Melvin Enmanuel Cruz Molina
Rochester,NY
Summary
Highly motivated and results-driven professional with a passion for utilizing digital fabrication and technology to drive positive impact. Skilled in executing innovative solutions, building customer relationships, and improving product performance to exceed client expectations. Committed to delivering exceptional results and fostering long-term client success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Application Engineer
Qualitrol
Fairport, NY
09.2020 - Current
- Responsible for applications engineering support for Qualitrol's Asset Protection and Neoptix product lines for NAM major OEM accounts.
- Provide customer technical assistance for product questions and problems from the point of quotation request through post shipment and installation.
- Provide assistance to the commercial team in terms of technical responses and guidance on quotations.
- Research and determine product solutions and work with specifications. Initiate new product models and customer specials to meet customer needs. Support manufacturing by answering questions as required and troubleshooting orders-related problems.
- Analyze product failures, customer concerns and quality concerns.
- Utilized PowerBI to prepare charts, tables and diagrams to assist in analyzing problems.
Additive Mfg Engineer & Systems Integrator
Mecanizados Integrados de Precisión S.A.
Heredia, Costa Rica
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Achieved cost-savings by developing hardware and software functional solutions to designers, vendors and technicians workflows problems.
- Utilized Airtable, Trello, and Zapier to compile data gathered from various sources. and use it towards process optimization.
- Performed detailed maintenance and repairs to maintain the optimal well performance of 3D Printers.
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
- Consulted users to determine areas in need of improvement.
Equipment Development Engineer Intern
Boston Scientific Corporation
Heredia, Costa Rica
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Optimization of prototyping processes for cardiology and endoscopy production lines through fixtures made with additive manufacturing technologies.
- 3D printing process and quality control prototyping of new product developments.
- Collaborated in the development of 3D Printing protocols and procedures.
- Completed the "3D Printing Request and Management Platform" project resulting in faster response times on new orders and an increase in satisfaction of clients and management.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Rochester Institute Of Technology
Rochester, New York
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Research interests include bio-additive manufacturing, bioprinting process optimization, polymer characterization.
- Conducted lab and fieldwork to collect and prepare PCL-HA bio-printed scaffold samples.
3D Printing Technician
Vertus Charter High School
Rochester, New York
05.2017 - 03.2020
- Provided technical support for 3D Printing Machines (FDM and SLA), prototyped models for new products to local companies.
- Develop and teach a course to train high school students between the ages of 14-17 years as 3D printing technicians for industry, based on the feedback and need of companies currently using 3D printing.
- Worked with school administrators to determine course needs and set frameworks.
- Defined and articulated learning outcomes, including measurements, performance metrics, and changes to improve student learning.
Education
Master of Science - Manufacturing And Mechanical Systems Integration
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Mechanical Engineering Tech
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY05.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Engineering
University Of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MNSome College (No Degree) - Electrical Engineering
National Autonomous University Of Honduras (UNAH)
San Pedro Sula, HondurasSkills
- Software: SolidWorks, JMP14, Microsoft Office, Fusion360, Prezi, Mach3, C, SFDC, Oracle
- Manufacturing: CNC lathes drill press, High-speed carbide steel tooling, deburring tools, Additive Manufacturing (FDM, SLA, Polyjet, SLS), Quality control, Prototyping, Inventory oversight, Budget development, GD&T, Project Management
- Research: Cleanroom protocols, Quantitative and qualitative analysis, Lab equipment setup
- Social: Public speaking, customer service, training and mentoring, Team collaboration, Process Optimization, Public relations, customer success
- Languages: English (Fluent), Spanish (Native)
Affiliations
Co-Founder, Guala - Hands in Action (2016 - 2021) As an engineer, led development and implementation of 3D printed prosthetic devices at a Honduran non-profit, resulting in 150 devices provided, 2 labs funded, and collaborations with government agencies and international NGOs. Utilized engineering expertise and passion for technology for social good to make a significant impact.
Accomplishments
- Gripper Thumb Terminal Device Applied CAM and CAD knowledge to prototype and develop a passive device that helps upper limb amputees. Integration of low cost DC components and easy-to-assemble parts.
- 3D Printers Hub for Medical Industry Created a web-based platform to have better tracking and control of 3D printing requests, processes, materials, and profits of a Boston Scientific engineering lab.
- Assembling and Personalization of 3D Printing Machines Developed and configured 3D Printers through the use of open-source files. Adapted and modified the mechanical parts according to needs and resources.
- 3D Filament Fault Detector Developed a device that causes a 3D printer to "Pause" when filament goes missing or becomes tangled. After correction, the user can "Resume" the printing to complete the job. The Micro Switch connects to an online software on a microprocessor.
Awards
- "Yo Emprendo" Prize - Youth Action Global Network 2017, Global network of youths who are founders or co-founders of organizations or projects that have a high social impact and have demonstrated financial sustainability.
- TOYP 2017 (Ten Outstanding Young People), Junior Chamber International (JCI) Honduras - Scientific and Technologic Development.
- 2016 Youth Awards - Science and Knowledge, Presidency of Honduras & The National Youth Institute.
Certification
- Additive Manufacturing for Innovative Design and Production, MIT xPRO - 2021
- Lean Six Sigma
Timeline
Senior Application Engineer
Qualitrol
09.2020 - Current
Additive Mfg Engineer & Systems Integrator
Mecanizados Integrados de Precisión S.A.
06.2020 - 08.2020
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Rochester Institute Of Technology
08.2019 - 05.2020
Equipment Development Engineer Intern
Boston Scientific Corporation
05.2019 - 08.2019
3D Printing Technician
Vertus Charter High School
05.2017 - 03.2020
Master of Science - Manufacturing And Mechanical Systems Integration
Rochester Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Mechanical Engineering Tech
Rochester Institute of Technology
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Engineering
University Of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Engineering
National Autonomous University Of Honduras (UNAH)