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Gashaw Melese

Austin

Summary

Experienced with expertise in process optimization, troubleshooting, and machine startup. Proven ability to increase efficiency, reduce downtime, and improve yield through data-driven problem-solving. Strong background in lean manufacturing and cross-functional collaboration for continuous improvement.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Engineering Technician IV – Electrode

Tesla
03.2022 - Current
  • Optimized production efficiency and tool performance:
  • Increased throughput by 44.3% by enabling high-speed mr loading, removing restrictive permissives, and installing safety guards
  • Reduced mr prepping time by 80 minutes/day using laser light, enabling $240,000/day in added production
  • Reduced trim collector clogs by 9% by designing a new nozzle, improving tool availability
  • Improved electrode width yield from 88% to 96% through doe on tension and nip pressure
  • Eliminated pancake damages during offloading by designing a spacer, saving $20,000/day. Etc.
  • Troubleshoot machine issues and minimized downtime:
  • Investigated and resolved yield loss and defect root causes
  • Diagnosed and mitigated downtime sources, increasing tool availability
  • Collaborated with maintenance, controls, and process teams for rapid issue resolution
  • Trained technicians and engineers on troubleshooting and issue prevention
  • Adjusted servo positions to prevent product damage during offloading
  • Led machine startup and process optimization:
  • Assisted in sat completion during machine installation and production handoff
  • Conducted doe trials to refine machine setpoints before production
  • Provided month-long training per shift on tool operation
  • Developed the first mi (machine instruction) for standardizing operations

Manufacturing Engineer intern

Daktronics
04.2021 - 12.2021
  • Design and create 3D CAD parts, assemblies, and supporting documentation using Creo Parametric and AutoCAD, including drawing reviews
  • Assemble and test echo carrier pallets using tools and assembly drawings
  • Quote and procure tooling components from vendors like IME, McMaster, Counterpart, and Rexroth
  • Enhance machine safety guards to meet company standards, such as PCA and screw machine guarding improvements

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD
12.2021

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

Hawassa Unversity
Ethiopia
07-2016

Skills

  • SPC, Grafana, MARS, Compass, JMP
  • SolidWorks, Creo parametric
  • FEA, ANSY
  • Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen
  • MS Word
  • ISO, OSHA, ASHRAE
  • Reverse engineering
  • 3D printing
  • Manufacturing instruction, Process automation
  • TwinCAT 3 - intermediate, Siemens TIA - basic

Certification

  • PLC Software/Hardware full Automation Bootcamp, https://www.udemy.com/certificate/UC-16f2f589-6b02-4d12-8c19-110b4ca01765/?utm_campaign=email&utm_medium=email&utm_source=sendgrid.com
  • Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 certificate
  • Tesla PLC 101 and PLC 102 (Siemens Ladder logic PLC programming)
  • SolidWorks Simulation Professional technical certificate, https://app.solidprofessor.com/lmsapp/achievements/cert/93
  • Foundations of dimensioning and tolerance

Timeline

Engineering Technician IV – Electrode

Tesla
03.2022 - Current

Manufacturing Engineer intern

Daktronics
04.2021 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

South Dakota State University

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

Hawassa Unversity

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