Gary Seebold
San Diego,CA
Summary
Accomplished Mechanical Design Engineer with 27 years of experience. Proficient in equipment design, specifications. Advanced technical knowledge and skills to develop new and improved products by integrating key components, Detail driven with outstanding communication skills. Proficient in Creo software with 25 years experience. Also proficient in Windchill software with approx 12 years experience, including 5 years Admin experience.
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Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Design Engineer
NIBR (Novartis)
San Diego, CA
09.2001 - 03.2024
- Senior designer/drafter and CAD administrator for automated/robotic systems in the pharmaceutical research industry.
- Developed mechanical designs for new products and modified existing products to meet customer requirements.
- Created 3D models of components, assemblies, and systems using Creo CAD software.
- Performed calculations to ensure parts met design specifications such as strength, weight, and cost.
- Collaborated with other engineering teams including electrical and software engineers to integrate electronics into the product.
- Generated technical documentation such as drawings, BOMs, instructions. for manufacturing processes.
- Provided technical support to internal departments such as Purchasing and Manufacturing during the production phase of projects.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions with other members of the engineering team in order to generate ideas for innovative solutions.
- Discussed design specifications and procedures with project manager, engineering team and construction manager.
- Created 2D drawings according to GD&T standards.
Mechanical Design Engineer
Aeronautical Systems (General Atomics)
Rancho Bernardo
07.2000 - 09.2001
- Created 3D models of components, assemblies, and systems using CAD software.
- Generated technical documentation such as drawings, BOMs, instructions. for manufacturing processes.
- Used Pro/Engineer CAD software to design and refine product concepts for manufacturability.
- Created 2D drawings according to GD&T standards.
Mechanical Design Engineer
Microjoin
Poway, CA
04.1998 - 07.2000
- Created 3D models of components, assemblies, and systems using Cadkey and Pro/Engineer CAD software.
- Assistant CAD administrator.
- Used CAD software to design and refine product concepts for manufacturability.
Mechanical Drafter
McCain Traffic Supply
Vista, CA
04.1997 - 04.1998
- Provided technical support to engineers by creating detailed drawings and 3D models of products.
- Utilized Cadkey CAD software to generate precise 2D and 3D drawings from verbal instructions or skhes provided by engineers.
- Created drawings, specifications and equipment details using CAD technology in support of designs.
- Collaborated with system engineers to implement operating procedures and resolve system malfunctions.
Education
Certified Drafting/3D Design - Mechanical Drafting Technology And 3D CAD
Maricopa Community Colleges - Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ08-1996
Skills
- Product Development
- Design optimization
- Computer-Aided Design
- 3D CAD
- Prototype Development
- Research and Development
- Design review
- Design for manufacturing
- Engineering drawings
- Drafting
- Creo (formally Pro/Engineer)
- Windchill Administration
- Visio
Affiliations
- Golf and disc golf
- Baseball father/coach
Accomplishments
- Lead designer on an innovative medical research device in 2019, designed to simulate the conditions of the human heart for test samples. My name was listed on a US Patent for the device with others on the team.
- Lead designer on an innovative optical research device that is being featured in the current issue of the Novartis Scientific publication that is distributed worldwide. The entire team was photographed for the article.
Timeline
Mechanical Design Engineer
NIBR (Novartis)
09.2001 - 03.2024
Mechanical Design Engineer
Aeronautical Systems (General Atomics)
07.2000 - 09.2001
Mechanical Design Engineer
Microjoin
04.1998 - 07.2000
Mechanical Drafter
McCain Traffic Supply
04.1997 - 04.1998
Certified Drafting/3D Design - Mechanical Drafting Technology And 3D CAD
Maricopa Community Colleges - Glendale Community College
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