Orest Y.

25 years of experience in complex mechanical design in leading and fully independent roles. Hands-on experience of independent development of fully detailed mechanical and electromechanical automated systems, followed by creation, assembling, testing, and commissioning with one's own hands. Practical knowledge of the interaction between mechanics, pneumatics, automation, motion, and other systems and controls, and their integration into the design, selection of standard parts for the project. Modification of existing machines, equipment, and mechanisms Designing parts with practical knowledge on how real parts are made using a mill, lathe, CNC, and other machining, material selections, coatings, and treatments. Experience in direct work with custom parts manufacturers. Ability to work in Metric and English systems. Highly proficient in 3D CAD Autodesk Inventor (14 yrs), SolidWorks (9 yrs), 2D AutoCAD Mechanical (21 yrs), with examples of fully independent complex developments created in these environments. Engineering calculations. Practical understanding of tolerances and precise mechanics. Creation of manufacturing, assembly, “exploded” and presentation drawings, BOMs, and Specifications, FEA in 3D CAD Inventor and SolidWorks. Creation of motion simulation and end positioning of movable systems. Verifying functionality, compliance with design expectations, and the ability to assemble. Creation of complex frame constructions in Inventor Frame Gen or SolidWorks Weldments. Creation of Custom Content Center Libraries for 3D CAD Inventor Clean design, fully constrained sketches, fully defined assemblies Complex sheet metal design, laser cut, bending, and welding. Proficiency in transferring projects from 2D AutoCAD to 3D Inventor or SolidWorks. Proficiency in quickly transferring projects from 3D Inventor to SolidWorks. Reverse engineering. Converting machines, web handling experience, tension controls, and entire custom automated machine design. Portfolio of independent projects. BSME, MSEE