Experience

EnerVenue
• United States
• Electric Power Generation
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Staff Manufacturing Automation Engineer

  • Apr 2022 - Present

Cepheid
• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 700 & Above Employee
• Sr. Mechanical Engineer (Automation)

  • Mar 2021 - Mar 2022

Juul Labs
• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee
• Sr. Advanced Manufacturing Automation Engineer

  • Oct 2018 - Dec 2020


Fitbit

• United Kingdom
• Advertising Services

• Sr. Manufacturing Automation Engineer

  • Mar 2018 - Oct 2018

  Led projects from the DFX design (product design) through MP (mass-production) phases; including DFMEA, functional specification, ROI calculation, SOW agreements, directing and managing vendors, factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, and support.Created and standardized documentation to execute Acceptance Testing and installation of automated equipment at suppliers (FAT) and contract manufacturers (SAT). Ensured automated equipment met UPH, yield, uptime, and OEE requirements.Collaborated with internal product design team to identify areas and opportunity for quality improvement by implementing DFAA (design for automated assembly).Completed program deliverables, and monitored program schedule and scope changes to drive automation suppliers to meet delivery requirements on-time.Prepared standard reports to communicate status, risk and results.Created and standardized Fitbit’s Automation Functional Requirements documentation.Created and standardized ROI template to be used to evaluate other automation suppliers.Co-developed and implemented a fully-automated platform for waterproofing smart devices.Implemented fully-automated processes consisting of PSA and HAF thermal tape bonding, adhesive dispensing, screw driving, plasma, adhesive film pick-and-place (including liner removal), vision-guided component pick-and-place, heat staking, AOI (automated optical inspection), and more.Worked closely with internal/external customers and vendors to resolve issues and provide technical support.

• Automation Manufacturing Engineer

  • Mar 2017 - Feb 2018

  Provide automation decisions by calculating production; labor, material costs, schedule and calculate ROI (return of investment) to determine what should be automated. Provide early DFM (Design for Manufacturability) to product design team and ensure new products are mechanically manufacturable.Conduct tolerance stack ups of assemblies and part level to ensure products can be assembled manually and automated.Create and execute design of experiments, (DOE), to root cause and validate automated stations design.Work cross-functionally with internal Fitbit teams and external vendors to develop and validate automated equipment.Analyze DFM (Design for Manufacturing) proposals from automation suppliers and provide feedback for changes to improve design.Create manufacturing documentation that includes SOW (Statement of Work), Functional Requirements, FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) & SAT (Site Acceptance Testing) automation equipment requirements.Lead three way discussions between CM (Contract Manufacturer) and supplier.Implement fully automated work stations into Fitbit assembly lines with processes that include; vision guided pick and place, laser bonding, heat press bonding, adhesive pretacking, plasma cleaning, and many more.



Jabil

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Automation Design Engineer

  • Apr 2015 - Mar 2017

  Played a key role in supporting the development of automation solutions in support of the business needs ranging from developing (design and validation) applications tooling for customer demonstrations, conducting feasibility studies, partnering with the process development group on process automation projects, and supporting factory automation initiatives. Responsible for the design, evaluation, characterization and validation of automation tools, components and subsystems. Participated in the development of an automated solution of a popular high-end audio product with concentricity tolerances < 150µm. Utilized an OMM (optical measuring machine) and a laser profiler to attain the measurements. Led all phases of a process engineering project for the improvement of cost, lead time and repeatability for a consumer electronic component that needed to be assembled at a specific temperature. Completed project ahead of schedule, with a cost reduction of > 50%. Customized designs for 3D printing, and printed hundreds of models to be used for rapid prototyping.Designed custom tooling and fixtures for automated assembly applications.Managed and led a 5-person cross-functional project team responsible for the design, applications, and manufacturing of custom phone test system. Performed teardowns and DFAA (design for automated assembly) on current and future products.Managed top-level solid models including hundreds of components.Developed an automated concept solution that was assembled in China and installed at a customer site in the US.

• Applications Engineer

  • May 2013 - Apr 2015

  Performed complex technical functions involving high-precision custom automation machines in support of engineering activities, including development of conceptual design, application tooling, vision process, setup, operations, maintenance, modification, calibration and troubleshooting of electromechanical systems, and software for buyoff. Used established company guidelines for performing international/domestic on-site installations, preventive maintenance support, and routine repairs. Developed training packages for customers and Jabil personal, and provided customer end-user training.Supported the installation of a consumer electronics automation line in China.Developed and executed a Gauge R&R study for process automation on a gap-measuring machine using Minitab. Supported the development of a vision process to actively align with micron accuracy using Cognex VisionPro.Tested equipment for performance and demonstrated operation and service objectives.Interacted with company management and other personnel to analyze and correct equipment bringup issues.Developed positive, supportive relationship with internal customer and external contractors.