OBJECTIVE:
Manufacturing/Process Engineer - specializing in Manufacturing Improvements, Problem Solving, Troubleshooting
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Technology - September 1990
GPA: 3.83 (in major)
CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY
San Luis Obispo, California
STRENGTHS:
Over 24 years experience in conventional and high-tech manufacturing.
Innovative and practical problem solver - determined to find root cause of problems.
Support and practice continuous improvement (“Kaizen”) - demonstrated experience.
Solid, hands-on, mechanical and electrical knowledge in automation, robotics, and industrial facility operations.
Project engineer for multi-million dollar robotic and automated production line installations.
Independent contributor and team player - work well with all levels of personnel.
Effective communicator with strong presentation experience and excellent interpersonal skills.
Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Mentor for Integrated Optics Modules.
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE:
• Automated, high volume, production process equipment; robotic electrostatic spray application equipment
• Robot systems - safety, operation, function, programming, and capabilities
• Visual Process Control and Statistical Process Control for high volume manufacturing
• High and low pressure process piping and pumping systems for high and low viscosity fluids
• Electro-mechanical / Electro-pneumatic controls & Hydraulic systems
• Industrial electrical equipment, HVAC systems and oven curing systems (radiant, convection, infrared)
• Clean room technology and electro-static dissipative (ESD) principles
• Large optics – dip coating, diamond finish machining, cleaning, inspection, metrology, packaging, shipping
• Precision assembly, installation, removal, inspection, handling of high consequence LASER components
• Inspection, redesign, and rework of machined parts and assemblies
• High Vacuum and Low Vacuum systems - design basics, assembly, troubleshooting and leak testing
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY:
LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL LABORATORY
Engineering Technical Associate, NIF – Laser Systems Engineering Operations, Aug. 2007 – present
Process Engineer, NIF – Laser Materials & Optics Technology, Optics Processing Facility, Jan. 2006 – Aug. 2007
Senior Technical Coordinator, NIF – Large Optics Group, Aug. 2004 - Jan. 2006
JOHNSON CONTROLS WORLD SERVICES - Master Vendor Contract @ Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Engineering Technician VI, NIF - Final Optics Assembly Group, Feb. 2002 - Aug. 2004
NEW UNITED MOTOR MANUFACTURING, INCORPORATED, Fremont, California
Manufacturing Engineer, Dec. 2001 - Feb. 2002 (Contracted through Kelly Temporary Services)
Assistant Manager - Engineering, Truck Paint Department, Dec. 1997 - Jan. 1999
Manufacturing Engineer - Senior Specialist, Car Paint Department, Apr. 1994 - Dec. 1997
Manufacturing Engineer - Specialist I & II, Car Paint Department, Jan. 1991 - Apr. 1994
Manufacturing Engineer - Associate, Car Paint Department, Jul. 1990 - Jan. 1991
Co-Op Student Manufacturing Engineer, Car Paint Department, Apr. 1988 - Oct. 1988, Jun. 1989 - Sep. 1989
POLYSTOR CORPORATION, Livermore, California
(Manufacturer of Lithium-Ion Battery Cells)
Manufacturing Engineer 4 - (senior level), Nov. 2000 - Dec. 2001
CANDESCENT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION, San Jose, California
(ThinCRT Development and Manufacturing)
Senior Equipment and Process Development Engineer, Jan. 1999 - Nov. 2000
KEY PROJECTS:
• Designed assembly fixtures/tooling and developed detailed assembly procedures/checklists for the production of 200 precision electro-mechanical assemblies (Integrated Optics Modules). (LLNL)
• Project engineer for second large optic precision dip coating machine. Responsibilities – design, improvements and modifications, specifications, procurement, supervise vendor fabrications, supervise installation, test and de-bug. (LLNL)
• Lead engineer and project manager for implementing $3,126,000 automated robotic lines to seal interior and underbody seams on 900+ passenger cars per day. Complete project responsibility – planning, coordination, budget management, specifications, design review, safety, contractor supervision, production and maintenance personnel training and start-up. (NUMMI)
• Lead engineer and project manager for purchase, installation and start-up of $530,000 automated particle removal machines for car body shells prior to primer surface coating. Responsible for all aspects of project – equipment specifications and vendor design reviews, budget control and installation supervisio...
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