ALEXANDER HERRERA

ade7dt@r.postjobfree.com 408-***-****

Education:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering - University of California, Irvine, CA – 2015

• Mechanical Engineering Open University Student at San Jose State University, 2017 - 2020

Skills:

• Lab: Unholtz-Dickie Apex SL, Signal Conditioner, Lansmont Corp TP3, Honeywell Truline Chart, Recorder,

Thermotron Programmer, Envirotronics Controller, QSFP-DD Controller, ExaminIR, Agilent Bench Link Datalogger, DAQ system, Instron, SCL Utility, Denso Robots, SCA 1200HT, Ramco, Ultraviolet Crosslinker.

• CAD/Analysis: Pro-Engineer/Creo Parametric, Solidworks FEA Simulator, IxExplorer, Matlab, LabView, 3DXpert.

• Manufacturing: Lathe and Mill, Fabrication, 3D printing, Laser Cutter, Rapid prototyping, wood working, GrabCAD Print, Origin, Stratasys F370, Projet6000, FabPro 1000.

• Microsoft: Microsoft Office, Power Point, Excel, and Word; Nastran, Python Pandas, Jiras, Linux.

• Networking: TCP/IP, L2/L3.

Professional Experience:

TE Connectivity – Fremont, CA April 2019 – Present

3D Printing Technician

• Managed and maintained customer project production line of 3d printed projects on five printers.

• Prepared post printed parts during the curing process using sanding, spray paint, resin dipping, isopropanol, and ultraviolet light oven.

• Apply principles of engineering design and analysis to re-design components for additive manufacturing while

ensuring functional adequacy of the component using various CAD programs.

• Took inventory management of photo resin and ABS plastic materials used in the printing process.

• Working to continuously guarantee and improve customer satisfaction with prototypes or final builds by

optimizing printing parameters to produce parts with excellent consistency, minimum time and high quality.

X (formerly Google[x]) – Mountain View, CA Aug 2018 – Feb 2019

Reliability Test Engineer

• Work with the Reliability and mechanical engineering teams to create and modify Reliability test fixtures and

Setups.

• Conducted tests by running and modifying Linux system scripts.

• Used variety of characterization tools including thermocouple loggers.

• Constructed and modified test bed using T-slotted framing (80/20), metal cutting, and woodworking skills.

• Programmed Denso robot for repeated test motions using in-house LabVIEW program and ATI force sensors.

• Configured test equipment for a variety of cable samples with different lengths.

• Performed electrical, reliability, and performance tests on multi-strand cables to evaluate resistance increases as a result of damage or degradation.

• Reproduced test station running python code a Windows machine and interfacing with motors (using Canopy,

Applied Motion Products, SCL Utility).

• Reported unexpected sample or test station behavior to appropriate parties in the organization.

• Suggested areas of improvement on all test setups.

Molex - Fremont, CA Mar 2018 – May 2018

Mechanical Test Engineer

• Formulated statistical data reduction of thermal lab experiments carried out with wind-tunnel to test analyze

hardware and system feasibility, design, operation and performance.

• Collecting data according to test plans, performing pre-defined calculations, and summarizing data based on

templates and mentorship from engineering partners.

• Use general Linux commands/syntax – basic navigation and file/directory management, executing scripts, network configuration and troubleshooting.

• Utilized software such as MATLAB and LabVIEW to create models, surveys, and failure analyses.

• Created test fixtures and methods as well as performed data collection and data analysis.

• Prepared thermal structure analysis of electrical products in relation to thermal couple wiring.

• Preformed several thermal feasibility studies on next generation heatsink products inside a thermal lab.

• Electrical printed circuit boards usage with QSFP controllers assigning electrical power locations.

Cisco Systems - San Jose, CA July 2017 – Dec 2017

Mechanical Design Validation Test: Server & Switches Engineer

• Developed and improved mechanical test processes and actively enhance efficiency, consistency, cost avoidance, and internal customer satisfaction.

• Hands-on with hardware and be comfortable and knowledgeable working with PCB drives and boards.

• Provided technical direction to compliance engineers while working from a mechanical and thermal lab.

• Strong troubleshooting and failure analysis skills, including generating analytical results to test reports.

• Devised central network server for long distance, very high-performance data telecommunications to leave space for equipment installation.

• Supported the development of router/switches products with executing mechanical qualification and

characterization tests.

• Used MATLAB to generate simulated driving cycles and data acquisition.

• Participated in engineering product teams relating in specification, design, development, scheduling, and testing of hardware units.

• Ensured compliance diagnoses on prototype formal projects meeting product specification and standard Cisco

requirements.

• Examined vendors and manufacturing projects by preforming field failure analysis to meet business release dates.

Cisco Systems - San Jose, CA Aug 2015 – June 2017

Mechanical Design Validation Test: Router Engineer

• Familiarized with client project modifications such as product weight, mechanical fragility, vibration sensitivity,

and any substantial changes in packaging materials or design.

• Regulated protective packaging testing to adequately address performance and integrity level requirements

through its distribution environment.

• Interacted with project leaders and stakeholders to define and generate level requirements for design

development documents.

• Flexible and able to take on different projects day to day as needed including assembly, repair, and lab

organization.

• Developed internal processes and plans for mechanical verification, product development and perform functional checks.

• Integrated with software design team to operate and debug product’s traffic hardware infrastructure.

• Reorganized bootstrap script within RAM and Flash memory bins to execute router’s IOS software.

• Serviced fabric cards and chassis received from vendors costing 103k.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

• Advanced Tech Lab Creo Parametric - De Anza College, Cupertino CA - 2018

• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for Design Engineers with Solidworks - 2017

• FEA Beyond Basics: Vibration Analysis - 2017

• FEA Beyond Basics: Thermal Analysis - 2018

• Creo/Pro-E Professional Training – 2017

• Coursera Specialization: Applied Data Science with Python

• NCEES FE Mechanical Exam

LEADERSHIP ROLES:

SHPE-SV Professional Region 1 Chapter Oct 2016 - Present

VP of Educational Development

• Administrated all future SHPE JR high school events with company tours and outreach programs.

• Provided invaluable knowledge and skills to young students by coordinating panelist events where professionals represent their company.

• Partnered with other professional organizations to promote the SHPE brand to other networks.

Club Z Tutor Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

High School math and physic subjects

• Designed lesson plans focusing on age and level appropriate material.

SHPE UC Irvine Region 2 Chapter Sep 2013 – Jun 2015

Treasury Chair

• Led science night chapter events for college and high school students.

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