Peter D. Molina

**** ********* ******, ***********, **, 92392

Tel 760-***-****

E-mail ac1ou8@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science: California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (2008)

Major in Mechanical Engineering

SKILLS

Very familiar with CAD, AutoCAD Inventor, Mechanical Desktop, Solid Works, Photopia, 20/20 design, and MiniTab.

Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel.

EXPERIENCE

Crown Technical Systems, Fontana, CA

Mechanical Engineer (June, 2015-July 2017)

Led R&D to develop a 2 Hour Fire Rated wall designed to mimic current wall design for utility buildings to achieve the rating with the least amount of impact to production.

Researched and designed options for Blast Rated Buildings for petroleum and natural gas facilities.

Investigated applicable building codes and redesigned standard stair assemblies to meet code and for ease of production and fabrication. Reduced labor, assembly, and installation time by 80%.

Investigated different hardware, construction, and fabrication options and tooling to boost efficiency across all departments involved.

Investigated all requirements and common applications for explosion proof (hazardous location) construction and design as it pertains to utility buildings, particularly Hydrogen rich environments per IBC and NEC requirements.

Created designs for removable wall panels, per customer’s request, with the least amount of impact to the building assembly department.

Worked with international group to meet arc resistant criteria for 15kV to 38kV switch gear while streamlining drawings and instructions for production fabricators and assemblers.

Designed a DC combiner box for industrial solar applications for a $27 million quotation keeping fabrication, assembly, and vendor requirements in mind. Collaborated with aluminum mills to meet requirements.

Led a team of engineers to modify switchgear designs to maximize fabrication and assembly efficiency while adhering to designs described in official test reports.

Researched and made design recommendations to harden buildings against EMP attacks while meeting military standards for HEMP.

Custom designed a high voltage enclosure for a new form of transportation working closely with the customer to meet their goals and providing support to both fabrication and assembly crews to ensure the product shipped on time.

Philips LTI, Baldwin Park, CA

Manufacturing Engineer (June, 2010-June, 2015)

Trained and supervised a group of workers to build and install combustible gas delivery systems that improved efficiency up to 40%.

Was the lead engineer for trouble shooting and improving over 62 industrial equipment stations.

Created a floor layout and coordinated with contractors to get a high voltage testing area online.

Familiar with electrical codes for 120V single phase, 220V 3-Phase, and 480V 3-Phase

Built custom test boxes to supply 40kV DC pulse ignition for ignition of lamps.

Worked with operators and equipment to improve glass working procedures and equipment.

Certified as LGE responsible for the safety and implementation of combustible gas systems.

Specialized in vacuum systems, gas delivery systems, and Hydrogen.

Coordinated with vendors with lead times, pricing, and product quality.

Designed and engineered innovative processes for glass working and quality manufacturing.

Designed and built gas to vacuum delivery systems using vacuum equipment for glass lathes.

Coordinated the implementation of industrial vision systems to ensure quality, allowing operators to reach dimensional tolerances of +/- 0.005” by hand.

Worked with operators to improve tooling and set up of machinery.

Trained in fractography, basic vacuum principals, LEAN training, combustible gas safety, glass material science, and Six Sigma.

Proficient in improving and troubleshooting automated systems using PLC’s and Ladder Logic.

Trained fellow engineers and production employees about combustible gases and safety precautions.

Collaborated with a worldwide network of specialists in glass, programming, tooling, mechanical design, and automation from Europe to China.

Philips Lightolier, Fontana, CA

Mechanical Design Engineer (March, 2008-June, 2010)

Took fixture and lighting designs from concept to full production.

Specialized in research and development of all types of lighting fixtures, housings, and materials

Designed and modified fluorescent light fixtures, sheet metal parts, castings, extrusions, and jigs.

Oversaw prototyping, modifying, and changing designs while researching superior materials and processes for light fixtures.

Mediated between assembly lines and fabricators to resolve issues during manufacturing.

Hand built over 60 sample fixtures from raw materials to ensure all problems were addressed.

Worked with Underwriter Laboratories to ensure compliance with procedures and products.

Designed and created electrical systems for computer-controlled lighting systems.

Created Bills of Materials, routings, and part number systems for new products.

Helped transition factory to the East coast using Macro’s and advised new engineers.

Went to job sites to trouble shoot installations and determine fault and possible solutions.

Personally built custom LED prototypes for trade shows.

Performed ray tracing for reflector design for multiple light sources.

Attended and was certified for Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) courses.

Designed electrical systems for linking light fixtures together for light sensing, motion sensors, color changing, emergency ballasts, and selective switching.

Designed light fixtures incorporating different light sources and combinations including HID, Halogen, Fluorescent, and LED lighting with the required voltages and specifications of Transformers, Ballasts, and Drivers.

College Course Work, Pomona, CA

Student (September, 2002-April, 2008)

Set up lab tests for strain relief using Wheatstone Bridges.

Performed Rockwell and Brinell Hardness tests.

Studied material changes and some composites.

Construction, Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties, CA

Foreman with emphasis in carpentry (July, 2002-January, 2007)

Led crews of 2-6 people while training employees in use of carpentry tools to meet customer requirements

Trained new employees in basic carpentry and helped further skills of current employees with safety, finish carpentry, custom design, installation, tool usage, and time management.

Collaborated with several foremen in different trades to streamline projects and ensure customer satisfaction.

Worked with more than 6 different companies in a 1 year period performing “pick up” work where I was required to manage customers after a project had been completed and recommend a resolution.

Lucas Manufacturing, Victorville, CA

Steel Fabricator/Welder (December, 1996-September, 2001)

Fabricated steel parts including steel bridge parts, wrought iron fence, miscellaneous Cal Trans overhead pass parts, well water reserve tanks, and hydraulic water pull refilling tanks.

Performed certified MIG welding tasks

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