Amit Tandon

Work closely with Engineering and Product Developer team to create test plans with in-depth knowledge of ASTM F963-23 tests applicable to plastic and wooden toys Conduct safety risk evaluation and provide team with direction to reduce risk at the early design stage for plastic and wooden toy products Analyze and direct updates to injection molding parameters related to injection back pressure to resolve plastic bin impact strength and reduce drop test failures.

Conduct FEA analysis for meeting BIFMA test requirements Design sonic welded plastic parts for meeting ASTM F963 US toy safety standards Select materials for meeting strict durability and drop test requirements

Launched own startup - Revolutionizing Kitchen Safety and Accessibility! Designed and manufactured a safe cutting board system to prevent finger and hand injuries during food preparation. Managed freelancers for industrial and graphic design projects. Collaborated with a US patent attorney to file trademark and utility patents. Established a partnership with a China supplier for manufacturing and supply chain management. Hired actors and work with social influencers to create product demonstrations and generate brand awareness. Marketed the product to various segments, including parents and kids, individuals with hand disabilities, and restaurants with young employees.

Designed a hybrid card reader for EMV chip cards, magnetic stripe, and NFC, meeting stringent PCI 5.0 security requirements for gas pump and kiosk applications. Developed hand-held EMV and magnetic stripe card readers for OEM applications. Led the engineering team in designing modules for an Express card issuance machine used in banks. Troubleshot production issues and implemented design changes for process optimization. Provided leadership and technical supervision to a team of 3 mechanical engineers. Designed a card transport system using air slide technology. Inventor of the Dual Print ribbon tension control system patent. Upgraded check scanners with MICR destruction technology. Prototyped various products, including ATM kiosk-based credit/gift card dispensers and high-speed magnetite capture systems.

Redesigned existing machined parts in ZOOM2 teeth whitening lamps for cost reduction using powder metal manufacturing. Conducted tolerance analysis and implemented Design Change Orders (DCOs) for improved part fit in assembly. Validated low-cost plastic alternatives for die-cast pedestal bases through testing and report writing.

Designed and assembled robotic axes for a desktop 3D scanner project, collaborating with electrical, software, and manufacturing teams. Developed consumer products from concept to production, including a handheld hybrid card reader and an LRT 7200 barcode scanner. Led mechanical designs for projects such as voice coil motor design for precise optical mirror positioning. Expert in part design for various manufacturing processes (injection molding, sheet metal, die-casting, ceramics, machining). Coordinated with local and offshore vendors and factories for design releases and production. Conducted finite element analysis for structural design calculations. Supported electrical design, including PCBs, wiring, and flexes. Proficient in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) standards.

Program FADAL CNC milling machine to machine small to medium size parts in ABS, Polycarbonate, Aluminum for prototyping.

Designed and tested a new brand (Volcanix) of roller blade wheels made of urethane. Managed production of aluminum molds using CNC lathe for casting urethane wheels.