Mechanical Engineer

Erik E. Tang

San Diego, CA *****

858-***-****, ********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

APEM, INC- Product Design Engineer, Vista, CA

**/**** – Present

* Designing (SolidWorks, GD&T), prototyping (3-D printing, injection molding), and implementing plastic injection molded parts for industrial grade electro-mechanical control systems in a full manufacturing environment (in-house: injection molding machines, machine shop, screw machines, production line)

* Improving manufacturability and environmental robustness (IP67) of products resulting in reduced assembly times and in-field failures for highest volume and highest grossing product lines as lead engineer

* Leading new product introduction (phase-gate, DFMEA) by integrating mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, quality engineering and limited English speaking production team while meeting ISO 9001 standards

* Reducing time-to-market and saving company $24,000/year as sole subject matter expert researching, purchasing and implementing rapid prototyping technologies- responsible for pre-processing, O&M and post-processing prints

* Lead mechanical engineer inspecting products on Material Resource Board and ISO Auditing committee resulting in increased rate of finished goods by decisively auditing parts and departments

Hyperlight Energy- Senior Mechanical Engineer, Santee, CA 07/2010 - 07/2014

* Designed (SolidWorks), fabricated (machine shop, 3-D printing), and implemented Hyperlight Solar Thermal System from concept to completion (RD&D) in a fast-paced, resource limited environment

* Researched, designed, tested, and validated mechanical controls hardware (fixtures, sensors, actuators, wires, enclosures) and hardware/software integration resulting in automated control with improved functionality, manufacturability, and robustness

* Improved manufacturing methodologies of plastic components involving urethane casting resins, silicone rubber, and ABS extrusions leading to injection molding

* Led a team of 13 (resource allocation, production schedules, training) to successfully manufacture (LEAN, 5S, FlexFab) largest public demonstration site while meeting all deadlines (Press Release: http://youtu.be/KJ9zGp8EJHU)

* Transformed an operator required system to a semi-automated system (data logger and fluid sensors) eliminating the need for manual data collection

* Achieved two fundamental sub-system redesigns allowing for precise control in a 5 month development cycle (concept to working prototype- Rapid Prototyping)

* Managed software consultants and hardware manufacturers (domestic and international) ensuring clear, parallel development of hardware/software

* Developed and maintained comprehensive Manufacturing Drawings (GD&T), B.O.Ms, test procedures, technical documents, and Operations and Maintenance manuals used directly by CEO, technical, and non-technical parties

* Raised over $2.3 million by publishing proposals and demonstrating successful prototypes to Fortune 500 clients, California Energy Commission, and university leaders

* Contributed to all major components of Hyperlight and aided in the development of the business structure and operating agreement as 3rd full-time employee

Brian Austin Enterprises- Mechanical Design Intern, San Diego, CA

08/2008 - 09/2009

* Aided in mechanical design and product development of fuel-efficiency fins for commercial trucks

* Conducted prior art analysis resulting in writing description/specifications for patent application

Arizona State University- Undergraduate Researcher, Tempe, AZ

06/2007 - 06/2008

* Researched hydrodynamics of Mission Bay, California resulting in preliminary hydrodynamic modeling of larval transport

* Utilized finite element/finite difference methods implemented in ADvanced CIRCulation (ADCIRC) code to develop MatLab code for larval tracking

D-Max Engineering- Intern, San Diego, CA

06/2006 - 06/2007

* Composed Dry Weather Monitoring reports used by government agencies to ensure city environmental compliance

* Collected water quality field data and performed data entry to monitor environmental compliance

ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Graduate Thesis:

Temporal & Spatial Scales of Variability in Bivalve Connectivity- Research Scientist 09/2008 - 05/2010

* Investigated physical factors that affect larval transport in Mission Bay, California

* Ran, debugged, modified advection code (MATLAB) and ADvanced CIRCulation (ADCIRC) code (FORTRAN)

* Analyzed and presented model results in a thesis and formal presentation providing researchers with computational confirmation of physical observations

Course Projects:

Business Plan and Presentation of Green Startup: Green Link- Team Member 03/2009 - 06/2009

* Created preliminary website for consumer home energy auditing and service provider selection

* Conducted extensive market and technical research on green technology, trends, and policy

* Pitched formal business plan with multi-disciplinary team to investors

EDUCATION

M.S. Mechanical Engineering University of California, San Diego 2010

B.S. Environmental Engineering University of California, San Diego 2008

Provost Honors 2005 - 2008

SKILLS

* Equipment: 3-axis CNC, 3-D Printer (FDM, SLA, 3SP), Machine Shop, Hand Tools, Calipers, Micrometer, Multimeter, Oscilloscope, Soldering Iron, Force Gauge, Band Saw, Rotary Tools, Boom Lift, Torque Wrench, Bending Break, Air Compressor, Pumps, Lathe, Mill, Drill Press, Saws

* Computer: SolidWorks, Matlab, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), MS Office, Windows Environment, Unix Environment, C/C++, EPICOR (Enterprise Resource Planning), 3D Printing software (data preparation, STL editor)-Materialise Magics, Perfactory RP, CatalystEX

* Languages: English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Spanish

ADDITIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

* UCSD Association of Environmental Professionals, Vice President 2007 - 2008

* UCSD Paintball Club, President and Captain 2005 - 2008

* Biomimicry Workshop Series: Fundamentals of Biomimicry- Part 1, Certificate 2014

* Biomimicry Workshop Series: Fundamentals of Biomimicry- Part 2, Certificate 2014

* Biomimicry Workshop Series: Integrating Biology into Design, Certificate 2014

* Biomimicry Workshop Series: Gateway to Nature’s Genius, Certificate 2014

* CleanTech Fundamentals- Overview of Energy Issues, Certificate 2014

* CleanTech Fundamentals- Energy Efficiency Opportunities and Renewables, Certificate 2014

* CleanTech Fundamentals- Renewables, Certificate 2014

* Energy Storage Opportunities for Business and Government 2014

* San Diego Makers Guild, Volunteer 2014 - Present

* Grid Alternatives, Volunteer 2014 - Present

* Powerlifter 2008 - Present

* Start-up Weekend San Diego: Women’s Edition, Team Leader 2015

* EnvisionTec Ultra 3SP Rapid prototyping Training 2015

* Solidworks Advanced Surface Modeling Class, Certificate 2015

* APEM ISO 9001:2008 Internal Auditor Training, Certificate 2015

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