Andre Martinez

Testing & Certification Manager

Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

About

As Testing & Certification Manager at K2 Systems US, I focus on ensuring compliance with industry standards and certifications for solar structures, leveraging my expertise in mechanical testing, product R&D, and ASCE 7. My role involves overseeing mechanical testing, designing tooling for real-world applications, and coordinating with product development teams to align testing outcomes with engineering goals. A graduate of Tecnológico de Monterrey in Ingeniería electrónica, robótica y mecatrónica, I bring a strong foundation in engineering to my work in the solar industry. My commitment to advancing renewable energy systems is evident in my pursuit of certifications like the Certified Scrum Product Owner® and my contributions to the development of efficient certification workflows and technical documentation.

Experience

  • Testing & Certification Manager at K2 Systems US
    Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

  • MX Testing & Certifications Lead at K2 Systems MX
    Apr 2024 - Mar 2025 · 1 yr

    Testing & Certifications Lead for the solar industry, focused on solar structure. - Research about standards and certifications currently and coming in the market - Planning and execution for mechanical testing - Testing performed using a Universal Tensile Machine (UTM) - Design and development of tooling to replicate real case scenarios on products - Research for different product testing (Salt Spray, UV Exposure, etc.) - Creation of test report templates for internal and external use - Correlation between FEA's and mechanical testing alongside product development teams - Expenses tracking and budget planning

  • K2 Systems US & MX (Full-time · 1 yr 11 mos)
    • Product Development Engineer
      Aug 2022 - Apr 2024 · 1 yr 9 mos

      Product Development Engineer for the Solar Industry focused on various activities. - Product design from phase zero to launch - Design based on the Aluminum Design Manual (ADM) - 3D Prototyping - Creation of prototype, quote & manufacturing drawings - Revision of QC sheets and BOM's - FEA's and mechanical testing. - Technical drawings for customers and elaboration of assembly instructions (AI) - Renderization using SolidWorks Photo 360 and video animations with SolidWorks Composer - Project analysis under ASCE 7-16 and an introduction to ASCE 7-22

    • Product Development Intern
      Jun 2022 - Aug 2022 · 3 mos