Patrick Schmahl

Mechanical Design Engineer

adw9nf@r.postjobfree.com • 617-***-****

https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickschmahl • Somerville, MA Highly analytical and innovative mechanical design engineer with 18+ years of experience in mechanical design engineering, including 3D CAD systems, failure analysis, and detailed design. Instrumental in designing 3D models of individual parts and assemblies, and expert in creating detailed mechanical designs. Solid understanding and knowledge of 3D CAD systems, such as CREO 5.0 and SolidWorks. Demonstrated track record for designing, building, prototyping, and testing automated custom equipment; selecting motion, vision, pneumatic, and controls components, and managing all project phases from design through production. Areas of Expertise

● Mechanical Engineering

● Root Cause Analysis

● Technical Support

● Design Engineering

● Project Management

● Process Optimization

● Manufacturing Engineering

● 3D CAD Systems

● Complex Problem Resolution

Technical Proficiencies

Tools &

Technologies:

SolidWorks, CREO 5.0, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, Windchill, Basic Machining, Finite Element Analysis

Career Experience

Applied Materials, Gloucester, Massachusetts 2021 – Present Mechanical Engineer

Modified, designed, and updated components for complex silicon wafer doping machines, as well as developed ECOs for revisions and changes to production and prototype-level parts. Resolved supply chain issues by finding alternative parts or providing other options. Reduced problems in the field by updating and editing build procedures, and working collaboratively with manufacturing.

● Provided technical support by replacing cooling flow tubing material in the tool chamber to prevent sparking due to static charge buildup resulting in 100% reduction in arcing incidents.

● Significantly improved fit and performance by conducting tolerance stack-up on wafer lift pin assembly. dlhBOWLES, Columbia, Maryland 2019

Design Engineer

Orchestrated technical support to product teams by modifying and updating drawings to meet current standards, including creating fixturing using 3D-printed parts to test prototype designs. Ensured completion of proper assembly parameters and procedures while serving as a focal part of the CAD admin team as well as on product teams according to work requirements.

Effectively blended mechanical engineering skills with technical competence by supporting the manufacturing team by improving assembly jigs.

● Modified and updated legacy database information to allow products to enter the purchase process.

● Displayed a high level of technical competence in designing automotive windshield wiper fluid nozzles and hose assemblies using CREO, and managed drawing files in Windchill PDM. Page 1 2

Lockheed Martin, Rockville, Maryland 2019

Contract Design Engineer

Delivered expert technical advice in quickly completing the design of the system to mount electronics to HUMVEE while serving as a key member of the surge team. Used SolidWorks and EPDM software to add components and drawings to design libraries.

● Successfully designed new components, and modified existing components for electronics command enclosure attached to a military vehicle.

● Determined optimal component fit by measuring military vehicles and analyzing schematics. Weatherford International, Montreal, Quebec 2016 – 2018 R&D Engineer IV

Oversaw testing, and improved processes and research setups while serving as the primary mechanical designer for a fiber optic manufacturing facility. Maintained the manufacturing line and ensured continued proper function by investigating and resolving electro-mechanical issues with modules.

● Installed new equipment and maintained and upgraded existing line equipment allowing the manufacturing line to run without human intervention, increasing usage by 50%.

● Improved the performance of fiber optic cable produced by the manufacturing line by designing and developing new mechanisms using SolidWorks and CREO. Weatherford International, Lanham, Maryland 2011 – 2016 R&D Engineer III

Key contributor in manufacturing and assembly of single-point oil well pressure and temperature sensors; communicated and worked closely with machinists and welders. Coordinated testing, quality checks, and improvements of new and existing sensor designs by working collaboratively with other Weatherford sites. Attained high-level competency in PTC CREO on the job and became the primary user for the Maryland office, remaining fluent with SolidWorks.

● Designed pressure and temperature sensors, test fixtures, and assembly jigs for welding using 3D CAD and FEA.

● Developed innovative patentable flex joint resulting in improving gauge performance by 100 times.

● Extended expertise in GD&T to improve the quality of machined components, and learned to use Windchill to collaborate with engineers in different locations and disciplines on cross-functional projects. Additional Experience

Mechanical Design Engineer, Aither Engineering, Inc. (acquired by Weatherford International), Lanham, Maryland, 2006

-2011

Associate Staff Analyst, Systems Planning & Analysis (became Aither Engineering, Inc.), Lanham, Maryland, 2004 - 2006

Education

8 credits toward Graduate Certificate, Mechanical Engineering, GPA: 3.8 Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, 2020

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, cum laude University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, 2003 Patents

U.S. Patent 10,370,956, “Pressure Gauge Insensitive to Extraneous Mechanical Loadings,” Aug 6, 2019 Page 2 2

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