Chad Cariano

Experience

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  Eaton Corporation

  Apr 1999 - Aug 1999

  Production Planning Assistant

  Tracked incoming parts, analyzed faults or defects with any parts, determined whether flaws could be resolved in-house, and evaluated lead times and line changes if necessary.

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  Sparta Foundry

  Apr 2000 - Aug 2000

  Quality Assistant

  • Aided the foundry for QS9000 certification through updating databases, work instructions, and job forms.• Assisted Plant Manager in designing both a conveyor system for mold plates and a bridge crane for sheet steel.

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  FAST Technology, LLC

  Apr 2001 - Aug 2001

  Applications Engineering Intern

  Contributed to a design project for integrating FAST’s torque-sensing technology into an automotive power steering system. Provided technical and business-related answers to questions from prospective customers regarding FAST’s technology.

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  FAST Technology, LLC

  Apr 2002 - Aug 2002

  Project Lead Intern

  Headed effort to design, develop, and implement a PLC-controlled torque calibration fixture.

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  HDT Engineering Services

  Mar 2003 - Oct 2014

  Mechanical Engineer

  • Member of the product development team contributing to design projects for both commercial and military applications, including electronics packaging, product conceptualization, and structural design. Utilize 3D CAD modeling and finite element tools in the design and development of products. Develop drawings and photo renderings to aid in design documentation and presentation, as well as to be included in marketing materials.• Served as lead designer for several high-precision tools utilized in the fabrication of complex machines for the production of integrated circuits and microchips. The tools were designed to decrease fabrication time while maintaining tight tolerance requirements.• Served as lead designer for the Thumb as part of Revolutionizing Prosthetics 2009, a program to develop a 22-degree of freedom prosthetic arm for U.S. military veterans.• Provided leadership and continual engineering support to an extensive military vehicle packaging project, as well as designed, developed, and procured several structural items. The vehicle was deployed for combat in 2005. Collaborated with the same military team to determine improvements and design changes that were implemented in the next unit deployed in 2007. The improved package was smaller, lighter, and easier to install and led to increased functionality and less vehicle downtime. Show less

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  Hardywood Park Craft Brewery

  Jul 2012 - Oct 2016

  Tasting Room Staff
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  Self Employed

  Jan 2014 - now

  Freelance Graphic Designer

  My graphic design career grew out of a partnership with John Maher, owner of The Rogue Gentlemen in Richmond, VA. I have worked closely with John to design and produce creative, graphically-driven menus for the restaurant's award-winning cocktail program, as well as posters and online media for restaurant events.

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  Breeze-Eastern Corporation

  Oct 2014 - Feb 2016

  Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Designed and developed technology for MissionView™, a modern, sensor-based product family focused on the advancement helicopter search and rescue operations through increased safety and efficiency.• Led commercialization efforts for new products by utilizing marketing knowledge, communication skills, graphic design knowhow, and engineering background.• Supported VP of Product Development in establishing new business location by assisting in space selection, managing architectural and interior design efforts, participating in recruitment and interviewing, and defining office culture and operation. Show less

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  Dynovis Inc.

  Jun 2016 - Jul 2022

  Principal Engineer
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  UTS Systems LLC

  Jul 2022 - now

  Principal Engineer