Engineering Product Development
Resume:
Michael Brent Boyd
Mechanical Engineer & Designer, General Scientist, Master Machinist
CONTACT INFORMATION
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CORE COMPETENCIES
Innovative and comprehensive design engineering and product development
3D CAD modeling, drafting, and engineering
Product evolution and new material R&D
Precision inspection, analysis, and reverse engineering
Functional prototype creation, master machinist
Manufacturing process design and efficiency analysis
Comprehensive blueprint reading, drafting, and GD&T
Manufacturing team leadership, coordination, and training
Strong communication skills
Ability to transform complex concepts into results-driven solutions
Creative design for micromechanical, industrial, electromechanical, and biomechanical systems
Materials Science, Polymer Development
TOOLBOX
25+ years of experience with ProEngineer, SolidWorks, Alibre Design, Mastercam, and other 3D Modeling and Design Software Tools
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Advanced G-code programming and setup of computer controlled manufacturing equipment, including CNC machine centers
Ansys Finite Element Analysis
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Drexel University, College of Engineering, Philadelphia, PA
Mastercam X 3D Modeling Certification, Robert Morris University, College of Engineering, Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor of Art, Film Studies, School of Arts and Literature, University of California at Santa Barbara, CA
SELECTED WORK EXPERIENCE
Design and Development Engineer, Various Businesses, 2004 present
Z-Axis Connector Company, Warminster, PA, April 2012 April 2017
oCreated original designs for elastomeric microelectronic connector systems using Solidworks, and manufactured the prototypes. Applications ranging from MEMS to medical, cellphone to aerospace. Designed and built manufacturing tooling for the automation of production. Coordinated with vendors, clients and the manufacturing team.
oDeveloped function chemistry for a number of silicone and epoxy based applications. Several of the original part designs and manufacturing processes were new to the industry.
oDeveloped polymeric substrates involving nanoparticles and chemical functional groups. Electromechanical and MEMS system development using polymer and elastomeric substrates.
oDesigned injection molding systems for liquid silicone rubber micro-manufacture of medical apparatus.
oConceived and developed hardware for the control and application of micro-wire delivery and bonding systems for the manufacture of elastomeric micro-connectors for high tech electronics.
oManaged the equipping of a product development facility including a prototype machine shop with CNC tooling and chemistry lab.
oTrained workers.
EF Precision Group, Willow Grove, PA, January 2012 April 2012 [Consultant]
oRe-engineered a field-deployable solar powered water pump and filtration unit for a smaller and lighter frame, created detailed drawings for fabrication in CAD, performed a high wind FEA failure analysis, coordinated fabrication, performed vendor searches, and purchased part and component planning.
oRe-engineered a coffee bagging machine with a design team, performed full assembly and gear box design, performed on site installation and set-up with the client team.
oPerformed assembly and testing. Presented weekly updates in online virtual environment with our long distance client showing 3D models and current developments in the project.
A.L.P Lighting Components, Pennsauken, NJ, December 2011 January 2012 [Consultant]
oDesigned and engineered downstream tooling for thermoplastic extrusion machines.
oDrafted old and revised drawings into CAD documents with 3D models in Alibre Design
J.A. Cunningham Equipment, Philadelphia, PA, February 2009 December 2011 [Consultant]
oEngineered and drafted using Alibre 3D design, a series of parts and mechanisms for a multi-axis fixturing system for welding applications, and other welding accessories and components.
oWorked with machine shops to facilitate the manufacture of these devices.
Xynatech International, Philadelphia, PA, November 2008 2012 [Consultant]
oEvaluated designs and provided manufacturing consulting for cylindrical die technology for sustainable manufacturing applications.
Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Institute, RED TEAM, Pittsburgh, PA, September 2004 October 2005
The parts designed and manufactured were used in ‘Sandstorm’ and ‘H1Lander’ entries in the $2,000,000 DARPA Grand Challenge 2005.
oDesigned CAD models of parts using Solidworks.
oMachined parts for the complete automation of an H1 Hummer all terrain desert vehicle, including customization of power and hydraulic systems, drive by wire, and actuator integration.
oProgrammed a Fadal 4020 CNC vertical machining center, and Bridgeport-Romi CNC lathe for precision machining.
oFabricated parts utilizing MIG and TIG welders.
oMentored 15-20 students, and taught the use and operation of manual and CNC mill and lathe machine tools.
Biomechanical Projects Research Assistant, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, 2008-2011
Layton Lab, September 2008 July 2010
oDesigned CAD models using ProEngineer for the creation of a series of mechanical characterization and testing devices.
oDesigned, machined, and built the testing equipment for a series of micro-mechanical studies of cell walls of drought resistant plants.
oDeveloped operating protocols for said tensile testing apparatus.
oDeveloped imaging protocols for biological samples using an atomic force microscope, and codified a method for histochemical analysis of structural compounds within the cell wall.
oMentored students in the design and development of research and engineering projects.
oCo-wrote several scientific papers and book chapters, which were published in peer-reviewed engineering/science academic journals.
Clyne Lab, January 2011 March 2011
oDetermined the tensile modulus of the cell membranes of endothelial cells and protein laminates using atomic force microscopy.
Keck Lab, University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University Collaboration, December 2008 September 2009
oConceived, designed, and manufactured equipment and fixtures for characterizing the bending and buckling mechanics of carbon nano-tubes using a nano-indenting machine, an electron microscope and a nano-manipulator.
CNC Programmer & Machinist, Various Businesses, 2000-2008
Jennison Manufacturing Group, Pittsburgh, PA, October 2005-August 2008
Heavy parts machining for the mining industry, some aerospace and military.
oProgrammed and setup various CNC machining centers with multiple offsets and pallets.
oWelded cast and stainless parts using MIG and TIG.
Angstrom Sciences, Pittsburgh, PA, November 2003- September 2004
oProgrammed and setup various CNC machining centers for a company making magnetron sputtering devices.
Aerotech Ltd. Pittsburgh, PA, August 2000- November 2003
Products used in aerospace, manufacturing, and medical.
oProgrammed and setup various CNC vertical machining centers for a company making precision positioning equipment, air bearings, motors and actuators. Some cleanroom and controlled environment manufacturing.
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Applied Engineering Analysis Methods
Computer Assisted Design and Manufacturing
Microfabrication/MEMS Devices
Engineering Project Planning
Medical Sciences
Proteins and Biomembranes
Mechanics of Nanobiomaterials
Fracture Mechanics/Heat Transfer
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Engineering 202: (TA) Evaluation and Presentation of Experimental Data, Drexel University, 2010
Engineering 100: Beginning Excel and Google Sketchup for Undergraduate Engineers, Drexel University, 2009
Engineering 104: Engineering Design (using ProE) and Product Development for Transfer Students, Drexel University, 2008
Senior Design (Manufacturing Advisor for Machine Shop and Welding), Drexel University, 2009-2010
Algebra, Geometry, and Blueprint Reading for Journeyman Machinists, Steel Center Adult Vocational Technical School 2006-2007
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