Nick Smarto - Mechanical Engineer

J. Nicholas Smarto
6146 Baker School Road, Trafford, Pennsylvania 15085
Phone: (724) 689-2577 Email: nicksmarto@gmail.com

ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE

Siemens Industry, Inc. DT LDA: New Kensington, PA
Sales Application Engineer; July 2011 - Present

Fulfilled orders of medium-voltage variable-frequency drives from sales point-of-contact to manufacturing turnover of over $50 million dollars’ worth of equipment.
Lead a quotation standardization project to coordinate project quotation template between corporate headquarters and Siemens Ltd. China.
Verified project feasibility by analyzing technical configuration of equipment based on manufacturing capability, market strategy, competitive pricing, and shop load.
Facilitated technical and commercial quotation development through direct interaction with end-users, sales representatives, and internal foreign associates.
Presented consistently to senior level management for project approvals, which included roundtable review of market price determination, legal and corporate compliance, competitive commercial offering, and comprehensive technical solution.

Elliott Ebara Group (formerly Elliott Turbomachinery): Jeannette, PA
Application Engineer - Business Development; October 2009 – June 2011

Managed the development of a computer-based pricing tool that determines the estimated cost and market price of multi-million dollar, engineered-to-order turbomachinery projects to within 3% accuracy.
Created algorithms to evaluate the manufacturability and cost for centrifugal compressors and large-frame steam turbines up to 70,000 horsepower based on minimal technical input from customers and the sales team.
Aligned efforts of external programming contractors and internal Application Engineers by delegating development tasks and performing extensive testing activities to maintain ongoing project quality, progress, and reliability.
Synchronized pricing strategies and quotation processes between two manufacturing locations in Japan and the United States, and established homogenous processes to improve customers’ experience through a universal quotation model.
Coordinated project goals and reporting tasks between upper and middle management, sub-contractors, and international offices.
Enrolled in process innovation exercises that reduced company waste of time and materials, including an exercise that reduced compressor diaphragm machining time by 20%.

Marketing Engineer Intern ; May 2008 – August 2008

Composed engineering 3D renderings and technical drawings in ProEngineer for use in company training exercises, trade show brochures, public advertisements, and other internal users.
Analyzed competitive product lines and identified areas of the company’s product weaknesses and strengths to target the company’s research and development efforts and sales strategies.

Internal and External Training & Exercises

GAI Consultants: Homestead, PA
Design Specialist (Contract Position); September 2009 - October 2009

Reviewed design modification proposals for the Westinghouse AP1000 nuclear reactor to ensure engineering quality and continuity.
Revised AP1000 technical drawings to synchronize engineering design departments with technical documentation control departments.
Modified internal documentation to ensure compliance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) standards and practices.

Daedalus Excel Product Development: Pittsburgh, PA
Mechanical Design Engineer; February 2009 – September 2009

Designed components and assemblies for the medical and mine safety industries using practices that ensured reliability and intrinsic safety.
Validated product designs using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in both SolidWorks and ProEngineer packages.
Fabricated prototypes in machine shop using basic machine tools, 3D Printers, endmills and lathes.

Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA
Lighting Assistant for the School of Drama 2007

Lead a team that programmed automated lighting fixtures, serviced damaged units, and assisted equipment hanging and focus.
Taught drama students in the practice of lighting equipment maintenance, rigging and best safety practices.

Technical Theater Positions Various Locations
Lighting Designer, Master Electrician, Lighting Programmer, Consultant

Experience programming automated luminaires on multiple consoles (grandMA, ETC Express, LightJockey)
Skilled in fixture maintenance, moving light servo repair & replacement, DMX/ETC Net2 networking and system design.
Lighting design experience for theatrical shows, architectural displays and artwork installations.
Produced lighting and scenic renderings using CAST WYSIWYG lighting software.
Consulted local high school for theater system redesign, including lighting, projection and audio systems in Harrison City, PA.
Designed LED lighting installation for an audience of 7,000 attendees of the Great Blue Heron Music Festival in Sherman, NY.

Digital Creations Media/Smarto Studios Level Green, PA
Owner and Producer 2001 – Present

Owned and operated a photography and videography production company servicing hundreds of clients in local area.
Responsible for all technical, financial and creative directives of a sole-proprietorship company.

EDUCATION

ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Senior Design Capstone: Project Pittsburgh, PA
Engineering Design II; Fall 2008

Designed a semi-automated ice-cube maker using principles of ‘green design’, passive cooling and affordable manufacturability.
Developed and prototyped design while functioning as the team’s principle designer, and presented at a University-wide summit.

Google’s Lunar X-Prize Challenge: Pittsburgh, PA
Independent Study; August 2007 – May 2008

Designed an aluminum spoked wheel that could support 160kg rover while weighing less than 1.23kg.
Participated in intensive teamwork sessions to design, test and build space-rated systems within weight and budget constraints.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Software: Advanced Excel (VBA Macros, nested logic layers), SolidWorks, ProEngineer, MATLAB, ANSYS, Adobe CS5 (Photoshop, etc.)
Microcontroller programming and robot automation, PLC ladder logic, servo control
Extensive graphic design skills, web design, photography, videography and filmmaking, illustration, and 3D modeling.

ACTIVITIES AND HOBBIES

Freelance photographer. Runs own small business for wedding and portrait photography.
Member of ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)
Avid wood and metal shop worker, including handmade furniture, auto maintenance and modification, and miniature robotics.
Carnegie Mellon University Rowing Club, Varsity Team – Publicity Chairman
Outdoor sports, including camping, hiking, and geocaching.
Experienced musician, and freelance music writer for an online music magazine.