Zack X. - Senior Project Engineer

Hicksville, United States

Experience

Oct 2014 - Present

11 years 3 months

Melville, United States

Perform engineering analysis and review on custom applications such as lighting, HVAC, refrigeration, VFD, thermal storage, combined heat and power, data center, whole building energy study, USGBC LEED certification etc.
Conduct technical review and engineering support to energy consultant and inspection team in project development as well as pre and post installation inspections.
Collaborate with internal management, operations, and outreaching teams to deliver a customer-centric experience.
Develop forecasting models of program activity to support program management and budget control.
Support program managers and other members with technology analysis and evaluation, development and modification of program design.
Generate reports, presentations, and other documents for internal and external audiences.
Interact with all members of energy efficiency and demand response team as well as with PSEG Long Island contractors and various trade allies, actively engage appropriate trade groups and associations.

Jul 2007 - Oct 2014

7 years 4 months

Setauket- East Setauket, United States

Reengineer existing air conditioners and heat pumps for improved capacity, higher efficiency, better manufacturability and cost savings.
Create various sheet metal parts for in-house manufacturing; design, develop and source new components.
Oversee prototype builds of newly designed equipment and handle tests, measurement, analysis, data organization, design modification, and product confirmations prior to production.
Troubleshoot, analyze and optimize refrigeration cycles, electrical and digital controls.
Coordinate with Intertek (ETL) for product inspection, testing and certification.
Work with MRP system to create master B.O.M.s for newly engineered products.
Support planning and production on custom engineered items.
Provide technical support to purchasing, production, quality, sales and customer service; interface and coordinate with overseas companies for various quality and development projects.

Dec 2005 - Jul 2007

1 year 8 months

Buffalo, United States

Design and develop new HVAC products.
Analyze and improve existing designs for better performance and easier maintenance.
Develop programs, shop drawings and working instructions for manufacturing.
Provide technical support to customer service.
Assist quality control and documentation.
Coordinate with engineering, sales and operations departments and other companies in product development projects.

Dec 2004 - Jun 2005

7 months

Tonawanda, United States

Perform full CFD analysis from modeling, mesh generating and refining, condition specification, parameter estimation, solving, to post processing.
Interpret results by visual representation and develop technical reports.
Recommend design improvements for higher efficiency based on analysis.

Aug 2003 - Jun 2005

1 year 11 months

Buffalo, United States

Aug 2002 - May 2003

10 months

Buffalo, United States

Active ASHRAE member
Solid background of Mechanical Engineering, Thermodynamics, Thermal Fluid Sciences, HVACR, Engineering Analysis and Energy Efficiency
Proficient in Computer Aided Design with Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks
Skillful in engineering analysis with commercial CFD, FEA software, MATLAB, eQUEST etc.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Self-motivated, conscientious and innovative