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RESUME Lon Amerman PROFESSIONAL 2004-2006 PRODUCT
DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Optical Dynamics
Corporation Louisville, Ky Worked with an R&D team to bring a new eyeglass lens
coating device to market. Coordinated new product development from concept to
production. Provided creative design input realized as conceptual 3D CAD
models and associated drawings. Optimized mechanical subsystems to meet performance, cost, reliability, and manufacturability
design targets. Designed and built prototypes and test apparatus.
Prepared RFQs and managed co-development efforts with external resources and
vendors. Detailed Job Description... 2002-2004 ASSOCIATE FACULTY Ivy Tech State College, Sellersburg,
In Louisville Technical Institute,
Louisville, Ky Taught college level courses in basic
drafting, 2D and 3D CAD, jig and fixture design, architectural standards, and
geometric construction. Prepared course content, syllabi, and lesson plans. 1990-2001 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Served as a member of a
scientific technical support group whose goal was the design and construction
of experimental devices and equipment for use in high energy physics
research. Primary duties included: design of mechanical components and
tooling; construction of electronic models using various CAD tools (Pro-E,
Solid Designer, ME-10); providing accurate and detailed engineering drawings
(in accordance with ANSI-Y14.5); project scheduling and cost estimating; and
interfacing with shops, vendors, and inspectors to ensure timely delivery of
specified parts. Further duties included tracking of components through
assembly and testing stages for the purposes of evaluation and design
iteration. 1982-1990 PRINCIPAL LABORATORY MECHANICIAN University of California, Berkeley Provided technical and
design assistance to scientists and engineers engaged in the development of a
wide range of instruments used in modern astronomical research. This position
required: a working knowledge of cryogenic, high vacuum, and power
transmission systems; familiarity with optics, electronics, exotic metals and
plastics; experimental machining, fabrication, and standard shop practices;
and the skills necessary to construct delicate and complex devices including
spectrographs, telescopes, photometers, and microwave receivers. SENIOR MECHANICAL DESIGNER University of California, Berkeley Member of an
engineering team assigned to design and construct an air-borne
super-conducting magnetic prospecting system. Responsibilities included:
design of components for cryostats and super-conducting coils; providing
drawings, specifying materials, fits, and tolerances; design of jigs,
fixtures, special tooling and machinery; research and development on unique
problems (i.e. high voltage leads, scale modeling); supervision of six to
eight technicians; and hands-on work for critical fabrication, assembly, and
machinery operations. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT Self-Employed Engaged in providing
technical consulting to industrial clients covering design, manufacturing
feasibility, and material selection for a variety of products from consumer
goods to complex medical devices. Recommended design changes, fabrication and
molding techniques, and machinery. Designed and built both long and short run
tooling and prototype parts. Research and development on unique materials and
experimental manufacturing techniques. 1985-1986 VISITING LECTURER University of California, Berkeley Prepared and conducted a
three unit under-graduate course in design, materials, fabrication and
processing techniques for the development of products using wood, plastics,
and metals. In addition to lectures, assisted students in a multi-use shop,
which required safety supervision and individual help with student projects. 1978-1979 INSTRUCTOR California State University, San Francisco Lectured and supervised
students in industrial design, plastics technology, and advanced metalworking
technology. 1970-1971 ELECTRONICS TROUBLESHOOTER Caltrade Inc. Diagnosed defective stereo
receivers, tape recorders, and related electronic equipment. 1968-1970 LEADING TROUBLESHOOTER Memcor Electrosystems Developed electronic
troubleshooting procedures for manufacturer of radio transmitter/receivers.
Traveled to different plant locations and taught troubleshooting techniques
to company employees. Developed test equipment and recommended design and
component changes to engineering staff. 1964-1968 ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN Maintained and
repaired shipboard electro-mechanical equipment including radar, computers,
gyroscopes, servo-mechanisms, and rangefinders. EDUCATION: B.A. Industrial
Design C.S.U.S.F. B.A. Philosophy
C.S.U.S.F. A.A. Music
C.C.S.F. F.T. 'A' School
(Electronics) U.S.N. Portfolio, References, Transcripts available upon request. |