Michael C. Donaldson
Duluth Ga. 30097
WORK HISTORY
Jan.2006 - Sr. Mechanical Designer
Rockwell Collins – Sterling Va / Duluth Ga
Perform a wide variety of complex technical tasks to Rockwell Collins simulation and training programs for government and commercial systems, which required knowledge of engineering techniques and mechanical design theory in the creation of computer models. Assist in the modification of engineering design prototypes and electronic equipment in preparation for production design release of product. Assist in creation of design documentation and release of documentation into the enterprise business systems.
Aug.2005 - Dec.2005 Electro/Mechanical Designer / Part Time Consultant
EIT – Sterling Va.
Provided Mechanical Design supports to the Engineering and Design Group. Support their efforts in the Design and Development of Microprocessor Controllers, PC Boards, Device Housing, and Product Documentations. Duties include diagnose and correct product design problems, Developed 3D Components, Assembly models and layouts. Tool used are Mechanical Desktop, Acad, and Microsoft Office Products.
Apr. 2004- July 2004 Electro/Mechanical Designer / Contactor
Aerotek Technical Service - Fairfax, Va.
Provided Mechanical Design supports to EIT of Sterling Engineering and Design Group. Support their efforts in the Design and Development of Microprocessor Controllers, PC Boards, Device Housing, and Product Documentations.
Jul. 2003 - Apr.2004 Mechanical Designer / Contactor
RCI Technical Service - Vienna, Va.
Provided technical services to The United State Postal Service Engineering Group, Located in Merrifield Va. Support their efforts in design and development of Packaging and Handling Equipments. Tools used are Mechanical Desktop, Inventor, Document Control, PDM, and Microsoft Office Products
Nov.2000 - Jun 2003 Senior Designer - Mestek, Inc., Bishopville, SC
Specialized in HVAC for Industrial and Process Application.
Responsibilities are to support the engineering, sales, marketing, customer service, and manufacturing department through quality drawing, design, and technical expertise. Provide leadership and support to junior designers. Tools used are Solidworks, Smarteam, Acad, Medusa CAD, Mapics, and Microsoft Office Products.
Mar.1989 - Nov. 2000 Senior Designer – Cutler Hammer, Sumter, SC
Manufacture and Development of Distribution Switchboard and Panelboards
As a member of the Switchboard/Panelboard marketing engineering development and design group; coordinated with manufacturing to diagnose and correct product design problems; developed ACAD/MCAD layouts, detail, assembly drawing and associated parts lists. Provided technical assistance to all plant departments as required in interpreting product designs; created and maintained spreadsheets charts graphs and illustration drawing. Produced prototypes for demos, design reviews and marketing support. Tools used are Mechanical Desktop, Acad, AS400, Manual Board Drafting Tools, Printing Equipment, and Microsoft Office Products
May 1984-Mar.1989 SR Draftsmen - National Draeger, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA
Manufacture and Development of Medical, Safety, Underwater, and Aerospace Equipment
Conduct and maintain Electrical/Mechanical-Engineering changes to schematics, PC Board Assemblies, tool drawing, electrical components, and wiring diagrams. Maintained department standards and drawing procedures. Tools used are Manual Board Drafting Tools and Printing Equipments.
May 1981-May 1984 Draftsmen, Sealectro Corp. Mamaroneck, NY
Manufacturing of Miniature Radio Frequency
Produce close tolerance details parts and assemble drawings. Updating engineering drawing with new required specification from industrial engineers. Tools used are Manual Board Drafting Tools and Printing Equipments.
EDUCATION
2007- Art Institution of Washington (DC)
Major-Graphic Design
2006-2007 Art Institution of Pittsburgh - Online
Major-Graphic Design
1988-1989 Art Institution of Pittsburgh
Major-Production Art
1981-1985 Westchester Community College, Valhalla, NY
Major-Mechanical Technology
1979-1980 Midland Technical College, Columbia, SC.
Major-Industrial Drafting Technology
1974-1978 North High, North SC.