JUAN RAMOS

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San Juan Capistrano, Ca. 92675

Cell 949-***-**** / ad3ayz@r.postjobfree.com

Mechanical Design Engineer

SUMMARY: Looking for a permanent opportunity

A qualified experienced Mechanical Design Engineer working with plastics which included injection molded, vacuum formed, blow molding, extrusions and thermoformed as well as sheet metals, stampings, and castings. I have taken projects from conception thru production stage, working alone or as team member and have also delegated responsibilities to accomplish tasks including vendor liaison. Proficient with SolidWorks, AutoCAD and current with GD&T Y15.5 2009, ISO 13485 & ISO 9001. EXPERIENCE: ALL TITLES ARE AS A MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER ZOLL CIRCULATION, SAN JOSE, CA. (Consultant) 05/2023 to 09/2023 Zoll Circulation manufactures devices and systems for acute critical care, dialysis, therapeutic apheresis, transfusion, and manufacture of biotherapeutics, as well as pharmaceuticals and diagnostic reagents. Hired on to validate and verify for a new production line stations test fixtures, test engineering for manufacturing and electro-mechanical systems, write qualification and process documentation, testing and validating test fixtures as well as IQ/OQ test process. DIRECT ELECTRON, SAN DIEGO CA. (Consultant) 03/2022 – 04/2023 Direct Electron designs, manufactures and delivers next-generation direct detection cameras for electron microscopy industry. Hired on to design a camera with extended sensor for UCSB that will attach to their existing SEM microscope. Prototype functioning camera system for scanning electron microscopy based on Direct Electron’s proprietary system sensor. Worked closely with EE on the design of PCBA as well as design all mechanical components. (SolidWorks) ACUTUS MEDICAL, CARLSBAD, CA. (Consultant for Oxford Global) 03/2020 – 09/2021 Acutes Medical is an arrhythmia management company focused on improving the way cardiac arrhythmias are diagnosed and treated. Hired on to design, make prototypes including 3D models, analyze and verify/validate designs used in the design of EMI related medical devices, equipment and associated processes and packaging. Other responsibilities included taking existing AcQGuide 1.5 and design next generation 2.0. Worked closely with manager to update designs, drawings, source component materials to be used as well as RoHs and REACH compliance. Worked closely with vendors to cleanup any mold issues. Released all drawings/models into ARENA and PDM. conducting feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs as well as supporting personnel in the preparation of detailed design, design testing and prototype fabrication. Working within PDM and ARENA create part numbers including Component Spec. sheets and all drafting for documentation purposes. (Solidworks 2021, PDM, ARENA)

SMITHS INTERCONNECT, COSTA MESA, CA. (Employee) 07/2017 –03/01/2020 Smiths is a leading provider of electronic components in the commercial aviation, defense, and space, medical and industrial markets. Hired on to design new Elara platform, a highly configurable and modular high speed connector system, design of new cable and housings for Boeing as well as Lockheed. Design effective step-by-step Assembly Instructions as well QTP’s. Other responsibilities: Tolerance stack-ups, GD&T, ECN’s, work with cross-functional teams, checking drawings as well as material callouts and specifying plating. (Solidworks, AutoCAD, PDM and Windchill) JUAN RAMOS PAGE 2 OF 3

AURIS SURGICAL ROBOTICS, SAN CARLOS, CA. (Consultant for Oxford) 01/2016 – 07/2016 Auris Surgical Robotics, Inc. develops and designs novel dual-arm microsurgical system for laser stone removal using ureteroscopy. A long thin telescope is introduced into the upper urinary tract via the bladder allowing visualization of the lower half of the ureter. The small instrument port allows introduction of micro-baskets and laser fibers to manipulate and fragment stones. Hired on to design motorized test fixtures to verify and validate new product designs, help prepare and test protocols, interact with vendors to obtain testing materials and equipment as well as machine all prototypes.

(Solidworks 2015)

