Edgar Olivar
South Gate,CA
Summary
Results-driven Chemist experienced in chemical compounding and establishing testing processes. Well-versed in maintaining fully calibrated equipment and instruments. Proficient in electrochemistry with proven history of lab safety and efficiency.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Hydrogen Horizon Automotives
Whittier, CA
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Documented all changes made to mechanical engineering projects.
- Maintained laboratory equipment used in experiments or tests.
- Developed CAD models to evaluate designs of new products.
- Assembled and tested prototype components for mechanical systems.
- Performed calculations on stress, strain, bending moments and other properties of materials.
- Assisted in the development of product testing procedures and methods.
- Calibrated equipment to alleviate downtime and promote consistent job progress.
- Investigated equipment failures or difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and recommend remedial actions.
- Evaluated mechanical designs or prototypes for energy performance or environmental impact.
- Conducted research to test and analyze equipment and system feasibility, design, operation and performance.
- Mentored and coached junior staff members by giving positive feedback and constructive criticism.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA06-2024
Skills
- Analytical chemistry
- Instrument Calibration
- Chemical Handling
- Hazardous waste management
- Computational chemistry
- Report Writing
- Data Interpretation
- Research and Development
- Sample Processing
- Microsoft Excel
- Calibration skills
- Lab equipment calibration
- Strategic Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Research proposals
- Following Direction
- Team Collaboration
- Test Planning
- Sketches, specifications, and drawings
- Stress analysis
References
Theodros Kidane M.D, Chemistry Mentor/Associate Professor, 2020-2024, (562) 463-7298, tkidane@riohondo.edu
Shaowei Chen, PhD, Chemistry Professor/Electrochemistry Lab Superviser 2022-2023, (831) 459-5841, shaowei@ucsc.edu
Timeline
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Hydrogen Horizon Automotives
08.2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of California, Santa Cruz