About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 3811957
SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER | MACHINE DESIGN, ROBOTICS & HIGH‑LOAD PRECISION SYSTEMS
Core Expertise
- Machine design for heavy industrial and scientific systems emphasizing precision, high-load handling, and reliability.
- Factory automation and robotics specialization including motion systems, pneumatics, and control integration.
- Radioactive material handling and shielded-system design for remote, radiation-hardened operations.
- Thermal and structural analysis using FEA to optimize cooling, stiffness, and long-term reliability.
- Leading multidisciplinary teams through concept, detailed design, build, testing, installation, and system integration.
Project Background
- Led mechanical engineering for particle-beam positioning systems handling up to 50-ton loads with 0.005-inch repeatability.
- Engineered autonomous radioactive-material-handling robots with 14 servo axes, 20+ pneumatic motions, and multi-ton payloads.
- Designed laser-cutting and welding robot for high-radiation environment integrating five servo axes, pneumatics, and vision.
- Delivered mechanical systems for SPECT, PET, CT, and MRI platforms, including cooling, acoustics, and structural verification.
- Applied DFM/DFA and cost-optimization to reduce manufacturing expense while preserving functional requirements.
Key Skills
- Siemens NX | Teamcenter | SolidWorks | I-DEAS | AutoCAD 2D | HP Solid Designer
- FEA & thermal analysis | Structural analysis | Cooling-system design
- Motion systems | Servo & stepper integration | Pneumatics | Motors & gearboxes
- Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFM/DFA) | GD&T | Engineering drawings
- Machine troubleshooting, installation, commissioning, and field support
- Project leadership | Cross-functional team coordination | Vendor management
Education
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering — Valparaiso University
Awards & Recognition
- Licensed Professional Engineer
- Primary inventor on two patents related to medical imaging mechanical systems
- Presented technical work at an international accelerator technology workshop
Why Interview this Candidate?
A licensed Professional Engineer with 30+ years delivering complex machine designs for automation, medical imaging, and scientific facilities. Consistently meets demanding tolerances and heavy-load requirements while leading cross-functional teams from concept through installation. Brings deep CAD, FEA, and hands-on build experience to accelerate delivery on advanced machinery programs.
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