Gerald OHara
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Credentials
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Certified Solidworks Expert
Dassault SystèmesJan, 2014- Oct, 2024 -
Green Belt Trained - DMAIC/DFSS
GE LightingJan, 2006- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Kulicke & Soffa
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Singapore
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Semiconductor Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Staff Engineer
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Apr 2015 - Present
Develop vision systems to support the Machine Vision requirements for KNS machines. Work closely with Optical Engineering to develop highly accurate and repeatable optical systems. Collaborate with suppliers to resolve production issues while assuring final optical systems meet stringent optical/mechanical requirements. Prepare test protocols and develop test stands in support of testing requirements. Develop vision systems to support the Machine Vision requirements for KNS machines. Work closely with Optical Engineering to develop highly accurate and repeatable optical systems. Collaborate with suppliers to resolve production issues while assuring final optical systems meet stringent optical/mechanical requirements. Prepare test protocols and develop test stands in support of testing requirements.
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Dassault Systèmes
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France
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Territory Technical Manager
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Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
Tasked with managing regional VAR (Value Aided Resellers) resources within the NA – East region. Supported VAR sales of SolidWorks software solutions within region. Became technical expert with all aspects of SolidWorks solutions while obtaining numerous SolidWorks certifications. Obtained Certified Solidworks Expert (CSWE) status. Tasked with managing regional VAR (Value Aided Resellers) resources within the NA – East region. Supported VAR sales of SolidWorks software solutions within region. Became technical expert with all aspects of SolidWorks solutions while obtaining numerous SolidWorks certifications. Obtained Certified Solidworks Expert (CSWE) status.
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Evenlite Inc.
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager of Mechanical Engineering
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Nov 2011 - Jan 2013
Tasked with managing the Mechanical Engineering Department. Liaison with President keeping him up to date on project statuses. Interviewed prospective new candidates. Assigned action items and responsibilities to multiple cross disciplinary teams. Hands on evaluation (optical testing) and D&D of new safety lighting systems. Introduced and implemented SolidWorks Workgroup PDM system replacing antiquated method of managing CAD/Project data. Worked with overseas suppliers to introduce new products, as well as improved upon quality of existing products.
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Rambus
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United States
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Semiconductors
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500 - 600 Employee
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Product Development Engineer SMTS II
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Nov 2008 - Nov 2011
Transitioned to Rambus through acquisition. Responsible for managing, scheduling and developing multiple parallel projects focusing on edge lit lighting systems adhering to DOE SSL and UL specifications. Worked with internal/external resources to develop projects in a timely manner. Evaluated thermal performance of LED light engines using SolidWorks FloWorks prior to producing physical prototypes. Tested system level performance (optical/thermal). Implemented SolidWorks Workgroup PDM system to manage CAD data. Global Lighting Technologies:Proposed a new direction for edge lit systems at GLT. Developed prototype edge lit lighting solutions for the general lighting industry. Worked on Sales demo systems to promote edge lit lighting systems to customers. Designed, developed and tested (optical/thermal) prototypes to validate system level performance.
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GE Lighting, a Savant company
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United States
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Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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300 - 400 Employee
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Senior Mechanical Engineer
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Mar 2006 - Nov 2008
• Supported testing of initial optical concepts using OptisWorks software to support the development of a GEN 3 system leading to power and system cost reductions of~25%. Used OptisWorks to support design decisions throughout the developmental stages.• Developed two parallel systems using Nichia 083 and Lumileds Rebel LEDs to support existing $30MM Wal-Mart business and $8MM Target opportunity.• Developed unique optical systems that coupled thermal, mechanical and optical characteristics within a single solution leading to improved system performance while reducing costs and assembly time.• Designed a flat lens solution that replaced our extruded lens leading to both optical and process improvements, as well as cost reductions in scraped parts due to process variation for the extruded lens, leading to improved COPQ.• Drove the development of a lens insertion mechanism for the flat lens that will improve operator ergonomics within our manufacturing facility during production of the GEN 3 RDL system.• Completed installation instructions to support successful program rollout leading to $5MM in sales in 2006, $25MM in 2007 and $16MM in 2008.• Created support documentation for packaging, and assisted in refining new packaging scheme enabling 50% reduction in packaging costs.• Released new NPI in a timely manner leading to revenues of $1.5 MM in 2007 and $.7MM in 2008
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Increasing levels of Mechanical Engineering positons
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Sep 1992 - Jan 2006
11/2003 to 01/2006 Draeger Medical, Hatboro, PA Senior Mechanical Engineer 11/2001 to 11/2003 Therakos (Johnson & Johnson) , Exton, PA. Mechanical Engineer 9/2000 to 11/2001 Marconi Medical Systems, Highland Heights, OH. Senior Engineer 10/1995 to 6/2000 Diebold, Inc., North Canton, OH. Mechanical Engineer II 03/1994 to 10/1995 Innovative Medical Systems, Corp., Ivyland, PA. Design Engineer 09/1992 to 03/1994 Gentex Corp., Carbondale, PA. Design Engineer
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Education
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1996 - 2001
The University of Akron
Master of Business Administration - MBA, International Business -
1987 - 1992
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering
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