Scott Raitt
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Rick Van Rensselaer
I’ve worked with Scott on a number of projects over the last couple of years starting when he was with Grass Valley and subsequent to that. Scott asked me to help him prototype a number of fixtures he designed as well as modify some production parts during the prototype stage. I’ve found Scott to be very knowledgeable about designing injection molded plastic parts and sheet metal parts and assemblies. He also has a lot of experience in ANSI Y14.5 standards regarding production drawings. Scott’s knowledge of tolerancing was useful during the manufacturing phase of several fixtures I worked with him to build. Scott is easy to work with and collaborates well with all functional groups in a company. I would highly recommend him for any type of mechanical design project.
Gil Mazzi
I have had the pleasure of working with Scott for the last 7 years at Grass Valley on several projects that have had great results and usually with cost savings involved. Scott is not satisfied until he understands the problem and has reviewed many possible solutions. Scott has the ability to use his creative talents and knowledge of his mechanical tools and programs to implement practical solutions to complex problems in many broadcast products that needed a new design or some that needed a fix to an existing problem designed by others. Scott’s achievements have been impressive over the years on small projects to the largest most complex switcher issues with attention to detail and proven results. I give my strongest recommendation for any mechanical role for Scott to work on a team or lead the team.
Rick Van Rensselaer
I’ve worked with Scott on a number of projects over the last couple of years starting when he was with Grass Valley and subsequent to that. Scott asked me to help him prototype a number of fixtures he designed as well as modify some production parts during the prototype stage. I’ve found Scott to be very knowledgeable about designing injection molded plastic parts and sheet metal parts and assemblies. He also has a lot of experience in ANSI Y14.5 standards regarding production drawings. Scott’s knowledge of tolerancing was useful during the manufacturing phase of several fixtures I worked with him to build. Scott is easy to work with and collaborates well with all functional groups in a company. I would highly recommend him for any type of mechanical design project.
Gil Mazzi
I have had the pleasure of working with Scott for the last 7 years at Grass Valley on several projects that have had great results and usually with cost savings involved. Scott is not satisfied until he understands the problem and has reviewed many possible solutions. Scott has the ability to use his creative talents and knowledge of his mechanical tools and programs to implement practical solutions to complex problems in many broadcast products that needed a new design or some that needed a fix to an existing problem designed by others. Scott’s achievements have been impressive over the years on small projects to the largest most complex switcher issues with attention to detail and proven results. I give my strongest recommendation for any mechanical role for Scott to work on a team or lead the team.
Rick Van Rensselaer
I’ve worked with Scott on a number of projects over the last couple of years starting when he was with Grass Valley and subsequent to that. Scott asked me to help him prototype a number of fixtures he designed as well as modify some production parts during the prototype stage. I’ve found Scott to be very knowledgeable about designing injection molded plastic parts and sheet metal parts and assemblies. He also has a lot of experience in ANSI Y14.5 standards regarding production drawings. Scott’s knowledge of tolerancing was useful during the manufacturing phase of several fixtures I worked with him to build. Scott is easy to work with and collaborates well with all functional groups in a company. I would highly recommend him for any type of mechanical design project.
Gil Mazzi
I have had the pleasure of working with Scott for the last 7 years at Grass Valley on several projects that have had great results and usually with cost savings involved. Scott is not satisfied until he understands the problem and has reviewed many possible solutions. Scott has the ability to use his creative talents and knowledge of his mechanical tools and programs to implement practical solutions to complex problems in many broadcast products that needed a new design or some that needed a fix to an existing problem designed by others. Scott’s achievements have been impressive over the years on small projects to the largest most complex switcher issues with attention to detail and proven results. I give my strongest recommendation for any mechanical role for Scott to work on a team or lead the team.
Rick Van Rensselaer
I’ve worked with Scott on a number of projects over the last couple of years starting when he was with Grass Valley and subsequent to that. Scott asked me to help him prototype a number of fixtures he designed as well as modify some production parts during the prototype stage. I’ve found Scott to be very knowledgeable about designing injection molded plastic parts and sheet metal parts and assemblies. He also has a lot of experience in ANSI Y14.5 standards regarding production drawings. Scott’s knowledge of tolerancing was useful during the manufacturing phase of several fixtures I worked with him to build. Scott is easy to work with and collaborates well with all functional groups in a company. I would highly recommend him for any type of mechanical design project.
