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Begad Elmelligy

Hopkins,MN

Summary

Experienced Optical Engineer with over 5 years of experience in designing optical systems and managing multi disciplinary projects. Expert at using optical simulation tools and tolerance analysis techniques. Expertise in managing projects and engineers.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Optical Engineering Manager

Banner Engineering Corporation
05.2022 - Current
  • Led multidisciplinary projects focused on development of edge-detecting sensors, managing cross-functional teams to drive innovation, streamline workflows, and enhance project efficiency.
  • Oversaw project timelines, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and successful delivery of outcomes.
  • Successfully managed two projects from initiation to completion, ensuring on-time delivery and achievement of project goals.

Optical Design Engineer

Banner Engineering Corporation
07.2019 - 05.2022
  • Served as Lead Optical Engineer to design an optical system, integrating it into a photoelectric sensor that achieved substantial reductions in manufacturing costs and improved operational efficiency.
  • Addressed design challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements.
  • Supported engineering design development through analysis and simulation of prototypes and 3D computer models.

Software Engineer Intern

Pivot Interactive
05.2019 - 05.2020
  • Designed and developed an application that leverages smartphone sensors, seamlessly integrating with a web app to transmit data in tabular format for physics experiments, enhancing data collection and analysis.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physics

University of Wisconsin, River Falls
River Falls, WI
05-2019

Skills

  • Expert in Zemax, Optical System Design, Lasers, LEDs, and Radar
  • Proficient in Python and Zemax Programming Language
  • Expertise in integrating optical systems with electrical systems
  • Skilled in prototyping and conducting performance testing of optical systems
  • Skilled in metrology including profilometry, interferometry, and autocollimator

Patents

Elmelligy, Begad. 2023. Photoelectric Sensor Boresighting Improvement. U.S. Patent 20230009802, filed June 30, 2022. Patent pending.



Timeline

Optical Engineering Manager

Banner Engineering Corporation
05.2022 - Current

Optical Design Engineer

Banner Engineering Corporation
07.2019 - 05.2022

Software Engineer Intern

Pivot Interactive
05.2019 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Physics

University of Wisconsin, River Falls
Begad Elmelligy