Hi, I’m
Heydi Dominguez
Newark,NJ
Summary
Experienced Mechanical Engineer with a strong foundation in both industry and academia, holding a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters in Engineering Science. Currently thriving as a Mechanical Designer, skilled in conceptualizing and developing innovative solutions. Eager to leverage practical experience and advanced education to inspire students and contribute to academic research and teaching endeavors.
Overview
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Legrand - Middle Atlantic
Mechanical Designer
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Designed and developed mechanical components and assemblies for AV equipment, ensuring functionality, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams including engineers, product managers, operations, and industrial engineers to develop innovative and functional designs
- Utilized CAD software, such as SolidWorks, Creo, and AutoCAD to draft and model mechanical designs
- Created a design automation tool for building crates using SolidWorks
- This tool helped reduce cost and margin of error for the wood shop and packaging departments
- Conducted thorough research to understand product requirements
- Collaborated with manufacturing teams to ensure designs can be feasibly produced and assembled with minimal issues
- Developed rigorous comprehensive and informative technical documents.
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Graduate Assistantship
01.2022 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Working closely with university colleges, faculty members and other leaders
- Execute program deliverables related to the grant initiatives as directed by the instructor
- Lead researcher of a qualitative research project with a focus on Computer Science and Engineering.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Conducted literature reviews and synthesized research findings for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Makerspace Engineering Assistant
10.2021 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Directly supported the Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics Training program as teaching assistants
- Reviewed the mechatronics modules that lay the foundation of mechatronics systems engineering skills from mechanical, electrical, and PLC programming services
- Performed hands-on lab work in preparation for the training sessions
- Organized lab tools and supplies in the workplace.
GS-LSAMP program, New Jersey Institute of Technology
Research Assistant
06.2020 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Collaborated with Michigan University in engineering education research project
- Performed a quantitative data analysis using IBM SPSS Statistics software
- Performed a qualitative data analysis using different methods of qualitative coding.
- Collaborated with other researchers to develop successful research strategies.
- Contributed to the publication of research articles in peer-reviewed journals, showcasing expertise in various topics.
Education
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyNewark, NJ
Master's Degree in Engineering Science from Engineering Science
12.2023
University Overview
- Thesis: Assessment of Students’ Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy in Entrepreneurship Courses: A Latent Mean Analysis
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyNewark, NJ
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Mechanical Engineering
12.2021
University Overview
- Minor: Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Skills
- Proficiency in SAP, Windchill, and Microsoft Office
- Proficiency in Creo Parametric, SOLIDWORKS, and AutoCAD
- Collaborative Teamwork Abilities
- Higher Education Knowledge
Publications
- Board 426: Using the ARCS Model of Motivation to Design 9-12 CS Curriculum, Dominguez, H. L., & Shekhar, P., & Abichandani, P., & Iaboni, C., & Nino, K. A., 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Baltimore, Maryland, 06/2023, https://peer.asee.org/42771
- Unpacking High School Students' Motivational Influences in Project-Based Learning, Dominguez, H. L., & Shekhar, P., & Abichandani, P., & Iaboni, C., IEEE Transactions on Education, 10.1109/TE.2023.3299173
- Validating survey instruments to measure entrepreneurship education outcomes for undergraduate students, Dominguez, H., & Shekhar, P., 2022 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference, Newark, New Jersey, 04/2022, https://peer.asee.org/40080
- Engineering Students' Perceptions of Entrepreneurship: A Qualitative Examination, Dominguez, H., Vempala, V., Shekhar, P., Huang-Saad, A., & Fuher, J., 2021 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Long Beach, CA
- Students' Self-Perception of Entrepreneurial Characteristics, Vempala, V., Dominguez, H., Fuher, J., Huang-Saad, A., & Shekhar, P., 2021 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Long Beach, CA
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Mechanical Designer
Legrand - Middle Atlantic
08.2022 - Current
Graduate Assistantship
New Jersey Institute of Technology
01.2022 - 06.2022
Makerspace Engineering Assistant
New Jersey Institute of Technology
10.2021 - 05.2022
Research Assistant
GS-LSAMP program, New Jersey Institute of Technology
06.2020 - 06.2021
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Master's Degree in Engineering Science from Engineering Science
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Mechanical Engineering
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