David Etemad
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Profile
Experienced Electrical Engineer with specialty in product development, systems engineering and quality assurance. Talented professional with an extensive background in electrical engineering, specializing in project coordination and manufacturing processes. Applications Engineer with 16 years of experience in PLC's, VFD's, Industrial Networks, Firmware, Motion Control, AC Induction Motors, Gearboxes and Driven Equipment. Areas of expertise include servo applications using state of the art full flux vector controlled motors with and without encoder feedback.
Skills
• Engineering software
• Energy management systems
• Analog/digital modulation
• Electronic computer systems
• Software/algorithm design and development
• Microcomputer controlled systems
• Analog and digital electronics design
• Quality control
• Microsoft Visual Basic
• Electrical drafting
• Mechanical drafting
• AutoCAD 2004-7
• Mechanical design/implementation
• Training program implementation
• Project management
• Product design
• Performance optimization
• Background in Power Electronics
• Expertise in troubleshooting start-up and break downs
Accomplishments
Program Development
• Conducted research which led to the development of Application Modules:
• Reduced costs by $250,000
• Experimental Design:
• Hoist and Crane Package
• Product Development:
• Pattern Products that switched between synchronous operation and load sharing "on the fly" through development of new program.
• Technology Development
• Designed, built and commissioned automation systems using PLC's to control and manage sensors, HMI and alarms.
Professional Experience
Applications Engineer
April 1995 to July 2011
SEW-Eurodrive – Dallas, TX
Current position provides power transmission application expertise to SEW-Eurodrive personnel and customers for the purpose of maintaining established sales activity and increasing new sales of SEW-Eurodrive products within the corporate guidelines. The scope of responsibilities includes sizing, selecting, troubleshooting, and analyzing gearmotor and electronic motor control products with a focus on electrical/electronic products. These responsibilities will be carried out through phone interaction with customers and sales staff as well as through on-site technical support, primarily in the Southwestern US. Extensive travel required and is scheduled and expensed personally. Accurate and concise reports are written upon completion of sales and technical support calls. Full command of the English language is required.
CNC & CAD Engineer Intern
April 1991 to August 1991
Melroe (Bobcat) – Bismarck, ND
Laborer
April 1992 to March 1995
Various Companies – North Dakota, Colorado, Arizona and Texas
Worked water line, sewer line, storm sewer, concrete, brick, etc. construction as a skilled laborer.
Education and Training
North Dakota State University 1993
Fargo, North Dakota, USA
Electrical Engineering
BSEE
Emphasis on Power Electronics and Mechanical Engineering. Passed FE and currently an EIT.