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James Lambert
Engineer
Cambridge,MA
Summary
Seeking engineering consulting projects in the electric power industry utilizing my extensive experience in generator technology.
I am a professional design engineer with a strong foundation in mechanical and electrical design principles; adept at driving projects to successful completion through innovative solutions; team player with strong problem-solving skills to contribute effectively to projects and teams; known for results-oriented approach, flexibility in adapting to changing project needs, and reliability in delivering high-quality outcomes.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Design Engineer – Hydro Services Engineering
Integrated Power Services - IPS
Athens, GA
06.2022 - Current
- Perform design work for hydro generator refurbishment projects such as stator rewinds, stator core restacks, and rotor pole refurbishment.
Senior Design Engineer – Hydro Services Engineering
ABB
Athens, GA
04.2019 - 05.2022
- Perform design work for hydro generator refurbishment projects such as stator rewinds, stator core restacks, and rotor pole refurbishment. Perform mechanical stress analysis on rotor pole, stator core and stator frame components. Investigate stator coil manufacturing process issues and identify corrective actions.
Retired
Roswell, GA
06.2018 - 04.2019
Technical Leader - Generator Application Engineering
General Electric Company (GE)
Marietta, GA
06.2009 - 06.2018
- Lead global team of application engineers providing technical proposals for generator refurbishment, upgrades and uprates on turbine generators. Assign projects to team members to achieve efficient productivity. Review technical proposals and resolve customer and commercial issues. Interface with design engineering teams to create optimal technical offerings. Advise the new product design teams to target offerings towards customer requirements. Present at customer conferences. Mentor engineers. Support integration of Alstom engineers into team. Organize technical training sessions for engineers and commercial teams. Create application guidelines to improve quality.
Senior Generator Application Engineer
GE
Marietta, GA
01.2004 - 06.2009
- Provide technical proposals for generator refurbishment, upgrades and uprates for GE and other OEM designs. Present technical offerings at customer conferences. Interface with design and commercial teams during proposal process. Mentor less experienced engineers on design process. Perform generator uprate and reliability studies.
Senior Generator Product Service Engineer
GE
Marietta, GA
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Provide technical solutions to generator issues at customer sites during initial commissioning and warranty period. Provide technical recommendations to resolve customer issues on global fleet of turbine generators.
Staff Engineer Aircraft Engine Fuel Systems
GE
Evendale, OH
06.1998 - 06.2001
- Cognizant design engineer for the hydro-mechanical unit for the CFM56-7 engine. Fuel system project engineer during conceptual design of the CF34-10 engine.
Six Sigma Black Belt – Generator Engineering
GE
Schenectady, NY
02.1997 - 06.1998
- Complete six sigma projects and mentor green belts on their six sigma projects associated with generator design and manufacturing.
Senior Design Engineer Generator Rotor COE
GE
Schenectady, NY
07.1995 - 02.1997
- Design rotor coils, insulation system, wedge system and retaining ring for new generators utilizing electromagnetic design programs. Resolve manufacturing and supplier issues.
Senior Design Engineer Generator Stator COE
GE
Schenectady, NY
03.1994 - 07.1995
- Support production of new generators. Design stator bar shape, slot and end winding support systems utilizing electromagnetic design programs. Resolve manufacturing and supplier issues.
Electrical Design Engineer Generator Engineering
GE
Schenectady, NY
05.1991 - 03.1994
- Design stator bar shape, slot and end winding support systems utilizing electromagnetic design programs. Support drafting team for technical drawing creation. Hold design reviews for new generators.
Generator Technical Support Engineer
GE
Schenectady, NY
01.1990 - 05.1991
- Support generator service centers to improve quality. Issue design documentation to stator coil shops. Perform stator core testing. Design Non-GE rotor insulation systems for service centers.
Appropriate Technology Volunteer
U.S. Government
Guatemala
10.1987 - 12.1988
- Work with local Guatemalan government agencies to promote efficient ceramic, brick and clay wood burning stoves.
Design Engineer Controls - Aircraft Engine
GE
Lynn, MA
11.1984 - 09.1987
- Cognizant design engineer for F404 (F18) exhaust nozzle actuators, fuel recovery drain system, T700 (Blackhawk) engine fuel valve. Design fuel control relocation components and throttle cable for A6F engine.
Factory & Field Engineer - Generator Engineering
GE
Lynn, MA
04.1982 - 11.1984
- Resolve manufacturing and customer issues on frames 5, 6 & 7 size gas turbine generators.
Field Engineer
GE
Charleston, WA & Pittsburgh, PA
06.1980 - 04.1982
- Perform turbine alignment and valve outages on steam and gas turbines and maintenance on generators.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Johnstown, PA01.1980
Skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Design validation testing
- Manufacturing processes
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Engineering simulation tools
- Design for manufacturing
- Electromechanical systems design
Certification
Professional Engineering License (#075889 - inactive) - New York
3 U.S. Patents
Machining Certificate
Interests
Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridSalary Range
$45000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Senior Design Engineer – Hydro Services Engineering
Integrated Power Services - IPS
06.2022 - Current
Senior Design Engineer – Hydro Services Engineering
ABB
04.2019 - 05.2022
Retired
06.2018 - 04.2019
Technical Leader - Generator Application Engineering
General Electric Company (GE)
06.2009 - 06.2018
Senior Generator Application Engineer
GE
01.2004 - 06.2009
Senior Generator Product Service Engineer
GE
01.2001 - 01.2004
Staff Engineer Aircraft Engine Fuel Systems
GE
06.1998 - 06.2001
Six Sigma Black Belt – Generator Engineering
GE
02.1997 - 06.1998
Senior Design Engineer Generator Rotor COE
GE
07.1995 - 02.1997
Senior Design Engineer Generator Stator COE
GE
03.1994 - 07.1995
Electrical Design Engineer Generator Engineering
GE
05.1991 - 03.1994
Generator Technical Support Engineer
GE
01.1990 - 05.1991
Appropriate Technology Volunteer
U.S. Government
10.1987 - 12.1988
Design Engineer Controls - Aircraft Engine
GE
11.1984 - 09.1987
Factory & Field Engineer - Generator Engineering
GE
04.1982 - 11.1984
Field Engineer
GE
06.1980 - 04.1982
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown