Engineer Mechanical

Objective:

• Engineering position requiring creative thinking and experience with electro-mechanical systems. Looking for new challenges and learning opportunities.

Skill Summary:

• Mechanical Engineer with experience in project management, design, drawing review, LabVIEW programming, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, networking, data-acquisition, data management, calibrations, ISO documentation, aviation, extensive international travel. Excels in creative solutions and system trouble-shooting.

Technical Skills:

• Relevant Software Skills:

LABVIEW EXCEL PROJECT ALGOR FEA

AUTOCAD Inventor EXCEL VBA ACCESS Win XP, Win7, Server 2003

UNIGRAPHICS WORD LINUX BEYOND COMPARE

• Relevant Computer / Hardware Skills:

Assembling custom computers VTI Thermocouple and Strain Networking National Instruments A/D

Rosemount transducers Coriolis meters Modbus communication Agilent VXI A/D

Measurement Specialties (PSI) TempPoint RTD measurement Precision Filter systems Mensor

DSPCON (Dynamics) Ruska Vaisala

Personal Projects:

• Auto modification: Converted my Diesel Volkswagen to burn pure waste vegetable oil.

• Designed and built waste oil fuel farm to filter, heat, de-water and pump used vegetable oil into said car.

• Modified injectors and injection pump, boost and timing for Diesel car for greater horsepower output. Power gains far exceed

losses due to lower specific energy of vegetable oil.

• Boat modification: Engineered the union of a 300 H.P. outboard motor to a narrow-aspect ratio Trident race boat

• Senior project: Attached 6 ft. dia. wind turbine / superstructure to front of automobile to quantify performance.

• Auto modification: temporarily modified RX-7 rotary engine to run on propane to pass emissions testing.

• Combined Briggs & Stratton lawn mower engine with an Evinrude outboard shaft housing to create personal

version of a four-stroke outboard motor.

• Machinery experience: mill, lathe, drill press, surface grinder, ultrasonic measurement, welding (arc, MIG, TIG,

spot, plasma, oxy-acetylene)

• Pilot license: Aircraft rating “Complex”- May 2000.

• Pilot license: Aircraft rating, “Single Engine Land, VFR” - April 1999.

• Owner operator of 79’ M20J. Perform maintenance and repair where legally permissible and /or with A/P signoff.

• Scuba diving: S.S.I. certified (Scuba Schools International).

• Avid sailor: assist in teaching sailing to groups of teenagers at Western Carolina Sail Club.

Experience:

• General Electric Corporation - Greenville, SC: Lead Engineer / Technologist (Dec. ‘07 – Current)

Data Systems Engineering lead engineer for development, design and implementation of state of the art data acquisition system. Worked with several external teams to develop control rooms, test floor layout and capability. This 1.5 yr project required leading a team of 8 people and with the joint effort of several teams resulted in the successful construction and implementation of GE’s new mechanical lab. Successfully completed several wind turbine component tests which included a large gearbox test consisting of an 8000+ HP electric motor and multiple generators in series for torque loading. Worked with team to design new EMI shielded DAC cabinets for these high EMI tests – patent in progress. Currently working with a test team in GE’s combustion laboratory: supporting and improving test processes, programing with LabVIEW, researching and implementing equipment upgrades and facility modifications.

• General Electric Corporation - Greenville, SC: Lead Test Engineer (Aug. ‘04 – Nov. 07’)

Prototype validation test engineer. Responsible for world wide remote site implementation of the Gas Turbine Technology Laboratories’ largest data acquisition system (prototype power plants up to 3000 static parameters). Tasks can include all levels of test preparation including: equipment purchase, scheduling, budgets, design engineer interface, engineering and contractor supervision, direction of sensor implementation, acquisition hardware setup, remote database transfer & maintenance, equipment maintenance (calibration, troubleshooting and repair).

• Electric Boat Corporation - Groton, CT: Senior Mechanical Engineer (Feb. ‘01 – Aug. ‘04)

Research and Development test engineer. Responsible for all levels of concept and component operational

qualification / quantification prior to ship introduction. Tasks included: Estimates, test procedures / design,

fixture design, Data Acquisition and Control instrumentation selection and implementation, D.A.C. Graphical

Programming, data analysis, redesign recommendation and test reporting. D.O.D “Secret” clearance held.

Last test: Turbocharger over speed test on 1500 HP Caterpillar diesel engine, potentially used as backup generator power source.

• Electric Boat Corporation - Groton, CT: Mechanical Engineer (Jan. ‘98 – Feb. ‘01)

OHIO class submarine construction / design agent. Cognizant of Ship’s Service Turbine Generators and Main

Propulsion Units. Analyze and diagnose problematic components. Develop tests / procedures to remedy problems

found. Provide technical direction for “retro-fit” installation of new design components. Vendor liaison. Assist in

equipment retro-fit concept design. D.O.D “Secret” clearance held.

