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Alex Knoll
@alexknoll
CAD Lead Engineer at DCA who created AutoCAD block libraries, tool palettes, and drawing templates.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
At DCA, I designed and edited construction drawings in AutoCAD and created a dynamic block library, tool palettes, and drawing templates. I also wrote AutoCAD tools and functions in AutoLISP.
At SAFEHUB, I designed product housings in SolidWorks and prototyped them with 3D printing. I designed/created testing equipment, I worked in the shop building and repairing electrical/mechanical hardware. I managed overseas production of the housings and device setup, configuration, and distribution to clients.
My experience also includes diagnosing electrical issues on faulty PCBs at SAFEHUB, installing and testing hardware at THERMO SYSTEMS, and creating and editing client blueprints at EWINGCOLE. I'm seeking a CAD-focused position with a reasonable commute in the San Francisco area.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
DC
CAD Lead Engineer
DCA
Mar 2021 - Apr 2026 (5 years 1 month)
Designed and edited construction drawings in AutoCAD, diagnosed and resolved technical CAD issues for the engineering team, and created dynamic block libraries, tool palettes, and drawing templates. Also designed 3D mechanical drawings and room renderings in Fusion360 and maintained AutoCAD tools and functions using AutoLISP scripting.
SA
Prototype Engineer
SafeHub
Feb 2018 - Jul 2020 (2 years 5 months)
Designed product housings in SolidWorks and prototyped them with 3D printing, managed large-scale production overseas, and handled device setup, configuration, and distribution to clients. Also diagnosed and resolved electrical issues on faulty PCBs.
TS
Control Systems Engineer
Thermo Systems
Apr 2016 - Sep 2016 (5 months)
Performed on-site installation and testing of hardware, and developed databases and handled data entry.
EW
Electrical/Processing Co-op
EwingCole
Jun 2015 - Sep 2015 (3 months)
Created and edited client blueprints in AutoCAD, created blueprint palette infrastructure, and created and reformatted macro Excel datasheets.
HC
IT Support Specialist
Haverford College
Apr 2014 - Sep 2014 (5 months)
Resolved technical problems for faculty and staff, installed and configured computers for the college, and trained and guided student workers.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science, Engineering Technology
2012 - 2017
Grade: 3.38
Activities and societies: Dean's Scholarship, Dean's List
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology from Drexel University, with a GPA of 3.38.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Looking for a job
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
95k+ USD
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