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Robert Estrada is a seasoned mechanical engineer with over 20 years of experience in designing and developing complex systems for various industries. He has worked with top companies like Lockheed Martin, Etec Systems, and Cutera Inc, and has expertise in tooling, engineering, and design. With a strong educational background from institutions like the United States Army, Hartnell Junior College, Foothill Junior College, and College of San Mateo, Robert has honed his skills in mechanical engineering, CAD design, and project management. Throughout his career, Robert has designed and developed various systems, including optics benches, laser systems, and mechanical structures, for industries such as aerospace, medical, and consumer electronics. He is proficient in tools like Pro/E, CoCreate ME10, and CADDS 4X wireframe, and has experience working with teams to manage projects and develop detailed mechanical designs. Robert is a skilled engineer with a strong educational background and extensive industry experience, making him a valuable asset to any organization.

Experience

    • Senior Design Engineer
      • Sep 2006 - Present

      A developer and manufacturer of laser and light based cosmetic treatment equipment.Designed the internal structure and optomechanics for a hand held laser treatment system, including an x-y scanning mechanism. Did the same for a follow-on enhanced version.Designed the sheet metal chassis for the...

    • senior design engineer
      • 2006 - Present
    • Mechanical Engineer
      • Jan 2005 - Feb 2006

      A startup developing a table top cyclotron x-ray source 2/2006-9/2006Working with optical engineer and beamline physicist designed a laser photon source for x-ray emission stimulation.

    • Mechanical Engineer
      • Dec 2003 - Mar 2005

      In a team of 6 with 2 mechanical engineers, using Pro/E:Designed and documented a fiber connection port for centering 50* core high-power pulsed laser fiber delivery system with integrated sensors.Designed, documented and prototyped ophthalmic laser delivery systems to interface with two industry...

    • Mechanical Engineer
      • May 2003 - Dec 2003

      In a team of ~12 with ~2 mechanical engineers, using Pro/E:Designed and documented the external package, internal framework, shock and vibration protection of a militarized laser and optical analysis system. Designed the zero thermal expansion optomechanics for a high resolution U.V. spectromete...

    • Mechanical Engineer
      • Feb 2001 - May 2003

      A manufacturer of industrial and scientific excimer and solid state lasers; In an R&D team of 6 with 1 mechanical engineer, using CoCreate ME10 & Pro/E:Designed and documented the mechanical structure for next generation excimer laser current pulser circuit and support structure for the O...

    • Mechanical Engineer
      • Nov 2000 - Feb 2002

      In a project team of 15 engineers, using Pro/E:Provided design and modeling support for the development of a production version of a prototype weapons targeting pod for jet aircraft. My specific responsibility was the gimbaled optics head.

    • Senior Development Engineer
      • Oct 1997 - Nov 2000

      Using Pro/E:Designed and documented the optics bench and optics mounts for a compact CO2 laser system. Converted the industrial designer's Alias files into Pro/E surfaces and then into solid models and documents for cast aluminum and pressure formed plastic parts for the cosmetic/structural ...

    • Mechanical Engineer
      • Feb 1996 - Oct 1997

      In a project team of 12+ with 4 mechanical engineers, using Pro/E:Managed the project assembly model. Developed and documented a detailed mechanical design of an X-Y air bearing stage, vacuum chamber and power/ventilation harness for Etec's next generation of electron beam lithography system,...

    • Development Engineer
      • Sep 1989 - Feb 1996

      Using Intergraph wireframe, then Pro/E solid modeling:Designed and documented optics benches and optics mounts for various solid state and CO2 laser systems. Managed system assemblies and file structures.Designed the mechanics for and documented various reflective, refractive and fiber-optic deli...

    • Mechanical Engineer
      • Sep 1983 - Feb 1989

      A manufacturer of optical disk drives.; Using CADDS 4X wireframe.Designed and a documented a modular cartridge receiver for a 5.25 optical disk. Procured and assembled 4 machined prototypes. (I wish we had had access to stereo lithography)Worked with procurement to develop quotes for soft toolin...

Education

  • College of San Mateo
  • Hartnell Junior College
  • Foothill Junior College
  • United States Army

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