ASTRID VALERIA DE SANTIAGO

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Dynamic and skilled engineering professional with experience in the development and design of industrial process equipment and product engineering applications. Looking for an opportunity to work as a design mechanical engineer in a renowned organization. Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DECEMBER 2015 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH

· Major: Mechanical Engineering

· Related coursework: SolidWorks, Creo(ProE), CatiaV5, Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint, MATLAB, ANSYS, ABAQUS, Fluent in Spanish.

Experience

ASSOCIATE MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER THE TORO COMPANY JUNE 2016-PRESENT

· Oversee mechanical design phases from prototype through production. o Nozzle Base Cover Debris Seal, Flow straightener to increase radius, and innovated a new nozzle design to improve overall performance.

· Collaborate with Chief Design Engineer on various projects: Implementing the newest line of Large Commercial Rotors, high volume rotors failure analysis, and used inspection equipment to qualify components received from outside vendors.

· Used ANSYS to qualify prototype nozzle designs and worked closely with the mold maker.

· Work to improve and maintain existing products.

o Rotor Improvement project, debris complications solutions for returns from the field, and weld project.

Skills & Abilities

MANAGEMENT

· Applied engineering and technical support that follows product release of requirements, specifications, and drawings for fabrication, assembly, testing and sustaining production line. (PDM)

· Managed New Product Development and tested prototypes. CORE QUALIFICATION

· CAD Software (Creo and SolidWorks, ANSYS/ FEA/ Fluid Analysis).

· 3D-Printing (Prototype stage).

· Proficient (Quality program to manage machinery and progress of the production line).

· Injection Molding basic knowledge.

PROJECTS

· Designed Multidirectional Wheelchair attachment to allow a 360 degree motion o Fabricated linkages and piston cap. Used lathe and mill for cutting and drilling to complete project. AWARDS/LEADERSHIP

· I was nominated as a team member and received The Circle of Excellence, a distinguished award which represents innovation, proactiveness, outstanding performance at The Toro Company. Nov. 2017

· Created a workout group to promote Health and Wellness in the workplace. Jan.2017-PRESENT

· Lead a group of colleagues to maintain a Giving Garden, a volunteer activity that provided the less fortunate with fruits and vegetables. June 2016-PRESENT