Brian Sears
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Keith D. Patch
Brian is an outstanding mechanical engineer, with a great balance of theoretical and practical knowledge. When Joule wanted a lab- or field-scale installation done right the first time, Brian is the engineer who got the assignment. He could do the calculations, make the CAD drawings, find the fabricators, help make the parts, and roll up his sleeves and get it installed properly the first time. In addition, Brian always had time to explain things to younger or less-experienced engineers. His facility at mentoring was well-appreciated by management. His well-liked personality and easy demeanor make him an asset for any company, large or small. I see him making an easy transition into management, when the time and opportunity presents itself.
Hugh Smith
I am happy and confident in my recommendation of Brian Sears for a position as a Mechanical Design Engineer. I have worked with and observed Brian at Joule Unlimited for 3+ years and know him to be creative and dependable. Brian's design creativity is based in a diverse background of experience which he routinely demonstrates in both design for fabrication and manufacturing. He has proven to be a problem solver in team and individual circumstances. He is confident in his own skill set , but appreciates a good idea no matter the origin. Additionally, Brian's background as a machinist / model maker has resulted in a full understanding of materials and eng / mfg processes. lastly, his amiable character and good will make him an ideal coworker. Hugh Smith
Keith D. Patch
Brian is an outstanding mechanical engineer, with a great balance of theoretical and practical knowledge. When Joule wanted a lab- or field-scale installation done right the first time, Brian is the engineer who got the assignment. He could do the calculations, make the CAD drawings, find the fabricators, help make the parts, and roll up his sleeves and get it installed properly the first time. In addition, Brian always had time to explain things to younger or less-experienced engineers. His facility at mentoring was well-appreciated by management. His well-liked personality and easy demeanor make him an asset for any company, large or small. I see him making an easy transition into management, when the time and opportunity presents itself.
Hugh Smith
I am happy and confident in my recommendation of Brian Sears for a position as a Mechanical Design Engineer. I have worked with and observed Brian at Joule Unlimited for 3+ years and know him to be creative and dependable. Brian's design creativity is based in a diverse background of experience which he routinely demonstrates in both design for fabrication and manufacturing. He has proven to be a problem solver in team and individual circumstances. He is confident in his own skill set , but appreciates a good idea no matter the origin. Additionally, Brian's background as a machinist / model maker has resulted in a full understanding of materials and eng / mfg processes. lastly, his amiable character and good will make him an ideal coworker. Hugh Smith
Keith D. Patch
Brian is an outstanding mechanical engineer, with a great balance of theoretical and practical knowledge. When Joule wanted a lab- or field-scale installation done right the first time, Brian is the engineer who got the assignment. He could do the calculations, make the CAD drawings, find the fabricators, help make the parts, and roll up his sleeves and get it installed properly the first time. In addition, Brian always had time to explain things to younger or less-experienced engineers. His facility at mentoring was well-appreciated by management. His well-liked personality and easy demeanor make him an asset for any company, large or small. I see him making an easy transition into management, when the time and opportunity presents itself.
Hugh Smith
I am happy and confident in my recommendation of Brian Sears for a position as a Mechanical Design Engineer. I have worked with and observed Brian at Joule Unlimited for 3+ years and know him to be creative and dependable. Brian's design creativity is based in a diverse background of experience which he routinely demonstrates in both design for fabrication and manufacturing. He has proven to be a problem solver in team and individual circumstances. He is confident in his own skill set , but appreciates a good idea no matter the origin. Additionally, Brian's background as a machinist / model maker has resulted in a full understanding of materials and eng / mfg processes. lastly, his amiable character and good will make him an ideal coworker. Hugh Smith
Keith D. Patch
Brian is an outstanding mechanical engineer, with a great balance of theoretical and practical knowledge. When Joule wanted a lab- or field-scale installation done right the first time, Brian is the engineer who got the assignment. He could do the calculations, make the CAD drawings, find the fabricators, help make the parts, and roll up his sleeves and get it installed properly the first time. In addition, Brian always had time to explain things to younger or less-experienced engineers. His facility at mentoring was well-appreciated by management. His well-liked personality and easy demeanor make him an asset for any company, large or small. I see him making an easy transition into management, when the time and opportunity presents itself.