• Electric Boat Corporation - Groton, CT: Engineering Co-op Position (Summer ‘97)

Component engineer. Cognizant of OHIO class submarine “Steam Turbine Generators” and “Main Propulsion Units”

Experience (Cont):

• Pratt and Whitney - Middletown, CT.: Manufacturing Engineer Co-op Position (Summer - Fall ‘96)

Aided in development of C.N.C. vertical milling process with “Lucas” milling machine - $150k turbine case.

Altered and developed Computer Aided Process Plans, monitored tool shortages - implemented solutions.

• Raymond Corporation - Greene, NY: Design Engineering Co-op Position (Spring - Summer ‘95)

Solved engineering - related problems, designed, drafted, prototyped parts - several in production.

• Longo's Rent - A - Tool - Greenwich, CT: Outdoor Power Equipment Mechanic (Summer ‘93)

• Stamford House & Garden - Stamford, CT: Outdoor Power Equipment Mechanic (Summers ‘89 - ‘91)

• Offshore Yachting Services Inc. - Stamford, CT: Assistant Boat Yard Mechanic (Summer ‘88)

Education:

• Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York

Mechanical Engineering Technology - (5 year program)

Bachelor of Science, November 1997

• Recent Training / Certification

Training: “Team Interpersonal Communication Skills” (General Electric Corp. – ‘12)

Training: “International Communications” (General Electric Corp. – ‘12)

Training: “Cross-cultural Communications” (General Electric Corp. – ‘12)

Training: “Critical Thinking” (General Electric Corp. – ‘12)

Training: “Promoting Creative Thinking” (General Electric Corp. – ‘12)

Training: “Leading Change” (General Electric Corp. – ‘12)

Training: “Choosing the Right Team Culture” (General Electric Corp. – ‘12)

Training: “Managing Communications in a Virtual Team” (General Electric Corp. – ‘12)

Training: “Influence and Persuasion” (General Electric Corp. – ‘12)

Training: “Effective Interpersonal Communications” (General Electric Corp. – ‘12)

Training: “Business Interpersonal Communication Skills” (General Electric Corp. – ‘12)

OSHA Certification (General Electric Corp. – Aug 20th ‘09)

Training: LabVIEW DAQ seminar (National Instruments – ‘09)

Training: “Influencing Skills at GE” (General Electric Corp. – ‘07)

Certification: (Six Sigma) G.E. “Greenbelt” DMAIC (General Electric Corp. – Oct. ‘06)

Training: (Six Sigma) G.E. “Greenbelt” DMAIC course (General Electric Corp. – April. ‘05

Training: “Facilitating High Performing Teams” (General Electric Corp. – Aug. ‘04)

Training: “Project Management the GE Way” (General Electric Corp. – Oct. ‘04)

Certification: LabVIEW Course II (Bloomy Controls – Windsor Locks – Nov. ‘02)

Certification: LabVIEW Course I (Bloomy Controls – Windsor Locks – Nov. ‘02)

Certification: GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Weld) “TIG” welding Course (Electric Boat Corp. – Mar. ‘02)

Organizations:

• A.O.P.A. (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association)

• Former U.S.S.A. (United States Skiing Association); competed (5 years) in Slalom, Giant Slalom and Super GS

• Former member of S.P.I.R.I.T. (Solar Powered Innovation at R.I.T.)

• Former member of the S.A.E. (Society of Automotive Engineers) Aero-Modeling Design team

Recognition:

• Co-Inventor: (EMI) cabinet IO Panel (Docket 19441-0623)

• Achievement Award (GE) 'Expertise, Mechanical Lab CGDT NPI HALT Test' (2011)

• Achievement Award (GE) 'Outstanding Teamwork, Mechanical Lab CGDT Test' (2010)

• Achievement Award (GE) 'Outstanding Teamwork, 1st Mechanical Lab Test' (2009)

• Achievement Award (GE) '9H FSFL test' (2008)

• Achievement Award (GE) '7H FSFL test' (2008)

• Achievement Award (GE) '7FA Compressor Test' (2008)

• Achievement Award (GE) '9FBA Endessa Test' (2007)

• GE Project Award “Clear Thinking Category” – “Simultaneous Testing, Data Transmission and Efficiency” (May. ’05)

• Commendation from the Commanding Officer of the USS ALABAMA (SSBN 731) (Aug. ’98)

• Employee Recognition Award “Outstanding Effort as Site Engineer” (Aug. ’99)

• Employee Recognition Award “Exceptional Efforts Demonstrated on Repairs to SSBN731 SSTG set” (Aug. ’98)

References:

• Available on request.

• Willing to relocate

• Available to start work two weeks after providing notice to current employer.

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