Jacob B.

Experience

• CAD Technician DKS Associates · Full-time Mar 2018 – Dec 2020 2 yrs 9 mos Seattle, WA, United States Drawing package setup and upkeep while supporting designers and engineers in their CAD efforts. Introducing and utilizing AutoCAD features to support the CAD team. Troubleshoot CAD problems from network installations and uniformity, final wide format printings. Civil 3D utilization. Graphics and marketing support.
• CAD Operator Blackmouth Design · Full-time Jul 2015 – Mar 2018 2 yrs 8 mos Bainbridge Island, WA, United States Engineer retail displays based on renderings or sketches.  Create quick models/ renders for customer feedback during design phase. Program in Enroute 5 for routing production.  Operate CNC router to ensure proper parts and fits.
• Machine Design Engineer HS Die · Full-time Jan 2015 – Jul 2015 6 mos Grand Rapids, MI, United States Created complete machine from concept to send off. Worked with shop floor and electrical / controls to finish machines. Worked with shop floor to overcome design issues. Met with customers to ensure designs
• Design engineer Letiz Tooling · Full-time Jul 2012 – Jan 2015 2 yrs 6 mos Grand Rapids, MI, United States Brought I-DEAS back to a functional state to retrieve legacy data. Directed management on how to best move from AutoCAD to 3D modeling. Directed management on how to integrate post modeling CAM software. Self taught Pro/E software. Specialty in creating/ using UDF's. Developed tool paths for CNC lathe and mills.
• Drafter Flexco · Contract Apr 2011 – Jun 2012 1 yrs 2 mos Grand Rapids, MI, United States Translate DIN standard to ASME. Retrofit current machines with new features, allowing customers to use a single machine for all needs. Research multiple sources of design information for complete drawings. Consult foreign partners on many occasions to uncover true design intent. Teach co-workers and superiors most efficient use of Solidworks.
• CAD Drafter Astronics · Contract Sep 2008 – Apr 2009 7 mos Redmond, WA, United States Updating drawings per engineer changes. Updating legacy drawings per vendor requests. Converting legacy drawings to electronic files. Develop new drawings for emerging products. Integrate Medusa DXF files with Circuitworks and Solidworks. Lead overhauls of legacy products to current designs/ standards. Incorporate testing feedback into revised drawings.
• Draftsman Pro Sales · Full-time Feb 2008 – Sep 2008 7 mos Auburn, WA, United States Design food production equipment. Design cleaning solutions for food production equipment. Worked closely with engineers and fabrication workers to create the best solutions for customers. Became involved in every aspect of the design process; from preliminary sketches with the customer, to design and cost estimation, to on-site installation. Producing owners' manuals for every job finished.
• Junior Autocadd Operator Huron Valley Electric · Internship Sep 2005 – Dec 2007 2 yrs 3 mos Ann Arbor, MI, United States Updating current door operating hardware drawings. Creating new fire alarm circuit drawings. Updating fire alarm drawings as the fixtures are installed. Weekly payroll. Human resources work. Shop upkeep.