Staff Power Electronics Mechanical Engineer
Current• Leading the mechanical design and integration of the 2nd generation inverter assembly with aggressive timing/deliverables from the prototype concept phase through design/process validation (DV/PV), manufacturing qualification, and saleable production.• Managed multiple suppliers globally for high pressure die castings, plastic injection moldings, DC link capacitors, busbars, high-voltage headers, and low-voltage harnesses/connectors from early requirements quoting through overall design development and procurement for the inverter project. Reviewed and discussed supplier proposals to ensure components are optimally designed for manufacturability and assembly while balancing system-level needs and vehicle constraints.• Analyzed the compliance of assembly-level design metrics including tolerance stack analyses (fastener engagement, part-to-part interfaces, sealing design), busbar sizing based on current requirements, and electrical clearance/creepage conformance based on voltage ratings.• Developed laser welding process for high-voltage busbar interfaces as a suitable joining method. Performed extensive mechanical and electrical design trials against applicable industry standards to validate various laser parameters and busbar material considerations, along with internal quality metrics for verifying proper weld joints during assembly.• Developed heat staking process by assessing vendor capabilities and performing design trials on glass-filled plastic to ensure retention and stake quality adhere to system requirements.• Completed containment plans, root causes analyses, and corrective action definition/verification plans in JIRA for all mechanical build- and validation-related issues• Maintained the overall assembly 2D/3D CAD and Bill of Materials (BOM) in CATIA V6 3DExperience and released the assembly and components in Enovia to support on-time tool kick-off, part procurement, and vehicle program milestones.• ~Cost Savings Initiatives