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DRAGOS-MICHAEL STANESCU

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6568 Radko Drive San Jose, CA 95119

: (408) 224-8993 Cell:(408) 375-6312 : [email protected] Portfolio Web page: www.stanescu.us BACKGROUND SUMMARY Broad Product Development and Project Management experience. Opto-Mechanical Engineering Design. Mechanical Packaging Design for Industrial and Consumer Electronics. TECHNICAL SKILLS Expert level knowledge of ProEngineer and Solid Works CAD systems. Extensive design experience of machined parts, molded plastic parts, plastic extrusions, diecasting, powder metal and sheet-metal from high to low volume manufacturing. Use FEA tools ANSYS, COSMOS and ProMechanica for Structural and Thermal management. Knowledge of DFMA and FMEA applied to design of mechanical components. Administrative level experience of ProEngineer IntraLink and SolidWorks PDM Works. Working knowledge of the most advanced enterprise solutions (SAP, Oracle, Windchill). PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Altierre Inc., San Jose, CA Apr. 2008 – Mar. 2009 POSITION: Sr. Mechanical Engineer RESPONSIBILITIES: Mechanical Design of RFID tags, hand-held scanners, access points and all accessories necessary for the successful implementation of the technology in the retail store. Lead the ME Product Development team and the technology transfer and integration in Asia. Focus on DFMA of RFID tags and accessories for high very high volume manufacturing. Design injection molding, extruded plastics and high speed sheet-metal stamped parts for very high volume manufacturing and very low cost. Package RFID electronics, LCD’s, Glow-Bars and batteries for lowest assembly costs and ease of manufacturing overseas. Work with RF, Electronics, Software, Antenna and LCD engineers to meet challenging product performance requirements and low cost needs. Lockheed Martin - Aculight POSITION: Contract Mechanical Engineer RESPONSIBILITIES: Mechanical Design of a green laser module

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Feb. 2008 – May 2008

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SPECTRA-PHYSICS LASERS (Newport) , Mountain View, CA Nov. 2000 - Jan. 2008 POSITION: Senior Mechanical Engineer / Supervisor RESPONSIBILITIES: Opto-Mechanical Engineering Design, Product Development Supervise the Mechanical Engineering Department. Develop complex laser systems in a multi-disciplinary environment, from feasibility studies to successful NPI using the Product Develpoment Process. Conduct conceptual and detailed design reviews for lasers’ opto-mechanical components. Manage detailed design and development tasks including systems engineering, electrical and controls design interface, design for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA). Propose Cost Reduction programs resulting in improved functionality, product performance and durability for all lasers platforms. Responsible for all aspects of NPI, including scheduling, cost analysis, materials procurement, budget, team leadership and product performance. Apply personal knowledge and hands on experience in opto-mechanical design to have a significant role in the creation of new designs for state-of-the-art lasers and laser systems. Standardize mechanical components across laser platforms. Oversee the thermal, fluid and stress analysis of new lasers’ designs using ANSYS FEA. Perform failure and root cause analysis using FMEA and recommend practical solutions. Lead the development of engineering design and document control procedures and standards. Conduct other functional management duties including, but not limited to, performance reviews, work direction, ECO tasks assignment, time allocation approvals, employee relations, coaching, sourcing, time recording and recruiting. ACCOMPLISHMENTS Mechanical design of the “Empower” and “Vanguard” lasers and their UV modules. Manage all Spectra-Physics opto-mechanical laser designs and new products. Supervised the opto-mechanical design of the new generation of fiber lasers, high power UV Q-switched and CV lasers. Achieved a steady increase in productivity of the mechanical group through CAD training. Introduced collaboration tools for data exchange and communication between divisions. Implementation Pro/E, Intralink and ANSYS at several Spectra-Physics and Newport divisions located across US, Canada and Europe. Remote Training of all the CAD mechanical groups using web tools (Live Meeting). Patents: “2-D crystal shifter using one stepper motor”, “Adaptive optics mirror holder using piezo motors”, “Stepper motor and actuator with integrated hard stops” “Air cooled crystal tower” and “Termoelectric air purge system”. NORTEL (BELDEN CDT) Nov. 1998 – Nov. 2000 POSITION: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer and Project Manager RESPONSIBILITIES: Mechanical design and Project Management for Copper anf Fiber based patch-cords Issue the Product Specifications and for the products developed. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Mechanical Design and Project Management of “RJ-45 Category 6-E Modular Patch-Cords”. Product implementation in Tijuana, Mexico. Mechanical Design and Project Management of the “Giga-BIX, Category 6-E Patch-Cord”. Product implemented in production in Guangdong, China. Design and Project Management of MT-RJ adaptor for EZ-MDVO faceplates. Page 2 of 3

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Patents: “Cat.6-E Modular Plug” and “Real time connectivity monitoring using RFID” KABA-ILCO-UNICAN Inc., Electronic Access Control Division May 1996 – Nov. 1998 POSITION: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer and Project Manager, Product Development. RESPONSIBILITIES: Mechanical design of electronic access control systems. Lead and supervise multidisciplinary teams to accomplish projects in time and on budget. Project Management and product of the new 4000 Series Electronic Locks. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Design and implementation in production of the “4000 Series Electronic Push-Button Lock”. Mechanical design and Project Management of Unican’s new clutch mortise lock. Patent for clutch mechanism # 5953942 GENERAL ELECTRIC Canada (CAMCO Montreal) Nov.1993 - May 1996 POSITION: Mechanical Design Engineer. RESPONSIBILITIES: Improve clothes dryers heating systems efficiency (electric and gas) Propose design changes related to dryers’ performance and their control systems. Work on cost reduction projects and improve existing designs. Specify the test plans, evaluation methods, laboratory tests and life tests. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Improved Energy Efficiency of GE dryers by 10 % by fine-tuning thermostats. “Coin-Op Stack Dryer” project implementation. Design and implement a “Quiet-Pack” solution for noise reduction in the new clothes dryers. EDUCATION POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, Bucharest, Romania: BS in Mechanical Engineering, (specialization in internal combustion engines) MSME (Thesis in design of a STIRLING engine) CAD, F.E.A. Software and COMPUTER SKILLS PRO/Enginer Wildfire, IntraLink, Solid Works, ANSYS/CFX, COSMOS, ProMechanica.

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