Engineer Engineering

ROBERT AVETISIAN, E.I.T. ***************@*****.***

LinkedIn: Robert Avetisian

562-***-**** Mobile

Pico Rivera, CA

SUMMARY

Product Design Professional with extensive experience in product design, development, project management, and manufacturing experience in various industries. Effective in problem identification, analysis, and in formulating creative and multifaceted solutions by “thinking outside of the box”. Inventor with multiple US and worldwide patents pertaining to nanomaterials and water conservation products. Works cross functionally demonstrating strong organization skills and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. Uses clear and effective communication skills to interact with personnel of all levels within the organization, outside vendors, and customers. Proficient in 3D Solid Modeling, FEA and CFD software, prototype fabrication, and product evaluation/testing. Can work from fully equipped home office with Solid Works personal workstation, all other required software, and measuring tools.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

H2 ENERGY RENAISSANCE, Los Angeles, CA 2016 - 2020

Design Engineering & Project Management

Together with the design and engineering team developed a nanoparticle and hydrogen generating technology to create vast new clean energy source and new materials based on nanotechnology.

The patented technology leverages 16 physical and chemical processes, to produce hydrogen so cheap, that consumers can utilize the technology to save up to 90% on electricity and transport fuel costs. Patent related to nanoparticle production, which is the major contributor to hydrogen production, was approved on 4/23/2019.

Solved multifaceted design and engineering problems, led and managed the prototype fabrication, and supported functional testing and troubleshooting. Evaluated test data with the scientific team for process improvements and optimization.

Managed engineers and scientists in Armenia and Ukrane.

Danaher Corporation - Axis/SybronEndo Division, Glendora, CA 2013 – 2016

Senior Product Development Engineer

Conceptualized and modeled new product designs with SolidWorks. Managed the design/development control processes in conformance with FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, and the internal New Product Development (NPD) tollgate process.

Managed VOC efforts and their subsequent translation into design requirements. Managed product design (ergonomics, user-interface, mechanical design) and verification/validation activities.

Reviewed progress, evaluated results, and informed company management or project leader on project direction and status. Interacted with Process Development Engineers and Manufacturing Personnel to optimize product design for ease of manufacturing.

Led large interdepartmental and intercompany cross-functional project teams in the research, development, and launch of consumables used in root canal therapy for a $70M-grossing division of Danaher.

Managed domestic and overseas (S. Korea) engineering teams in the design, development, and testing of a new Obturation Needle Cartridge system and packaging with anticipated Y1 revenue of $2-3M.

Led numerous line extension projects for Japanese market (Stainless Steel and NiTi files).

Designed and conducted experiments to validate product performance (EndoVac).

VAVE Project Engineer,

As a VAVE Project Engineer drove VAVE (Value Add Value Engineering) projects to reduce product costs through re-evaluation of existing mature product lines, cost reduction activities to reduce manufacturing costs, reverse engineering, and through make/buy decisions to outsourcing.

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DESIGN AND ENGINEERING CONSULTANT 2011 - 2013

Design and Engineering consulting to water conservation industry.

Technical adviser to patent attorney.

Clients include:

Falcon Waterfree Technologies - New product development, evaluation, prototyping, housing and cartridge design improvements, technical support to production control and marketing departments

Cyber Rain - Control panel and enclosure design and improvements to existing

Inventors Support Center – Design high end shoes with innovative features using Delcam Crispin software.

Technical advisor to the patent attorney

FALCON WATERFREE TECHNOLOGIES, Los Angeles, CA 2004 - 2011

Vice President, Research & Development

Manage all aspects of the R&D Center activities. These include research, product development, product evaluation, technical support, and day-to-day management of concurrent projects. Accountable for delivering manufacture-able designs to agreed specifications within time and budget constraints, and for fostering of innovative solutions to customer’s needs. Multiple inventions registered in US and worldwide (see Patents section).

The position required project planning and resource management experience in multi-discipline projects encompassing microbiology, hydraulics, electronics, ceramics, sheet metal, and plastic injection molding.

