 Designed lighting fixture systems and mounting platforms using Inventor and Pro-E and verified designs with functional testing. Developed efficient reflector designs for high performance fixtures using photometric software. Optimized product design to improve quality and reduce lead time and manufacturing costs. Collaborated with manufacturing personnel to optimize sheet metal and casting (sand, permanent mold, and die casting) tooling and production processes for cost reduction and ease of manufacture. Investigated field problems and recommended design changes and retrofit fixes. Coordinated engineering efforts with sales and marketing teams to develop new products and upgrades to existing products.

 Prepared patent applications for clients’ technological advancements in automotive guidance systems, semiconductor manufacturing, and various electro-mechanical fields. Advised firm’s clients on patentability issues and intellectual property strategies.