Los Angeles, California, United States
A proficient mechanical engineer with 3+ years of professional design experience who is knowledgeable in a wide range of topics including CAD automation, sheet metal, and precision machining. Aiming to leverage my capabilities to enhance team productivity to align with company goals while also expanding my professional development.
-Delivered 35+ semiconductor burn-in socket projects (BGA, LGA, QFN) with devices of varying sizes, achieving 95%+ accuracy in CAD modeling and drafting for customer requirements -Partnered with principal engineers and lab technicians to design a high-power burn-in socket supporting 1.5+ kW BGA devices, ensuring reliable thermal and electrical performance. -Resolved tooling challenges in plastic molding by working closely with manufacturing, implementing solutions that avoided costly mold modifications and reduced production delays. -Developed and enforced modeling best practices and drafting standards across multiple socket types, minimizing design deviations and improving team-wide consistency. -Engineered complex parts and assemblies utilizing advanced materials such as Ultem 1000, Ultem 2210, Ceramic PEEK, Rigid PEEK, Copper C110, and AL6061-T6 to meet stringent performance and durability requirements.
-Developed CAD automation programs with DriveWorks and SolidWorks, reducing custom project lead times from 2+ weeks to minutes, automating over 80% of parts/assemblies/drawings, and boosting engineering productivity by ~80%. -Collaborated with lead engineer to design and launch 2 new products from concept to production, including revenue-generating product lines ($5M+ annual sales) and innovations such as a universal back pan for diffusers (WIPO Patent#: WO/2025/122637) that reduced production costs and enabled modularity. -Improved manufacturability and reliability by redesigning parts/assemblies with fool-proof features and spearheaded engineering audits to ensure manufacturing capabilities and cost savings. -Maintained accurate, structured BOMs in ERP/MRP systems supporting Juarez, MX and El Paso, TX facilities Trained and mentored engineers on product design and drafting standards, leading onboarding for new engineering hires and international teams. -Processed and executed ECRs/ECOs with accuracy, ensuring smooth cross-departmental implementation and preventing delays in ongoing manufacturing orders.
-Drove 3D printing projects to design jigs for welders and machinists saving production costs and time -Assisted senior engineers in modeling and drafting large scale assemblies involving 150+ parts -Created BOM’s through MRP system and sourced hardware