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Keith L.

Design Engineer (SolidWorks, Inventor)

Minneapolis, United States

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5,997 / 130,799

Skill pts: 6

3D Modeling AutoCAD Inventor 2024 CAD Design Design Engineer SolidWorks 2023, 2024

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About

I am a 30 year design veteran with 3D modeling skills dating back to 1997. I have designed equipment using Unigraphics (now NX), SolidWorks, and Inventor. I also have experience using AutoCAD 2D. I have worked in the fields of PSA adhesive coating, web handling, pumping and dispensing, and slot die coating. I also have done some secondary packaging machines and a wide variety of automation equipment. I worked 9 years for one of the most respected automation companies in the U.S., and lead design teams on projects over $3.5 M. I have been an independent design engineer for 14 years, and enjoy the variety and the different challenges that my customers bring to me.

Experience

Owner / Design Engineer Creative Automation Design, LLC · Freelance Nov 2011 – Present 14 yrs 5 mos Afton, MN, United States Since starting my business in 2011, I have had the privilege of working with clients in various industries, and have established long-term relationships with most of them. I enjoy helping clients reach their goals by working with them to develop reliable, cost-effective solutions to meet their design and manufacturing needs.

My past and present clients include:
Andersen Corporation (windows and doors)
Carlisle Fluid Technologies
PowerMation
Aspect Automation
Air Command
Minnesota Robotics
PRT Minnesota
Design Engineer (Mechanical) Aerotek · Full-time Oct 2012 – Aug 2013 10 mos New Richmond, WI, United States Completed development of a secondary packaging machine for a global leader in the packaging industry with nearly $1 billion in annual sales worldwide. This prototype machine was featured at the Pack Expo Las Vegas in September 2013 . Much of the work on this project was conceptual design and team-centered brainstorming in an effort to find the best possible design for a very demanding criteria specification. This project focused on many areas including: design for manufacture, fast product changeover times, ergonomics, flexibility and long service life, high product throughput, high cycle rate, and small machine footprint.
Deisgn Engineer Oak River Technologies · Full-time Aug 2011 – Nov 2011 3 mos Oakdale, MN, United States Worked as a Senior Design Engineer for OakRiver Technology designing custom automation for medical customers.
Design Engineer (Mechanical) Primestaff · Full-time Jul 2009 – Aug 2011 2 yrs 1 mos Shoreview, MN, United States Worked for top tier plastic injection molding client providing custom automation solutions for assembly and production applications. Main focuses included robot EOAT design, flexible work cells and assembly fixtures.
Advanced Designer Com-Tal Machine and Engineering · Full-time Nov 1999 – Oct 2001 1 yrs 11 mos White Bear Lake, MN, United States Responsible for design, debug and installation of various automated systems.
Window assembly equipment, non-lethal projectile assembly, final assembly for battery assembly and packaging.
Gained additional knowledge and design experience of assembly machine principles.
Worked on numerous systems using walking beams, rotary cam indexers, and conveyors as well as various types of part feeding, including vibratory feeder bowls, and up-stacking magazines.
Advanced Designer AP Engineering Services (an Entegee company) · Full-time Jan 1997 – Nov 1999 2 yrs 10 mos Woodbury, MN, United States • Responsible for design, debug and installation of various automated systems.
- Window assembly equipment, non-lethal projectile assembly, final assembly for battery assembly and packaging
• Gained additional knowledge and design experience of assembly machine principles.
• Worked on numerous systems using walking beams, rotary cam indexers, and conveyors as well as various types of part feeding including vibratory feeder bowls, and up-stacking magazines.
• Primary efforts involved design and implementation of plant machinery for the 3M - Cottage Grove, Menomenie and Cumberland facilities.
• Worked exclusively for an inspection group for one and half years designing camera/optics and laser systems for quality control of various products.
• Also supported the ESTC Resident Engineer with lab related projects.

Education

St. Paul College Associate of Applied Science, Automated Manufacturing Technology, 4.0 1988 – 1990 Activities and Societies: Writer for student newspaper Focuses:
CAD/CAM,
Machining,
Engineering Drawing,
Electronics,
Electricity,
Digital logic,
Hydraulics/Pneumatics

Other experience

Technical Writing, Specification Writing, Work Instructions I have taken a multi-day class in technical writing offered by an industry leader in the field, and received top marks upon completion. I learned many valuable skills that I use every day in attempting to writing clear and concise documents, emails. etc. I also worked on medical projects and for a ISO9001 company, so I have experience with GAMP and CFR Title 21.