Resume of Thanh Nguyen

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position as a Electro-Mechanical Designer. Excellent team player, willing and able to do whatever it takes to expedite process to meet tight deadlines.

SKILLS

Electronic-Packaging, Sheet Metal, Test Fixtures, Panel Drawing, Assembly Drawing, Mechanical Fabrication, Rack Mounting, Sub-Assemblies, Top-Level Assemblies, Part Development, Part Tolerances, Mechanical Detail, Artwork.

Proficient in multi-vendor 3-D CAD design tools as well as Electronic CAD layout: SolidWorks 98-2010 (PDM + ENOVIA), Catia V4+V5+TeamCenter (PDM), Pro-Engineer 2001/Pro-E Wildfire3/Intralink, SDRC, Key Creator 6.3, Orcad Capture, View Logic, Acell EDA (PCAD), Power PCB (PADS), Cadra 7.2, CorelDraw 5-7, AutoCAD R14-R2000. Experienced in the application of GD&T (SME) (ASME Y100) (MIL-STD-130) (ANSI Y14.5) and Packages (MIL-DTL-3100) (MIL-STD-100) (IPC-STD-275), Understanding of ISO 9000-9001, ISO 13485 and FDA requirements.

EXPERIENCE

Pentair Electronic Packaging (08/10/2010-10/29/2010) (09/06/2011-10/19/2012)(02/11/2013-04/19/2013)

Mechanical Designer (Aerotek)

Responsibilities: Performed design work with minimal supervision.

Prepare variety of working plans, Tooling Fixtures Prepare first article drawings for fabrication processes including machining, die cutting, casting, extruding and injection molded products. Works from Notes, Verbal Instructions, Rough and Detailed Sketch for Engineering and Manufacturing purposes, Make Engineering computations, Write Specification and makes Adjustments in Drawing Spec. Verifies complete work, Checking Dimensions Materials to be used and quantities, provide modification for Manufacturing. (Solidworks 2010- PDM Work Group + ENOVIA, CN Change Notice Application, Jde, Fourth Shift and AutoCad 14)

Raytheon Technical Services, Chula Vista, CA 02/21/2011-06/02/2011

CAD Designer

Responsibilities: Utilize computer-aided design (CAD) equipment to support drawing preparation.

Develop detailed and assembly drawings and related documentation in accordance to industry specifications and program requirements. Sheet Metal and Machine Parts.

Interpret engineering change orders and document changes on engineering drawings.

Check completed drawings for clarity, completeness and conformity to standards and specifications.

Identify design error improvements in design layout to responsible engineer(s).

Interfacing with technical and non-technical personnel on integrated product team (Pro-E Wildfire3/Intralink and AutoCAD 2007)

Stratagene, La Jolla, CA 05/21/08-05/22/09

Electro-Mechanical Designer

Assigned to design R&D support group.

Design and develop new products from conception to completion.

Create solid model files using SolidWorks 2008/CoCreate Model/Drafting 2008 SAP, PDM and INR.

Designs and details of Electro-mechanical products for form fit and function of small metal structures and Electro-mechanical instruments. Sheet metal, machining, extrusion, and cabling.

Confident in implementing MIL-STD-810E, RoHS.

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Poway, CA 10/15/07-01/18/08

Mechanical Designer

Assigned to design support group.

Performed independent design work requiring minimal supervision.

Create solid model files of Unmanned Air Vehicles using Pro/Engineer Wildfire/Intralink

Design various mechanical components, Avionics/Payloads, Sheet Metal and Cabinet Rack

Create as built drawings through field examination of components. Maintain records, files, drawings and part lists, specifications, standards, and other data essential to the completion of engineering drawings as required.

Tensys Medical Inc 08/20/07-10/15/07

Mechanical Designer

Performed design work with minimal supervision.

Create and control master solid model files for PDM (SolidWorks)

Perform computer-assisted design and tasks in support for manufacturing fixtures and assembly tools as well as electro-mechanical packaging is desired.

Prepare first article drawings for fabrication processes including machining, die cutting, casting, extruding and injection molded products go with designing for molding.

