Dennis Zapanta
Phone: 210-***-****
San Antonio, TX 78266
Email: *************@*******.***
Objective: To obtain position as HVAC Maintenance Engineer in challenging environment that will utilize my skills and professional orientation.
Experience:
5/12/2012 – Present TrussLeo Air-conditioning Services San Antonio, Texas
Technician/Owner
Evaluates mechanical, electrical, structural or plumbing systems to ensure achieving the desired outcomes. Ensures execution according to established building codes.
Coordinate preventive maintenance and energy conservation and enhancement to home owners
Performs facility condition assessments and makes recommendations for improvements.
Provide technical support and guidance to technicians to achieve the quality of works.
Review completed work orders and log sheets for documentation and records filings.
Follow-up call on customers to know the performance of the machine and their satisfaction on the service provided.
12/12/2017 – 10/9/2017 Dunan Precision Inc. Dallas, Texas
Application Engineer
Conduct technical support activities and reviews including customer visit, evaluation of opportunities, machine assessment and recommendation and develop of turnkey proposals.
Troubleshoot and resolve refrigeration and electrical issues during manufacturing and installation.
Possessing and maintaining an in-depth technical knowledge of product lines represented by the company.
Provide status reports on all the projects and tasks.
9/2008 – 12/9/2016 Lancer Corporation San Antonio, Texas
Mechanical Design Engineer/Project Leader
Develop new plastic and metal components for new Beverage Dispenser machines
Coordinate with project team to define plans and schedules
Create 3D model and drawing by using Unigraphics, Conduct design review and test evaluations
Prepare bill of materials and engineering change orders
Implement the use of green technology that includes the use of LED merchandiser and environmental friendly refrigeration system
Design R134A and CO2 refrigeration system, decide on selection of compressors, evaporators, condensers, filters, fan motors, insulations, wiring harnesses and other components
Provide technical expertise and work with Customer Service to resolve any issues with customers
Implement new test machines for engineering laboratory
Coordinate activities with cross functional team members from purchasing, manufacturing, quality, accounting and marketing
Work with agency regulation and standards such as UL, ETL, NSF to get the certification of new products introduce to market.
5/2006 – 8/2008 Friedrich Air-conditioning Incorporation San Antonio, Texas
Project Engineer
Create 3D models and drawing of plastic and sheet metal components of Room Air-conditioner units by using Inventor and Solidworks
Provide manufacturing support on introduction of new parts and assemblies
Develop new packaging design to speed up manufacturing process
Assist different packaging testing such as stacking, vibration, transportation and drop test
Prepare bill of materials and engineering change orders
Evaluate the product to determine that it meets defined customer expectations
Assist in the transition of company specifications and standards to new Mexico plant
9/2002 – 5/2006 Electrolux North America Home Products Texarkana, Texas
Design Engineer
Design plastic parts and assemblies of Chainsaw by using Catia V5
Prepare progress reports to management
Prototyping of new part’s design and prepare engineering build units
Conduct different testing to evaluate the product performance and durability
Create bill of materials, parts and assembly drawings and manufacturing guidelines
Coordinate with different vendors and commodity managers for procurement of different
components needed on product development
Worked closely with manufacturing personnel on pre-production of new products
7/2001 – 9/2002 Cleveland Range Incorporation Cleveland, Ohio
Engineering Designer
Create engineering drawing and assemblies of commercial steam cooking equipment
Sheet metal flat layout development
Prepare manufacturing specifications
Create engineering change orders and documentations
Work closely with engineers on the design and testing of the products
Responsible for Drawing Updates and engineering change orders
Create prototypes, parts specifications and bill of materials
Produce drawings for fabrication and assembly on production floor
6/1991 – 9/2000 National/Panasonic Corporation Manila, Phils
Product Development and Mold Design Engineer
Apply complex design practices and procedures to assign home consumer products such as washing machines, air-conditioners, refrigerators & electric fans
Work with other member of the development team to support corporate design initiative
Develop mechanical and electromechanical products by studying customers
Create Bill of Materials and manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for fabricating, building, assembling and installing components
Coordinate product testing and evaluation with Quality Assurance Engineers
Create injection mold design, mold components and assembly drawing
Provide costing final mold design
Coordinate design review with clients and get final approval on the design
Education Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Far Eastern University Manila, Phils
Associate of Applied Science in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
St. Philips College San Antonio, Tx
Skills
2D/3D modeling software Solidworks, Catia V5, Inventor, Autocad, Unigraphics, Project Management DFMEA, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Project and Excel
Troubleshooting/Hands-on HVACR equipment, automotive, electrical and electronics devices
Training and Professional Development
Mastering Lean Product Development Association for Manufacturing Excellence
Texas Class “A” HVAC License Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation
Universal CFC Certification ESCO Institute EPA Program
Gas Engine Technology Meralco Foundation