ETHAN

DAVIS

MECHATRONICS ENGINEER

352-***-****

adxvqq@r.postjobfree.com

linkedin.com/in/ethandavis-sd

EDUCATION

May 2006

University of Florida

Master of Engineering

Mechanical Engineering - Dynamic

Systems and Controls

May 2004

University of Florida

Bachelor of Science

Mechanical Engineering

magna cum laude

Tau Beta Pi, Pi Tau Sigma

RELEVANT SKILLS

SolidWorks/Creo/CATIA, MATLAB

LabVIEW, Arduino, MS Office

Mechanical Design, DFM/A/C

Prototyping, Testing, Automation

Instrumentation, Controls, DAQ

System Integration, Robotics

PCB Packaging, Programming

Technical Writing & Proofreading

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Hands-on mechatronics engineer with over 15 years of experience designing, building, testing, and automating complex electromechanical systems. Specializing in system integration by merging mechanical design with instrumentation, motion control and actuation. Seeking a dynamic and challenging position in an advanced technology company where I can utilize my particular skills and experience to increase productivity, quality, and efficiency. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Freelance Engineering Consultant June 2019 – Current

Provided design engineering services for startups and corporate ventures. Modeled parts and assemblies using 3D CAD. Consulted on data acquisition systems and component selection.

Automation Engineer January 2022 – July 2022

5th Axis, San Diego, CA

Designed and built robotic work cells for automated operation of 4 and 5-axis CNC machines including cell layout, gripper designs, load/unload fixtures, setup tooling, procurement, installation, and testing. Project Engineer July 2006 – May 2019

Quartus Engineering, San Diego, CA

Led multi-disciplinary engineering teams throughout product development lifecycle from initial concept to production

Developed advanced mechatronic systems featuring a variety of sensors, motors, solenoids, actuators, and controllers

Interacted with hardware, software, and firmware engineers to develop custom solutions. Programmed pseudocode and communicated system requirements to EE’s to ensure proper execution and reliability.

Knowledgeable in Design for Manufacturing including additive, machined, sheet metal, and injection-molded parts

Designed and built bespoke test fixtures involving instrumentation, data acquisition, and automation

Managed procurement at prototype and production phases including quoting, vendor selection, purchasing, and tracking

Generated detailed 2D drawings, wiring schematics, assembly instructions, test reports, presentations, and user guides

Created custom environmental lifetime testing apparatus for dynamically flexed FPC’s. Detected premature failures and implemented corrective action. Invented novel design to meet survivability requirements.

Project lead for static and dynamic testing of large-scale aerospace components, off-road vehicles, and amusement rides

Applied time management skills to simultaneously contribute to different projects for multiple customers

Represented company on-site to oversee factory installation and evaluate system performance during full scale operation.

Received patent and industry award for high speed print-on-demand produce labeler

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