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Ben Neil, P.Eng.
Over ten years experience engineering, testing, and manufacturing specialty performance rated doors and frames for the construction industry. With degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Computing Technology, Ben has a passion for automation and efficiency. He has played a key role in the creation and development of parametric CAD and software systems used to organize and automate engineering, project management, and manufacturing.
Having excelled at his engineering and leadership roles, Ben is continually seeking new challenges. He is passionate about organizing people and processes, environmental consciousness, efficiency, systems, automation, and enjoys designing and creating.
Education, Training, and Certifications
Education, Training, and Certifications
Python Online Courses - Self-Directed - 2023-Present
Python Online Courses - Self-Directed - 2023-Present
CB3 e-learning Courses - Universal Robots - 2022
CB3 e-learning Courses - Universal Robots - 2022
Transactional Project Management - Algonquin College - 2020
Transactional Project Management - Algonquin College - 2020
Professional Engineer - PEO - 2020
Professional Engineer - PEO - 2020
BASc Mechanical Engineering - University of Ottawa - 2010
BASc Mechanical Engineering - University of Ottawa - 2010
BSc Computing Technology - University of Ottawa - 2010
BSc Computing Technology - University of Ottawa - 2010
Sept 7, 2022 to NowEngineering Consultant
Consulting services related to engineering, product developing, testing, and manufacturing. I am open to full time, part time, and contract work. Contact me at bneil007@gmail.com if you would like to discuss a potential project or opportunity.
Feb 8, 2022 to Sep 7, 2022Product Development and Documentation Lead
Chair regular meetings with owners and upper management to present research findings and steer research & development efforts.
Market research and maintain up-to-date with latest industry technology.
Design, prototype, and test specialty door and frame assemblies with acoustic, fire, EM shielding, bullet, and blast resistant properties.
Mentor, supervise, and lead teams and individuals in all facets of Research & Development, delegating physical prototyping, installation, and modeling tasks.
Manage test program with testing laboratories.
June 1, 2012 to Feb 8, 2022
Design Engineer
Design specialty door and frame assemblies with acoustic, fire, EM shielding, bullet, and blast resistant properties using CAD and mathematical analysis software.
Design and manufacture automated door cycle tester that successfully cycled multiple doors to 1,000,000 cycles.
Design and build an Ambico-first electronic controlled pneumatic door sealing system. Provide site supervision of the installation and acoustic testing, successfully achieving the customers required acoustic rating.
Team lead, responsible for hiring, supervising, and mentoring my team members.
Work directly with internationally recognized testing laboratories such as UL, ITS, and NRC to test and certify new products.
Teach acoustic theory and installation courses and participate at industry conferences.
Jan 3, 2010 to June 1, 2012
System Administrator
Manage and develop an Access database and user interface used for order entry and the automated generation of CAD manufacturing drawings.
Lead the development of input checking and logic to drastically reduce input time and errors.
May 5, 2008 to Jan 3, 2010
Engineering Intern
CAD modelling and drafting. Directly assist the senior engineer to prototype and design a first of its kind both-active pair of doors with an astragal that achieves a high acoustic and fire rating. Work directly with production to solve manufacturing challenges.
Sep 4, 2007 to Dec 21, 2007
Lab Technician & Designer Intern
AxAir Nortec Ltd. (now condair)
Improve the design of electric steam humidifier.
Prototype and test new designs.
Work closely with marketing, purchasing, and manufacturing departments.
Jan 9, 2007 to April 27, 2007
Optical Switch R&D Intern
JDS Uniphase Corporation (now Viavi Solutions and Lumentum Holdings)
Data mining and processing to identify and correct QC issues and improve product.
Program drivers for a function generator, oscilloscope, and laser using VB.
Vibration and impact testing.
May 1, 2006 to Aug 25, 2006
Lab Technician Intern
Natural Resources Canada (CanmetEnergy group)
Design and build a control circuit to cycle an ethanol fueled furnace.
Record and analyze data using a CR23X Micrologger and LabView.
Honors and Awards
Honors and Awards
2020 - Obtained Professional Engineer Designation, PEO
2009 - Won CAD/CAM Team Design & Poster Competition for our freeze drying system, University of Ottawa
2005 - Admission Scholarship, University of Ottawa
2001 - Achieved rank of Warrant Officer and obtained Marksman and Gold Star certifications, Army Cadets Ottawa
Volunteering
Volunteering
2021 to Now
Fire and Safety Committee Chair - Waterbrooke Condominium● Chair meetings and lead committee to advise the Board of Directors in all safety related matters.
● Organize volunteer group of Fire Wardens to lead residents to safety and coordinate with fire department during a fire emergency.
2021 to Now
Infrastructure Committee Member - Waterbrooke Condominium● Advise the Board of Directors regarding infrastructure related projects.
● Reviewed HVAC replacement proposals and contract.
● Developed Electric Vehicle policy for the condominium.
2016 to 2021
Board of Directors - Waterbrooke Condominium
Other Interests
Other Interests
● Motorbike riding and repairs.
● Completed half and full road marathons and a 50k ultra trail race.
● Travelling and discovering new cultures and ways of living and thinking. Current travel experience: Iceland, Guatemala, South Korea, Japan, Australia.
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