Carlton Collett
Price,UT
Summary
Dynamic and innovative mechanical engineer with a strong track record in developing and approving engineering drawings, as well as designing products and prototypes. Proven leadership abilities demonstrated through proactive task completion with minimal supervision. A curious self-starter dedicated to process improvement, complemented by bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish. Recognized as an enthusiastic team player committed to supporting multiple programs and fostering collaborative success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
R&D Mechanical Engineer
Intermountain Electronics
01.2025 - Current
- Led mechanical design from concept→requirements→prototype→qualification for 3 product lines in data-center/mining markets.
- Produced SolidWorks models/drawings/BOMs and DFM guidance for 150+ components; created assembly instructions with exploded views/torques.
- Drove UL qualification (test plans, samples, non-conformance closure) with first-pass approvals; redesigns improved margin 35%→45%.
- Collaborated across functions (IPT-style) with sales, customers, and manufacturing; supported on-site build & integration to reduce rework.
- Preparing production ramp to deliver 1,600+ PDUs over the next two years; documented and presented solutions to stakeholders.
Hardware Engineer Technician
Meta
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted in the design and development of new hardware products by collaborating with engineering teams to ensure functionality and performance requirements were met
- Facilitate data collection teams through maintenance and upgrades of production equipment
- Applied 3D modeling software and rapid prototyping techniques to construct physical prototypes for testing and evaluation.
- Adept at analyzing blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate and efficient assembly of components.
Mechanical Engineer
EOSPACE
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Proficiently use Solidworks software for the design and development of models and drawings for parts to be machined or 3D printed.
- Lead R&D development workflows for parts and aid in their transition to production readiness
- Reliably draft, release, and improve standard operating procedures.
- Clearly illustrate assemblies of components to be manufactured by using GD&T correctly in drawings.
Reliability Maintenance & Engineering
Amazon
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Increased life and operational up time of equipment by using Ultrasonic and Infrared tools to perform predictive maintenance to schedule repairs before failure occurred
- Meticulously lead a team of three technicians to complete preventative maintenance procedures and repairs on conveyance and robotic equipment
- Undertook the task of aligning and optimizing distance sensors for robotic cells to improve efficiency of the robotic equipment.
- Responded to emergency maintenance requests and resolved issues efficiently to minimize downtime
- Collaborated with contractors and vendors to coordinate larger maintenance projects and ensure quality workmanship
Pre-Production Engineer
TTM Technology
08.2017 - 08.2021
- Correctly interpreted blueprints and specifications daily to convert customer data into usable production data
- Accurately performed quality checks on customer data using CAM (computer-aided manufacturing) software to adapt information used by machines on production floor
- Diligently executed troubleshooting to resolve production data issues and implemented improvements and solutions
- Improved yields for 95% to 98% during summer internship by implementing new cleaning and material handling process
Education
Bachelors - Mechanical Emphasis in Aerospace Engineering in Aerospace Engineering
Utah State University
Logan, UT12-2020
Skills
- SolidWorks
- NX CAD
- CNC Machining
- Python and Matlab
- Problem-solving
- Writing Process Instructions
- Prototyping
- Mechanical drawing
- Mechanical designs
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
R&D Mechanical Engineer
Intermountain Electronics
01.2025 - Current
Hardware Engineer Technician
Meta
01.2024 - 09.2024
Mechanical Engineer
EOSPACE
05.2023 - 01.2024
Reliability Maintenance & Engineering
Amazon
08.2021 - 05.2023
Pre-Production Engineer
TTM Technology
08.2017 - 08.2021
Bachelors - Mechanical Emphasis in Aerospace Engineering in Aerospace Engineering
Utah State University