Tom Harris

Experience

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  Bolder Technologies Corporation

  Jan 1991 - Jan 1996

  RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT DESIGN ENGINEER

  • Developed a first generation casing for an innovative C-sized battery cell concept. • Paved the way for semi-automated production and provided a first-mover advantage for a start-up company which led to an IPO.• Completed the bill-of-materials product drawing package using AutoCAD.

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  California Saw and Knife Works

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2007

  ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MANAGER

  • Supervised CNC programming for laser cutting machines, milling machines, and punch presses. • Orchestrated major change removing obsolete software and implementing CAD software, AutoCAD, increasing productivity of CNC programming threefold. • Extended periods as sole operations manager for a two-shift production while overseeing CNC programming and equipment repairs. • Led safety committee and plant employee meetings for OSHA compliance.

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  ASML

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  MECHANICAL DESIGN AND FABRICATION ENGINEER

  • Designed custom optical mounts for manufacturing and testing precision lenses, mirrors, and prisms with an international market leader. Create kinematic designs with adjustment mechanisms and positioning systems.• Creatively selected materials to meet design requirements and optimize ease of machining. • Built expertise as quick study with SolidWorks which was utilized to design tooling for precision lens manufacturing, communicate complex concepts and produce fabrication drawings using GD&T. Show less

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  SPG Solar / Thompson Technology Industries, Inc.

  Jun 2010 - Oct 2014

  MECHANICAL ENGINEER, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

  • Designed innovative components of solar racking systems from residential to utility scale solar trackers. Primarily, the All Weather SunSeeker® Single Axis Tracker, Adjustable Tilt Ground MountTM and Flat JackTM.• Key member of Product Engineering team which lowered cost by 30% on next generation designs for the SunSeeker® to remain competitive.• Engineer responsible for completing patent process of the Flat JackTM, Apparatus for Mounting a Solar Panel or Other Article to a Roof or Other Structure. Published revisions to International Code Council (ICC) report ESR-1999 for the Flat JackTM, showing enhanced capability leading to $1M in sales the following year.• Sole Product Engineer when initially brought on to manage mechanical engineering aspects of all existing products; including implementing design changes, maintaining documentation, communication with vendors, and addressing failures occurring at customer installations.• Supervised design team of mechanical engineers prior to creation of Director of Product Development position, and interim supervisor between Directors.• Member of Engineering Change Review and Non-Conformance Review Boards. • Produce high quality product drawings for manufacturing domestically and in China. Instructed team members and implemented GD&T. • Frequently communicated with suppliers to optimize DFM, improving manufacturing feasibility and quality while lowering cost. Show less

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  Independent Training

  Mar 2015 - Jun 2015

  QUALITY INSPECTOR

  • Self-taught video CMM programming with InSpec metrology software used to create programs for high speed, high precision video measurements on Micro-Vu systems.• Hands-on experience creating programs on Micro-Vu Excel Measuring Centers.

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  S&C Electric Company

  Aug 2015 - now

  Design Engineer

  Product engineering for automatic capacitor controls with the Overhead Grid and Automated Electronics Division. Develop components and assemblies for IntelliCap 2000 Automatic Capacitor Controls critical to the process of product development (improving function, manufacturability, and appearance while lowering cost). Physically construct items created using 3D CAD software and communicate dimensional and functional requirements on a 2D print. Assemble prototypes and conduct tests, troubleshoot complex problems in a team environment.The IntelliCap 2000 Automatic Capacitor Controls are specifically designed to control pole-mounted and pad-mounted switched capacitor banks in electric distribution systems, to regulate reactive power or line voltage. These reliable, easy-to-use, microprocessor-based controls normally operate autonomously, based on the control strategy selected. One or two-way communication devices allow the IntelliCap 2000 Control to operate in response to switching commands from SCADA and can also make local status information and feeder data available remotely.S&C Electric Company is a global provider of equipment and services for electric power systems. Founded in 1911, the Chicago-based company is a leading innovator in electric power switching, protection, and control transforming the electric power transmission and distribution industry. Show less