Resume of US citizen Brad Barrett - mechanical engineer, mechanical equipment trouble-shooter and market researcher

1. Investigative Mechanical Engineer
and
Market Researcher
Brad Barrett, PE
bbwork@alumni.utexas.net
More than 12 years of experience in equipment design,
mechanical trouble-shooting / technical service, China
business development / business start-up, China market
research and manufacturing
Citizenship: USA

2. Brad Barrett, PE
bbwork@alumni.utexas.net
EXPERTISE:
• Business Relations-China
• Machine Design
• Assembly Automation
• Root Cause Analysis
• Cost Reduction
• Sourcing
• Repair Coordination
• Applications Engineering

3. Brad Barrett, PE
bbwork@alumni.utexas.net
SKILLS:
• Identification and evaluation of alternative technologies/techniques to
achieve process improvements, increased efficiency, and reduced costs.
• China business start-up and market research.
• Highly skilled at conducting mechanical troubleshooting.
• Cross-functional project coordination and communication between
internal groups and external partners, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Proven ability to apply analytical problem-solving skills in design and
modification of equipment used in high-volume manufacturing.
• LANGUAGES: English (Native)  Chinese Mandarin (Conversational)

4. Brad Barrett, PE
bbwork@alumni.utexas.net
STELLAR - Shanghai, China www.stellar.net
June 2012 – Aug. 2013
ENGINEERING & SALES MANAGER Engineering, Procurement & Construction Management
• Developed and proofread service contracts, took action to alleviate risks.
• Developed potential customer database, researched industries and sales targets, pursued
contact with key decision-makers.
• Prepared Powerpoint presentations on China food & beverage market and China business
environment.
• Provided design and construction project coordination, monitoring and reporting.
• Assisted with plant construction project management services (EPCM) proposal
development.

5. Brad Barrett, PE
bbwork@alumni.utexas.net
GT ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES—Shanghai, China www.gtat.com
Jan. 2009 – Dec. 2011
SUSTAINING ENGINEERING MANAGER Polysilicon Production Equipment
Previous position: National Support Manager, China
• Coordinated on-site warranty weld repair work on imported polysilicon process vessels.
Achieved faster repair response times and cost reduction by identifying and utilizing qualified
welders based in China.
• Applied alternative design concepts to silicon ingot production auxiliary equipment designs
and created 3D drawings; researched infrared heating technologies, analyzed surface-drying
processes, and identified alternative crucible gripping, lifting, and manipulating concepts.
• Identified logistics companies with legal solutions for eliminating Chinese import customs
bottleneck.
• Led technical investigation and analysis for cost reductions and part substitutions regarding
solar silicon ingot furnace and sapphire crystal furnace components. Served as
communication and technical liaison with U.S.-based engineering team and suppliers.
• Conducted equipment failure analyses and observations resulting in product development
team increasing mechanical robustness of graphite heater rods in process vessel.
• Outsourced mechanical stress analysis (FEA) of polysilicon ingot crucible resulting in the
theoretical validation of equipment design concept.

6. Brad Barrett, PE
bbwork@alumni.utexas.net
BODINE ASSEMBLY & TEST SYSTEMS—Beijing, China www.detroittool.com
July 2006 – Nov. 2008
OPERATIONS MANAGER/APPLICATIONS & TECHNICAL SUPPORT MANAGER Assembly Automation
• Co-developed sales and marketing materials, provided technical support for purchasing,
prepared budgeting and financial reports, and interviewed candidates throughout start-up
phase. Developed and implemented design improvements in vibratory part feeding.
• Managed mechanical troubleshooting of assembly systems; inspected and corrected
assembly system pick-and-place tooling and part escapement mechanism set-up work.
• Improved performance and raised assembly system operating efficiency by performing post-
installation assembly system modifications. Directed machine performance validation and
component pick-up/assembly control system logic testing.

7. Brad Barrett, PE
bbwork@alumni.utexas.net
PACIFIC RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL—Bridgeport, CT, USA; Changchun/Beijing, China
2000 – 2006
SERVICE & APPLICATIONS SUPPORT MANAGER/PROJECT ENGINEER/ VICE DIRECTOR, TRAINING CENTER
• Researched and identified sales targets including visiting potential customers and creating
relevant contact and data reports for U.S.-based staff. Key contributor in the successful
negotiation of $900K+ assembly machine sale.
• Managed investment holding company branch office activities in China; developed proposals,
performed scheduling, and identified potential suppliers. Advised on technical specifications
and part quality requirements.
• Oversaw the creation of a training center, recruited and trained staff, developed financial
analysis tools, and prepared financial reports.

8. Brad Barrett, PE
bbwork@alumni.utexas.net
NATIONAL FILTRATION SYSTEMS—Norcross, GA www.clarkreliance.com
1999 – 2000
DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING Filtration Equipment for Power Plants
• Evaluated designs for conformance to customer specifications. Reviewed vessel design
drawings and BOMs. Documented ASME Code calculations for pressure vessels. Performed
structural foundation loading analyses.

9. Brad Barrett, PE
bbwork@alumni.utexas.net
SASIB FOOD & BEVERAGE MACHINERY—Goose Creek, SC www.sasib.com
1995 - 1998
DESIGN ENGINEER
• Developed numerous beverage-related systems including beverage brewing station with the
support structure for two-ton capacity hoist, stainless steel pressure vessels, and beverage
processor piping assemblies consisting of mass-flow sensors, modulating valves, check valves,
and block-and-bleed components for clean-in-place applications; also developed beverage
chiller incorporating plate heat exchanger, ammonia surge drum, back-pressure regulating
valve, and liquid-level control.
• Reduced manufacturing costs and improved manufacturability by evaluating alternative
options and modifying design drawings.
• Investigated and specified spray nozzles for water deaeration system; analyzed liquid-level
control technologies for sanitary tank. Performed and documented ASME code pressure
vessel calculations.
• Designed ammonia-based refrigeration piping systems consisting of evaporative condensers,
compressors, shell-and-tube heat exchangers, and plate heat exchangers.

10. Brad Barrett, PE
bbwork@alumni.utexas.net
SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY—Hartsville, SC www.sonoco.com
1992 – 1995
DESIGN ENGINEER Packaging for Consumer Products
• Reduced product changeover time for high-speed manufacturing operation by developing
packaging machine modification. Led Engineering Department Safety Committee.
• Improved post-installation performance of high-speed packaging assembly machine;
specified pneumatic cylinders, valves, bearings, drive components, and mechanical rotary
indexers. Performed deflection calculations for package-sealing machine improvement
project; calculated servo-motor torque requirement for rotary die application.

11. Brad Barrett, PE
bbwork@alumni.utexas.net
EDUCATION
• Project Leadership Certificate
CORNELL UNIVERSITY; Ithaca, NY
• Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS; Austin, TX
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY; East Lansing, MI