Michael Austell

Chicago, IL *****

312-***-****

acwnhg@r.postjobfree.com

Focused Skills

CAD Designer, Autodesk Inventor, Engineering Design, Solid Modeling, HVAC, Piping, Sheet Metal, Power Distribution, Manufacturing, Mechanical Drafting, Architectural Drawings, Geometric Dimensioning, Project Management, Determined, Self-Sufficient, Organized, Timely, Reliable, Experienced

Computer Software Skills: Pro Engineer 5.0, CATIA V5r20, Autodesk Inventor, Mechanical Desktop 4.0, Autodesk Land Desktop 2005, Microstation, Revit MEP, PTC Creo, ANSYS, AutoCAD 2011, AutoCAD R14, Unigraphics, SolidWorks, Visual Basic, MS Word

Highlighted Accomplishments

Designed parts for suppliers of General Motors, Ford and Harley Davidson including cams, gears and shafts using pro engineer software

Constructed both 3D and 2D component, sub-assembly, and assembly drawings from sketches or redlined prints using Auto-CAD or Autodesk Inventor

Designed lighting and power distribution in electrical system for large and commercial projects

Planned and drafted electrical, HVAC, and plumbing system for large and commercial projects

Responded actively to change with the ability to solve situational problems

Degreed Designer with over 15 years of progressive experience

EDUCATION

Morrison Institute of Technology, (Morrison, IL) Associates, Mechanical Engineering

American Institute of Drafting (Chicago, IL) Mechanical Drafting

Certificate in Autodesk Land Desktop (2005)

Seiler Instrument

Certifications:

Project Management Institute - Project Management Best Practices Applied (March 2015)

IMAGINiT Technical Training Services - Autodesk Revit MEP Fundamentals (March 2015)

Military EDUCATION

Fire fighting training - VA

First aid - VA

Boat driving - VA

Crane operator - VA

Military Employment

1977 - 1978 (Dunoon, Scotland)

Coxswain

Maintained desired courses, using compasses or electronic navigational aids

Followed safety procedures to ensure the protection of passengers, cargo, and vessels

Directed safety operations in emergency situations

Operated engine throttles and steering mechanisms to guide boats on desired courses

Oversaw operation of vessels used for carrying passengers, motor vehicles, or goods across rivers, harbors, lakes, and coastal waters

Civilian Employment

Global Eagle Entertainment April 2016 – July 2016

Technical Drafter

Translate Engineering concepts and direction into drawings and illustrations with industry standards using Auto Cad and Solid Works tools.

Imagine-it-Tech December 2014-April 2016

Cad Designer

Assist inventors with development of new product designs

Construct drawings of products using Auto-CAD and SolidWorks

Modify drawings according to inventors’ requests as needed

GE (Chicago, IL) 2012 - 2014

Cad Designer

Constructed both 3D and 2D component, sub-assembly, and assembly drawings from sketches or redlined prints using Auto-CAD or Autodesk Inventor

Corrected and/or revised drawings by incorporating specific drawing changes, Engineering change notices (ECN), checkers notations, and related information

Responsible for revisions including dimensioning and scaling

Updated ERP system information as it relates to the drawing revisions and releases

Interpreted and utilized Engineering Drafting Standards and Document Control practices appropriately

SRI Technologies (Schaumburg, IL) 2008 - 2011

Pro Engineer Designer (Contract Position)

Designed parts for suppliers of General Motors, Ford and Harley Davidson including cams, gears and shafts using pro engineer software

Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Inc. (Orlando, FL) 2007 - 2008

Electrical Designer

Designed lighting and power distribution in electrical system for large and commercial projects

Produced and sized lighting and power panels, sized over-current protection and branch circuits

Developed building risers and performed photometric studies for the project sites using the visual photometric software

Ingenuity Engineers (Orlando, FL) 2006 - 2007

HVAC/Plumbing/Electrical Designer (Contract Position)

Planned and drafted electrical, HVAC, and plumbing system for large and commercial projects

B&A Consulting Engineers (Decatur, GA) 2005 – 2006

Auto Cad Designer (Contract Position)

Designed systems related to HVAC & piping including layouts, ductwork, & ventilation systems for commercial and industrial projects Pro Engineer Designer

SRI Technologies (Schaumburg, IL) 2004 - 2005

Pro Engineer Designer (Contract Position)

Designed parts for suppliers of General Motors, Ford and Harley Davidson including cams, gears and shafts using pro engineer software Auto Cad Designer-Civil and Electrical

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