Sam Yanowitz

Experience

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  Praxis Software, Inc

  Jul 2007 - Aug 2008

  Engineering Assistant

  Assisted with the prototyping of wireless sensor nodes using IEEE 802.15.4 and Zigbee protocolsWorked with meteorological and environmental sensorsAdept with soldering of electronic componentsResponsible for on-site installations of environmental sensorsModeled CAD drawings and designs for document preparation

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  Mitsubishi Power Systems Americas, Inc

  Nov 2008 - Dec 2010

  Plant Equipment Engineer

  Developed standardized equipment specifications, prepared engineering schedules, and generated document submittal schedulesAnalyzed and reviewed technical drawings and documents for technical and project complianceInterpreted customer requirements and worked with suppliers to develop suitable systems for specific project applicationsConducted and lead technical negotiation meetings with suppliers of various auxiliary equipments prior to contract awardFacilitated communication with equipment vendors for technical compliance in project specific applications Show less

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  Technetics

  Mar 2011 - May 2013

  Manufacturing Engineer

  Oversaw vacuum furnace operation, analyzing data and initiating corrective action when required.Streamlined manufacturing processes, simultaneously increasing personnel safety utilizing Kaizen lean manufacturing techniquesDecreased product scrap rates 15% with refocused emphasis on material consistencySupervised production and researched strategies to further reduce material scrap rates. Implemented proactive maintenance and production procedures for minimizing equipment downtime and inventory.Determined production equipment engineering requirements and coordinate with suppliers for intended application(s) Show less

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  Siemens Energy

  May 2013 - now

  Proposal lead - Mechanical & Fluid systemsReview technical contracts, identifying cost and engineering impacts for customer proposals and new projects. Tabulate scope, risks, and budgets for new engine technologyAct as a driving force alongside multiple engineering disciplines, maintaining project trajectory and milestone completionMentor team members on refined engineering processes, maintaining end goal perspective. Advocate a strong focus on process improvement and personal accountabilityQuantify stakeholder needs and negotiate $300k-$500k project budgets, defining schedules, milestones and deliverables.Lead design reviews, and FMEAs, developing equipment functional requirements and product definition. Collaborate with technology leads and suppliers on product solution development. Show less

  • Lead Project Engineer

    Aug 2022 - now

  • Proposals / Project Engineering - Gas Turbine Auxiliary Systems

    May 2013 - now