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Hudson, Massachusetts, United States

Manage our teams' resource loading to track project milestones. Work closely with customers to capture requirements, develop the scope of work, present hardware strategies and work with lead engineer to ensure on-time delivery of hardware at power-on. Also meet regularly with our preferred vendors and manufacturing procurement teams to ensure quality and on-time delivery. Co-lead the standards and quality working group (SQCOE) to develop and maintain best design practices, knowledge sharing and… Show more Manage our teams' resource loading to track project milestones. Work closely with customers to capture requirements, develop the scope of work, present hardware strategies and work with lead engineer to ensure on-time delivery of hardware at power-on. Also meet regularly with our preferred vendors and manufacturing procurement teams to ensure quality and on-time delivery. Co-lead the standards and quality working group (SQCOE) to develop and maintain best design practices, knowledge sharing and quality escape prevention for future programs and projects. Show less

Hillsboro, Or

Responsible for the design of the Second-Level-Interconnect sockets for the post-silicon validation of next-generation BGA packages in the Devices, Client and Server market segments. Primary role is to design product-specific mechanical retention hardware, thermal and debug solutions for Intel validation labs. Also interact with the board design engineering teams and internal customers to develop interconnect mechanical design concepts. Perform static stress finite element analysis of the… Show more Responsible for the design of the Second-Level-Interconnect sockets for the post-silicon validation of next-generation BGA packages in the Devices, Client and Server market segments. Primary role is to design product-specific mechanical retention hardware, thermal and debug solutions for Intel validation labs. Also interact with the board design engineering teams and internal customers to develop interconnect mechanical design concepts. Perform static stress finite element analysis of the mechanical system to ensure reliable interconnection and coordinate the test board development and procurement. Show less

Portland, Oregon Area

Work both independently and with cross functional teams to design mechanical parts and assemblies. Utilize SolidWorks to model mechanical components and create detailed assemblies as required to define the design, technical drawings and bills of materials. Update old drawings from 2D CAD to SolidWorks so that intended part an by manufactured by a variety of suppliers. Work with production to optimize design for manufacturing from concept stage. Support the production team to insure both new and… Show more Work both independently and with cross functional teams to design mechanical parts and assemblies. Utilize SolidWorks to model mechanical components and create detailed assemblies as required to define the design, technical drawings and bills of materials. Update old drawings from 2D CAD to SolidWorks so that intended part an by manufactured by a variety of suppliers. Work with production to optimize design for manufacturing from concept stage. Support the production team to insure both new and existing designs can be successfully and efficiently produced. Perform research on raw materials and components to generate alternative solutions to any challenges faced in manufacturing while ensuring production processes remain in the context of Lean Manufacturing. Show less

Houston, Texas Area

Develop new ideas and methods for performing tests and analysis. Create new design recommendations of existing tools while adhering to industry and company standards. Plan and conduct research, design and development of both standard and unique engineering assignments, making modifications where necessary to ensure conformance. Perform stress analyses, design calculations, tolerance studies and create layouts of systems for design reviews and customer assessment. Select engineering techniques… Show more Develop new ideas and methods for performing tests and analysis. Create new design recommendations of existing tools while adhering to industry and company standards. Plan and conduct research, design and development of both standard and unique engineering assignments, making modifications where necessary to ensure conformance. Perform stress analyses, design calculations, tolerance studies and create layouts of systems for design reviews and customer assessment. Select engineering techniques to solve problems and develop unique methods to perform efficient and detailed analysis. Show less

Houston, Texas Area

Work on product development projects that include conceptual and detail design, prototype manufacturing, prototype testing, and product launch. Plan and conduct research, design and development of both standard and unique engineering assignments. Perform stress analyses, design calculations, tolerance studies and create layouts of systems for design reviews and customer assessment. Utilize SolidWorks and AutoCAD to create models, assemblies and drawings in different configurations for both… Show more Work on product development projects that include conceptual and detail design, prototype manufacturing, prototype testing, and product launch. Plan and conduct research, design and development of both standard and unique engineering assignments. Perform stress analyses, design calculations, tolerance studies and create layouts of systems for design reviews and customer assessment. Utilize SolidWorks and AutoCAD to create models, assemblies and drawings in different configurations for both manufacturing and technical units. Select engineering techniques to solve problems and make sound design recommendations. Assemble Gravel Pack tools and perform qualification testing simulating field conditions per customer specifications and ISO requirements. Assess results for applicability, validity and conformance to specifications and write test reports for customers acceptance. Show less

Boston, Ma

Spin coat polymer films, conduct plasma cleaning on SEM imaging chamber, perform electron beam lithography and SEM imaging as well as utilize other laboratory equipment.

West Wareham, Ma

Produced engineering reports, performed first article inspections, utilized an FDM 3D printer to create prototypes, designed layouts for PCBs, and designed custom housings for sensors. Built relays and sensors for customer samples and approvals, created spec sheets for products using SolidWorks, performed testing on products per customer specifications, and machined components used for testing and analysis.

Albuquerque, Nm

Installed software, created databases for printers, developed hardware configurations, performed troubleshooting, managed hardware and maintained all network computers.

Master Of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Graduated with a concentration in Mechanics and Design.

Bachelor Of Science, Mechanical Engineering