Hugh Smith
I am happy and confident in my recommendation of Brian Sears for a position as a Mechanical Design Engineer. I have worked with and observed Brian at Joule Unlimited for 3+ years and know him to be creative and dependable. Brian's design creativity is based in a diverse background of experience which he routinely demonstrates in both design for fabrication and manufacturing. He has proven to be a problem solver in team and individual circumstances. He is confident in his own skill set , but appreciates a good idea no matter the origin. Additionally, Brian's background as a machinist / model maker has resulted in a full understanding of materials and eng / mfg processes. lastly, his amiable character and good will make him an ideal coworker. Hugh Smith
Credentials
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EMS, Level 1 Insructor Cordinator
NEMSEMay, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
EMT-B I/C
Massachusetts Department of Public HealthJan, 2018- Sep, 2024 -
CNC control
Wentworth Institute of TechnologyAug, 2011- Sep, 2024 -
Solidworks Essentials
R&D Technologies, Inc.Jun, 2011- Sep, 2024 -
First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor
American Red CrossJan, 2005- Sep, 2024 -
Certified First Responder
SJG Emergency Response TrainingFeb, 2017- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Lenco Armored Vehicles
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Design Team Leader
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Mar 2021 - Present
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Design Technician
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Sep 2020 - Mar 2021
-Develop and design new products for armored vehicles to advance customer usability.-Develop new and custom product pricing estimates and BOM’s.-Support production with timely solutions on fabrication production issues.-Peer and Final approval of designs and production drawings for part and weldment fabrication.
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Interim Production Supervisor
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Oct 2019 - Sep 2020
-Supervised and coordinate daily production floor activities.
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Design Technician
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Feb 2019 - Oct 2019
-Design of parts and weldments going into Armored vehicles.-Development of new concept vehicles and products.-Troubleshoot manufacturing fitment problems
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Krofta Technologies
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United States
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Chemical Manufacturing
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Design Engineer
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Dec 2016 - Feb 2019
-Development of stainless steel and duplex weld criteria and procedures.-Development of corrosion mitigation through design and fabrication techniques -Design of DAF systems and components.-Development and design of skid systems. -Project management of design and install projects. -Design fabrication drawings using AutoCad Inventor.-Create and update P&ID drawings for sales and fabrication.-Create 2D general plant and equipment layout drawings.-Troubleshoot and advise on fabrication issues.
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3D Modeler
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Jun 2016 - Dec 2016
-Creation of 3D models using Solidworks / Structureworks.-Creation of drawing details using Solidworks and AutoCAD.-3D model checking against AutoCAD plans and structural calculations. -Creation of 3D models using Solidworks / Structureworks.-Creation of drawing details using Solidworks and AutoCAD.-3D model checking against AutoCAD plans and structural calculations.
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Manufacturing Engineer
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Feb 2016 - May 2016
- Design of new products and OEM products.- Create and maintain a data base of blueprints and documentation for all products built. - Project management of new equipment implementation. - TruTops design software for laser cutting and laser marking.- Laser cutting and laser marking setup.- Troubleshooting of surface finish, bevel wave, wheel loading, jig problems on CNC blade grinders.- Build of prototypes on presses, grinders and other production machinery.- BOM's, Routing, Scheduling using MRP software.
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Joule Unlimited, Inc.
