Mechanical Engineer Engineering
Resume:
THOMAS G. PLAVEN
**** ***** **** ***** • Littleton, CO 80125
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SKILLS SUMMARY
Seasoned mechanical engineer in design methods, new product development, simulation & manufacturing
Advanced knowledge & skills in CAD modeling & simulation using SolidWorks & Pro-E software
Expert in structural FEA linear & non-linear, motion & dynamics analysis using SolidWorks Simulation & Mechanica
Highly skilled in complex injection molded part design, mechanism design & DFM techniques
Accomplished in the art of electronics cooling, heat transfer & CFD based thermal analysis
Excellent people management, project management & organizational skills PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Named Inventor or Co-Inventor on eight Listed Patents
Named Inventor on two Patent Pending’s
Authored technical publications & best practices in thermal, kinematic & dynamic analysis & simulations
Presented new product concepts to R&D & leadership teams PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Mechanical Engineer R&D, PerceptiMed, Inc., Mountain View, CA. 2018 – Present
Design of precision & durable electromechanical devices for medium to high volume production
Developed mechanisms for automated pharmaceutical delivery product
Extensive experience in rapid prototyping including 3D printing technologies (FDM, SLS, SLA)
Fluent in Arena PDM software
Senior Mechanical Engineer R&D, Hach Company, Loveland, CO. 2013 – 2018
Principal engineer in the procurement of injection mold tooling from Chinese suppliers & vendors
Develop Total Organic Carbon (TOC) analyzer from concept to manufacturing release
Design of automated stirrer mechanism for homogenizing fluid samples with suspended particulates
Incorporate ultrasonic technology into a chemical reaction chamber reducing analysis cycle times by 25%
Experienced using statistical analysis techniques in test, measurement & manufacturing processes Principal Mechanical Engineer R&D, Omnicell, Mountain View, CA. 2012 – 2013
Designed electromechanical assemblies related to robotic pharmaceutical delivery systems
Facilitated quarterly training sessions in SolidWorks techniques for engineering staff
Engineered mechanisms related to automated mechanical devises Senior Engineer R&D, Covidien, Boulder, CO. 2003 – 2012
Lead mechanical engineer in the development of medical devices from concept to manufacturing release
Technical expert in electronics thermal mitigation, dynamic & modal analysis of system assemblies
Machined, assembled & tested prototype devices & products for proof of concepts
Application of rapid prototyping techniques & processes used in new product development Lead Mechanical Engineer, Carrier Access Corporation, Boulder, CO. 1999 – 2003
Engineered & designed telecommunications equipment for both Central Office & outdoor use
Devised rotational molding, thermal & vacuum formed plastics for manufacturing
Designed sheet metal & machined components used in product development
Applied Design for Manufacturing (DFM) techniques in a multitude of fabrication processes Mechanical Engineer, Denver Instrument Inc., Arvada, CO. 1997 – 1999
Developed a Microwave Moisture Analyzer for the food, plastics, pharma & textile industries
Designed automated UL test equipment & assembly fixtures for manufacturing
Engineered components for aluminum die casting, V-process casting, aluminum & plastic extrusions Mechanical Engineer, Cencorp, Inc., Boulder, CO. 1995 – 1997
Managed engineering department of 10 engineers and technicians
Invented automated systems used in the PCBA material handling & manufacturing processes
Incorporated linear & rotary pneumatic actuators, servo & stepper motors & controls
Utilized forensic analysis on failed components, structural & stress analysis on existing & new designs Previous Engineering Work Experience, Denver, CO. 1985 – 1995
Project Engineer, Windsor Industries, Inc., Englewood, CO. 1991 –1995 Machine design on industrial floor care equipment from battery to combustion engine operation
Staff Engineer, Martin Marietta Astronautics Group, Denver, CO. 1985 – 1991 Aerospace equipment design including satellite, guidance systems & ground launch vehicles EDUCATION
University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering, May 1992 Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, May 1985
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