CHARLES S. PINKHAM (Doc)

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Military: U.S. Navy (SEABEES) Veteran

PROFILE

Motivated, personable, punctual, and resolute - “CAN DO” attitude work ethic with extensive years of proven accomplishment in using, training, customizing, and managing Autodesk CAD systems including Inventor & Vault and a demonstrated history of producing accurate 2D and 3D documentation.

Flexible and versatile - Thrive on challenging design issues even if it means thinking outside of the box to resolve them and bring them to completion.

EDUCATION

Stamford Hill University, Minneapolis, MN (online coursework) - BS Mechanical Engineering

Autodesk University - Inventor Vault, AutoCAD Mechanical and MDT

Machan-A-Cad, Chicago, IL. - AutoCAD AutoCAD Mechanical and MDT

U.S Naval School of Construction, Davisville, Rhode Island - Engineering Aid

Lewis A. Wilson Technical Institute, Dix Hills, NY - Commercial Art and Drafting

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Autodesk CAD systems (Autodesk Inventor / Vault and AutoCAD); using, training, customizing, and managing.

Proficient in Autodesk Inventor/Vault, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Mechanical, General 3D Modeling, Visual Lisp, VBA, Microsoft Office, and current Microsoft operating systems.

Evaluate and resolve both common and uncommon 2D/3D CAD system problems.

Ability to work with Imperial or Metric Units as well as apply Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing (GD&T), ANSI and ISO standards as required.

Technical writing and presentation skill sets including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.

Setup and Maintenance of Microsoft SQL Server and PDM PLM via the Vault.

MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS

Created discipline-oriented Imperial / Metric Formats, Templates, Toolsets and Blocks for use in both AutoCAD and Inventor designed to increase productivity while maintaining current standard configurations.

Produced Targeted Timesaving Customizations for AutoCAD using VBA projects and Visual Lisp routines.

Maintained CAD System Server / Client networks for onsite construction projects.

Continuously Prepared, Maintained and Performed AutoCAD Proficiency Training to improve skill levels.

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

2021 – Present CURIA Global Formerly AMRI Global, Burlington, Massachusetts

CAD Specialist and SME / Designer – AutoCAD and AutoCAD Mechanical.

Designed 2D / 3D layouts of Building Floor Plans, Piping and Electrical systems.

Identified & resolved CAD issues and wrote & maintained CAD standards.

Managed, Maintained and Trained all engineering related software.

Generated Piping & Instrumentation diagrams and detail drawing packages (AutoCAD and AutoCAD Mechanical).

Provided in-House technical support for AutoCAD 2D / 3D

Applied Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing (GD&T) as required to generate 2D drawing packages.

Created customization of AutoCAD based on company needs.

2005 – 2007 and 2016 – 2021 AZZ High Voltage Bus Systems, Medway, Massachusetts

Electro-Mechanical Designer - Autodesk Inventor, Vault Pro, AutoCAD Mechanical, Agile and Lotus Notes.

Designed 2D / 3D layouts of Compressed Gas Insulated Transmission for High Voltage Electrical systems.

Identified & resolved CAD issues and wrote & maintained CAD standards.

Maintained and updated Autodesk Vault / Content Center local and central database.

Design Machined parts, Injection Molding tooling and Full Part Assemblies.

Managed, Maintained and Trained all engineering related software (AutoCAD, Inventor and MicroStation).

Generated schematic diagrams and detail drawing packages using AutoCAD and AutoCAD Mechanical.

Provided in-House technical support for AutoCAD 2D / 3D modeling and Autodesk Inventor Vault.

Applied Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing (GD&T) as required to generate 2D drawing packages.

Created customization of AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor based on company needs.

2011 - 2016 EASi 3M Touch Systems, Methuen, Massachusetts (contracting)

Mechanical Engineer II Lead / CAD Specialist - AutoCAD, Inventor / Vault, Agile and Lotus Notes.

Designed Multi -Touch Sensor Panels utilizing Nanowire and Metal Mesh technology in 2D and 3D models.

Created detailed layout, marketing, fabrication, and PC board outline drawing packages.

Created BOMs, assemblies, electrical cabling, schematics, and detail drawing packages.

Developed Custom CAD Formats, Templates, Toolsets and Blocks for use in both AutoCAD and Inventor.

Provided in-House AutoCAD, 3D modeling and Autodesk Inventor support.

Resolved CAD issues, maintained CAD standards and created AutoCAD customizations.

Applied Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing (GD&T) as required to generate 2D drawing packages.

2009 - 2011 Diagnosys Systems High Voltage test equipment, Westford, Massachusetts (contracting)

Electro-Mechanical Designer / CAD Specialist, and Subject Matter Expert – AutoCAD, Inventor and VBA

Maintained and updated Autodesk Vault / Content Center local and central database.

Provided in-House AutoCAD, 3D modeling and Autodesk Inventor / Vault support.

Resolved CAD issues, maintained CAD standards and created AutoCAD customizations.

Created BOMs, assemblies, electrical cabling, schematics, PC outline and detail drawing packages.

Applied Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing (GD&T) as required to generate 2D drawing packages.

2007 - 2009 PARSONS Life Science Division, Boston, Massachusetts

Office CAD Administrator / Subject Matter Expert – Autodesk Products and VBA Programming.

Resolved CAD issues, maintained & updated CAD standards and maintained Autodesk Content Center.

Created customization of Autodesk Products based on PARSONS and Customer’s needs.

Managed, Maintained and Trained all engineering related software (AutoCAD, Design Review, and 3D Plus).

Prepared presentations and training manuals using Microsoft Word and Power Point.

Provided in-House technical support for AutoCAD 2D / 3D modeling and Autodesk Inventor Vault.

2003 - 2005 Multiple Short-Term Positions (contracting)

NSTAR Gas, Vanderweil Engineers

Designer / Draftsman / Instructor / Inspector – AutoCAD, Inventor, and MDT

Visually compared GIS Gas Distribution maps against redlines and relevant attachments.

Identified and resolved AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor issues.

Created customization of AutoCAD.

Applied Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing (GD&T) as required to generate 2D drawing packages.

2001 - 2003 R.W. Sullivan Inc., Boston, Massachusetts

CAD Manager and Instructor – AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor

Reviewed and resolved conflicts between client’s CAD files and current CAD system.

Provided in-House AutoCAD and base level IT technical support.

Created customization of AutoCAD based on changing company needs.

2000 - 2001 Vanderweil Engineers, Boston, Massachusetts

AutoCAD Specialist and Instructor – AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor

Prepared lesson plans, training manuals and conducted regular customized in-House training.

Created customization of AutoCAD per company needs and Created 2D and 3D models of piping spools.

Resolved typical CAD Operating System Problems & Analyzed new software for compatibility with AutoCAD.

Other Work Experience Includes

Provided technical support, design solutions, onsite seminars, and training for Autodesk customers.

Designed multilayer PC boards, Substrate etch resistors and hybrid circuits.

Designed machined housing and sheet metal parts / chassis assemblies.

Created complete microwave amplifier, limiter, and isolator assemblies.

Adjunct Instructor Work Experience

Autodesk’s mechanical 2D and parametric 3D design software (AutoCAD and Inventor Professional).

CERTIFICATIONS

Lean & Six Sigma Yellow Belt

ISO 9001: 2015 Internal Auditor

NFPA 70E/Arc Flash and PPE Electrical Safety

ITT Instructor of the Quarter – Inventor Professional and Vault

Autodesk Inventor Technical Competency and MicroStation for AutoCAD Users

2000i Technical and AutoCAD Mechanical Technical Competency

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