Mechanical engineer with proven abilities to develop innovative, cost-effective, high-impact solutions. Outside-the-box thinker with diverse international experience in concept, quote, design and manufacture of new products, custom automation and machinery for diverse industries. Worked remotely and on-site with clients, customers and vendors throughout the US, Europe and Asia. Developed systems while successfully meeting delivery, performance and budgetary goals. Innovative conceptual designer with hold multiple patents. Skilled in mechanical design with Solidworks, Autodesk Inventor and OnShape as well as electrical design and standards compliance. Worked with a variety of PLC machine control systems as well as custom-designed robotic and servo mechanisms. Completed projects with leading automation companies including Ixmation, COX Automation, ACRO Automation, ITW and Fives Group as well as inventors and start-up companies. Industry experience includes new product development, assembly automation, battery manufacturing, printing, foundry, metals, packaging, material handling, robotics, medical devices, printed circuit boards, recycling, heat transfer, drying, combustion, ovens, fluid handling, spraying systems, alternative energy, electric vehicles, solar and more. Client Feedback: “Paul is an outstanding design engineer. He showed tremendous talent and determination while working on high pressure projects which ultimately became industry standard machines. I consider Paul to be a professional and a gentleman.” ”Paul is a detailed engineer who