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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Design Engineer
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Apr 2013 - Feb 2016
-Project management of the design, build and procurement of bioreactor systems.-Project management of polymer pipe development. -Development of high purity stainless steel weld and tubing criteria to meet BPE/ASME/ANSI standards.-Development of corrosion mitigation strategy in Bioreactor systems and components. -QA/QC of incoming custom designed and built piping, tanks and components.-Product development of polymer bioreactor systems including pipe,thin film and tubing.-Product development high purity connections and connection clamps for thin film bioreactors.-Design and scale-up high purity bioreactor components and systems.-Administrator of Solidworks PDM and server file storage. -Management of prototype machine shop and engineering lab.-Member of the safety committee
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Sr Engineering Technician / Shop manager
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Aug 2011 - Apr 2013
-Build a first class R&D machine shop from the ground up.-Program and setup 3 axis ProtoTRAK lathe and milling machines. -Build experimental reactor systems for lab testing.-Build electrical enclosures for reactor systems.-Weld and build stainless steel tube systems for reactor systems.-Member of the safety committee
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Scene Shop Foreman
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Nov 2005 - Jul 2011
-Supervise welders and carpenters to build large and small scale projects on a timeline and on budget.-Design and install automation and special effects using hydraulics, pneumatic and electric motors.-Design, install and conduct safety inspections of rigging and overhead lifting machinery. -Machine, fabricate and weld special effect machines.-Maintenance of compressors and other building systems.-Member of the safety committee -Supervise welders and carpenters to build large and small scale projects on a timeline and on budget.-Design and install automation and special effects using hydraulics, pneumatic and electric motors.-Design, install and conduct safety inspections of rigging and overhead lifting machinery. -Machine, fabricate and weld special effect machines.-Maintenance of compressors and other building systems.-Member of the safety committee
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Boston University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Guest Lecturer / Interim Student shop supervisor
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2009 - 2011
-Instruct basic and advanced Mig, Tig, Stick welding techniques. -Instruct basic machining techniques.-Instruct rigging techniques for safe overhead lifting.-Instruct counterweight system techniques for safe flying.-Train and instruct basic and advanced building techniques in wood, metal, foam, fabric and fiberglass. -Instruct basic and advanced Mig, Tig, Stick welding techniques. -Instruct basic machining techniques.-Instruct rigging techniques for safe overhead lifting.-Instruct counterweight system techniques for safe flying.-Train and instruct basic and advanced building techniques in wood, metal, foam, fabric and fiberglass.
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Mystic Scenic Studios, Inc.
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United States
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Production Technician
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2000 - 2005
-Weld, fabricate and install large scale corporate theatre stages and sets.-Design and install automation using hydraulics, winches and electric motors.-Rigging of scenic elements using chain hoist, counterweight systems, dead haul winches. -Structural welding of architectural installations.-Supervise crews of up to 25 union stagehands. -Weld, fabricate and install large scale corporate theatre stages and sets.-Design and install automation using hydraulics, winches and electric motors.-Rigging of scenic elements using chain hoist, counterweight systems, dead haul winches. -Structural welding of architectural installations.-Supervise crews of up to 25 union stagehands.
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BN Productions
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South Africa
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Shop Technician
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1999 - 2000
-Pulled and returned rental orders.-Maintained rental inventory, Light fixtures, spot lights, chain hoists etc.-Rigging system installs-Built power distribution boxes, breakout panels etc. -Pulled and returned rental orders.-Maintained rental inventory, Light fixtures, spot lights, chain hoists etc.-Rigging system installs-Built power distribution boxes, breakout panels etc.
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Schwarzkopf Technologies
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Tool and Die maker apprentice
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1996 - 1998
-ProtoTRAK programming of 2 and 3 axis milling machines.-Machining of complex lathe parts including tool post grinding.-Surface grinding of parts with tolerances of .0002-Setup and maintenance of production press units. -ProtoTRAK programming of 2 and 3 axis milling machines.-Machining of complex lathe parts including tool post grinding.-Surface grinding of parts with tolerances of .0002-Setup and maintenance of production press units.
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Eagle Stainless Tube & Fabrication Inc.
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United States
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Tool and Die maker apprentice
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1995 - 1996
-ProtoTRAK programming of 2 and 3 axis milling machines.-Machining EDM jigs and dies.-Machining tube swaging dies. -ProtoTRAK programming of 2 and 3 axis milling machines.-Machining EDM jigs and dies.-Machining tube swaging dies.
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Education
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2010 - 2010
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist -
1998 - 1999
PCPA theatrefest
Certificate in Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology -
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Tri County Voc Tech High
Machine Technology, Metal Fabrication
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