Manage field Service Technicians in greater Los Angeles area and Design Engineers in Armenia who assist the R&D department with development of new products and documentation of existing products.

Research

Investigate alternate materials, processes, and technologies as it relates to Falcon’s water-free urinal product line.

Study and evaluate competing products and do comparison analysis with Falcon’s product line.

Product Development

Generate new product concepts and improvements to existing products for enhancing the performance of water-free urinals.

Develop the concepts into 3D solid models with SolidWorks and create prototypes for evaluation.

Conduct field and in-house testing of prototypes.

Analyze the product designs using FEA and CFD software.

Design products for manufacture and document the design process with drawings and specifications.

Develop inspection procedures and documentation.

Product Evaluation and Technical Support

Inspect new and existing product samples for compliance to specifications and document the findings.

Test the performance of products and report the findings.

Analyze data from field and lab tests and present results to other members of the technical team.

OLYMPIA GROUP, INC, City Of Industry, CA 2000 - 2004

Senior Product Development Engineer

Designed, developed, and implemented numerous consumer garden, automotive, and mechanical hand tools. Accountable for all aspects of product development from concept through production. SolidWorks and AutoCAD were used for concept development and design. Products were manufactured by injection molding, forging, stamping, and casting production methods. Developed standards and procedures for optimizing product development and project management.

Conducted FEA analysis with Cosmos and VisualNastran 4D software.

Machined prototypes on a Roland MDX500 CNC machine.

Evaluated and conducted comparison analysis on new and existing products.

Traveled to China and visited the factories with production difficulties to resolve product non-conformance issues.

Identified, recruited, and managed two engineers and a SolidWorks operator in Armenia to assist the engineering department with development of new products. This farming out of projects increased engineering capacity at significant savings to the company due to the lower labor rates in Armenia.

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ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE INCLUDES

Engineering Manager - ACRALIGHT SKYLIGHTS, Irvine, CA 1999 - 2000

New Product Development Engineer - 20th CENTURY PLASTICS, Brea, CA 1996 - 1999

Design Engineer and PLC programmer - LA INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS, INC. Corona, CA 1992 - 1995

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

California State University, Fullerton, CA.

CERTIFICATIONS

ENGINEER - IN - TRAINING

Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors,

License XE080109

SOFTWARE AND TECHNICAL SKILLS

3D & 2D: SolidWorks Premium, Rhino, Delcam Crispin, AutoCAD

Analysis software: CosmosWorks, FloWorks, FloWizard, VisualNastran 4D

Reverse Engineering software: RapidForm XOR, Geomagic Studio

Mind mapping software: MindView, MindJet, iMindMap

Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop and other image editing software

Video Editing and 2D Animation software

Silicone rubber and urethane prototype casting

3D printer operation and maintenance (Dimension SST, BIBO).

Roland MDX 500 CNC machine,

Next Engine 3D laser scanner.

Can work from fully equipped home office with Solid Works personal workstation, all other required software, and measuring tools.

PATENTS

USPTO: US 10,266,419 Metal-containing nanoparticles and method of obtaining said nanoparticles. April 23, 2019

(Spelled last name as Avetisyan instead of Avetisian)

Brazil: BRPI1008992A2 Antissifão collector with breathing tube for waterless urinal. March 22, 2016

European Patent Office: EP 2406436A1, Anti-Siphon Trap with Snorkel for Waterless Urinal. January 18, 2012

WIPO WO 2010104561A1 Anti-siphon trap with snorkel for a waterless urinal. November 11, 2010

USPTO: US 8,646,117 Anti-siphon trap with snorkel. September 16, 2010

USPTO: US 2008/0028504A1, Urinal Cartridge with Improved Performance. February 7, 2008

WIPO WO 2007/149379A2, Urinal Cartridge with Improved Performance. December 27, 2007

USPTO US11/429,425, US20070083989A1 Anti-flushing diaphragm. April 19, 2006

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