Myron Anthony Pereira
Schaumburg, IL 60194
Home Phone: 847-***-****
Cell Phone: 847-***-****
E-mail address: ********@**.***
U.S. Citizen
Education
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering,
Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda, India
Two years of Graduate Study in Mechanical Engineering,
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois
Work Experience
Designed kinematic mechanisms and accessories for paper handling, automated mail sorting equipment, packaging and production machinery. Components consisted of formed sheet metal parts, stampings, screw machine parts and welded structural frames. Selected power components, which consisted of electric motors, belts, pulleys, gears, sprockets, chains, solenoids and pneumatic cylinders.
Designed hand tools and light electrical power tools. Components consisted of plastic injection molded parts, vacuum formed parts, aluminum and zinc die castings, gray and ductile iron sand castings, steel forging and screw machine parts.
Designed electronic packaging consisting of plastic injection molded parts, aluminum extrusions, elastomeric molded parts and sheet metal cabinets.
Designed test fixtures for digital control panels for washers, dryers, ovens and other appliances.
I have knowledge of UL, C.S.A. and O.S.H.A. standards.
Seventeen years experience in AUTOCAD, most recent release 2008
Coursework in SolidWorks 2003 and Pro/E Wildfire.
I have knowledge of production and assembly line procedures.
As a Project Engineer, I had total responsibility for projects from concept to completion. My duties included prototyping, cost reduction, documentation, travel and interfacing with customers, sales personnel and suppliers.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Permanent
14 Years
Dec. 2000 GFI Genfare, 751 Pratt Blvd., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
To Project Engineer: Designed ticket vending machines and O.E.M. products
March 2002 for mass transportation services.
May 1985 Dynascan Corporation, 6460 W. Cortland St., Chicago, IL 60635
To Project Engineer: Designed electronic packaging of automated remote
Aug. 1987 controlled radio devices for large overhead cranes and railroad cars.
May 1978 Wilton Corporation, 9525 W. Irving Park Rd., Schiller Park, IL 60176
To Project Engineer: Designed light industrial tools and machinery such as
May 1982 vises C-clamps and band saw components. Also designed hubs and spindle axles and O.E.M. products for the agricultural and construction equipment manufacturers.
Sept. 1975 Skil Corporation, Chicago, IL 60630
To Design Engineer: Worked on the design of electrical portable power tools.
May 1978 Redesigned a power drill to effect a $50,000 annual cost savings.
June 1970 Apeco Corporation, Evanston, IL 60204
To Design Engineer: Worked on the design of electrostatic paper copier
May 1975 machines. Products complied with UL and C.S.A. standards.
Contract and Seasonal
20 Years – Most Recent
Dec 2002 H & R Block, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
To Client Flow Coordinator: Assisted in preparation of income tax returns.
April 2005 Handled cash transactions in terms of fee payments and tax refund checks,
made appointments for clients, maintained office supplies and equipment and assisted in resolving tax return problems.
July 2007 Molon Motor and Coil Corp., Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
To Design Engineer: Worked on the design of small gear motors.
June 2008 Products complied with UL and C.S.A. standards.
May. 2005 Nagle Pumps, Inc., Chicago Heights, IL 60411
To Mechanical Engineer: Design and development of centrifugal slurry pumps
June 2007 Products were made of grey iron and alloy steel castings and stainless steel
components. Tested, evaluated and assisted in troubleshooting the products.
July 2000 Sterling Engineering, Countryside, IL 60525
To Client Co.: PCI Energy Services
Nov. 2000 Mechanical Engineer: Design and detailing of fixtures used for the decommissioning of nuclear reactors in nuclear power plants.
Feb. 2000 Espo Engineering, Willowbrook, IL 60521
To Client Co. Fusion Aetek UV Systems
June 2000 Mechanical Engineer, Duties: Design and development of Parts and Equipment for Ultraviolet Paint Curing Systems
Oct. 1999 Technipower, Des Plaines, IL 60016
To Client Co.: Kiwi Coders Corporation
Feb. 2000 Mechanical Engineer: Design and development of printing machinery for the packaging industry.
Nov. 1998 Espo Engineering, Willowbrook, IL 60521
To Client Co.: Prototype Equipment Corporation
Sept. 1999 Mechanical Engineer: Design and development of packaging machinery for the food and drug industry.
August 1997 Oxford & Associates, Inc., Schaumburg, IL 60173
To Client Co.: Digital Appliance Controls
Nov. 1998 Mechanical Engineer: Design and development of test fixtures for digital control panels for washers, dryers, ovens and other appliances.
June 1996 Everpure Inc., Westmont, IL 60559
To Mechanical Engineer: Design and development of water filtration
August 1997 products and systems for the food and beverage industry.
Jan. 1996 Oxford & Associates, Inc., Schaumburg, IL 60173
To Client Co.: Bell & Howell, Postal Systems, Inc.
May 1996 Mechanical Engineer: Redesign of a high-speed mail-sorting machine for improved performance and ease of assembly and maintenance.
July 1993 Espo Engineering, Willowbrook, IL 60521
To Client Co.: Zenith Rauland Division
March 1994 Mechanical Engineer: Design and Troubleshooting of an inspection conveyor for a 19-inch television picture tube panel. Designed and selected components per required specifications.
Nov. 1990 Espo Engineering, Willowbrook, IL 60521
To Client Co.: A. B. Dick Company
Aug. 1991 Mechanical Engineer: Design and troubleshooting of a four-color offset printing machine for cost reduction, efficiency and ease of servicing.
June 1984 Butler Service Group, Itasca, IL 60139
To Client Co.: Motorola, Automotive Division
Nov. 1984 Mechanical Engineer: Designed a generic digital instrument panel for an automobile. Designed the optional digital panel for the Chrysler P-car.
July 1982 Butler Service Group, Itasca, IL 60139
To Client Co.: Motorola, Communication Division
Dec. 1983 Mechanical Engineer: Designed the electronic packaging and components for a portable cellular telephone. Designed the D.C. battery charger for the same phone. Product complied with F.C.C standards.