PortfolioRobert S. Jetter

Medical

Siemens, 2007

Handheld ultrasound unit with probe,

docking station and patent pending

ergonomic attach features. Winner of

the Medical design excellence award.

Siemens, 2008

Directed over 8 cross functional engineers spanning across Boston, Silicone

Valley and Asia. Collectively designed over 20 mechanisms, dozens of

plastic panels, cast and extruded aluminum structural members and several

other unique materials. Brought complete ultrasound unit from conceptual

phase into production. Integrated ID, EE, Manufacturing, Acoustics, Display,

Ergonomics and Mechanism validation testing. 4 Mechanical design

applications in process.

Siemens, 2005

Replaced existing CRT solution with a custom LCD

display . System included a new speaker layout,

microphones, tilt/swivel mechanism with lockout

features, function keys and a DVD player. Integrated ID,

Asia tooling and European display OEM’s into

production all within a 3 month design window that

included fabrication, validation and development.

Amersham Pharmacia Biotech, 1999

Minimize handling of IPG strips with innovative strip holder designed

for rehydration, sample application, and IEF. Use the Cup Loading

Strip Holder for increased versatility in sample application. Perform

fast separations with high voltage and efficient cooling. The Ettan

IPGphor Cup Loading Strip Holder features a movable, disposable

sample cup that can be easily and securely sealed against the gel surface

for applying up to 100 µl of sample. Run up to 12 strips (7, 11, 13, 18,

or 24 cm) simultaneously. The movable electrodes of the Cup Loading

Strip Holder can be positioned to accommodate IPG strip lengths up to

24 cm. Patent Number 6,495,017

Startup, 2008

Developed new diabetic blood test system capable of

automatically piercing, extracting and analyzing blood

samples without removing finger from apparatus.

Consumer

Palm - pre, 2008

Supported Palm development team through

design reviews and detailed tolerance

analysis for high volume manufacturing.

Advised team on bi-stable slider and

structural integrity issues on critical

components. LCD research and

implementation.

Aliph, 2009

Integrated a new shield design

and earbud ergonomics into a

completely new package design

to create a better “out of box”

experience .

Advanced Mobile Solutions, 1998

AM1010 Wireless Handsfree Headset

Project Manager / Mechanical Engineer responsible for developing product

configuration from early conceptual stages through manufacturing. Developed creative

modular design solutions for both CLA and belt clip applications. Solved difficult

headset to ear ergonomic issues. Successfully Engineered elaborate acoustical as well

as mechanical requirements while maintained true to industrial design. Created

complex surfaces utilizing ProEngineer

Modular Wireless Headset System: Patent Number 6,230,029

Modular Wireless Headset System for Hands Free Talking: Patent Number 6,078,825

ClearWire/Motorola, 2004

Developed a new antenna design that could attached,

swivel and tilt on most every LCD laptop display.

Design would also elegantly sit onto the table.

Engineered new PCMCI card for low gain antennas

Logitech, 2005

Wireless game controller for Xbox. First

OLED integrated display.

Logitech, 2006

Polycarbonate protective case for the Sony

PSP, equipped with santoprene protection

and additional storage space.

Logitech, 2007

Polycarbonate protective case for the

Nintendo DS Lite, equipped with santoprene

protection and additional storage space.

SoundID, 2008

Bluetooth headset pushing the envelope when it comes to size.

Working with Mike Nuttel, Industrial Designer, this product went

from a pure concept into production and is now being recognized

by ATT and Apple to be sold in store around the world.

Shoretel, 2004

Assisted overseas design firm to integrate

ID into manufacturing. Resolved tough

ID constraints and folded high fidelity

acoustics into a small telephone system.

Computing

Appple G4, 2002

Responsible for developing a new latch/locking handle

mechanism while utilizing existing ergonomic touch and

feel. Successfully completed “critical path” design

objective by validating best concept offline then folding

it back into working prototypes. Activities included

directing brain storm sessions with internal Apple and

external Acorn employees, detailed engineering

mechanisms that included structural analysis, tolerance

analysis and 3D CAD modeling utilizing ProE.

Other subsequent duties included brainstorming thermal

layouts, high volume design, screw less HDD assembly,

EMI and structural analysis to the overall chassis.

