Mechanical Engineer Design

Carlos A. Valdez, MSME

adcygp@r.postjobfree.com 915-***-**** Linkedin.com/in/cavaldez3 Houston, TX

EXPERIENCED MECHANICAL ENGINEER & TEST ENGINEER

Design and Development Innovation Analysis and Simulation

Experienced and driven mechanical engineer with expertise in design and development, testing, analysis and simulations. Skilled in collaborating with all members of the organization to achieve all objectives. Influential in streamlining, and improving designs, processes and developing tools that increase revenue. Technical proficiency in Solidworks, MS Office, Excel VBA, and simulations.

Design and Development

Innovation

Testing

FEA simulations

Lifecycle

Failure Modes & Effects Analysis

Excel VBA

CAD

Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Project Management

SAP

Verbal and written skills

Professional Experience

Citadel Casing Solutions, Houston, TX 2017-2020

Mechanical Engineer

Redefined the oil and gas industry by designing the first gas tight, HPHT valve for downhole applications that boosted the company’s revenue by 500%

Key team leader responsible for management of the sustaining team, including all aspects of design and development, technical inquiries, manufacturing support and recommendations for future projects

Developed and implemented new quoting and design templates to address needs of reduction of quoting and design time to minutes versus days

Perfected design and manufacturing standards to guide future production

Halliburton 2013-2017

Mechanical Engineer

Streamlined key products in portfolio that increased profit margins by 300% and eliminated the risk of any issues

Devised the industries first high operating pressure with ultra-low closing pressure valve that increased market share by 30% and initiated a long-lasting partnership

Undertook a team leader position for both sustaining and development responsible for closing out projects, align team towards a financial objective, and mentored other team members to increase their capabilities

Acquired a global technical support role to deliver expertise and knowledge of the product line to the field and manufacturing

Department of Energy - NETL Summer 2012

Research Associate

Undertook the restructuring of an HP/HT furnace for the development of new sensor material

Made progress on the labs first automation system

Center for Space Exploration Technology Research (NASA Sponsored Lab) 2010-2012

Advisor/Master Research Assistant

Designed and developed the labs first HP/HT optically accessible combustion chamber that set the way for all future combustion and energy projects

Directed students and peers to define their objectives and goals for graduation

Managed the interaction between faculty and students as an expert in the curriculum and classes

Education & Credentials

Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX (2012)

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX (2010)

Honors & Recognition

EIT, No. 48595, Texas Board of Professional Engineers (2013)

Recipient, Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship, DOE Office of Fossil Energy, NETL (2012)

Recipient, Shiloff Endowed Scholarship, The University of Texas at El Paso (2006-2010)

Dean’s List, The University of Texas at El Paso, (2006)

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