Senior Engineer
Resume:
ERIC J. MELLERS
**** ****** ******, **********, ** 15217
925-***-**** • *******@*******.***
QUALIFICATIONS
Senior Engineer, Thar Geothermal
Thar, a supercritical fluids company, specializes in using carbon dioxide for industrial extraction and analysis equipment. The geothermal group is developing a novel HVAC system using carbon dioxide.
Design and build prototype demonstration systems to prove technological feasibility
Use fluid dynamics and thermodynamics to create governing equations to model system
Develop and carry out experiments to characterize system's operational performance and dynamics
Built division with employees who are motivated, reliable and achieving goals
Meet with investors and potential partner companies to explain our system
Modify off-the-shelf components when possible, and design and develop components when necessary
Built second-generation system integrating user feedback with changes to improve usability
Designed and built analog control system to run and maintain system within safe operating parameters
Work closely with CEO and senior management on projects as needed in other company divisions
Design Engineer, Zosano Pharma (formerly Macroflux Corporation)
2006-2007
Zosano, a medical device company, is developing a transdermal patch that delivers drugs using microprojections, thus eliminating the need for a shot.
Troubleshooted the drug-application process by modifying the design of the vacuum chuck that holds the patch while the drug coating is applied to the microprojections and looked for other issues that affected the amount of drug applied to the patch
Conducted engineering analysis of vacuum chuck and redesigned chuck to address coating issues
Designed and developed jigs and procedures used to put the drug reservoir assembly together without damaging alignment pins
Designed and constructed prototype of patch-ring-assembly machine to place flat patches onto conical support ring within 0.005”
Designed production machine for patch to support patch-ring assembly machine
Resident Engineer, Quest Fabrication
2005-2006
Quest Fabrication, a small machine shop, specializes in large-scale prototype machining, short production runs, and stainless steel. I was involved in every aspect of the company.
Ran manual milling machines and CNC machines, including machine programming and setup design
Tested tools and evaluated processes to improve quality and reduce machining time and tooling costs
Created manufacturing sequences for complex parts and assemblies
Put together an OSHA-approved safety plan that reduced the companies insurance costs
Created spreadsheets to manage work-flow, that saved time and improved communication between Quest and its clients
Worked with the quality control department to inspect parts leaving Quest and with inspectors to calibrate our tools and machines
Regularly managed shifts as needed
Mechanical Engineering Researcher, UC Berkeley
Summers 1999-2004
Worked with Professor Paul Wright at the Berkeley Manufacturing Institute
Designed and created first generation Fire Mask by working with firefighters and devised an innovative solution to mount a display inside a mask while simplifying connections and protecting electronics
Solved many major design issues and the fire mask continues to be a part of ongoing research
Built miniature Piezo-electric generators to power remote sensors and relay information for energy scavenging research project
Part of team that designed and built 1,000 Mote injection molded casings for an Intel demonstration in three weeks
Built ergonomic keyboard for testing purposes
EDUCATION
Carnegie Mellon University
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering
June 2009
Focused on advanced manufacturing techniques
Optimized and mapped machining parameters to part quality for micro-machining using single flute diamond tooling
Developed part-based optimization techniques to reduce machining time for micro-machining
Worked on fabrication techniques using a five-axis micro CNC milling machine
Investigated ways to measure the performance of the milling machine while using five-axis capabilities to compensate for misalignment of both the machine structure and the piece being machined
Awarded second place in Bennett Presentation Competition for Mechanical Engineering Department
University of California, San Diego
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
June 2004
Studied many areas of engineering and learned analytical and design techniques, which gave me a strong theoretical foundation
Used theoretical and practical knowledge in the senior design class. Working as part of a team, my design was chosen for full development and we won the senior design competition.
SKILLS
Fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, analog circuits
Micro-fabrication, CNC machining, manual machining, quality control
Autocad; Solidworks; Matlab; Pro-Engineer; Mastercam; Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Adept at learning new skills and understanding complex technologies
Critical thinking and common sense along with spacial visualization and ability to devise innovative working solutions to complex problems
EPA HVAC certified
ADDITIONAL INTERESTS
Home renovation projects, including retrofit of HVAC system into 85-year-old home
Love of the outdoors and a passion for sports (cycling, open-water swimming, running, backpacking)
Triathlon, including finishing the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii
Member of the UCSD triathlon team (team mechanic, arranged sponsorships, mentored new athletes)
Eagle Scout
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