About
I’m Dave, an experienced Designer with over 20 years of history of working in the machinery, manufacturing and automation industries. Skilled in Inventor and AutoCAD, 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Electrical schematics, Control Systems Design, Hydraulic System Design, Controls Programming and Troubleshooting, Wire Harness Design, Mechanical Design, and Manufacturing.
Experience
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Electrical Designer
Bent River Machine · Full-time
Oct 2024 –
Present
3 mos
Clarkdale, AZ, United States
Design and drafting of electrical and pneumatic systems for factory automation equipment including solar panel laminators. Assembly, installation, and wiring of automation equipment as needed.
• Created detailed electrical and pneumatic drawings, schematics, and diagrams using AutoCAD software
• Performed load calculations to determine power requirements for solar panel lamination automation
cell.
• Developed specifications for electrical components and equipment based on project requirements
• Ensured adherence to project timelines by effectively managing multiple design tasks simultaneously
• Provided technical support during installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance phases of
projects
• Ensured all system components were properly IP rated and compliant with NFPA 70
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Designer
David Harrison LLC · Self-employed
Jun 2022 –
Oct 2022
4 mos
Clarkdale, AZ, United States
Electrical schematic design and drafting of factory automation systems and mobile equipment.
• Created detailed electrical drawings, schematics, and diagrams for additive manufacturing support
removal equipment using AutoCAD software
• Performed load calculations to determine power requirements for lighting, HVAC systems, and
equipment installations
• Developed specifications for electrical components and equipment based on project requirements
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Engineering Technician
Aggregate Resource Inc. · Full-time
Nov 2020 –
Jun 2022
1 yrs 7 mos
Springfield, OR, United States
3D modeling and production drawings of mechanical components for rock drill machinery parts. Built,
tested, and installed a full set of electrical wire harnesses for a Caterpillar rock drill. Design of control
system components to modernize older drilling equipment. Troubleshoot electrical and hydraulic faults on diesel drills, loaders, and other heavy equipment.
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Designer
Peterson Pacific Corp. · Full-time
Dec 1999 –
Nov 2020
20 yrs 11 mos
Eugene, OR, United States
Experienced in drafting and designing hydraulic, and electrical systems, as well as mechanical assemblies and components for heavy equipment manufacturing. Proficient in using ERP software and engineering
document control processes. Specialized in mobile equipment control systems, electrical schematics and wiring harness design. Six years of expertise in programming machine control systems with Parker IQAN technology.
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Drafter
US Army Corps of Engineers · Internship
Mar 1999 –
Dec 1999
9 mos
Dexter, OR, United States
Scanned and checked hundreds of large format legacy dam and power plant engineering drawings. Recorded and drafted redline markups for hydroelectric power plant upgrades.
Education
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Lane Community College
Associate of Applied Science, Mechanical Design and Drafting, 3.8
1998 – 2000
Activities and Societies:
Society of Manufacturing Engineers