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San Diego, California, US

San Diego, California, US

• Product Assembly Process Automation
• Oversaw product assembly lines and process improvements at contract manufacturers, managing key processes including molded plastic and metal assembly, UV glue bonding, petrolatum dispensing, heat-staking, and machine.
• Co-led a high-impact initiative that increased manufacturing capacity by 31% in under 4 months, recognized as one of the top operational achievements of 2023
• Developed dynamic Tableau dashboards to visualize equipment data from 10+ manufacturing sites globally, leading cross-functional teams to build efficient data submission and ingestion pipelines, achieving 4,500+ views.

Irwindale, CA, US

• Medical Blood-Testing Robotic Systems
• Led a team of 6 engineers in end-to-end product development, successfully launching 2 pilot systems to secure FDA approval for rapid Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) and Pathogen Identification Testing (PID).
• Developed image recognition system by programming in Python; applied machine vision to determine the amount of liquid in the tube, increasing accuracy of liquid-delivery volume by 10% and reducing cases of false.
• Designed self-diagnostic and auto-calibration algorithms to control the positioning of robotic arms more accurately and combined them with inputs from various sensors, cutting initial setup and troubleshooting time by.
• Defined specifications of custom PCB design for a motion control system, selected 30+ components, including microcontrollers, motor drivers, and communication ICs to handle 18 steppers, 14 servos, and 18 relays in an.
• Revamped the product development process by introducing methodologies like DFSS and DFMA and training engineers on CAM software to expedite prototyping, reducing the pilot development timeline by 45%

Changwon, Kyungnam, KR

• Thermal Error Compensation Mechanism
• Developed machine-learning algorithms for CNC control software to enhance tool accuracy; integrated structural and thermal FEA results with real-world test data to build a comprehensive database, increasing tool.
• Oversaw design of $250K walk-in chamber to control temperature and humidity; defined specifications; coordinated construction; conducted accelerated life testing; and evaluated the performance of pilots in extreme.

Changwon, Kyungnam, KR

• Prototype Assembly and Debugging Process
• Supervised prototype assembly and streamlined processes by standardizing routine tasks, training technicians in new assembly methodologies, and implementing advanced metrology techniques for improved accuracy and.
• Analyzed potential root cause of defects; added chillers and fans to minimize thermal deformation and optimized servo motors to avoid resonance and reduce vibrations and shocks

Irwindale, CA, US

• Microfluidic System Design & Electrochemical Sensor Chip Production
• Patented the design of a microfluidic cartridge for liquid transport, enabling the delivery of testing fluids to sensors (US 9535032 B2); optimized microfluidic channel geometries using flow simulation for improved.
• Coordinated sensor chip production in compliance with ISO 13485 standards; optimized sensor configuration to enhance signal-to-noise ratio for ELISA assays; proposed new material for chip accessories, reducing the cost.