Manufacturing Engineer | Wasco Pressure Switches & Sensors
Manufacturing & Design Engineering Team · Full-Time
April 2026 — Present
Designing and building pneumatic and electrical test stands for ultra-high-purity (UHP) pressure switches and sensors used in semiconductor gas delivery, etch, and deposition systems. Owning the full build cycle — CAD design of the testing tables and fixturing, BOM buildouts, and component procurement through hands-on manual assembly of each station. Programming test stand control and data acquisition in Python to validate switch activation points, leak integrity, and cycle life. Applying Lean, 5S, Six Sigma, and GD&T to optimize workstations and production lines while supporting new product launches, pilot production, and continuous improvement.
Automation Engineer II | Aphantic (NKI Engineering)
Mechanical & Electrical Automation Team · Contract
January 2026 — April 2026
Supported the installation and commissioning of a new automated production line on a four-month traveling engineering contract. Guided technicians through the buildout and commissioning of Allen-Bradley PLCs, Fanuc robots, and an automated tote retrieval system — verifying equipment was built to spec, marking hardware, and developing installation layouts. Designed custom replacement parts in SOLIDWORKS to resolve breakdowns and keep the line running, providing hands-on engineering support throughout the install.
Manufacturing Equipment Engineer | Tesla Motors
General Assembly 4 (GA4) Model Y Team · Internship
September 2025 — December 2025
Designed pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical automation systems for Model Y General Assembly — supporting battery marriage, subframe assembly and marriage, trim and pre-trim, fluid fill, and gap/flush testing equipment. Took ownership of the design of subframe upper control arm assembly workstations, control panel enclosures, front and rear subframe automated guided vehicle (AGV) components, and lift-assist and safety equipment engineered to eliminate pinch points and operator hazards while driving smaller continuous improvement projects across the line.
Manufacturing Equipment Engineer | Tesla Motors
Stamping Press S/X/3/Y Team · Internship
January 2025 — August 2025
Designed electromechanical components and equipment across the Fremont Stamping Shop — including rotary encoder assemblies, motor shafts, pumps, servos, robotic palletizing equipment, conveyors, jigs, fixtures, tooling carts, and welding and safety equipment. Designed and conducted finite element analysis (FEA) and structural validation on a custom overhead C-hook crane stand for handling aluminum and steel coils in stamping production. Programmed Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLCs to automate laser engraving, machine vision, stamping press equipment, KUKA robotics, and Ignition 8.1 SCADA systems.
Manufacturing Engineer | Rivian Automotive
Emerging Technology, Body-In-White (BIW) Team · Internship
May 2023 — December 2023
Scaled R1T, R1S, and EDV body production to 21.5 jobs-per-hour (JPH) by owning tooling, jig, and robotic controller stand design, fabrication, machining, installation, and commissioning across automated and semi-automated body-shop cells. Spearheaded cycle-time studies using MS Excel and Snowflake SQL to lift throughput across 6 semi-automated cells running Fanuc robots, resistance spot welding (RSW), and riveting equipment. Supported senior engineers on tolerance stack-up analysis, equipment commissioning, and design reviews across battery pack enclosures, body-sides, upper/lower crossmembers, and body-in-white production cells.
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