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Timothy Batchelor

Summary

Experienced Project Engineer with a strong automation and machine design background, developed through years of work at Machine and Components Industries. Adept at managing complex, multidisciplinary projects, integrating advanced mechanical systems, and coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver results on time and within scope. Skilled in 3D design and project management, focusing on creating innovative, practical solutions that drive efficiency and meet rigorous client standards.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Engineer / Project Manager

Machine and Components Industries
Louisville, KY
02.2017 - Current
  • Designs, develops, and manages new turn-key automation equipment.
  • Manages all phases from cradle to grave, including installation.
  • Processes design and development with the design team.
  • Design of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
  • Develops schematics and maintenance plans for custom equipment.
  • Procurement and specification of major components for large capital equipment.
  • Controls system design – specification of PLCs, inputs, and outputs.
  • Manages designers and technicians for customer equipment launch.
  • Works with customers to determine equipment launch windows and requirements.
  • Designs all components and assemblies, including the selection of purchased components.
  • Creates machine, fabrication, and assembly prints, including GD&T, bearing fits, etc.
  • Concept validation using FEA for both internal and external design reviews.
  • Plumbing and assembly of complex pneumatic and hydraulic circuits on assemblies.
  • Designs electrical component integration and manages contract programmers.
  • Troubleshoots PLC and electrical components for machine functionality.
  • Quotes, development, and writing for bidding processes.
  • Timeline and customer management across long-form capital equipment projects.
  • ERP system for scheduling machines and build time.
  • Resolved conflicts between vendors, contractors, internal staff or other stakeholders related to project objectives.
  • Conducted regular inspections at job sites in order to monitor safety protocols being followed by contractors.

Manufacturing Development Engineer

Hitachi Powered Metals
08.2016 - 02.2017
  • Collaborated with outside contractors to resolve coolant system issues
  • Integration of new proportioner system into coolant system through pneumatic actuation
  • Designed air knife countermeasure to prevent tramp oil from entering the system
  • Designed and developed a part removal device to prevent part breakage with the inventor
  • Designed to dampen vibration forces with damaged parts
  • Designed and developed an automated brush system for part trays with the inventor
  • Designed to be integrated seamlessly into existing conveyor system and integrate with conveyor proximity sensors
  • Designed new part-checking systems for implementation as a countermeasure for defective parts

Consulting Engineer

Inscope Medical Solutions
07.2014 - 01.2015
  • Created original SolidWorks laryngoscope models for simulation with SolidWorks
  • Stress simulation to determine part stresses within the human body with SolidWorks
  • Developed prototypes for the testing of concept validation
  • Developed all revisions from tests on laryngoscopes
  • Simulated stress analysis of suction and force

Education

Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky
01.2016

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky
01.2015

Skills

  • Project management
  • 3D Design and Development
  • Electrical panel design
  • Mechatronics
  • GD&T
  • Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  • Automation and machine design

Timeline

Project Engineer / Project Manager

Machine and Components Industries
02.2017 - Current

Manufacturing Development Engineer

Hitachi Powered Metals
08.2016 - 02.2017

Consulting Engineer

Inscope Medical Solutions
07.2014 - 01.2015

Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

University of Louisville

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Louisville

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