Michael Basso

Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 484-6216
EMPLOYMENT
Planetary Power Inc. - Redmond, WA
Position: Powerhead Mechanical Engineer Consultant

May 2012 to Oct 2014

Responsibilities: Work hand in hand with the Senior Scientists on the next generation Mobile Thermal Solar Power Generation
unit. Taking their theories and concepts and working them into reality using state of the art materials, design, 3D modeling,
analysis, machining, brazing, welding and manufacturing techniques. Institute, develop and maintain all files, 3D models,
drawings, assemblies and subassemblies within Vault Workgroup software, remotely for the entire company.
Accomplishments: Worked extensively with an Additive Material Manufacturer ( 3D printing ) to produce micro turbine and
compressor impeller wheels out of Inconel 625. In conjunction with this, the 3D model had to be 100% accurate to ensure the
final " print " would meet the aerodynamic specs of the impellers. This meant pushing modern 3D modeling software to its
limit of accuracy in the model itself and not being reliant on a 2D drawing to convey the concept.

Teledyne Imaging Systems, formally Rockwell Scientific Camarillo, CA

Position: FPA Packaging Engineer

July 2005 to May 2012

Responsibilities: Take the mechanical lead in all aspects of concept, design, modeling, DFMA, rapid prototyping, schedule,
cost, tolerances, ECRs, 2D drawings, outsourced sub contractors and vendors for infra red camera designs and cryogenic
vacuum dewars for military, space and civilian applications. Present status, current issues and any other necessary details to all
team leads, department heads, directors, program management, subcontractors, vendors or customers during PDRs, CDRs,
MRRs and any other technical meetings. Work extensively with other engineering departments to assure electromechanical
and optomechanical designs will meet specifications. Understand CTE mismatches and work multiple materials, flexures and
other solutions to optimize concept and design to meet customer goals and specifications by working with stress, thermal and
vibration analysis data, while assuring all specifications meet ASME Y14.5. Identify areas of concern or repeated failure or
damage to parts throughout its life cycle and create tooling accordingly. Tooling could include, machine fixtures, shielding,
assembly fixtures, test fixtures and shipping fixtures. Assist test engineers with test set up and qualification, including
modifications to both tooling and software ( LabVIEW ). Work hands on with assembly and quality assurance on space flight
hardware to analyze and disposition parts through TVAs, and NCMRs using ISO 9000 procedures.
Accomplishments: Instituted the PDM vault to control all Solidworks electronic files both 3D models and drawings. Managed
the CAD department setting priorities according to workload and employee skill sets. Gained in depth hands on knowledge of
all FPA manufacturing processes which allowed me to design multiple modular fixtures and tools that aid in die attach,
assembly, wirebond, thermal cycling and optical cryogenic test of assemblies and sub assemblies.

Griplock Systems Inc Carpinteria, CA

April 2002 to Feb 2005

Position: Head Engineer / Graphic Artist / Computer Network Manager / Quality Control Manager /
Customer Technical Support Manager
Responsibilities: Conceptualize new product ideas. Design and produce solid models and 2D drawings for parts. Perform all
file maintenance and upkeep to ensure file structure integrity. Design customer instruction sheets, assembly workbook
drawings, and all catalogs and brochures. Responsible for all server and work station maintenance, including all software
updates, virus sweeps and removal, file management and new user setup, new hardware installation, as well as all
troubleshooting for server and workstation errors. Oversee quality control processes to ensure all procedures are followed by
inspectors. Contact and discuss all QC nonconformities with suppliers and support suppliers root cause investigation and
corrective action. Visit suppliers to help them improve their QC procedures and product quality. Discuss all product
applications with end users as well as other companies engineers to ensure the best combination of parts for the customers
application. Create specific assembly drawings showing all parts the customer will need and how to install the finished
product.

Accomplishments: Worked with customers on a real time basis while designing custom products. Created, from scratch, the
entire library of company parts in Solidworks. Produced full color catalog, workbooks and multiple letters and instruction
sheets to showcase product, using Solidworks, Photoshop, 3D StudioMax, Pagemaker, Publisher, and Acrobat. Created an
entire quality control system and manual, which can be integrated to ISO 9000 in the future. Set up and organized a part
numbering system for all company products. Kept a five year old server up and running in spite of being obsolete, out of
warranty by the manufacturer and a operating system that was no longer supported.

Disney, Johanson Dielectric, Ertel Cabinets, and Stanfield & Yanuck

July 2000 to April 2002

Position: Contractor
Responsibilities: Preformed 2D and 3D design for semiconductor and capacitor processing and handling equipment, high
volume assembly line machinery, cabinets, assembly drawings, bill of materials, project management, vendor acquisition, and
correspondence. As well as rock formations for amusement park rides, architecture, and landscape design. Have performed
extensive 3D modeling and rendering for Architectural proposals for both clients and local governments.

Ultron Systems Inc. - Moorpark, CA

September 1998 to July 2000

Position: Designer/Drafter
Responsibilities: Created layouts in 2D and 3D for various semi-conductor manufacturing equipment, created detailed and
assembly drawings from those layouts. Updated existing drawings and incorporated manual drawings into CAD system. Made
design modifications to standard machines per customers requirements. Had responsibilities for all documentation packages,
and implementation of ECO revision system.
Accomplishments : Designed multiple wafer processing equipment with emphasis on simplicity and cost reduction. Designed
several parts for robotic film applicator machines (i.e. film roll dispenser, a shield recover system, silicon wafer chucks, etc.)
Redrew all assembly drawings for machine manuals and for the production line.

Future Automation Inc. - Moorpark, CA

April 1997 to September 1998

Position: Drafting Team Supervisor

Responsibilities: Managed an electrical design and drafting team. Allocated the workload according to the teamsstrengths
and reviewed the teams performance. Updated schematic according to physical changes made to the machine on the
production floor and built several prototype electrical appliances for the finished product.
Accomplishments: Designed several portions of a high voltage silicon wafer submersion tank. Implemented O.S.H.A. safety
measures dealing with high voltage machines and several graphic improvements and accuracy of the schematic for the technical
manual.

Kretek Imports - Moorpark, CA

January 1995 to April 1997

Position: Purchasing Manager / Warehouse Supervisor

EDUCATION:
Attended ITT Technical Institute and obtained an A.A.S. degree in C.A.D
I am currently enrolled to obtain a bachelors degree in program management and will graduate summer of 2016.
Graduated Moorpark High School 1991; completed all College Preparatory courses.
Completed 3 years of drafting, two years of which were CAD.

COMPUTER SKILLS:
I am fluent in AutoCad , Inventor, SolidWorks, PDM Vault Workgroup, LabVIEW, SolidEdge, Photoshop, 3D StudioMax, Pagemaker, Publisher, Acrobat, MS
Word, Powerpoint, Project and Excel.