Overview
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ISAAC CERDA

Houston

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Electrical Engineering Lead

Avail
Houston
02.2023 - Current
  • Met with customers to identify electrical needs and recommended appropriate services and equipment.
  • Performed detailed calculations to establish manufacturing, construction, and installation standards and specifications.
  • Reviewed customer feedback and incorporated into product modifications as necessary.
  • Provided troubleshooting and analysis for discovered electrical faults, offering potential solutions.
  • Used design software to produce electrical system schematics and diagrams.
  • Determined appropriate cables, fuses and electrical elements to use during installation phase of weapons detection systems.
  • Provided technical guidance and mentoring to junior level engineers on complex electrical engineering tasks.

Electrical Project Lead

GrafTech
Monterrey
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Maintained accurate records of all project activities including changes, milestones achieved.
  • Collaborated with other departments in developing functional requirements for new systems or applications.
  • Reviewed technical documents such as design specifications, test plans, user manuals.
  • Managed project budgets, optimizing resources and minimizing costs.
  • Negotiated with project stakeholders or suppliers to obtain resources or materials.
  • Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.

Project Engineer

Rockwell Automation
Monterrey
07.2021 - 08.2022
  • Coordinated meetings with stakeholders including clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors and other parties involved in the project.
  • Supervised installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
  • Maintained project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities and resolving problems.
  • Determined design criteria or specifications.
  • Sketched outline designs and used CAD programs to create detailed designs and specifications.
  • Created 3D models for physical prototypes using SolidWorks or Inventor software packages.
  • Produced detailed documentation related to product designs, including test plans and reports.

Electrical & Automation Lead Engineer

STERIS
Monterey
02.2019 - 07.2021
  • Deployed new versions of automated tools or applications into production environments.
  • Ensured that automation objectives are met in accordance with established standards.
  • Resolved issues related to software compatibility or operational errors caused by automation efforts.
  • Tested functionality, performance and compliance of each product against design specifications to maintain strong development standards and high customer satisfaction.
  • Created detailed documentation of automated processes and procedures.

MCC Engineering Leader

General Electric Company
Mebane
10.2017 - 11.2019
  • Created accurate project specifications, documenting in technical manuals.
  • Participated in interviews for new engineering hires, providing input on candidate qualifications.
  • Coordinated with project managers to ensure timely completion of tasks.
  • Communicated with clients and coworkers about analysis results.
  • Provided technical support for customers experiencing difficulties with products or services.
  • Analyzed design or requirement information for equipment or systems.
  • Developed and implemented engineering strategies to increase operational efficiency.

Application Engineer

Rockwell Automation
Monterrey
05.2013 - 04.2016
  • Analyzed customer specifications to ensure compliance with design standards.
  • Performed engineering calculations to determine voltage drop, short circuit, and other requirements.
  • Designed control panels and motor starters utilizing AutoCAD software.
  • Performed complex calculations to establish manufacturing and installation specifications.
  • Oversaw the installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
  • Created and maintained bills of materials for all electrical components.

Test Engineer

Schneider Electric
Monterrey
06.2010 - 02.2012
  • Generated engineering documentation and oversaw design projects.
  • Analyzed design or requirement information for equipment or systems.
  • Executed manual and automated tests in different environments.
  • Coordinated activities with suppliers, contractors or other departments.
  • Conducted functional, performance, stress and regression tests.

Education

MBA - Finance

Universidad Del Valle De Mexico
07-2023

Some College (No Degree) - Project Management

Universidad TecMilenio
Monterrey, MX
05-2022

Some College (No Degree) - Management Coaching

Universidad Del Valle De Mexico
Monterrey, MX
01-2013

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical & Electrical

Universidad Autonoma De Nuevo Leon
Monterrey, MX
07-2010

Skills

  • Electrical circuit design
  • Lighting design
  • Power distribution systems
  • Electrical CAD software
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Multi-disciplinary collaboration
  • Wiring schematics
  • Electrical component integration
  • Electrical testing
  • Electrical engineering standards
  • Automation implementation
  • PLC programming

Timeline

Senior Electrical Engineering Lead

Avail
02.2023 - Current

Electrical Project Lead

GrafTech
08.2022 - 01.2023

Project Engineer

Rockwell Automation
07.2021 - 08.2022

Electrical & Automation Lead Engineer

STERIS
02.2019 - 07.2021

MCC Engineering Leader

General Electric Company
10.2017 - 11.2019

Application Engineer

Rockwell Automation
05.2013 - 04.2016

Test Engineer

Schneider Electric
06.2010 - 02.2012

MBA - Finance

Universidad Del Valle De Mexico

Some College (No Degree) - Project Management

Universidad TecMilenio

Some College (No Degree) - Management Coaching

Universidad Del Valle De Mexico

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical & Electrical

Universidad Autonoma De Nuevo Leon
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