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Matthew Parsell

Matthew Parsell

Tool Maker's Apprentice

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Engineering Supervisor

  • Education

    • Clackamas Community College; Oregon

      2001 - 2003
      Associates Drafting Technology

      (Emphasis on mechanical design)Latest Drafting and 3D Modeling Software

  • Experience

    • Pattern Craft Inc

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2005
      Tool Maker's Apprentice

      Responsibilities Including:Injection mold design and fabrication (Solidworks 2003, Mastercam Version 9, and Autocad 2002 software)Manual lathe, mill, and surface grindingDaily use of precision measuring tools (Micrometers, Calipers, Dial indicators, etc.)Tool polishing and assemblyCNC mill Operation (HAAS tooling)Tool Shipment and Delivery

    • Trillium Machine Inc

      Feb 2005 - Jun 2005
      CNC Programmer/Machinist

      Responsibilities Including:Part design and print production (Solidworks 2003, Mastercam software)CNC mill programming and operationManual mill and lathe operationPrecision part inspectionDaily use of precision measuring tools (Micrometers, Calipers, Dial indicators, etc.)

    • Frontline Bioenergy

      Jun 2005 - Nov 2005
      Mechanical Technician/Machinist

      Renewable Energy Equipment Design Responsibilities Including:Prototype equipment design and print production relating to gasification technology using bio-fuels (Solidworks 2005)General machining and mechanical assemblyExtensive use of precision measuring instrumentsExtensive use of GD&T

    • Woodward Governor

      Nov 2005 - Aug 2006
      Mechanical Technician/Machinist

      Mechanical Drafting/Machining Responsibilities Including:General CAD and print production (SmartCam)CNC lathe operation and programmingPrecision part inspectionExtensive use of precision measuring instruments (Micrometers, Calipers, Dial indicators, etc.)Extensive use of GD&T

    • JOMY Products INC

      Aug 2006 - Feb 2008
      Structural Designer

      Custom structural design including: Staircases, fire escapes, platforms, balconies, and guardrails.Responsibilities Including:Custom structural design and proposal drawing production (Inventor 11-2009)Production drawings for in house product manufacturing(Inventor 11)DXF file conversion for CNC mill production (AutoCAD 2006)CNC programming (Mastercam Version 9 SP2)Regular architectural and structural print review

    • GE Energy, formerly Primestar Solar Inc

      Feb 2008 - Aug 2012
      Mechanical Designer

      Thin film equipment design for photovoltaic solar technologyResponsibilities Including:Production equipment design and print detailing of automated thin film vacuum tools used for photovoltaic solar technologyPrecision mechanical assembly, weldment, and part design, including sheet metal. (Inventor 2009-2012)Characterization tool design for product supportCustom design of product carts, fixtures, and support toolingDocument control administrator responsible for engineering change implementation and revision control (ECR/ECO)Specification and procedure writingMachining support and mechanical assemblyRegular use of precision measuring instruments(Calipers & micrometers)Extensive use of GD&TRegular interaction with vendors and suppliers for quoting and allocation of project related components. Show less

    • Sundyne Corporation

      Aug 2012 - Jun 2014
      Mechanical Designer

    • Hamon Deltak, Inc., A Subsidiary of Hamon Corporation

      Jun 2014 - Jun 2015
      Designer

    • Medtronic Cranial and Spine Therapies

      Jun 2015 - now

      • Engineering Supervisor

        Jul 2024 - now

      • Principal Design Technician

        Jun 2015 - Jun 2024

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • DRM Green Belt

      Jan 2019