1. Jeffrey S. Merrill
Permanent Address: 3620 N. Monitor Circle, Stockton, CA 95219 Cell Phone: (707) 481-2532
E-mail Address: jeffrey_s_merrill@yahoo.com Work Phone: (925) 422-0500
SUMMARY Innovative, hands-on and detail-oriented mechanical engineer with training and experience in
mechanical design, automation development, manufacturing, vendor management, project
management and facility operations. Experience with high volume and low volume/high mix
manufacturing. Training and experience in manufacturing process control and quality assurance.
Proficiency with several solid modeling and finite element analysis packages. Excellent computer,
communication, and interpersonal skills. Broad based graduate coursework, including advanced
dynamics, fluid mechanics, mechanical design, mechanical vibrations, MEMS, and business. Ready
to use these tools to design, innovate, and explore the next generation of technology with team
members.
EXPERIENCE Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA
2013-Present System Engineer, Nuclear Materials Technology Program (NMTP)
• Mechanical engineer at a high security Class 2 nuclear research facility. Ensured operability of
credited safety systems while maintaining compliance with Technical Safety Requirements.
• Developed design guidance documentation for NMTP nuclear enclosures that align with oversight
requirements and best practices. Fostered agreement between multiple organizations to achieve a
balance of programmatic and operational needs.
• Implementation lead for Predictive Maintenance Program, centered on vibration monitoring and
analysis. Focused on increasing reliability and reducing maintenance costs of critical safety
equipment.
2008-2013 System Manager, National Ignition Facility (NIF)
• Mechanical engineer at a multi-billion dollar laser research facility. Responsible for ongoing
operations of multiple systems essential to the operation of NIF.
• Authored and directed commissioning test plans for several systems, including several precision
controlled cooling systems.
• Managed the design, construction and commissioning of major system upgrades for the tempered
water cooling system.
• Led effort to define system requirements, design, install and commission diagnostics cooling
system used for all Target Bay diagnostic systems.
2007-2008 Mechanical Engineer, National Ignition Facility
• Mechanical engineer on a 2+ Megawatt laser system utilizing precision optics. Responsible for
engineering design and development of the Advanced Radiographic Capability (ARC) subsystem
optic frames used in the NIF.
• Created detailed finite element analysis (FEA) of system assemblies using Pro|Mechanica to
ensure mechanical strength and modal compatibility.
• Wrote detailed Mechanical Engineering Safety Notes (MESNs) outlining safety considerations
including stress and deflection calculations using MathCAD.
• Collaborated with outside vendors and design companies to develop electromechanical
subsystems.
• Directed the work of mechanical designers to ensure compliance with design requirements.
• Presented detailed design reviews to senior management.
Automation Tooling Systems (ATS), Livermore, CA
2005-2007 Applications Engineer
• Responsible for conceptual development, preparation of cost model and writing detailed technical
proposals for a broad range of automation equipment and projects including pharmaceutical,
medical device, electronics and automotive.
• Conceptual designs ranged from proof-of-principle (POP) to fully integrated automation systems
utilizing 6-axis robots, gantry pick and place units, vacuum fixtures, vision systems, material
handling and conveyor systems.
• Primary technical customer contact for automation, manufacturing and compliance issues.

2. UltraCell Corporation, Livermore, CA
2004-2005 Senior Mechanical Engineer
• Mechanical design engineer for a portable Micro Fuel Cell targeting consumer electronic,
military, emergency response and other mobile applications.
• Responsible for mechanical design, product testing, system specifications, manufacturing and
supply chain development.
• Created working prototype of fuel storage cartridge and system chassis in a dynamic startup
environment with variable design constraints.
B&M Designs, LLC, Santa Rosa/Stockton, CA
2001-2011 Owner/Manager
• Founded B&M Designs, LLC in April of 2001. Responsible for all aspects of business operation,
including: research and development, manufacturing, supply chain management, marketing,
finance, sales and licensing.
• B&M Designs, LLC manufactured a line of watersports accessories. The company captured sales
in 15 states and three countries through rapid product development, targeted marketing
techniques, and exceeding customer expectations of product quality and turn around time.
Agilent Technologies, Electronic Product Solutions Group (EPSG), Rohnert Park, CA
1998-2003 Mechanical Production Engineer
• Mechanical engineering lead for in-house development of EPSG’s first automated test distribution
system. Responsibilities included system design, creation of periodic maintenance program, and
system assembly documentation.
• Mechanical design engineer for several RF and microwave instruments.
• Represented manufacturing engineering for several New Product Introductions (NPIs). Designed
assembly tooling, provided feedback and guidance on DFx concerns and ensured documentation
quality.
• Led cross-functional team that qualified approximately 3000 part numbers in six months while
minimizing impact to production lines and revenue.
• Reduced quality issues and response time by collaborating in a multi-disciplined team to design
and implement a web interfaced database that tracked quality issues, owners and deadlines as well
as escalating past due actions. This tool was instrumental in Agilent ISO certifications.
Hewlett Packard Company, Inkjet Supplies Business Unit (IJBU), Corvallis, OR
1996-1998 Manufacturing Development Engineer
• Lead engineer developing cutting edge mass spectrometry and pressure decay leak test equipment
for high volume automated manufacturing system.
• Responsible for process specifications, tooling and process development and equipment buy off
and delivery.
• Increased uptime and data reliability of leak testing equipment by developing mathematical
relationship between product leak rate and chamber pressure.
RELEVANT CAD & Design Operations/Automation
SKILLS & • SolidWorks, Pro|E • Statistical Process Control
COURSEWORK • AutoCAD, MathCAD • Process Capabilities Studies
• Mechanica, Cosmos • Design of Experiments
• GD&T/Tolerance Analysis • Mechatronics
Computer Skills Management/Leadership
• Microsoft Office Suite • Project Management
• MS Project/Access • The Leadership Challenge
• AB PLC Training • NIF Operations Leadership Program
EDUCATION University of California, Davis, CA
M.S. Mechanical Engineering Degree conferred December 2012 GPA 3.8/4.0
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA
B.S. Mechanical Engineering Degree conferred August 1996 GPA 3.3/4.0