Luis Henrique Moncada
Brownsville
Summary
Innovative Engineer with hands-on experience in design and machining, specializing in integrating manufacturing processes into design workflows. Focused on enhancing efficiency and production feasibility while delivering effective solutions to complex challenges.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
University of Texas at Austin
Austin
01.2024 - Current
- Took full ownership of designing and fabricating a custom microfluidic chip, integrating optical fibers through advanced techniques including additive manufacturing and laser micromachining across a range of polymers.
- Independently developed and carried out experimental protocols to test the device, using multiple light wavelengths to enable sample detection, sizing, counting, and characterization.
- Built and deployed custom computational workflows for high-efficiency data acquisition, processing, and analysis, optimizing the system for performance and accuracy.
Production and Manufacturing Intern
Proterra
Greenville
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Supported development of electronic batteries for large commercial vehicles, focusing on performance improvements and seamless integration of new components into the production line.
- Designed and implemented a custom replacement part that eliminated the need for adhesive tape in the system, reducing material waste and cutting production costs by approximately $1,000 per month.
- Increased production efficiency by 3% through optimization of part delivery logistics, tool modifications, and enhancements to assembly instructions.
Under Graduate Research Assistant
Texas A&M College
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Evaluated mechanical properties of novel powder ceramic material for Binder Jetting additive manufacturing, contributing to understanding material capabilities.
- Created detailed experimental procedures and established method for data collection and analysis, enhancing assessment of material performance.
Education
Master of Science - Engineering in Manufacturing and Design
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05-2023
Skills
- Generative Design
- Micro/Nano Fabrication
- 3D CAD Software (Fusion 360, Solidworks, Creo)
- Data Analysis
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
- 2D & 3D Modeling
- Additive Manufacturing
- Engineering Drawing
- Automated Manufacturing
- Robotic Design
- Coding Language (Python)
- Lean Manufacturing
- NonDestructive Testing
- Manufacturing Drawing
- Medical Product Designing
- Prototype Development
- Nanopatterning
- Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
- MatLab
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Published Works
- Moncada, L. H., Safaripour, S., & Hutter, T. (2025). Low-cost chemical surface smoothing of CO2 laser-etched acrylic using WELD ON 4 acrylic solvent cement. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 138(5-6), 2245–2255. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-025-15723-4
Timeline
Research Assistant
University of Texas at Austin
01.2024 - Current
Production and Manufacturing Intern
Proterra
01.2023 - 07.2023
Under Graduate Research Assistant
Texas A&M College
09.2021 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Engineering in Manufacturing and Design
University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology
Texas A&M University