Gary Castaldo

** ***** ** ********** ****** experience in multiple fields in a variety of company disciplines and sizes. Accomplishments include the development of three products which resulted in patents. Proficient in multiple engineering programs and platforms.

925 Harrington Dr #201

Madison, WI 53718

847-***-****

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EXPERIENCE

Generac Power Systems, Jefferson WI — Designer

October 2010 - May 2020

Worked with cross functional teams to help drive products (portable generators) to market. Developed new tools for the engineering team. Interfaced with overseas suppliers to develop new products.

Generac Power Systems, Whitewater WI — Contract Designer

May 2010 - October 2010

Worked with a cross functional team to develop a clean air stand-by generator with Propane Education and Research Council (PERC).

Optimal Design, Arlington Heights IL— Mechanical Development Engineer

2005 - 2009

Interfaced with customers to help design and develop new technologies.

Knowles Electronics, LLC, Itasca IL — Contract Designer

2004 - 2005

Designed and developed fixtures for testing and manufacturing. Developed new tools for the engineering team.

Zebra Technologies Corporation, Lincolnshire IL— Contract Designer

2004 - 2004

Worked with suppliers to confirm plastic materials were to spec and to add proper recycling code to plastic parts.

Vapor Bus, Buffalo Grove IL— Contract Designer

2004 - 2004

Worked to improve drawings and help release products.

PROJECTS

HL6000E

Helped develop a generator using existing components with a cross functional team instead of sourcing new materials as a cost saving measure.

GP8000E

Took the industrial design teams concept for a refreshed generator from concept to market.

Latin America

Configured 26 generator units for the Latin America market with Chinese suppliers. Traveled to China for launch production.

SKILLS

Creo • AutoCAD • CADDs 5 • MS Word • MS Excel • MS PowerPoint • QATrax

AWARDS

Single point engine control interface

US Patent 9476370B2

Modular Table Saw Guarding System Upper Guard Barrier

US Patent 8096220

Modular Table Saw Guarding System Riving Knife Release Mechanisms

US Patent 7814818

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