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Display Mechanical Engineering Manager for MacBook, iMac, and Home product lines.

Responsible for mechanical design and integration of all MacBook displays.

Worked as design authority on the solar module manufacturing tools and led the development of 7 projects to improve throughput and processes - Developed process to use existing vision system to enable inspection and disposition of solder quality that achieved quality solder bonds to an accuracy of 99.99% - Improved tool safety during maintenance operations that improved availability by 2.3% - Began solder process improvements to increase life by 4x and yield savings of $80k per yearContributed to design and system integration of a new module junction box for used on automated solar production line - Reduced number of components and improved manufacturing processes provided cost savings of 40% - Eliminated module handling requirements at the end of the line - Evaluated performance and interaction of plastic materials (PPE, PPO, polycarbonate) with potting materials (silicones, polyurethane) and securement materials (silicone hot melt, tape)- Validated design met IEC 61730 and UL 1703 (safety standards for photovoltaic modules)- Led design team through entire development cycle in 4 weeks for the Pottant Dispense Tool required for customer qualification of the manufacturing line and had no field issues or failures in 8 months of production

Used prototype development process for electronics box design of Main Power Interface Unit- Led design team of 10 engineers to develop new box design with focus on collaborative engineering and design for manufacturability.- Reduced manufacturing time from 3 months to 2 weeks and significant reduction in size and mass- Minimized parts, processes, and materials to reduce risk in procurement and manufacturing- Created specification, developed test and qualification plans, and designed test hardware

Oversaw multiple high precision mechanical/electro-optical components through product life-cycle - Integrated components into payload, ensuring program and customer requirements were satisfied - Developed subcontract that involved state-of-the-art encoder measurement device - Balanced technical performance, cost, and schedule

Worked in various departments as engineering co-op over multiple summers. Assignments included supervision of electronics assembly line, electronics box design, evaluation of new circuit board process, and student program activities in human resources.

Masters, Mechanical Engineering

Masters depth in Product Design

B.S., Mechanical Engineering

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