Lev Shugol

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Sayre, PA *****

570-***-****

x81om0@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Accomplished Design Mechanical Engineer in the manufacturing and government industries. Expert in project management, design, development and implantation of cutting-edge machinery. Authored and co-authored six patented inventions in the area of polymer extrusion and tire manufacturing.

• Solid Works 2008 • Inventor 2009

• AutoCAD 2000 • Mechanical Desktop 4

• I-DEAS (Master Series) • Cosmos FEA

CAREER BACKGROUND

PrO Unlimited Co. Corning, NY 2010 – 2011

Mechanical Engineer 2 (Contract at Corning Inc.)

Designed and implemented the upgrade of existing equipment that resulted in reduction in manufacturing cost. Designed a number of tools to improve safety. Completed design of Transition Window and Bayonets that helped to improve the quality of glass.

SureScan Corporation, Home Land Security, Endicott, NY 2009 - 2010

Mechanical engineer 2

Led design engineering effort to improve explosive detection by using CT scanner for Airports.

Designed, assembled and tested equipment for Hi Resolution Radiograph. Designed special pedestals for the Scanner. Make thermal and engineering calculation for test equipment

Corning Inc., Corning, NY 2007 – 2009

FDM Project Design Engineer

Led design engineering effort in modification of Forming Draw Machine for producing thin sheets of glass for LCD TV screens and Computer Monitors.

• Created multiple designs, targeting automation and cost reduction of the current glass manufacturing process. Working environment -1200C

• Created and proposed several designs for the Glow bar removal mechanism and Mini-Stub rollers modification. When implemented, the design will greatly improve the safety of the FDM operators and reduce critical startup and shutdown time, ultimately reducing setup costs.

• Led the project involving addition of the laser Pyro-instrument to the FDM in Japan. The effort will ultimately result in much higher quality of glass and significant cost reductions.

• Led engineering effort to investigate and test alternative materials for Protective Tube in Auxiliary Heater assembly. The new Protective Tube I designed saves Corning Inc. $100,000 in capital investment and $8000 in additional savings per each tube order.

AUTOMATED CELLS AND EQUIPMENT, INC. Painted Post, NY 2007 – 2007

Mechanical Design Engineer.

Led projects and designed Robot Cells and automated fixtures for heat treatment of components for automotive industry utilizing hi-speed conveyers, sensors and PLC controls.

• Designed and developed automated equipment for polishing components for GM and Ford.

• Developed vacuum system in the Robot Cell for polishing components.

• Managed budget and time during design and parts manufacturing process.

PAXAR, INC., Sayre, PA 2000 –2007

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Responsible for the research, design, layout, testing and evaluation of mechanical and electro-mechanical devices. Major project presented a new line of Ink Jet Printers for the apparel industry.

• Designed enclosure for the power electronic components, new cooling system for the printing head and all PC-boards. Designed new rewinder which is driven by advanced control circuitry. Latest design included a new Radio Frequency Identification Printer.

• Redesigned everyday serial printer, using print head of old design, which led to significant cost reduction for the company.

• Invented a flip-over mechanism for thermal printers allowing the ability to print on two sides of web by utilizing only one print head.

• Improved design of rotary knife to improve cutting of labels as well as enhanced clamp design for PC-boards.

• Developed unique automated Looper Machine to fold and stack labels which reduced operation cost.

• Tested and analyzed photo sensors and step motors in various printers.

ANDRITZ, INC., Munch, PA 1994 – 2000

Senior Design Engineer

Performed gear and bearing engineering calculations and Final Element Analysis including stress calculations and cost estimations for food industry equipment.

• Designed three types of gear-driven Pellet Mills for size reduction of solids in food industry.

• Implemented unique lubrication system and bearing settings for Pellet Mills promoting longer equipment life.

• Designed hydraulic cylinder and power unit controlled by directional valve for hydraulic Combo-Press.

• Prepared invention proposal for remote adjustment and quick die change in the Pellet Mills leading to significant cost reduction.

• Designed Twin Disk Refiner for pulp and paper division.

UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER, Rochester, NY 1992 – 1994

Senior Laboratory Engineer, Laboratory for Laser Energetic, Department of Defense

Performed concept development and detail design of diagnostic instruments for laser fusion research.

• Developed engineering calculation for and mechanical design of multiple precision optical systems.

• Successfully assembled and tested prototype unit of new vacuum compatible Gate Valve with unique sealing mechanism.

• Developed a large vacuum-compatible manipulator, located on XY positioning table. Designed and developed a new precision cartridge, driven by step motor, ball screw and controlled by sensors.

INDUSTRIAL MACHINE MANUFACTURING CO., Kiev, Ukraine 1975 – 1991

Project Engineer

Led project and development of automated equipment for tire manufacturing. Designed and developed calendars, roller machines, vulcanisers and 900-ton hydraulic press.

• Designed and implemented various automated equipment for manufacture of films, elastomers, fibers, linoleum and other synthetic materials. Specific equipment included injection and blow-molding machines, extruders for polymers, coaters, slitters, winders, conveyors and elevators.

• Managed projects on repair, retrofit and improvement of existing company equipment. Oversaw manufacturing processes, design, installation and customer relations.

• Designed welding robot for mass production of parts and drier for linoleum manufacture. Performed HVAC calculation and designed ductwork for the drier machine.

EDUCATION

B.S., Equipment Design with Minor in Manufacturing Process Development,

BITM, Bryansk, Russia

ADDITIONAL TRANING AND CERTIFICATION

AutoCAD-12, 3D, RIT, Rochester, NY (1991 – 1993)

I-DEAS Master Series, SDRC Center, Washington, DC (1994)

AutoCAD 14, Mechanical Desktop-7 Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, PA (1998)

Inventor 11, Solid Works Corning Community College, Corning NY (2007)

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