Junemo (Eric) Son
Houston, Texas 77433
Summary
With a robust background at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, I excel in designing advanced cooling systems for AI supercomputers, showcasing my expertise in 3D modeling with Creo and dynamic team collaboration. My achievements include optimizing thermal efficiency and leading cross-functional teams, underpinned by bilingual proficiency in English and Korean.
Innovative technology professional with several years of diverse experience. Skilled in enhancing systems and aligning technical solutions with business objectives. Proven success in leading projects from start to finish and contributing to organizational growth and success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Thermal Mechanical Engineer
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
10.2024 - Current
- Designed advanced cooling systems, including air and liquid cooling solutions (dual/single-stream type heat exchangers), for AI supercomputers and HPC servers in the R&D department.
- Conducted comprehensive thermal analysis, focusing on heat transfer rates, thermal resistance, and cooling efficiency optimization.
- Performed static analysis to assess thermal stress, heat elasticity, and expansion effects on cooling components.
- Executed dynamic analysis, including modal and frequency response evaluations, to ensure structural integrity under various operating conditions.
- Led CFD simulations for both air and liquid cooling systems, optimizing aero/fluid dynamics for maximum performance and efficiency.
- Conducted fatigue analysis to predict component lifespan and damage under cyclic thermal and mechanical loads.
- Analyzed vibration responses, including impulse, harmonic, and random excitation, to ensure system stability and reliability.
- Designed complex sheet metal and plastic parts using Creo, developing 3D models, detailed 2D drawings, and GD&T specifications.
- Reviewed and evaluated designs to ensure compliance with industry standards, providing actionable feedback to enhance product quality.
- Collaborated with production and quality assurance teams, leading packaging development and supporting manufacturing processes to ensure seamless integration of designs.
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Collins Aerospace (RTX)
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Position within the Intelligent Sensing & Space System Business Unit for the XEVAS Space Suit Program (R&D Team)
- Accountable for the alignment, integration, and technical requirements of the XEVAS space suit.
- Review NASA specifications (NASA-STD-5002, 5012, 5017, 5019A, 5020, 6012, 7009, JSC 65828).
- Oversee and approve program technical communications for customers.
- Serve as the main technical interface for the XEVAS program with customers.
- Decompose requirements development and procurement.
- Interface with vendors for solution development.
- Develop heat exchangers: Single/Dual stream type.
- Develop check valve / rotational / Linear actuators.
- Fatigue Anaysis For Structure, Welding , and Fastners
- Multi-Physics Modeling Simulation (StarCCM+, Nastran (Femap & MSC), Ansys/nCode)
- Support AC & BLDC motor controller and motor selection, and vendor control.
- Conduct thermal-structure analysis (multi-physics analysis): review heat elasticity.
- Conduct dynamic analysis: cyclic load review, modal analysis, and resonance review, Fatigue Analysis.
- Conduct static analysis: thermal stress, static stress review, and safety factor assessment.
- Conduct aero and fluid dynamics analysis: review flow-induced vibration (FIV) for tube-type heat exchangers.
- Seeking New opportunities due to the recent hold and cancellation of xEVAS project by NASA
MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER III (R&D ENGINEER)
Toshiba - R&D department | Houston, Texas, USA
03.2014 - 10.2023
- Engaged in the development, research, and design of industrial induction motors.
- Managed mechanical engineering and design tasks, ensuring the completeness of designs, models, and documentations.
- Performed design validation through 3D modeling, simulations, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), cost calculation, and creating detailed drawings.
- Finalized R&D packages and compiled Bills of Material (BOM).
- Constructed prototypes and conducted tests adhering to NEMA, API, and IEC standards.
- Provided support to manufacturing teams with issues related to casting materials (Iron, Aluminum, Copper, etc.) and fabricated structures, assisting in troubleshooting design and quality concerns.
- Conducted DFMEA analyses, focusing on identifying potential design flaws and component failures prior to production, utilizing simulation, prototype testing, etc.
- Conducted modal analyses to assess the dynamic characteristics of systems in terms of natural frequencies.
- Conducted dynamic analyses focusing on rotor critical speed and displacement.
- Conducted Fatigue Analysis
- Conducted static analyses for stress-strength evaluation of frame structures.
- Executed aerodynamic analyses, including velocity, pressure, and CFM simulations for fan blade design.
- Conducted aero-acoustic analyses for noise simulation.
- Conducted thermal analyses for heat transfer and convection studies, particularly relevant to heat exchangers.
- Developed industrial induction motors (500HP and up) in compliance with NEMA and API standards.
- Completed standardization for newly developed motors.
- Executed test procedures for analyzing vibration, noise, NDI (PAUT, Ultrasonic Test) in induction motors.
- Conducted tolerance calculations using GD&T principles.
MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER
Hyundai Ideal Electric (Hyundai Heavy industries) - Design Department| Mansfield , Ohio, USA
03.2012 - 03.2014
- Designed and built Induction Motor (500HP~) by graphic design tool (Autocad ,Solidworks)
- Completed customer direct order
- Designed and built Induction Motor (500HP~) under NEMA ,IEEE, IEC, JIS, API standard
- Supported test flow to analyze vibration, noise, reed frequency of vertical induction motor and generator
MECHANICAL ENGINEER (INTERNSHIP)
Medtronic (Surgical Navigation Technology) | Boulder, Colorado
08.2009 - 12.2010
- Designed and built an Optical Test Station by graphic design program (CAD, Solidworks).
- Designed and built a mount for reflective optical markers under ISO 13485
- Designed and built a system for automated rotation and clocking of reflective optical markers by CAD and Solidworks
- Worked with a team of 5 to complete project
MILITARY NETWORK OPERATOR AND INSPECTOR
Republic of Korea (South Korea) Army
05.2001 - 07.2003
- Position : R.O.K. Army Signal Officer
- Leadership Rank : Sergeant
- Honorable Discharge : 2003
- Built military network system for field communication
- Operated military network system for field communication
- Inspected field equipment for military network system
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical engineering [BSME]
University of Colorado
Boulder, Colorado12-2010
Skills
- 3D-Modeling : Creo(Pro-E)-14 years // Solidworks - 3 years
- 2D-Modeling : Autocad - 14 years
- Structure Analysis : Nastran (Femap & MSC Apex) - 13 years
- CFD & Thermal, Dynamic, Fatigue Analysis : Ansys - 10 years // StarCCM -13 years
- Rotor Dynamic Analysis : ARMD - 9 years
- Computer Language : C (Embedded System)
- Bilingual : English and Korean
- Documentation : Microsoft Word, Excel & Powerpoint
Certification
Certification of Engineer in Training (EIT#57347) Texas Board of Professional Engineers https://pels.texas.gov/roster/eitsearch.html##result-top January 2017
Timeline
Thermal Mechanical Engineer
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
10.2024 - Current
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Collins Aerospace (RTX)
10.2023 - 10.2024
MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER III (R&D ENGINEER)
Toshiba - R&D department | Houston, Texas, USA
03.2014 - 10.2023
MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER
Hyundai Ideal Electric (Hyundai Heavy industries) - Design Department| Mansfield , Ohio, USA
03.2012 - 03.2014
MECHANICAL ENGINEER (INTERNSHIP)
Medtronic (Surgical Navigation Technology) | Boulder, Colorado
08.2009 - 12.2010
MILITARY NETWORK OPERATOR AND INSPECTOR
Republic of Korea (South Korea) Army
05.2001 - 07.2003
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical engineering [BSME]
University of Colorado