Senior Application Engineer & Technical Leader

ANTHONY TREVINO

Saginaw, Michigan ***** 989-***-**** *********@*****.***

www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-trevino-71971450

SUMMARY

Accomplished Application Engineer with proven expertise in power electronics, design, and process development. Demonstrated success in managing projects from concept through production, troubleshooting complex systems, and engaging with customers to drive design wins. Managed up to 9 people at one time and launched several operation lines on production floors. Skilled in delivering innovative solutions and fostering collaborative engineering partnerships, with a focus on automotive power systems and DC-DC converter applications.

EXPERTISE

• CAD Tools: AutoCAD, Inventor, Solidworks, Navisworks

• Electrical & Engineering Software: E-Plan

• Enterprise Software: Salesforce, SAP

• Engineering Expertise: Product Design & Development, Engineering Teamwork, SIX Sigma Yellow Belt, Technical Leadership, Process Development, Technical Engineering Strategies, Project Planning & Lifecycle, Metrics & Tracking, FEA & Failure Analysis, HVAC/MEP Design, System Design, Ladder Logic, HMI & PLC Design, Cost Estimation, Proposal Writing, Integration Solutions, Expert Project Management, Manufacturing Process, Production Line Control, 2D & 3D Modeling, Innovative Solutions CAREER PROGRESSION

SK Siltron CSS Aug 2022 - Present

Continuous Improvement Engineer Auburn, Michigan

Troubleshot and mitigated reactor, abatement, and corrosive gas equipment and systems to support operational reliability.

• Executed preventive maintenance schedules using SAP, coordinating vendor repairs and inspections.

• Installed an updated rotation pyrometer system in the LPE 106 reactor, enhancing process monitoring.

• Achieved $100,000 cost savings within one year through the implementation of a reclaim process and service improvements.

• Collaborated with the procurement team to establish recurring safety stock processes, reducing reliance on third-party suppliers.

• Organized and labeled consumable and spare parts while accurately forecasting purchase requirements. Creative Automation INC Mar 2022 - Aug 2022

Application Engineer Ann Arbor, Michigan

Collaborated closely with the sales team to understand client requirements and worked with vendors to negotiate pricing and lead times.

• Represented the company as an exhibitor and spokesperson at automation shows, effectively communicating product features and design strategies.

• Evaluated product specifications, pricing, compatibility with existing systems, and delivery timelines to select the most suitable options, leading to optimized procurement processes and cost savings.

• Structured and streamlined future project planning alongside managing quotes and initial project requests. RWC INC Sep 2019 - Feb 2022

Senior Application Engineer Bay City, Michigan

Lead role collaborating with engineers, system analysts, and programmers on project capabilities while ensuring optimal functionality. Conducted research to determine client needs and implement product plans.

• Visited customer site and investigated current methodology; rendered three variations for automation control for their manual assembly line; refined model and created proposal purchased by customer.

• Replaced outdated conference room equipment with inoperable settings for meetings and illustrations with new camera enhancing customer communications.

• Analyzed multiple complex equipment concepts and developed written proposals according to customer specifications, leading to improved client satisfaction and project approvals

• Concepted and designed a complete automation system integration line for a previous manual assembly line.

• Estimated and negotiated cost and wrote proposals to customer's specifications. ABB Robotics May 2016 - Sep 2019

Production Engineer Auburn Hills, Michigan

Provided supervision for entire production processes while preparing required documentation for dispatch. Designed and developed new processes and equipment ensuring efficient and effective manufacturing.

• Started Press Station and Robot Paint Line and implemented process into production.

• Executed MOC and production tasks with routing in SAP, improving process efficiency and accuracy.

• Enhanced work instructions and launched FMEA analysis and flow charts - lowered production cost by 10% in 6 months.

• Decreased waste 5% and resolved shipping problem with robot controller and components damaged in shipping.

• Repurposed previously discarded cardboard into sleeves for controllers, reducing waste and material costs.

• Secured a second source for robot painting for the paint booth line, enhancing production flexibility and reducing downtime.

• Conducted critical safety and quality analysis, overseeing pFEMA documentation, which improved compliance and operational safety.

• Managed projects in detail, which optimized product lead time, created jobs, and lowered costs, contributing to overall company growth. Giffin International May 2015 - May 2016

Senior Design Engineer Auburn Hills, Michigan

Key role defining requirements and maintaining design development documentation in coordination with project leaders. Provided ongoing technical engineering support and project management for design, engineering, and development of paint booth cells.

• Provided a customer with a 3D layout and simulation of duct and pipework for their purchased cell, enhancing their understanding and facilitating smoother installation

• Researched multiple software applications and united models to create a virtual rendering of a facility, which eased assembly and improved project efficiency.

• Created project drawings utilizing AutoCAD, Solidworks, and Inventor to clarify manufacturing configurations. Acme Manufacturing Feb 2012 - May 2015

Mechanical Designer Auburn Hills, Michigan

Successfully developed and implemented system layouts and hardware drawings for industrial automation finishing systems. Worked closely with customers, management, and all departments on specifications procedures and changes.

• Utilized Inventor and AutoCAD to design custom ducting, conveyors, and automation enclosures, enhancing production efficiency and meeting client specifications.

• Designed original guarding for equipment to keep flying sparks at bay during equipment usage, improving workplace safety and compliance with safety standards.

Orbis Corporation Sep 2010 - Feb 2012

Packaging Designer Madison Heights, Michigan

Provided detailed drawings of dunnage via costumer specifications for containers, bins, and dunnage while documenting project process.

• Ensured customer plastic parts traveled without damage, addressing their needs and preventing potential losses.

• Designed a nest of HDPE foam that would hold customer's parts and stack; exceeded customer's specifications and customer became a repeat client.

• Collaborated closely with potential clients while fabricating original prototypes.

• Addressed customer needs by ensuring their plastic parts could travel without damage, enhancing customer satisfaction and retention EDUCATION

ITT Technical Institute, Troy, Michigan Dec 2010

Associate of Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology PROFESSIONAL ACHIVEMENTS

• Certified associate in project management (CAPM)ý0 Course:Sixth Edition 2019

• L6S Yellow Belt and Exams:2018 / Green Belt (pending)

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