Gil Mazzi
I have had the pleasure of working with Scott for the last 7 years at Grass Valley on several projects that have had great results and usually with cost savings involved. Scott is not satisfied until he understands the problem and has reviewed many possible solutions. Scott has the ability to use his creative talents and knowledge of his mechanical tools and programs to implement practical solutions to complex problems in many broadcast products that needed a new design or some that needed a fix to an existing problem designed by others. Scott’s achievements have been impressive over the years on small projects to the largest most complex switcher issues with attention to detail and proven results. I give my strongest recommendation for any mechanical role for Scott to work on a team or lead the team.
Experience
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Connekt, LLC
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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CEO
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Jun 2012 - Present
Connekt, LLC was founded with over forty-three years of progressive and diversified experience in commercial electro-mechanical product design and development. I have successfully provided Mechanical Engineering design services for the automotive, aerospace, medical and consumer product industries. We have exceptional SolidWorks CAD skills and have completed several accelerated Certified Training Courses including Advanced Sheet Metal, Advanced Part Modeling and Advanced Assembly. Some of the processes we excel at are plastic and rubber injection molding, thermo-formed plastic, precision sheet metal design, high density electro-mechanical packaging, aluminum die and investment castings, mechanisms and complex machined parts using GD&T. Please feel free to contact us to discuss your individual project needs or visit our website at www.connektllc.com to learn more about our Company. Show less
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Essential Innovations, Inc.
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Greater Sacramento Area
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Company Owner
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Apr 2016 - Present
Essential Innovations, Inc. owns, manufactures and distributes a innovative new bath product for women. The website is: https://www.loofapro.com Essential Innovations, Inc. owns, manufactures and distributes a innovative new bath product for women. The website is: https://www.loofapro.com
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Grass Valley, LLC
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Nevada City, CA
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Sr. Mechanical Engineer
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Mar 1999 - Jun 2012
•Collaborated with a team of French Engineers on the design and development of a high density electronic enclosure. Travelled to Rennes, France to facilitate manufacturing •Proven ability to successfully lead and manage multiple projects concurrently •Collaborated with a team of German Engineers on the design and development of a touch screen menu panel. Travelled to Weiterstadt, Germany to facilitate manufacturing •Performed thermal, shock, vibration and EMI testing and analysis •Collaborated with a team of French Engineers on the design and development of a high density electronic enclosure. Travelled to Rennes, France to facilitate manufacturing •Proven ability to successfully lead and manage multiple projects concurrently •Collaborated with a team of German Engineers on the design and development of a touch screen menu panel. Travelled to Weiterstadt, Germany to facilitate manufacturing •Performed thermal, shock, vibration and EMI testing and analysis
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Aquaria, Inc.
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Moorpark, CA
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Sr. Mechanical Engineer
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Mar 1996 - Apr 1999
•Project Engineer for the design and development of the "System Six" (six-gallon acrylic aquarium) •Design of complex plastic injection molded parts •Ran flow tests and optimized flow paths to maximize GPH •Worked with several service bureaus to create stereo-lithography and rubber-molded parts. •3D solid models, assemblies and details were done on Pro/ENGINEER •Project Engineer for the design and development of the "System Six" (six-gallon acrylic aquarium) •Design of complex plastic injection molded parts •Ran flow tests and optimized flow paths to maximize GPH •Worked with several service bureaus to create stereo-lithography and rubber-molded parts. •3D solid models, assemblies and details were done on Pro/ENGINEER
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Teradyne, Inc.
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Newbury Park, CA
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Mechanical Engineer
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Feb 1994 - Mar 1996
•Acted as project leader in the design and development of a Universal Manipulator •Performed weight distribution calculations, CG calculations and thermal testing •Design of complex machined linear motions parts, die cast and plastic injection molded parts, pneumatics and E/M packaging •Acted as project leader in the design and development of a Universal Manipulator •Performed weight distribution calculations, CG calculations and thermal testing •Design of complex machined linear motions parts, die cast and plastic injection molded parts, pneumatics and E/M packaging
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Mechanical Engineer
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Jan 1992 - Feb 1994
•Awarded U.S. Patent Number 5,554,165 for an improved surgical saw blade and hub •High density E/M packaging design, casting, large extrusion, metal injection mold, plastic injection mold, complex high speed mechanisms, stampings, fiber-optics, material selection and adhesives •Performed thermal, vibration, drip and life testing •Awarded U.S. Patent Number 5,554,165 for an improved surgical saw blade and hub •High density E/M packaging design, casting, large extrusion, metal injection mold, plastic injection mold, complex high speed mechanisms, stampings, fiber-optics, material selection and adhesives •Performed thermal, vibration, drip and life testing
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Education
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1981 - 1985
California State University-Northridge
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, 3.8 -
1979 - 1981
Pierce College
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Science Major
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