Aaron Quitugua-Flores Email & Phone Number

United States

San Jose, California

Milpitas, California

• Lead a group of mechanical engineers and mechanical technicians (up to 5 engineers and 7 technicians at Milpitas facility, 4 engineers at satellite Shanghai office) in managing vacuum sputtering machine and solar cell assembly automation equipment design and operations• Completed ground-up assembly of 3 large vacuum sputter machines and brought them up to successful operation for R&D and manufacturing• Lead internal and external cross-disciplinary teams to design and deploy new… Show more • Lead a group of mechanical engineers and mechanical technicians (up to 5 engineers and 7 technicians at Milpitas facility, 4 engineers at satellite Shanghai office) in managing vacuum sputtering machine and solar cell assembly automation equipment design and operations• Completed ground-up assembly of 3 large vacuum sputter machines and brought them up to successful operation for R&D and manufacturing• Lead internal and external cross-disciplinary teams to design and deploy new equipment and modifications to existing machines for improved safety, functionality, and throughput• Coordinate and execute regular equipment maintenance activities• Equipment design experience in the following areas: High vacuum systems, vacuum-compatible components, sputter deposition hardware, thin material (web) drive systems, evaporation hardware, pneumatic and motor-driven actuators, pneumatic system design, automated transfer systems, SCARA robots, visual inspection, lifting fixtures and maintenance tools• Create and maintain equipment documentation• Detailed 3D models and 2D drawings, familiarity with GD&T practices (Software used: 3D and 2D with SolidWorks, file release and version control with Enterprise PDM)• Developed maintenance instructions, detailed material and maintenance logs• Led effort to establish company equipment document control system Show less

Milpitas, California

Milpitas, California

• Designed a large machining fixture for the manufacturing group (Large Machining Process Area)• Regularly collaborated with experienced machinists, manufacturing engineers, structural analysts and NC programmers to develop the fixture design• Created CAD models and drawings (Pro/Engineer), performed FEA analysis (Pro/Mechanica), sourced commercial off-the-shelf items• Supported next-generation fleet ballistic missile launcher program• Led a focus group to establish the first… Show more • Designed a large machining fixture for the manufacturing group (Large Machining Process Area)• Regularly collaborated with experienced machinists, manufacturing engineers, structural analysts and NC programmers to develop the fixture design• Created CAD models and drawings (Pro/Engineer), performed FEA analysis (Pro/Mechanica), sourced commercial off-the-shelf items• Supported next-generation fleet ballistic missile launcher program• Led a focus group to establish the first on-site prototyping and brainstorming lab Show less

• Taught structured labs in manual milling, turning, welding (TIG, MIG, oxy-acetylene), sand casting, finishing• Provided design and manufacturing coaching support for student design projects in core manufacturing course• Directed open shop sessions and provided manufacturing process support to shop users• Designed and constructed an electric, steer-by-wire, modular vehicle as part of student research group• Led mechanical design team in developing vehicle components: chassis… Show more • Taught structured labs in manual milling, turning, welding (TIG, MIG, oxy-acetylene), sand casting, finishing• Provided design and manufacturing coaching support for student design projects in core manufacturing course• Directed open shop sessions and provided manufacturing process support to shop users• Designed and constructed an electric, steer-by-wire, modular vehicle as part of student research group• Led mechanical design team in developing vehicle components: chassis, suspension parts, battery restraints, cockpit and control interface, drive train and steering integration• Worked with vendors and fabrication shops to procure specialized hardware items Show less

Ms, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: PRL Teaching Assistant • Coursework included: mechanical and computer-aided design and manufacturing, feedback.

Bs, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Hawaii Club Co-President