M I C H A E L Y.

V A Y N E R
myvayner@aol.com • 610.409.2844
74 Chadwick Circle • Eagleville, PA 19403
SUMMARY
Extensive experience in mechanical engineering in precision design, engineering calculations, stress analysis and
development of automatic and special machinery in several industries, including chemical processing, machine-tool,
steel construction, automotive and heavy industry

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CHL Systems, Inc. Souderton, PA
April 2005 – Dec. 2009
Mechanical Engineer
Designed and modified special equipment for the steel mill industry (gearboxes, entry & exit guides, belt-wrappers,
connecting links, pickle line spray headers, lateral guides, transfer cars, hydraulic cylinders, platforms, moving tables)
Reduced production costs by over 20% through more efficient design of specialized machinery
Collaborated in five person team to perform engineering calculations and stress analysis
Prepared assembly and detail drawings, as well as bills of materials for tools, engines, manipulators, machines
Assisted in the assembly and adjustment of designed mechanisms and tested new equipment before installation
Assisted in packaging, metal stampings and castings engineering projects
NETZSCH Incorporated, Exton, PA
Sept. 2000 – April 2005
Project Development Engineer
Planned and designed over 50 major components of filter presses, complete with layouts and calculations
Investigated pertinent design factors such as availability and optimization of materials and equipment
Prepared assembly drawings of hydraulic piping manifolds with valves, feeding and cake transport systems
MANIX Manufacturing, Inc., Huntington Valley, PA
Nov. 1998 – Sept. 2000
Mechanical Designer/Engineer
Prepared assembly and detail drawings, and was responsible for customization based on customer requests
Designed different types of precision mill quality cutting and forming dies
Worked with a wide range of dies for a multitude of capacitors, transistors, components
VACUHOIST, Ergonomic Handling Systems, Inc. Philadelphia, PA Nov. 1997 – Nov.
1998
Mechanical Engineer
Designed Bridge and Jib Cranes for restricted work area, trolleys, roll handlers and balances
Prepared assembly and detail drawings of above mechanisms
Assisted in the assembly and adjustment of the designed mechanisms
Tested new equipment prior to installation
Mechanical Safety Equipment Corporation, Philadelphia, PA Nov. 1995 – Nov.
1997
Mechanical Engineer/Designer
Developed restraint systems for different kinds of machinery equipment
Prepared assembly and detail drawings of above systems
Tested new equipment prior to installation to ensure safety and efficient design
Moscow Automotive Plant, Moscow, Russia Sept. 1985 – May
1995
Mechanical Engineer
Invented and designed over 100 material loading and unloading mechanisms and prepared assembly drawings
Designed an array of machine tools, including lathes, turret lathes, milling machines, grinders, planers, and conveyors
Performed maintenance repair and overhaul of above machines
Assisted in the assembly and adjustment of designed mechanisms and tested new equipment before installation

EDUCATION
Community College of Philadelphia, PA
Curriculum: Computer Assisted Design Technology; GPA: 3.6 / 4.0
Microcomputer Applications and Usage, MS Office, Introductions to Windows and Desktop Publishing
Moscow State University of Auto Mechanics, Moscow, Russia
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Diploma with Highest Honors
Specialization in Design, Packaging, Production and Optimization of Mechanical Equipment
GPA equivalent: 4.00 / 4.00
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Computer Skills: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, basic knowledge of Unigraphics, Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint
Languages: Native fluency in written and spoken Russian, conversational Spanish
Interests: Travel, recreational swimming
Other: U.S. Citizen, references available upon request