Daniel Salas
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Experience:
Thorlabs Inc Imaging Systems
New Product Integration Mechanical Drafter
Dec 2017 – Present
Sterling, VA
Worked in cross-functional project team through all phases of the product development process
Designed and assembled components, created drawings for manufacture using SolidWorks
Assisted in solid modeling layout by building and testing prototypes including 3D printing and choosing material type based on project
Monitored and maintained product development schedules with project manager’s guidance
Created and supported design specifications, generated work instructions, and maintained accurate product and manufacturing documentation
Provided training and technical support to the assembly departments, as well as clarifications regarding technical drawings to the machine shop
Assisted in developing and implementing fabrication and assembly process improvements including designing jigs, fixtures and tools
Performed assembly tasks for functionality analysis of all features, parts, and subassemblies
Carried out engineering change request improvements based on customer needs
Obtained cost estimates from suppliers and communicated with vendors on their formal quote estimations
Optimized labor hours and costs using established standards to help determine web pricing for released products
Inspected finalized mechanical components to ensure accurate finished products
Interfaced with technical marketing to assure web information was presented clearly and accurate before release
Used engineering product data management software to create and manage BOMs for customized orders to ensure customer’s needs were met
VT Rally Off Road Racing Team in the Motion Tire 300 Race
Senior Design Suspension Subteam Member
Aug 2016 – May 2017
Blacksburg, VA
Worked closely with team members to build and improve an off-road racing vehicle capable of withstanding the rigors of a professional race based on customer needs
Created 3D-CAD models for designs of front and rear suspension on Siemens NX10
Tested the safety of critical components by conducting stress analysis and dynamic simulations on various parts of the vehicle
Diagnosed mechanical failures and determined corrective actions to meet technical specifications and ensure safety
Monitored suspension’s rebound response to road imperfections
Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulations
Undergraduate Researcher under Dr. Francine Battaglia
May 2016 – Aug 2016
Blacksburg, VA
Conducted simulations for different geometries in 2D and 3D to predict the behavior of the flow and examine its features using ANSYS Fluent
Investigated laminar and turbulent flow for different working fluids based on case scenarios
Assessed practical engineering-related applications and verified simulation accuracy using experimental data
Northern Virginia Community College
Math/Engineering Tutor
Aug 2012 – May 2013
Annandale, VA
Monitored, assessed, and remediated students one-on-one with calculus and physics
Skills:
CAD Modeling:
DS Solidworks 2018, Autodesk Inventor 2017, AutoCAD
Drafting:
GD&T, ANSI Y14.5, Proficient in mechanical inspection tools (calipers, micrometer, pin gages, etc.), Assembly exploded drawings
Simulation:
ANSYS Fluent, Engineering Equation Solver (EES), LabVIEW
Programing:
C++, Java, MATLAB & Simulink
Additional:
Microsoft Dynamics AX, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, Spanish fluency
Education:
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Graduated May 2017
Blacksburg, VA
A.S. Engineering
Northern Virginia Community College
Graduated May 2014
Annandale, VA