PTC “Button Box”, 2000

Lead Mechanical Engineer responsible for

incorporating a large development team

together to deliver a complete design package

within a 2 month design cycle. Areas of

expertise included Industrial Design, software

and electrical engineering for specific

components such as the printer and cordless

phone, CRT design implementation, keyboard

and keypads, labeling, acoustical engineering,

thermal and air flow analysis, mechanical

FEA analysis, DFA & DFM, EMI. Created

complex skeleton surface files using ProE.

Met and exceeded clients expectations within

budget and on schedule.

Startup, 2007

Developed new media center hub capable of supporting two

17”, 19” or one 32” screen. Multiple screens could freely rotate

from portrait to landscape, slide left right along bearing surfaces

and counterbalanced vertically to adjust height with one hand.

Sourced CM in Asia, integrated ID and EE team to create easy

to manufacture solution. Accommodated several OTS

components reducing development time and expenses.

Networking

Dell 1550, 2000

Project Manager / Senior Mechanical Engineer responsible for taking

product from early conceptual stages through manufacturing. Led

internal and external development teams that included Delta (P/S),

ServerWorks (PCA’s), Foxconn (manufacturing) as well as several

internal Dell organizations throughout a full product development cycle.

Conducted elaborate tests from early thermal qualification, shock and

vibration through EMI. Supervised Asian manufacturing that included

several trips. Product high points include 4 SCSI HDD’s across a 19”

rack in a 1U form factor. Screw less assembly of all components and

PCA’s. Easy access with innovative top cover rack mount installation

scheme which allows for easy access to hot swap, cold swap components.

Apple, 2006

Next generation slim line 1U Xserve. Integrated new slide design.

Improved IO while increasing airflow throughout system.

Integrated new ultra slim latch system in tight area. Detailed

power supply latch and removable PCI card retention

Apple, 2003

Next generation 3U Xserve RAID with improved system

performance that includes better HDD vibration isolation, thermal

redundancy, screwless rack mounting, HDD EMI sealing, RAID

controller horsepower and better DFM.

PowerFile, 2007

Designed next generation slim blue

ray dvd read/writers into a mass

storage system. Integrated motors,

electronics, ID, ME and human

factors into a working model ready

for production.

HP, 2004

Both a 4U and 7U server with common

hot swap fans, power supplies, DVD,

CPU module, hot swappable HDD’s, IO

tray and memory extraction system.

Hitachi Data Systems, 2001

Project Manager / Mechanical Engineer.

Developed product from initial concepts, I.D. presentation,

rapid prototyping, design validation testing, oversee asian

tooling support through manufacturing - all within a 10

week schedule and within budget.

Hitachi Data Systems, 2002

Worked with Industrial Designer to create new Company image

branding through its’ redesigned bezel.

Engineered thermal requirements that exceeded design

specifications.

Worked closely with client, I.D. partner and manufacturing to

meet accelerated schedules while staying within budget.

HP, 2003

Project Manager / Senior

Mechanical Engineer responsible

for developing product from

initial concept phases through

production release. 4U, NEBS

certified system.

Patent Pending thermal airflow

design.

HP, 2001

4U Chassis with hot swappable fans,

removable IO, innovative architecture

and thermal cooling.

Patent 6,999,321- Assembly for tooless

installation and locking of a printed

circuit carrier to a sytem.

Patent 7,068,498 – computer system

with slidable motherboard

Pillar Data Systems. “Slammer”, 2002

Project Manager / Senior Mechanical Engineer responsible for developing

product from initial concept phases through production release.

Patent Pending bezel latch design

Elcon, 1999

MiniPak• Product Manager / Mechanical Engineer

• Developed product from initial concept through

manufacturing.

• Created cutting edge power and signal inter connection that

greatly out performed previous products allowing

company to gain market share over competitors.

• Connector and Male Electrical Contact for Use Therewith:

Patent Number 6,322,377 6,604,967 6,403,566 6,835,103

Innovative cost reduction design

brought expensive 3 & 5 piece

assemblies down to 1 low cost

solution.

FEA analysis to ensure

parts met rigid mechanical

requirements for a low

profile, thin walled

application.

Awards