Eltam Engineering

LAZAR ELI DIAMANT | led967@gmail.com | 1-408-745-9001| LinkedIn | Sunnyvale, CA

Creative senior mechanical engineer with 25+ years of experience in research, design, engineering and testing of mechanical and electro-mechanical devices, tools, and machines. Proven track record of developing, and overseeing manufacturing processes for many military, medical, and industrial products and equipment. Passionate about finding innovative engineering solutions using advanced technical and problem-solving skills. US Citizen.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

o CAD, CAM Software:
• SolidWorks
• AutoCAD
• Inventor
• Catia
• Pro-E (NX)
o Modeling/Drawings/BOMs
o Transfer to Manufacturing
o Price Optimization
o Manufacturing Management
o Electronics Packaging Design

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

o Solved complex projects and found creative solutions for the Israeli Air Force. These solutions were in some cases adopted by other large, well-known organizations
o Designed complex electrical packaging of guided missiles and improved missiles performance
o Designed and prototyped manufacturing of mechanical, opto-mechanical, and electro-mechanical parts and systems for the Merkava (Chariot) combat tank

EDUCATION

o Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Israel | B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering
o IAI, Israel | Electronic Equipment Packaging Course
o IBM, Israel | Software Engineering Course



PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1983 - Present | Eltam Engineering, Israel | Owner, Chief Engineer

Key Projects:
o Sensible Medical Innovations | Senior Engineer | 2011-2018
Designed mechanical and electronic packaging for medical equipment that provides an accurate lung fluid measurement for heart failure patients. The device gained FDA approval
o Intel | Senior Engineer | 2015-2016
Developed a precise opto-mechanical sub assembly for a miniature camera. Created and reviewed technical models, drawings, and specifications using CAD/CAM software
o Orbotech-Medical Solutions (Acquired by GE) |Sr Engineer| 2001-2008
Designed and manufactured CZT semi-conductor detector for X &  rays detection. Modules for medical imaging in nuclear cameras and CT scanners. Developed Jigs, tools, and instruments for production of the CZT semiconductor crystals
o Direx / Initia | Senior Engineer | 1996-2001
Designed and manufactured Micro-Multileaf Collimators (MMLCs) and round Collimators as add-on systems on Linear Accelerators (LINACs) for radiosurgery and radiotherapy oncology treatments
o Elscint (Acquired by GE and Philips) | Head of Mechanical Development Department | 1993-1995
Led a group of engineers and manufacturing professionals in the development of medical scanners (CT/MRI) and nuclear cameras (NM). Ensured project timelines are met and the project stays within budget

Additional Projects:
o Israel Department of Defense | Senior Engineer and Mechanical Department Officer/Commander
Designed parts, mechanisms, packaging solutions, and manufacturing technologies for guided missiles performance improvements
o Solarex Corporation (Rockville, MD) | Senior Engineer
Led engineering team designing, manufacturing, and testing solar energy photovoltaic cells, panels, and systems for several commercial and government projects