1. ELAINE FURMAN
Address: 570 Inverlane Dr, Sagamore Hills, OH 44067
Phone: (847) 791‐9439
Email: ysf000@juno.com
Professional Summary
A highly organized, resourceful and focused Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer with over 20 years of
experience. Proven expertise in developing HVAC, Controls systems and World-Class Refrigeration
equipment. Capable of handling complex instructions, correspondence and record keeping. Capable of
working effectively and collaboratively in challenging and fast-paced environment with various levels of
professionals. Exceeds goals 100% of the time.
Skills and Expertise
Strong knowledge of HVAC, Heat Transfer, Refrigeration, Automatic Temperature Control systems and
equipment. Excellent programming skills. Experienced in developing and implementing programs for
IDEC PLC, Heat transfer, Electrical calculations and equipment selection. Well versed in: AutoCAD,
Revit, Solid Edge, Microsoft Office, Visual Basic, SQL, Crystal Report, AS400, RPG, Baan, Oracle10g,
Web development, Java, Windchill, WindLGC, Unix.
Experience
Air Enterprises, Akron, OH:
Electrical, Mechanical Engineer, September 2012-present
Develops electrical and controls systems for AHU from project specifications, scope and estimates
costs. Generates AHU electrical/controls layouts with construction details, wiring diagrams, electrical
equipment and BOM. Performs electrical design calculations (i.e. circuit breakers, fuses, disconnects,
wires, actuators for size, etc.). Provides technical support during fabrication, assembly and installation
in the field. Designs Control Panels and programs IDEC controllers. Designs Air Handling Units, selects
Fans, Coils, Filters and other mechanical equipment preparing all drawings and BOMs. Prepares cost
and price estimates for project bids.
Siemens Industry, Building Technologies, Garfield Heights, OH:
Design Engineer, Estimator, August 2010 – June 2012
Designed and developed Temperature Control Systems using Siemens controllers for projects such as
NASA, Horseshoe Casino, Lubrizol, Oberlin College and Cleveland hospitals. Selected equipment,
developed temperature controls, flow and wiring diagrams, sequence of operations and BOMs based
on mechanical drawings and project estimates. Prepared cost and price estimates for project bids.
Ingersoll Rand
Climate Control Technologies Sector - Krack Corporation, Itasca, IL:
Refrigeration Design Engineer, Feb. 2000 – August 2010
Developed, implemented and improved Refrigeration product lines for Foods industry; clients such as
Costco, Wall Mart, Farmland Foods, Sargento Foods, Millard Warehouse and other major clients. Led
development of programs to provide integrity of engineering information through software applications.

2. ELAINE FURMAN
Address: 570 Inverlane Dr, Sagamore Hills, OH 44067
Phone: (847) 791‐9439
Email: ysf000@juno.com
Developed Load Calculation Matched systems program to introduce Trane companies into refrigeration
business. Automated design process for all product lines using Baan Configurator. Supported and
maintained Climate Control Products MRP system.
Led development of all engineering infrastructure information and product documentation.
Continuously improved all product lines using Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, ISO certification
processes.
Prior positions included: NPD, Equipment Automation Specialist and Engineering Programs Manager
Automatic Building Controls, Park Ridge, IL:
Design Engineer, July 1997 – Feb. 2000
Designed and developed temperature controls systems with Allerton controllers for projects such as:
Midway Airport, Northern University, Daley College, Chicago Field Museum, and Adler Planetarium.
Selected controllers, calculated dampers, actuators and valves, produced temperature control
schematics, sequence of operations and BOMs based on mechanical drawings and project estimates.
Standard Refrigeration, Melrose Park, IL:
Application and Design Engineer, Oct. 1994 – July 1997
Designed and developed applications for shell and tube, liquid-to-liquid heat exchangers in refrigeration
and automotive systems. Designed marine cooling systems for ocean vessels and compact chillers for
apartment buildings and food stores.
Build-Tech, State Consulting & Engineering, Kiev, Ukraine:
Lead Engineer, June 1982 – Jan. 1990
Designed and developed HVAC, hot water, steam and natural gas supply systems for commercial,
industrial and residential projects, prepared drawings, specifications, submittals. Designed and
developed energy supply networks and boiler plants. Revised and approved drawings and
specifications to be used in construction and provided technical expertise and inspections during
installation.
Education
National University of Structure and Architecture - Kiev, Ukraine
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, 1982 - HVAC Systems
Continuing Education
Cuyahoga Community College – Cleveland, OH
2012-2014: Industrial Maintenance Technology Courses - Electrical Maintenance Technician Certificate
2014: IDEC PLS design and development.
2015: Eaton VFD start up.
2016: Revit for Architecture, Fundamentals of Psychrometric.