Perform various mechanical design tasks related to demonstrated out-of-box

Northrop Grumman Integrated Systems (02/02/2004-06/21/2004) (06/21/2004-07/27/2007)

Mechanical Engineer III

Assigned to design support group

Performed independent design work requiring minimal supervision.

Interact with engineers to develop system layout, establish critical interfaces

Perform computer-assisted design and tasks in support of Unmanned Air Vehicles

Prepare first article drawings for fabrication

Perform various mechanical design tasks related to demonstrated competencies as directed

Design various mechanical components, Layout electrical Cables Harness and Electrical enclosures.

Create and control master solid model files of Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAVs) using Solidworks, Catia V5, Pro-Engineer. Work from various forms of engineering input; determine proper layout of and prepare complete production detail drawings, assemblies, and installations; Gears, bearings, seals, motors, lightweight housing design.

Work from engineering notes, verbal instructions, and detailed sketches, prepare readable working plans, detailed drawings, parts list, schematics, and complete mechanical/electrical drawings of major components, assemblies for engineering and manufacturing purposes. Using handbooks and catalogs in support of drafting calculations, materials used, and quantities.

Create as built drawings through field examination of components.

Maintain records, files, drawings and part lists, specifications, standards, and other data essential to the completion of engineering drawings as require

TiTan International Systems, LLC 06/2003-10/2003

Mechanical Designer

Performed design work with minimal supervision.

Create and control master solid model files of Unmanned Air Vehicles AW using Solidworks 2003-2004

Prepare first article drawings for fabrication

Perform various mechanical design tasks related to demonstrated competencies as directed

Design various mechanical components, Layout electrical Cables Harness and Electrical enclosures.

RFmagic 05/2002-12/2002

PCB Designer (Consultant)

XYbion Electronic Systems 07/2000-04/2002

Mechanical Designer

Performed design work requiring minimal supervision.

Responsibilities: Mechanical and Electrical detail drawings, Mechanical assembly and Sub-assembly drawing, making detail and assembly drawings of Electro/Mechanical parts assemblies from existing CAD models.

Design/Development relating to Electro/Mechanical and opto-mechanical, Preparation of piece part detail and assembly drawings for manufacture. (Solidworks 2000-2001, Acell EDA (PCAD), Power PCB (PADS), Cadra 7.2, CorelDraw, AutoCAD R14-R2000)

Conexant Systems, Inc. San Diego, CA. 05/1997-06/2000

Electro/Mechanical Designer II

Responsibilities: complete working plans and Detail Drawings from rough Detailed Sketch Notes on time to meet set goals, Assembly Specifications, Part Development, provide Prototype/Evaluation level drawings for technical review, make final Sketch of proposed Drawings, Checking Dimensions of Parts, Materials to be used.

ComStream, San Diego, CA. 06/1990-05/1997

Sr. Drafter

Responsibilities: Under general supervision, Prepare variety of working plans, Detail Drawing. Complete Mechanical Electrical Drawing of component and Assemblies.

Works from Notes, Verbal Instructions, Rough and Detailed Sketch for Engineering and Manufacturing purposes, Make Engineering computations, Write Specification and makes Adjustments in Drawing Spec.

Verifies complete work, Checking Dimensions Materials to be used and quantities, provide modification for Manufacturing. (Solidworks 98, Acell EDA (PCAD), Cadra 7.2, CorelDraw, AutoCAD R14, SDRC.)

Sutter Biomedical San Diego, CA. 05/1989-05/1990

Drafter

Assigned to engineering support group.

Making C.P.M. device (machines) Prepare Sketches, Mark-up Drawing, Isometric Drawing,

Detail Drawing and ECN Parts List.

Marines Engineering Chula Vista, CA. 06/1986-04/1988

Drafter

Electrical drafting of technical documentation and terminology.

Assisted in the development of Elec./Elex plans for Construction conversion, Modernization of US Navy ships from LIM to CVR. Conscientiously work for neatness, accuracy and clarity and in preparing drawing with a minimum of direct supervision.

Education

1977 University Phu Tho Sai Gon Viet Nam (undergraduate) Mechanical Engineer

2006 Certificate of Aircraft Structures Design and Analysis

1982 Certificate of Engineering Drafting Technology, Mission College, Santa Clara CA.

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