From: lea@caleb.lbl.gov (Lon Amerman)
Newsgroups: misc.jobs.resumes
Subject: Mechanical Designer / Hi-Tech Handyman
Date: 7 Jan 1993 23:24:34 GMT
Organization: Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory
Distribution: usa
NNTP-Posting-Host: caleb.lbl.gov
Keywords: designer,engineer,hardware

       Lon Amerman
       Mechanical Engineering Associate
       MS 46-161
       Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory
       Berkeley, Ca 94720
       (510) 486-5317



      I am currently  seeking  a career  position  within  the  technical
      community that carries the duties and responsibilities commensurate
      with my skills and experience.  My present position is quite secure
      and I have over ten years tenure, so this request is prompted  only
      by a sincere desire to relocate.  My target area for relocation  is
      the Midwest,  but I am also considering  short-term  (two years  or
      less) assignments overseas.

      My preference is for a research and development environment, but I
      would  also  consider   a  position   more  directly   related  to
      production. The position best suited to my abilities could contain
      any combination of the following:

        Mechanical design encompassing CAD/CAM and electronic modeling
        CAD management including supervision and system administration
        Production planning and/or production supervision
        Technical representation requiring customer/vendor liaison

      This  is by no means  an exhaustive  list  and  I would  certainly
      welcome  the opportunity  to accept new responsibilities,  explore
      new  technical  areas,  or  act  in a capacity  distinct  from  my
      previous experience.

      My present  employer  is fully  aware of my intentions,  and may be
      contacted. I request that you please reply to me first before doing
      so. I am satisfied with my present employment, and am therefore not
      interested  in local  offers  - only  those  that  provide  for  an
      opportunity for relocation.

      Included  with this letter are a resume summary  and a full  resume.
      Letters of recommendation  and detailed  descriptions  of my present
      and previously held positions  are available upon request, as is the
      telephone number and email address of my immediate supervisor.



      Sincerely,

      Lon Amerman
      lea@caleb.lbl.gov



                                 Resume Summary

                                  Lon Amerman
                                  1427 Holman Rd.
                                  Oakland, Ca.
                                  (510) 839-1714

  Experience:
        20-plus years technical experience in a variety of fields including:

        Electronics
        Cryogenics and Super-conductivity
        Metal and Plastics fabrication
        Product Development
        Construction

        Extensive experience in a research and development environment
        with emphasis on:

        Design Engineering
        Supervision and Management
        Trouble-shooting and Diagnostics
        Fabrication and Assembly

  Skills:

        Computer  assisted  drafting and design using H.P. ME-10, and Autocad.
        Adept with several  computer  operating  systems including:  Unix, MS-
        DOS, Macintosh OS, and AmigaDos, with programing  ability in Autolisp,
        H.P.  macro-language,  Basic,  and "C".  Also  familiar  with  several
        standard  spread-sheet,   word  processing,   and  project  management
        programs.

        Prototype and experimental machinist with a sound working  knowledge of
        many exotic metals, materials, and fabrication processes.

        Plastics fabrication casting, and molding.

        Cabinet-making and light construction including electrical, mechanical,
        and plumbing systems.

  Training
  and
  Education:
        Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Design
        Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
        Associate of Arts in Music
        Military training in electronics




                                  RESUME

                                Lon Amerman
                               1427 Holman Rd.
                              Oakland, Ca. 94610
                               (510) 839-1714
 PROFESSIONAL
 EXPERIENCE:

 1990-present       MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE
                    Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory
                    Berkeley, Ca.
  Currently  a member of a scientific  technical support group whose goal is
  to design and construct experimental super-conducting  accelerator magnets
  for use in high-energy physics research. Primary duties include: design of
  mechanical components and tooling; construction of electronic models using
  various CAD tools; providing  accurate  and detailed engineering  drawings
  (in accordance with ANSI-Y14.5);  project scheduling and cost  estimating;
  and interfacing  with  shops,  vendors,  and inspectors  to ensure  timely
  delivery  of specified  parts. Further duties include tracking  components
  through  assembly  and testing stages for the purposes  of evaluation  and
  design iteration.


 1982-1990          PRINCIPAL LABORATORY MECHANICIAN
                    University of California,
                    Berkeley Dept. of Astronomy
  Provided  technical  and design  assistance  to scientists  and  engineers
  engaged in the development  of a wide range of instruments  used in modern
  astronomical  research.  This position  required:  a working knowledge  of
  cryogenic, high vacuum, and power transmission  systems; familiarity  with
  optics, electronics,  exotic metals and plastics; experimental  machining,
  fabrication,  and standard  shop practices;  and the skills  necessary  to
  construct   delicate   and  complex   devices   including   spectrographs,
  telescopes, photometers, and microwave receivers.


 1975-1990          RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT
                    Self-Employed
  Engaged in providing technical consulting  to industrial  clients covering
  design, manufacturing feasibility, and material selection for a variety of
  products  from consumer  goods  to complex  medical  devices.  Recommended
  design  changes,  fabrication   and  molding  techniques,  and  machinery.
  Designed  and built both long and short run tooling  and prototype  parts.
  Research   and   development   on  unique   materials   and   experimental
  manufacturing techniques.


 1979-1982          SENIOR MECHANICAL DESIGNER
                    University of California, Berkeley
                    Dept. of Engineering and Geoscience
  Member  of  an  engineering  team  assigned  to design  and  construct  an
  air-borne super-conducting  magnetic prospecting system.  Responsibilities
  included: design of components  for cryostats and super-conducting  coils;
  providing drawings, specifying materials, fits, and tolerances;  design of
  jigs, fixtures, special tooling and machinery; research and development on
  unique problems (i.e. high voltage leads, scale modeling); supervision  of
  six to eight  technicians;  and hands-on  work  for critical  fabrication,
  assembly, and machinery operations.

cont:



 1985               VISITING LECTURER
                    University of California, Berkeley
                    Dept. of Environmental Design
  Prepared  and conducted  a three  unit under-graduate  course  in  design,
  materials,  fabrication  and processing techniques for the development  of
  products  using  wood,  plastics,  and metals.  In addition  to  lectures,
  assisted students in a multi-use  shop, which required safety  supervision
  and individual help with student projects.


 1978-1979           INSTRUCTOR
                     California State University, San Francisco
                     Dept. of Design and Industry
  Lectured   and  supervised   students   in  industrial   design,  plastics
  technology, and advanced metalworking technology.


 1970-1971          ELECTRONICS  TROUBLESHOOTER
                    Caltrade Inc.
                    San Francisco, California
  Diagnosed  defective  stereo  receivers,   tape  recorders,   and  related
  electronic equipment.


 1968-1970          LEADING TROUBLESHOOTER
                    Memcor Electrosystems
                    Huntington, Indiana
  Developed electronic troubleshooting  procedures for manufacturer of radio
  transmitter/receivers.  Traveled to different  plant locations  and taught
  troubleshooting  techniques to company employees. Developed test equipment
  and recommended design and component changes to engineering staff.

 1964-1968          ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN
                    U.S. Navy
  Maintained  and repaired shipboard electro-mechanical  equipment including
  radar, computers, gyroscopes, servo-mechanisms, and rangefinders.

 EDUCATION:
        B.A.    Industrial Design       C.S.U.S.F.
        B.A.    Philosophy      C.S.U.S.F.
        A.A.    Music   C.C.S.F.
        F.T. 'A' School  (Electronics)  U.S.N.


        Portfolio, References, Transcripts available upon request.