Aaron K.

Product Designer | UC Davis Alum | Design & Manufacturing

Campbell, California, United States

About

Experience

  • Manufacturing Technician at Neuralink
    Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Design Service Specialist at Herman Miller
    Nov 2023 - Dec 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Powertrain Designer and Materials Researcher at Formula Racing at UC Davis (FSAE Electric)
    Sep 2021 - Sep 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Collaborated across 14 sub-teams to produce a functional race car for the Formula SAE Electric Design Series • Contributed to the design of the vehicle's components • Produced component designs in Solidworks and prepared them for manufacturing using CAM software • Manufactured components using metal and plastic fabrication equipment • Conducted research to identify materials with a high strength-to-weight ratio to inform design and manufacturing processes

  • CNC Operator and Apprentice Machinist at Wolf's Precision Works, Inc.
    Nov 2018 - Dec 2019 · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Produced 10+ work-holding components per month from technical drawings using a Bridgeport mill • Operated 3 and 4-axis CNC mills to produce 8,000+ parts per month from stock metal and plastic • Managed the set-up and operation of a manual lathe and 3-axis mill to produce jigs and work-holding pieces • Measured 1,000+ parts per month using precision measuring tools including a micrometer, caliper, dial indicator and height gauges to ensure function and quality of components • Maintained and cleaned machining equipment to ensure function and improve the longevity of the machine, including changing fluids and cleaning equipment • Packaged 500+ individual parts to be shipped and delivered to clients each month • Prepared 200+ parts per month for painting and anodization with a bead blaster