Binda Zhang, P.Eng, PMP

Experience

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  China Hong Yang Group

  Jun 2008 - Oct 2008

  General Manager Assistant, Internship

  Coordinated with product development engineers;Coordinated factory introduction builds of new products;Participated in AutoMechanika Frankfurt to establish new business.

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  China FAW Group Corporation

  Mar 2009 - May 2009

  Manufacturing Engineer, Internship

  Planned and organized production lines of gearbox under Lean Manufacturing System;Assisted with fixture design and debug gearbox accessories.

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  Shanghai Volkswagen

  Jun 2009 - Sept 2009

  Die Design and Manufacturing, Internship

  Design of stamping die for automobile panel using CATIA;Assisted with processes plan and maintain for sheet metal forming under Lean Manufacturing System;Programmed and operated CNC’s.

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  State Key Lab of Automobile Dynamic

  Oct 2009 - Feb 2010

  Research Assistant

  Research in the Design of High Speed Vehicle Intelligent Assistant Driving System;Study of Driving Simulator for Vehicle Design, and debug simulation modules.

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  Manufacturing Research Lab (MRL)

  Aug 2010 - Jun 2011

  Research Assistant

  Studied theory and numerical analysis of mechanism and effect in Laser Forming by CO2 laser;Implemented numerical models for laser forming through Abaqus FEA;Research of micro channeling in transparent material (glass, fused silica) by femtosecond laser.

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  Columbia University

  Aug 2010 - May 2011

  Teaching Assistant

  Responsible for Office Hour;Graded Homework, Quiz and final exams.

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  E.H. Price

  Aug 2011 - Dec 2014

  Machine Design Engineer

   Researched and Designed automated equipment and other specialty machinery involving pneumatic, hydraulic, cylinders, pumps, valves, stepper motor, servo motor, PLC, HMI, Linear motion, sensors etc. Managed projects from conception, prototypes, performing design evaluations (such as tolerance analysis, FEA, simulated use testing, etc), cost estimation, fabrication (in our state-of-the-art Machine Development Centre) to implementation that meet CSA at any one of our North American manufacturing facilities. Designed VC3 automation machine. Project budget $900,000 CAD. Designed machine/equipment for HVAC products used in Apple Campus II. Troubleshooted and maintained roll former machines-sheet metal in house, Attending Belt Program, Lean Manufacturing training. Redesigned blades fixture, clamping force reduced from 1600psi hydraulic power to 100psi hydraulic power and ensured blades precise clamping positions for VCS3 Automation. Improved side frame storage capability by 51% and parts jamming issue solved for Automation. Redesigned Sortmaster Bin for Trumpf Series 6000 Laser Machine during Lean Manufacturing, and gained 65% Cycle time reduction. Prepared and wrote SR&ED report. Show less

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  Response Biomedical Corp.

  Dec 2014 - Sept 2015

  Design Engineer

  - Developed and validated products and processes to enhance the cost effective, quality compliant manufacture of both reader and disposable assay.- Researched on improving reader sensitivity by using laser.- Developed image pixel method to detect fluorescent, and a novel image stacking approach to increase the sensitivity, to implement a low cost Reader.- Improvements to the reader design for increasing reliability and manufacturability.- Developed and maintained BOMs, drawings, assembly and test documents, etc. for reader and accessories.- Teamed with partner in China to develop an automatic POCT reader, testing the prototypes to prove out component functionality and reliability. - Designed cuvette washing device to increase production by 40%.- Designed conjugate dispensing adapter to reduce miss spotting by 60%.- Designed ejector for sealing machine to eliminate jamming issue.- Redesigned tips tray holder to reduce needle damage to 0 when dispensing. Show less

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  Clarius Mobile Health

  Oct 2015 - Mar 2023

  Mechanical Engineering Manager

  • Developed 1st Gen Clarius Hand-held Ultrasound scanner (FDA approved, CSA certified) from concept into mass production• Developed 2nd Gen Clarius Hand-held Ultrasound scanner (FDA approved, CSA certified) from concept into mass production. 30% smaller; 43% lighter than 1st gen.• Developed 3rd Gen Clarius Hand-held Ultrasound scanner (FDA approved, CSA certified) from concept into mass production. 30% smaller; 30% lighter than 2nd gen.

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  TWG, A Dover company

  Mar 2023 - now

  Engineering Manager

  As Site Leader, being engaged in all functional activities;Responsible for hiring and mentoring a dynamic team of engineers, overseeing the review of designs and drawings, and leading direct product development to enhance innovation and efficiency;Managing high volume products (Pullmaster brand), and ETO (Engineering to Order) based products (Lantec brand);Managing significant Capex projects aimed at improving technological capabilities and operational efficiency;Working closely with the quality and supply chain teams to implement cost-reduction strategies that maintain product quality and competitiveness; Show less