Experience

Zaic Design LLC

• President

  • Nov 2013 - Present

  Zaic Design was founded in 2013 with a mission to provide aesthetically appealing design solutions to engineering teams developing precision scientific instruments. Precision instruments present unique product design challenges. They may require a chassis with special rigidity, a light-tight enclosure, active thermal management, eye-safety measures, or a completely unique user interface. Taking these types of technical requirements into consideration while retaining attractive design elements is what we do best. Contact us at chris@zaicdesign.com if you are interested in working with us to develop your business ideas. Services Offered: Industrial design Product visualization / rendering Detailed mechanical engineering In-house CNC machining, Laser Cutting, and SLA rapid prototyping Presentation Grade Virtual and Physical Prototyping Pre-production manufacturing and assembly Show less



Datacolor

• Switzerland
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Designer Project Lead

  • Mar 2012 - May 2013

  Lead Industrial Designer for new Datacolor productsLead Mechanical Engineer for Suzhou product development teamLed US-Chinese R&D team collaborationWorked with local molding, CNC, and sheet metal vendors to leverage their specific strengths and manufacturing expertise early in the product development process, to ease transition from R&D into manufacturing.

• Senior Mechanical Designer

  • Apr 2010 - Mar 2012

  Served as lead Mechanical Engineer on several flagship projects. Researched solutions to solve challenging issues across a range of development projects. Interfaced directly with sheet metal, injection molding and machining vendors to ensure on time delivery of quality prototypes to meet firm project deadlines.



PD-LD Inc.

• United States
• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• R&D

  • Dec 2000 - Apr 2010

  Worked with optical and electrical engineers to design and build a compact USB-powered Raman spectrometer with an integrated optical probe. Designed and implemented optical alignment stations for a successful new line of high-power, VBG stabilized laser products. Worked closely with sales to adapt existing PD-LD technology to accommodate a variety of legacy products, helping to expand PD-LD’s product line. Introduced process improvements by designing improved tooling, which cut manufacturing time and improved yields Show less