Senior Design Engineer

• Jan 2021 - Present

Senior Design Engineer

• Oct 2018 - Jan 2021

Mechanical Design Engineer

• Dec 2011 - Oct 2018

Tesla Motors (formerly Perbix – design and build world class custom automation machines) (Nov 2015 – Aug 2017, Mar 2018 – July 2018) o Worked together with engineering teams to design and manufacture robust automated machines covering many industries and functionality. o Worked on the floor debugging machines and supported the fabrication and assembly process to fulfill project timelines. Graco Inc. – a leading provider of premium pumps and spray equipment for fluid handling in… Show more Tesla Motors (formerly Perbix – design and build world class custom automation machines) (Nov 2015 – Aug 2017, Mar 2018 – July 2018) o Worked together with engineering teams to design and manufacture robust automated machines covering many industries and functionality. o Worked on the floor debugging machines and supported the fabrication and assembly process to fulfill project timelines. Graco Inc. – a leading provider of premium pumps and spray equipment for fluid handling in the construction, manufacturing, processing and maintenance industries. (Aug 2017 – Mar 2018) o Designed and detailed assembly line fixtures for new and existing product lines incorporating new automation into the designs. o Designed tools used for manufacturing consumer products. o Prototyped ideas to prove concept before implementing them into consumer products. Viking Engineering & Development Inc. – industry leader in the automated wood fastening industry. (May 2013 – Nov 2015) o Designed and maintained automated wood pallet and bedframe nailing machines. o Lead team in updating engineering department design standards. o Collaborated with management to transition part management to a vault (EPDM) system. • John Deere Electronic Solutions (JDES) - design, develop and manufacture custom, integrated electronic solutions for virtually all markets that require rugged equipment to operate reliably under the roughest imaginable conditions. (Dec. 2011 – April 2013) o Analyze, design, and develop mechanical and packaging solutions for displays and electronic controllers.  Designed for injection molding and die casting o Designed fixtures used on the robotic assembly line to mass produce products. o Designed prototypes for testing with intent for production. o Work with cross functional teams to design system solutions that meet customer specifications. • Other customer projects: Bobcat, Quality Tool, Virtual Green Show less Tesla Motors (formerly Perbix – design and build world class custom automation machines) (Nov 2015 – Aug 2017, Mar 2018 – July 2018) o Worked together with engineering teams to design and manufacture robust automated machines covering many industries and functionality. o Worked on the floor debugging machines and supported the fabrication and assembly process to fulfill project timelines. Graco Inc. – a leading provider of premium pumps and spray equipment for fluid handling in… Show more Tesla Motors (formerly Perbix – design and build world class custom automation machines) (Nov 2015 – Aug 2017, Mar 2018 – July 2018) o Worked together with engineering teams to design and manufacture robust automated machines covering many industries and functionality. o Worked on the floor debugging machines and supported the fabrication and assembly process to fulfill project timelines. Graco Inc. – a leading provider of premium pumps and spray equipment for fluid handling in the construction, manufacturing, processing and maintenance industries. (Aug 2017 – Mar 2018) o Designed and detailed assembly line fixtures for new and existing product lines incorporating new automation into the designs. o Designed tools used for manufacturing consumer products. o Prototyped ideas to prove concept before implementing them into consumer products. Viking Engineering & Development Inc. – industry leader in the automated wood fastening industry. (May 2013 – Nov 2015) o Designed and maintained automated wood pallet and bedframe nailing machines. o Lead team in updating engineering department design standards. o Collaborated with management to transition part management to a vault (EPDM) system. • John Deere Electronic Solutions (JDES) - design, develop and manufacture custom, integrated electronic solutions for virtually all markets that require rugged equipment to operate reliably under the roughest imaginable conditions. (Dec. 2011 – April 2013) o Analyze, design, and develop mechanical and packaging solutions for displays and electronic controllers.  Designed for injection molding and die casting o Designed fixtures used on the robotic assembly line to mass produce products. o Designed prototypes for testing with intent for production. o Work with cross functional teams to design system solutions that meet customer specifications. • Other customer projects: Bobcat, Quality Tool, Virtual Green Show less

Mechanical Engineer

• Sep 2009 - Dec 2011

• Designed commercial building mechanical systems according to international codes and regulations. o Designed and managed projects ranging from $5,000 – $1,500,000. o Projects ranged from office and industrial buildings to hospitals and environmental rooms. • Utilized AutoCAD to draw up mechanical plans and details of mechanical equipment and installation. • Successfully estimated and bid projects for customers and managed the construction… Show more • Designed commercial building mechanical systems according to international codes and regulations. o Designed and managed projects ranging from $5,000 – $1,500,000. o Projects ranged from office and industrial buildings to hospitals and environmental rooms. • Utilized AutoCAD to draw up mechanical plans and details of mechanical equipment and installation. • Successfully estimated and bid projects for customers and managed the construction throughout the process. • Established strong relationships with industrial equipment suppliers to ensure efficient project communication. Show less • Designed commercial building mechanical systems according to international codes and regulations. o Designed and managed projects ranging from $5,000 – $1,500,000. o Projects ranged from office and industrial buildings to hospitals and environmental rooms. • Utilized AutoCAD to draw up mechanical plans and details of mechanical equipment and installation. • Successfully estimated and bid projects for customers and managed the construction… Show more • Designed commercial building mechanical systems according to international codes and regulations. o Designed and managed projects ranging from $5,000 – $1,500,000. o Projects ranged from office and industrial buildings to hospitals and environmental rooms. • Utilized AutoCAD to draw up mechanical plans and details of mechanical equipment and installation. • Successfully estimated and bid projects for customers and managed the construction throughout the process. • Established strong relationships with industrial equipment suppliers to ensure efficient project communication. Show less

Mechanical Engineering Intern

• May 2008 - Aug 2008

• Partnered with senior mechanical engineer to improve performance of nitrogen generators • Designed and built a nitrogen membrane tester • Worked independently on nitrogen generator heating project • Conducted cost analysis of prototyping and project implementation • Partnered with senior mechanical engineer to improve performance of nitrogen generators • Designed and built a nitrogen membrane tester • Worked independently on nitrogen generator heating project • Conducted cost analysis of prototyping and project implementation