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Principal Product Development Engineer

* Technical project management of large design, cost-out, software, and domestic/international sourcing projects
* Product development, validation, and implementation of international product launches in both high-volume and custom, low-volume production environments
* Full life-cycle design, and implementation of mechanical, opto-mechanical, and electromechanical systems and electronic packaging from concept and design through prototype, assembly, verification, test, and production
* VA/VE, cost reduction, and Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) practices
* Electromechanical systems, mechanisms, and machine design including precision motion control
* Prototyping and manufacturing methods including complex geometries: rapid prototyping, CNC mills, lathes, metal forming, roller mills, progressive dies, welding, and extrusions
* Aluminum, steel, sheet metal, and injection molding design as well as material coatings including: anodization, powder coating, painting, and galvanization
* Sensitive electronic and electromechanical design and assembly including: fiber optics, lasers, DC motors, and printed circuit boards (PCBs)
* Comprehensive knowledge of industry standards, military specifications, and building codes including: ASME Y14.5 GD&T, MIL-STD, ASTM, UL, FM, IEC, NEC, NDS, ICC, SEAOC, ASCE 7, IBC, CBC, NBCC
* Inventor on two solar racking patents
* Selection, inspection, and implementation of new overseas manufacturing partnerships

* Led product development teams responsible for project management, design, and testing of residential solar racking product line and inventor on two solar racking patents
* Led product validation group by working with external and internal stakeholders to improve all active products, support new product development, and led validation and certification efforts
* Developed, implemented, and maintained validation plans, testing, and certifications for all product lines
* Completed R&D projects by managing product testing, validation, and certification with internal, external and Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs)
* Certified and published technical reports, white papers, and engineering calculators for all product lines
* Facilitated interaction with external structural engineering firms to acquire necessary PE stamps and approvals for product documents, letters, and calculations
* Supported sales, marketing, and operations departments with technical expertise, advice, and training through the development and maintenance of an internal technical wiki and various technical resources
* Managed software development projects to produce customer facing design tools and calculators

* Served as lead mechanical design and project engineer on final development and international launch of a new
fixed ground mount solar racking system
* Completed and finalized UL/ETL testing and certification of fixed ground mount racking system
* Performed DFMA analysis and validation of fixed ground mount racking system prior to implementation
* Collaborated with structural engineering team to develop final product designs and project specific solutions for
rooftop and ground mount racking systems
* Served as lead product engineer and project manager on numerous cost savings projects that led to over $1M in
annualized savings through VA/VE, material/cost reduction and product rationalization
* Worked cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and operations to design and develop new products
* Developed test plans and assisted technicians in testing products for internal and 3rd party certifications
* Provided technical guidance in steel and aluminum production methods including: hydraulic presses, progressive
dies, roller mills, and welding to continuously improve new and current techniques

Product Engineer II

* As mechanical and project engineer, led multiple R&D projects dealing with fiber optics, bench top and handheld
automated precision mechanical equipment and related process development
* Supervised technicians to provide guidance for prototype and production assembly
* Led a multidisciplinary team of optical, electrical, and software engineers on hardware development projects
involving electronic packaging, precision motion control, data acquisition, and temperature control devices
* Designed, built, debugged, and commissioned highly complex, automated, ruggedized field equipment
* Completed full life-cycle design of multiple projects through design work, drafting of part, assembly, and
instructional drawings, component specification, and custom part fabrication
* Provided engineering assistance and operator training during field test exercises at a customer facility

Mechanical Design Engineer

* Provided operational and technical direction for contingency troubleshooting during critical anomalies
* Submitted documentation changes to improve operational software and certification processes
* Completed command and control certifications early in order to help fill operational deficiencies, trained new
engineers in standard operating procedures, and taught classes to improve team knowledge
* Provided training, testing, and support during the implementation of a new software package

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Chris Bamat: Principal Product Development Engineer in Lafayette, CO

Chris Bamat: Principal Product Development Engineer in Lafayette, CO

Chris Bamat

Ecolibrium Solar

Eaton

L-3 Communications

Lockheed Martin

Oberlin College

Washington University in St. Louis