Michael B.

Experience

• Mechanical Designer Rondo Energy · Full-time Oct 2024 – Present 1 yrs 7 mos Alameda, CA, United States • Supported CAD design and documentation of custom tooling for the installation of Rondo Heat Batteries at a customer site in Thailand.
  • Created and finalized CAD drawings for the insulation, housing, and foundation of Rondo Heat Batteries.
  • Documented the insulation process for Heat Batteries, ensuring comprehensive and accurate technical documentation.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure design and installation met schedule, quality standards and specifications.
• MECHANICAL DESIGNER Smiths Detection · Full-time Feb 2024 – Jul 2024 5 mos Newark, CA, United States • Key contributor to the development of an entirely new scanner system for use at airport checkpoints, including design of the main rotating structure housing detectors and the electromechanical design of the x-ray source.
  • Developed specialized tooling for the replacement of critical system bearings, saving time and resources during maintenance.
  • I collaborated with airports across the U.S. and Europe, using Airports own AutoCAD drawings to plan the optimal placement of our luggage scanners within existing baggage handling systems. I updated CAD drawings to showcase how our equipment could seamlessly integrate with minimal disruption, ensuring efficient use of space and reducing the effort required from airport teams.
  • Utilized 3D printing (Ultimaker) for production and prototype parts, reducing manufacturing lead times.
  • Specialized in creating realistic rendering and ray tracing visuals for marketing materials and technical documentation.
  • Investigated system/component failures and implemented corrective actions, ensuring the timely resolution of critical production issues.
  • Collaborated on the design of an upgraded X-ray scanning system, enhancing throughput and functionality using proprietary GE Hardware and software.
  • Completed G.E. Black Belt GD&T training and, leveraging this expertise, was assigned to the 'Cost-Out' team to optimize system production costs and enhance component efficiency. This involved working on custom-machined parts, sheet metal, and cabling.
  • Managed Autodesk Inventor Vault for a team of 12 users, ensuring smooth operations and file management.