Work experience

• Manufacturing Engineer

  Google

  2024.10-Current

  (2 years)

  (1 year 8 months) I am a Manufacturing Engineer on a global team responsible for delivering critical infrastructure equipment to support Google’s data center expansion driven by AI and cloud growth. I support both mechanical cooling systems and electrical power distribution equipment, providing broad coverage across multiple data center subsystems. My scope includes new product integration and full production support throughout the product lifecycle. I work closely with suppliers and cross- functional internal teams to manage production schedules, resolve manufacturing and quality issues, coordinate engineering changes, and maintain accurate bills of materials throughout production and delivery. In parallel, I have developed software-driven automation tools to improve manufacturing visibility and execution. I designed and deployed production scheduling and data integrity automation systems using Google Apps Script, PLX scripts, and Google Sheets to centralize supplier manufacturing data across North America. These tools automatically track supplier performance, production schedules, contractual need-by dates, and process sequencing across multiple suppliers, factories, and product lines. The systems reduce manual coordination, improve schedule predictability, standardize data tracking, and proactively identify production risks before they impact delivery timelines. My current focus is building scalable data systems that improve operational decision-making, supplier performance visibility, and manufacturing execution at scale.
• Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Cathode

  Redwood Materials

  2022.04-2024.06

  (2 years)

  (2 years 3 months) As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, I played a pivotal role in establishing North America's first pilot Cathode Active Material (CAM) plant, overseeing its design and leading the commissioning process. My responsibilities included selecting essential process equipment such as mixers, blenders, vibratory sieves, bar magnets, dryers, coolers, filter presses, load cells, and floor scales. This involved forging strong partnerships with both domestic and international vendors, actively monitoring manufacturing progress, and conducting onsite inspections. Throughout the project, I collaborated closely with a diverse team of Process Engineers, construction managers, superintendents, project managers, and operations personnel. I served as the lead commissioning engineer, facilitating seamless tool installation and serving as the primary liaison for troubleshooting and resolving issues between construction, vendors, and the design team. Prior to commencing Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), I ensured all utilities were properly integrated with construction, and upon completion of SAT, I initiated comprehensive training sessions for the operations team on equipment operation and wrote training manuals. Following the successful commissioning of the CAM pilot plant, operations achieved robust production capabilities, consistently delivering quality customer products. Remaining involved in the pilot plant, I contributed to enhancement projects and addressed unplanned downtime while concurrently supporting the design phase for the CAM commercial plant.
• Senior Principal Equipment Engineer

  ENOVIX Corporation

  2021.08-2022.04

  (9 months)

  2 years 2 months In my role as Senior Principal Equipment Engineer, I led the design, commissioning, and operational oversight of critical process areas at Enovix's high-volume battery manufacturing facility in California. Specializing in Lithium Ion batteries, my focus encompassed baking, laser welding, pouch forming, electrolyte fill, and degas processes. Prior to establishing the high-volume production line, I collaborated closely with R&D to optimize processes, reducing downtime and enhancing quality through strategic fixture redesigns and prototyping using 3D printing technology. As we transitioned to full-scale production, I facilitated seamless coordination with vendors, meticulously reviewing 3D models, drawings, process parameters, and design specifications to ensure equipment readiness. Conducting rigorous daily meetings with international vendors, I led Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) to validate equipment performance before overseeing installation at our Fremont factory amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Guiding a team of controls engineers and equipment vendors, I successfully commissioned Enovix's first high-volume manufacturing line. I also developed comprehensive operations manuals and conducted training sessions for operational staff, ensuring seamless integration of new equipment.
• Principal Equipment Engineer

  ENOVIX Corporation

  2020.12-2021.08

  (9 months)
• Senior Equipment Engineer

  Tesla

  2020.03-2020.12

  (10 months)

  2 years 5 months February 2020 - March 2020 (2 months) • Developed and validated the rework procedure for the fixtures used to create the Model 3/Y battery modules; additionally, I trained the maintenance technicians on how to perform the rework • Collaborated with Process Engineers and Production Supervisors to identify yield problems and improvement projects for the Model 3 battery module equipment at weekly OEE meetings • Implemented a new design to satisfy safety and ergonomic requirements on the equipment for associates operating the line • Day-to-day responsibilities are to provide controls and mechanical support to Model 3 battery module production lines
• Associate Equipment Engineer

  Tesla

  2018.11-2020.02

  (a year)

  (1 year 4 months)
• Maintenance Technician II

  Tesla

  2017.11-2018.11

  (a year)

  (1 year 1 month) Daily Tasks • Provided line side coverage for Model 3 battery production by troubleshooting machine errors through the HMI or Allen Bradley PLC, and performed machine repairs during unplanned downtime • Determined and performed regular preventative maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and minimize unplanned equipment downtime • Regularly worked in the machine shop and used power tools Model 3 Production Ramp Up • Collaborated with Manufacturing Engineers to improve the automation line by editing PLC programs and updating machine components; as a result, my assigned zone reached the desired UPH (units per hour) for production goals
• Undergraduate Research Lab Assistant

  Biofluid Dyanmic Lab

  2014.11-2015.12

  (a year)

  (1 year 2 months) • Designed a bracket in SolidWorks to secure a high-speed camera on top of servomotors • Utilized Paraview, a 3D rendering software, to render position data on particle movement in biofluids • Obtained training and certification required to operate the laser used for data collection
• Mechanical Engineer Intern

  OptiScan Biomedical Corporation

  2015.05-2015.08

  (4 months)

  • Collaborated with the R&D Department to design a lightweight gluing fixture for production line use • Performed regular validation tests on company products for the Quality Assurance department • Edited drawing sheets in SolidWorks to meet quality assurance standards • Uploaded drawing sheets to Omnify, a management solution software

Educational experience

• Northgate High School

  Mechanical Engineering

  2013.01-2017.01

  (4 years)

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