Mechanical Engineer Design

ALEXANDER SHEKHEL

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Chandler, AZ 85226 Email: ********@*******.***

SUMMARY

Over 20 years experience in development, Lean Manufacturing, and design of precision mechanical and electromechanical products, electronics products packaging, pressure sensors, video tablets, test equipment for the semiconductor and biomedical industry, aerospace industry, computer enclosures, small electronic connectors and cable assemblies, plastic parts, tools, machines, and automation equipment.

Hold 16 patents in the U.S., Canada, France, and Russia. Other patents pending.

Design for manufacturability, reverse engineering, research, and product development Material selection, new product equipment, and process development

Planning and supervision of engineering projects Pro/Engineer, SolidWorks and AutoCAD

Thermal, strength, kinematics, and dynamic analysis Work with vendors and customers

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GE HEALTHCARE, Phoenix, AZ 2004-Present

Industry leader in development and production of medical ultrasound diagnostic equipment.

Senior Mechanical Engineer

R&D, design of the various probes and tools to support the manufacturing process and testing of the medical ultrasound diagnostic devices.

Made significant design improvements to three types of existing ultrasound probes that increased their reliability and extended probe lifetime by 25%.

Developed and implemented in production new processing equipment that eliminated the need for ten existing presses, which resulted in substantial reduction in floor space requirements. This equipment was put into operation in GE Japan and GE China and decreased time and cost of manufacturing by 30%.

Designed and developed innovative tooling for Facing Operation including comprehensive tests, research and selection of materials. Obtained 3 Patents and received GE Award for simplified tooling that decreased production time by 25%.

Conducted the failure investigation and improved process assembly for various ultrasound probes. Developed all new very effective assembly tools and reduced rejected assemblies by 20%.

Researched, designed and implemented process equipment for various manufacturing operations including lamination, dicing, bonding, etc.

AZURADISC, Chandler, AZ 2003-2004

Global leader in production of optical disc repair machines.

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Manufacturing support, testing and R&D of optical disc repair machines.

Designed and developed next generation disc repair machines. Obtained Patent for very innovative design.

Increased production output of model 747 by 23% by implementing Lean Manufacturing principles.

Developed a tuning device that reduced assembly time by 25% per existing machine.

Supervised and trained employees in the manufacturing department.

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KULICKE & SOFFA (formerly CERPROBE, INC.) Gilbert, AZ 2002-2003

Industry leader in manufacturing diversified test solutions for semiconductor products.

Senior Mechanical Engineer

R&D, assisting marketing and manufacturing department in the development of a new generation of sockets and electronic test probes.

Designed and released to production test package sockets, which improved space utilization by 28%.

Simplified socket design for use with low cost tooling by incorporating features compatible with injection molding process that resulted in cost savings of 20%.

Integrated Pro-E design tools into the development process and achieved reduction of design time from 16 hours to less than 3 hours.

MUTOH AMERICA (formerly KURTA CORPORATION) Phoenix, AZ 1993-2002

One of the leading innovators, designers, and manufacturers of computer peripherals, pen-based components, video tablet systems, large-format graphic printers, plotters and sign cutters.

Lead Mechanical/Project Engineer

Conducted feasibility analysis, prototype and product design, tooling and manufacturing of innovative electro-mechanical products, including video products for computer graphics industry and leading OEM corporations.

Designed terminal used to receive information such as flying locations for Space Shuttle Columbia. Awarded one patent.

Designed electronic packaging, plastic and sheet metal products, water-resistant electronic and electronic-inking pens, cables and digitizers for Fujitsu, IBM, Motorola, and Cross Pen. Served as primary liaison to OEM corporations.

Supervised and directed activities of engineers. Managed and controlled company resources.

Led a variety of highly successful design projects from initial product inception through high-volume production.

Simplified electronic pen design and reduced part count by 20%. Improved assembly time by 33% during production.

Streamlined and successfully enhanced product designs, reliability and assembly procedures.

Reduced costs and improved company profits by enhancing pen quality and decreased failure rate from 50 to 3 per 1000 units.

SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Scottsdale, AZ

Lecturer

Instructor for course “Mechanical Design and Strategies for Creative Problem Solving.” 1996-1999

Technical Consultant for RF CODE, INC. and IOKOGAWA CORP. OF AMERICA Chandler, AZ

Low cost RF systems for long-range wireless data communications, radio and motion tags for generic products and “WEB PLATFORM”(Test and Measurement Instrument)

EDUCATION

Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering Moscow State University, Russia

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Moscow State University, Russia

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