Thomas M. Cornelison
*** ***** **., ********* *******, FL 32701
Phone: 407-***-****
Email: *****************@*****.***
Summary of Experience:
. 26 years mechanical engineer.
. Broad range of experience in product design and high volume
manufacturing.
. Expert in product design cycle from concept through production.
. Ability to manage all mechanical aspects of multiple ongoing design and
manufacturing projects.
. Expert in 2D & 3D modeling using various CAD programs.
. Excellent customer interaction skills.
. Self-starter, who enjoys learning and applying new technologies.
Trained on many CAD systems.
. AutoCAD, CADAM, Unigraphics, SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Pro Engineer,
CATIA
May 2013 - Present, R&D Engineer, Senninger Irrigation, Clermont, Florida
Senninger Irrigation manufactures industrial irrigation products for farm
land and plant nurseries.
. Research and Design Engineer (mechanical). CAD software: Pro
Engineer Creo.
. Responsible for research and development relating to new product
design and implementation.
. Work closely with each project team discipline (tooling, engineering,
manufacturing, marketing, sales, purchasing, quality etc.
. Oversee vendors, order, receive, inspect and test new injection
molded parts.
June 2012 - May 2013, Contract Mechanical Engineer, Access Biometrics,
Orlando, Florida
Access Biometrics designs and manufactures custom OEM Biometric systems.
. Contract mechanical engineer. CAD software: AutoCAD, SolidWorks.
. Responsible for all new product design and documentation. Manage
Electrical and Software depts.
. Oversee vendors, order, receive and inspect parts, created user
manuals and graphic design, etc.
July 2011 - June 2012, Contract Mechanical Engineer, Control Laser Corp,
Orlando, Florida
Control Laser Corporation designs and manufactures industrial laser marking
and engraving systems.
. Contract mechanical engineer. CAD software: Solid Edge, AutoCAD,
SolidWorks.
. Designed a large, dual head, C02 Laser ablation machine. Machine was
used to strip or ablate the outer cladding off fiber optic cables
without damaging the delicate glass fiber inside.
. Experience with Laser and optics selection for industrial automation.
. Provided product design and manufacturing support for new products
and existing product lines.
. Oversee vendors, interfaced with customers, ordered, received and
tested parts.
February 2006 - Jan 2011, Senior Mechanical Engineer, Cobham Land Systems,
Orlando, Florida
Cobham Systems manufactures satellite communication products for military,
and consumer markets.
. Responsibilities included managing the mechanical engineering dept,
overseeing the document control & mechanical fabrication departments
as well as creating designs for new satellite tracking antenna
products. Hiring and writing reviews. CAD software: SolidWorks,
AutoCAD.
. Designed products to meet Mil-Std-810, shock and vibration
destructive testing & environmental.
. Designed robotic systems for the COTM auto tracking satellite
receivers/transmitters.
. Designed custom electronics packaging hardware to customer
specifications.
. Provided product design and manufacturing support for new products
and existing product lines.
2001-February-2006, Lead Mechanical Engineer, Zvetco LLC, Orlando, Florida
Zvetco is a consulting, design and development engineering firm
specializing in high volume (turnkey) production and manufacturing services
for a variety of customers.
. Responsible for managing the mechanical engineering departments for
Zvetco's Automotive, Biometric and Consumer products divisions.CAD
software: AutoCAD, Pro Engineer, SolidWorks
. Lead mechanical engineer/product designer at this facility.
. Responsible for all mechanical aspects of current projects from
concept through production.
. Oversee vendors, ordered & received parts, created user manuals and
graphic design, etc.
1998-2001, Lead Mechanical Engineer, Sypris Test and Measurement, Orlando
Florida
Sypris manufactures current sensors, magnetic instruments and a variety of
other industrial products.
. Lead mechanical engineer/product designer. CAD software AutoCAD.
. Worked closely with marketing department and sales representatives as
well as other key departments to help define new product specifications
and applications.
. Provided product design and manufacturing support for new products and
existing product lines.
. Designed plastic injection molded parts.
. Laboratory instrument design projects ranged from field portable
battery powered meters to large 19" rack mountable units.
1997-1998, Contract Mechanical Engineer, Dayron Corp., Orlando, Florida
Dayron manufactures a variety of military and commercial products.
. Contract mechanical engineer/designer. CAD software AutoCAD.
. Designed a double planetary-geared transmission for a pancake type
electric motor, which is used to power bicycles wheelchairs, scooters,
and small boats.
1993-1997, Mechanical Engineer, Integrated Diagnostic Measurement Corp.,
Austin, Texas
I.D.M. was an R&D computed tomography Co. (industrial Gamma Ray C.A.T.
scans).
. Lead mechanical engineer/designer. CAD software AutoCAD.
. Generated conceptual designs as well as detailed design for all
mechanical hardware produced at this facility.
. Involved with the design and field-testing of several Gamma Ray
inspection machines, which were used for detecting wear and cracks
within thick walled steel tubing.
. Formally trained in the handling of radioactive materials.
1989-1993, Mechanical Engineer, Educational Computer Corporation, Orlando,
Florida
ECC manufactures a variety of military training simulators and commercial
products.
. Planned & organized mechanical installation layouts, designs and
detail drawings.
. Ensured manufacturable designs and cost-effective production of large
sand castings, plastic components and hydraulic/pneumatic sub-systems.
. CAD software AutoCAD.
. Involved with the design and manufacture of the following military
projects:
USAF's C-17 aircraft engine, main/nose landing gear, fuel tank,
and cargo-bay trainers.
ARMY's M1A1, M1A2 main battle tank, Bradley fighting vehicle
and antitank missile trainers.
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Engineering Design Technology, University of Central
Florida, Orlando FL - 1989