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Wade Conner

@wadeconner

Senior CAD & Tooling Engineer using AI-ready CAD and electro-mechanical expertise to accelerate production and improve design quality.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a team where I can apply CAD/tooling and electro-mechanical expertise to improve casting/production outcomes, collaborate on rapid prototypes, and mentor others using proven best practices and standards.

I’m a Senior CAD & Tooling Engineer who supports business growth through practical AI-backed CAD workflows, strong electro-mechanical knowledge, and disciplined tooling execution. At SELMET INC, I modify aviation 3D casting models for titanium investment casting, design fixtures and pattern tooling, and create detailed 3D/2D rework instructions to drive continuous improvement.

I also bring proven experience designing and troubleshooting electro-mechanical prototype and assembly line tooling for inkjet printing at Hewlett Packard, including accelerated life testing and PLC wiring/programming. Earlier, as an Electronics Technician, I performed root cause troubleshooting on Loran C/GPS analog and digital circuit boards, and I’m motivated by roles where I can mentor teams, standardize best practices, and deliver reliable, production-ready outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior CAD & Tooling Engineer

Selmet Inc

Sep 2007 - Jul 2026 (18 years 10 months)

Modified aviation 3D casting models to support the titanium investment casting process and designed fixtures and pattern tooling for casting operations. Created 3D/2D rework instructions, mentored others in CAD/tooling best practices, and managed quotes and tooling/SLA rapid prototype procurement.

3D Modeling Tooling design Fixture Management Tooling 3D Rework Instructions Investment Casting Solidworks Catia Autocad Reverse Engineering 3D Printing Project Management MS Office Kubotek Model Validation Tool

Electro-Mechanical Designer

Hewlett-Packard

May 1993 - Jun 2005 (12 years 1 month)

Designed, assembled, and troubleshot electro-mechanical prototype and assembly line tooling equipment to support inkjet printing technology. Drove continuous improvement via accelerated life testing in harsh environments, co-developed an accelerated life testing platform, and wired/programmed PLCs to control equipment.

CAD Design Inkjet Printing Tooling Accelerated Life Testing PLC Programming Continuous Improvement