NEUMODX MOLECULAR, ANN ARBOR, MI. (Consultant for Oxford Global) 10/2014 – 08/2015 NeuMoDx operates as a molecular diagnostics company in the process of developing a fully automated, high throughput platform for molecular diagnostics. NeuMoDx goal is to provide hospital and clinical reference laboratories with a vastly superior solution for in vitro molecular diagnostic (MDx) testing. Hired on as CAD admin, setup PDM work environment, document management, create and control BOM’s, checking detailed drawings and drafting support. Other duties included working closely with operations and vendors for product inventory and QC. (Solidworks 2015) SAFT BATTERIES, JACKSONVILLE, FL. (Consultant for Oxford Global) 02/2013 – 10/2014 SAFT Batteries is a world leader in the design, development, and production of advanced electrochemical energy storage systems. Hired on to change over the current automated 17 station production line of existing batteries and change over to new KIVA design batteries which are smaller and a more compact battery. Work consisted of changing over detailed robotic parts so as to function with new KIVA design which consisted of extensive use of G,D&T. Scope of work also consisted of - validate design - Perform early "de-risk" testing for regulatory and certification. - Integration of system - Complete regulatory testing - Optimize and release the design to production for SOP. ANGIODYNAMICS CORP., QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (Consultant for Oxford) 04/2012 – 12/2012 Hired to do remediation and re-structure design SOP’s and CAD management activities. CAD models were structured and the corresponding BOMs were created to satisfy both CAD management and business needs which included all current production products (approximately 3700). While the focus was on drawings and best supporting the operators for those assembly drawings it was important to recognize how other documents played a role namely the SOP docs. (Solidworks and AutoCAD) OSTEOMED, ADDISON, TX. (Consultant for Oxford Global) 10/2011 – 04/2012 OsteoMed specializes in small bone reconstruction and trauma surgical devices targeted primarily to the Oral Maxillofacial, Neuro, Plastic Reconstructive, Otolaryngology (ENT), Upper and Lower Extremity small bone surgical specialties. Hired on to create and maintain documentation for assigned projects as required, per OsteoMed SOP’s including engineering drawings, documentation and engineering change notice (ECN) within schedule and cost (hours) goals, use of GD&T and performed tolerance analysis. Projects included ankle plates-anterior, small/medium and concept, design and drafting of the specialized LS Plates.

(SolidWorks 2011)

SYNTHES ANSPACH, PALM BEACH, FL. (Consultant for Oxford Global) 09/2010 – 02/2011 HIGH PERFORMANCE SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS

Hired on to assist in the development and design of system packaging (sheetmetal, injection molding, high speed components) for a high speed, servo-controlled bone removal tool instrument used in neurosurgery, neurotology, spinal procedures and otolaryngology. (SolidWorks 2010) JUAN RAMOS PAGE 3 OF 3

SABRE TECHNICAL SERVICES, CHICAGO, IL. (Consultant) 06/2008-08/2010 ENGINEERING DESIGN FIRM

Layout, design and drafting of push in connectors for the electrical industry-update current designs as well as design of new product line that will accommodate different gauges. Concerns: No-twist connection reduces repetitive motion fatigue, Low insertion force for fast and easy connections and Compact size makes installation easy. Design fixtures that will check the accuracy of the blades that are used on wire strippers as well as support of the manufacturing line for production purposes. Layout, redesign and drafting of "Handheld Hydrogen Leak Detector". The portable hydrogen leak detector is able to respond to the widest range of hydrogen gas concentrations without the need of any peripheral equipment. Operating Time: 10 hours; Charge Time: 4 hours maximum with included charger. (SolidWorks 2009, 2010)

GLAUKOS CORP., LAGUNA HILLS, CA. (Consultant for Oxford Global) 02/2008-05/2008 MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURER

Worked closely with Vice-President and Manufacturing Dep’t Manager with layout, design and drafting of fixtures for new product line for glaucoma victims, all follow-up with vendors.

(SolidWorks 2008)

MEDTRONIC CORP., NORTHRIDGE, CA. (Consultant for Oxford Global) 2007 MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURER

Layout, design and drafting in the support of new product line – Patch Pump System which consisted of work focusing on drive technologies and disposable design Architecture to support user-filled and pre- filled options. A 90 day durable portion containing electronics drive system and energy source. A 3 day disposable portion Reservoir and base plate with infusion site and plastic cannula. (SolidWorks 2007) SABRE TECHNICAL SERVICES, CHICAGO IL. (Employee) 1997-2006 ENGINEERING DESIGN FIRM

Design and cost-effective solutions to current and new products, this includes layout, design and drafting of marine navigation safety equipment, design thermoformed high visibility blisters including the design of the tooling for it (using SolidWorks), followed with sample designs and finally the production mold. Design fire protection and thermal insulation systems (stainless steel) for nuclear applications, design custom wave solder machines, which included choosing servo motors as well as metal frame and metal enclosures. Design of envelope presses which consisted of metal frames as well as an air cylinder and mechanisms. Injection molded, vacuumed formed and thermoformed plastics sheet steels. BRK ELECT - “FIRST ALERT”, AURORA, IL. (Employee) 1990-1997 FIRE DETECTION SYSTEMS

Layout, design and drafting of new beam smoke detector also trouble shooting of current products. Design PA400 and RA400 smoke detectors. Design, layout, drafting and sketches for supporting group of all plastic components, P.C. boards, packaging of products, tooling costs and U.L. & C.S.A approval. Injection molded plastics.

SOFTWARE:

SolidWorks up to version 2021 - exp. 15+ years AutoCAD up to version 2013 - exp. 15+ years PDM 2018 Windchill 11

ARENA Office 365

EDUCATION:

Degree in Mechanical Technology WRIGHT COLLEGE, CHICAGO, IL. Continued academics at TRITON COLLEGE, RIVER GROVE, IL

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