Evan Gottler
San Jose, CA **126
****.*******@*****.***
Summary of Qualifications
Manufacturing Engineer with proven ability to lead product builds, improve device manufacturability, and meet
deadlines. Proficient ability to assemble, create technical documentation, and determine root cause failures for
complex electromechanical devices. Excellent communicator and efficiently works with individuals from highly
diverse backgrounds.
Professional Work Experience
Manufacturing Engineer
Theranos Incorporated March 2012 – October 2014
Utilized Microsoft Office products to create, maintain, and release Manufacturing Operating Procedures and
other technical documentation for use under GMP standards for Biotech devices.
Developed manufacturing processes, establishing build procedures and work station/floor layout using 5S
Lean manufacturing methods.
Built complex electromechanical devices while providing feedback to product engineers to continuously
improve manufacturability, reducing build times and cost.
Oversaw product builds in GMP setting, providing support to assemblers and solving product issues on the
manufacturing floor while ensuring deadlines were met.
Established test protocols, standards, and procedures with product engineers for device assembly.
Created and submitted Document Change Orders, Non Conformance Reports, Deviations, and other build
reports in Agile PLM as necessary under GMP guidelines during product builds.
Created QA test procedures for ensuring quality of manufactured goods and purchased parts.
Performed tests of faulty product to establish root cause issues and corrective actions.
Coordinated New Product Introduction efforts, transitioning product from R&D to production phase.
Communicated effectively with all staff, interacting regularly with assemblers, engineers, and managers.
Designed and implemented fixturing and tooling on the manufacturing floor using Solidworks.
Engineering and Technology Intern
Honeywell International June 2010 – August 2011
Built and modified traceable databases with IBM Rational DOORS using high level testing requirements from
FAA, Honeywell, and clients for multiple turbine functions.
Created, modified, and submitted technical documents through corporate methods and requirements.
Executed Python scripts to test turbine ECU in a virtual environment using a computer based test rig.
Maximized efficiency and productivity when multiple tasks were assigned.
Generated and submitted work and part order requests to maintain hardware in turbine test cells.
Audio/Visual Department Intern
NETSIAN Technologies June 2008 – June 2010
Assembled audio/visual solutions for clients using numerous fabrication and installation techniques.
Created single line drawings and as-built documents detailing layout and wiring of audio/visual systems.
Troubleshot errors in existing audio/visual systems on site and in the field.
Created and maintained records of equipment and inventory using Microsoft Excel and other programs.
Fabricated and designed custom mounting solutions and other parts for diverse audio/visual situations.
Education
Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona December 2011
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Capstone Senior Design Project: Autonomous Handicap Transport Vehicle January 2011 – December 2011
Given time and financial constraints; design, program, fabricate, and test an autonomous vehicle which is
able to safely and effectively transport persons for Arizona State University’s Disability Resource Center.
Expected to meet long term deadlines, as well as adapt to dynamic timelines while maintaining
comprehensive records of findings, procedures, and work completed.