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Pleasanton, Ca, Us

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Sunnyvale, California, United States

•Designed and delivered next generation ion chromatograph column compartment BB.•Developed and launched Solid Phase Extraction instrument derivative to enable instrument for new EPA methods. •Managed project timeline, vendors, Engineering Deviation Authorization (EDA), and ECOs.•Managed NPDI documents and tracked approvals from leadership team to ensure successful product launch. •Designed a true tool-less extraction cell end cap to mitigate risk against competitor product with an estimated annual loss avoidance of $600k.•Designed and implemented DRS and CRS assembly/clamping fixtures in production to increase suppressor production yield.•Designed custom seal solution with FEA to improve suppressor yield.•Supported cross BU product requirement, scheduling, and design reviews for next generation sample prep instrument.•Supported sustaining projects by implementing fixes and creating retrofit kits for current shipping products.

Santa Clara

• Designed mass spectrometer’s ion optics. Brought design from lab proto through product release. • Created and released instrument chassis and machined/sheet metal/injection molded parts. • Designed and released electronic modules, quadrupole driver, and drying gas calibration fixtures.• Hosted design reviews, provided design input, recorded meeting notes and identified action items. • Collaborated with Scientists, R&D Engineers, and Technicians in building and bringing up prototype instruments. • Built and managed instrument BOMs using NPI ECOs and ECRs.• Identified DFx opportunities; entered, fixed, and verified through TeamTrack®.• Created, managed, and released assembly drawings and procedures to Production and Support.• Investigated processes variation using gage R&R, control charts, and capability analysis.• Improve process yield and reduce variability through DOE.

Newark

• Provided product design and technical support for customer applications.• Implemented nonlinear Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to optimize elastomeric seals performance.• Interfaced with engineering team for design implementation, manufacturing, and refinements.• Worked with sales team to increase product reach and market share.• Managed projects from initiation through delivery of parts.• Interacted with customers and provided sealing solutions for customers’ capital equipment. • Provided technical training to OEM and end user customers.

• Applied GD&T in prototyping and designing customized product configurations.• Optimized designs for size, strength and cost reduction using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tool.• Participated in design reviews with customers and communicated ideas to engineers in Japan.• Prepared and managed detailed 2D drawings and Bill of Materials (BOM).• Creating product maintenance procedures and assembly instructions.• Evaluated and investigated cause(s) of failure of returned high vacuum products.• Prepared failure analysis report and refurbished/repaired returned high vacuum products• Provided advanced technical support and application assistance to customers.

• Generated CAD models and assemblies from customers’ sketches and verbal instructions.• Reduced solid models to detailed drawings, documented drawings and BOM.• Designed sheet metal and machined parts for low volume production.• Interacted with part suppliers to improve lead times and drive cost reductions.• Provided technical support for test fixtures assembly.• Tested prototypes and provided on-site tuning on customers’ request.

Master'S, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Teaching assistant (Mechanical Machining and Finishing): • Class size: 20 graduate students. Lab teaching.

Bachelor'S, Mechanical Engineering

Minor in Economics

Education record