrial Arts major

Continuing Ed:

* Certified in PRO-E

* Vibration and Acoustics certificate.

* VMWare certification training (in process)

References available upon request.

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