Alan Schwarz Email & Phone Number

Livermore, Ca

I specialize in the design, specification, and construction of automation equipment, from medical to automotive industries. As the primary project lead and mechatronics engineer, I assume responsibility for project management, overseeing a team of engineers and technicians, and steering the project through the initial sales and quoting phase, design development, on-site installation, and ultimate validation. This includes the generation and implementation of validation protocols, encompassing… Show more I specialize in the design, specification, and construction of automation equipment, from medical to automotive industries. As the primary project lead and mechatronics engineer, I assume responsibility for project management, overseeing a team of engineers and technicians, and steering the project through the initial sales and quoting phase, design development, on-site installation, and ultimate validation. This includes the generation and implementation of validation protocols, encompassing Installation and Operational Qualifications Show less

Sunnyvale, Ca

Led the engineering of diverse assemblies within a high-volume automation machine dedicated to the assembly of portable medical diagnostic devices. I assumed comprehensive project ownership, overseeing each stage from initial conceptualization to final release. Used CAD and CAM to facilitated the development of prototypes.Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including Electrical Engineering (EE) and Control specialists, directed efforts to enhance capital equipment performance… Show more Led the engineering of diverse assemblies within a high-volume automation machine dedicated to the assembly of portable medical diagnostic devices. I assumed comprehensive project ownership, overseeing each stage from initial conceptualization to final release. Used CAD and CAM to facilitated the development of prototypes.Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including Electrical Engineering (EE) and Control specialists, directed efforts to enhance capital equipment performance and uphold compliance with ISO, FDA, and GMP regulations. Orchestrated the redesign and enhancement of critical subassemblies in the capital equipment, achieving a significant reduction in the rejection rate from +10% to below 1%. Show less

Principal lead, collaborated extensively with optical and electrical engineers in conceiving and orchestrating a comprehensive torsional tracker upgrade project seamlessly integrating into the extant device. This upgrade represented a substantial advancement in the capabilities of the existing product, gaining significant traction as the preferred choice among our customers. Assumed responsibility for the end-to-end process encompassing development, fabrication, and meticulous budgeting of… Show more Principal lead, collaborated extensively with optical and electrical engineers in conceiving and orchestrating a comprehensive torsional tracker upgrade project seamlessly integrating into the extant device. This upgrade represented a substantial advancement in the capabilities of the existing product, gaining significant traction as the preferred choice among our customers. Assumed responsibility for the end-to-end process encompassing development, fabrication, and meticulous budgeting of multiple mechanical assemblies within the Lasix laser domain. This entailed effective communication with vendors and the meticulous completion of documentation to align with ISO requirements. Show less

See above. AMO acquired VISX

Santa Rosa, Ca

Designed and developed products for automotive lighting, providing assistance in the layout and design of plastic injection molds and associated tooling. Created CAD database that contained history of all parts and molds created at the company. Moved company from the use of manual tools to CAD and CAM systems. Programmed and operated CNC mills, including Kitamura Mycenter, Hurco, and HAAS, and employing various manual mills and lathes for the fabrication of mold tooling and fixtures.

Machining on manual and CNC machines. CAD drafting of parts for other machinist.