Engineer Design
Resume:
ROWARDO B. MILES
SAN JOSE, CA 95121
Home: 408-***-**** Cell: 408-***-**** E-mail:
abmsid@r.postjobfree.com
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OBJECTIVE: To acquire a position as a Mechanical Engineer to focus on
growth,
innovation, prototyping, manufacturing, and
production process.
EDUCATION:
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
California State University Sacramento Jan 2002 - Dec 2005
SKILLS:
. ENGINEERING SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS
? SolidWorks 2000-2007(part, assembly, drawing, consumer
products), Cosmos
Works and Cosmos Express FEA
? Visual Nastran4D, Working Model 2D, PDMWORKS, & GD&T
? BOB CAD G-codes for Mori Seki CNC machines.
? Agile CM.
. OTHER SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS
? MS Office
. OTHER SKILLS, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
? Certified SolidWorks Professional
? Certified SolidWorks Instructor
? Certified SolidWorks Support Technician.
? Certified and completed SolidWorks 2001 advance level training.
? Proficient in the use and designing complex shapes using
SolidWorks.
? Certified and completed the Theory and Practice of Quality
Management System Internal Auditing.
? Knowledge in the process and tools of engineering.
? Knowledge of DFA, DFM, DFQuality & Reliability, DTC & DTLCC, and
SPC.
? Knowledge in Concurrent Engineering & Product Design for
Manufacturing & Automation.
? Performed re-engineering on industrial, manufacturing, &
consumer products.
? Knowledge of vehicle design and chassis engineering.
? Good interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
? Ability to work cooperatively and independently within
demanding schedules.
? Innovative, fast learner, self-motivated, hard working,
responsible, and competitive.
? Good analytical and problem solving skills with hands on
experience.
? Basic machining skills.
? Competent with basic inspection and measurement equipment.
? Working knowledge of GMP, ISO, and FDA rules and regulations.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE:
Chief Design Engineer of a group of five students, in the design and
manufacturing of a shifter kart controls for paraplegic people. Process
involved re-engineering, Design for Manufacturability, Design for
Machining, CAD/CAM, Design for Assembly, Design for Quality and
Reliability, Design to Cost, and Design for Environment were some of the
considerations that were involved during the process. The Design process
also involves ergo-dynamics and aesthetic looks.
EXPERIENCE:
. CEPHEID Sunnyvale, Ca. May 2007 - March
2010
Mechanical Design Engineer
. Supported manufacturing with design work to upgrade existing designs
to reduce cost and improve product quality and manufacturability.
. Presented designs in a design review to a cross functional team and
show compliance, through modeling and testing, to a corresponding
design input requirement.
. Developed and carried out the qualification plans and protocol for the
respective mechanical design element. This activity includes a report
outlining the results with a conclusion either stating acceptance of
the design or recommendations for design enhancements.
. Actively participated in project teams.
. Worked with Manufacturing Engineering to create initial BOMs and
procedures for a design as required.
. Established good working relationships with vendors along with
Purchasing and QA.
. Supported company goals and objectives while following company
policies and procedures.
. Developed all required testing procedures to challenge a design such
that it shows compliance to a design input requirement.
. Received Great Performance in Engineering Award, August 2008, for
accomplishments in design, build, and test of new product.
. EUV TECHNOLOGY Martinez, Ca. Oct. 2006 - May
2007
Lead Mechanical Design Engineer
. Worked directly with the lead Scientist in the design of fabricated
parts from conceptual design to fabrication of parts.
. Maintained documentation of designs, drawings, purchase orders, and
assemblies of Ultra High Vacuum machines.
. Traveled to different places for the maintenance, installation, and
repair of new and existing machines.
. Worked with other engineers in building, testing, and assembly of new
UHV machines
. TEXAS ENGINEERING SYSTEMS Houston, Tx. Jun. 2006 - Oct. 2006
Application Engineer
. Conducted SolidWorks and additional product software and hardware
presentations and technical support.
. Conducted test, analysis, and archive of customer and prospect's
components, Assemblies and drawing files.
. Provided technical support and classroom training for customers on
SolidWorks Mechanical Design Automation Software.
. Assists in support and maintenance of PC hardware, operating systems
and related software.
. Flextronics / Wave Optics Santa Clara, Ca. Jan. 1998 - Sept.
2001
R&D Engineering Technician (R&D and Prototype Department)
. Designed and documented tools and fixtures using SolidWorks 2000.
. Responsible for building prototypes and associated processes dealing
with heat and adhesive bonding from diagrams and schematics.
. Design and assisted engineers in the development of production process
and procedures, standards, and associated documentations.
. Audited the management and the operators for ISO9000.
. Performed a variety of duties under moderate direction with minimal or
no supervision and reported directly to the engineering manager.
. Qualified fixtures and tools for production and tested products using
laser and optical micrometer.
. Visualized, inspected and performed quality assurance of products.
. P-COM San Jose, Ca.
Feb. 1995 - Jan. 1998
Technician (Soak Department)
. Maintained extensive inventory of company's product.
. Tested products in accordance with ISO 9001 standards.
. Set radio parameters for proper testing of product including BER, AGC,
and modem protocols.
. Troubleshot units and made necessary corrections.
. IBM Corporation San Jose, Ca. Sept. 1992
- Feb. 1995
Tester/Assembler (Clean Room Department)
. Assembled disc drives LATCH products.
. Performed testing in all LATCH products.
. Certified in all areas of LATCH process.
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