Salvador Magdaleno
Norwalk
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven American practical engineer specializing in electromagnetic and magnetics, with over 20 years of experience in the design, development, and improvement of electromagnetic devices for the U.S. industry. Proven expertise in transformers, permanent magnet applications, motor technologies, and magnetic materials, complemented by a strong background in R&D activities and manufacturing processes. ANSYS Certified Expert in Electromagnetic and Multiphysics Analysis, with a robust portfolio that includes over 60 published scientific papers and one patent. Committed to advancing innovative solutions in electromagnetic and magnetic industrial applications through cutting-edge finite element simulations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Magnetic Design Engineer
ASML
Wilton, CT
03.2023 - Current
- Redesign of magnetic actuators for the next generation of EUV lithography machines (NXE machines/systems).
- Led design projects for lithography systems, enhancing functionality and reliability.
- Supporting different magnetic actuator/motor projects, including design, testing, and analysis.
- Propose new actuator designs and magnetic topologies.
- Propose magnetic design improvements to reduce power losses (eddy current losses) in actuators/motors for new lithography systems.
- Participation in the testing process of actuators to verify new designs and new power loss solutions.
- Take technical decisions on new actuator designs.
- Support communications with external and internal suppliers for the redesign and design of parts for motors/ actuators.
- Creating testing and qualification documents for motor/actuator products for different systems.
- Implemented design reviews, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of designs into manufacturing processes.
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical growth.
Magnetic Design Engineer II
ASML
Wilton, CT
03.2021 - 03.2023
- Design of magnetic actuators for the next generation of EUV lithography machines (EXE machines) for the volume production of chips for the worldwide electronic industry.
- Perform 2D/3D electromagnetic finite element simulations of the magnetic actuators.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize product designs and enhance performance.
- Improve the electromagnetic simulation process to reduce the design and analysis times.
- Review of electromagnetic simulations performed by other engineers with less industrial experience.
- Participation in the manufacturing and testing process of the magnetic actuators. Working with different teams in the US and the Netherlands.
- Teaching electromagnetic theory and concepts to ASML engineers.
- Teaching magnetic materials to ASML engineers, including permanent magnets.
- Analysis of different magnetic materials for application in magnetic actuators.
- Design of electromagnetic shields for magnetic actuators.
- Teaching and training about magnetic safety issues when permanent magnets are used or manipulated during the manufacturing process.
- Working with different teams in ASML.
- Support the creation of documentation to perform tests of actuators. Tests to validate the design of different actuators.
- Support the test process of actuators in the laboratory.
- Take technical decisions on new actuator designs.
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to facilitate quality and timely delivery of materials.
- Reduced material costs and waste, optimizing selection and utilization of resources.
- Optimized product designs for manufacturability, simplifying assembly processes and reducing labor costs.
- Liaised with stakeholders to define and document design requirements.
- Brainstormed with product designers to implement and refine new manufacturing processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of engineering designs into final products.
Magnetics and Electronics Engineer
QM Power, Inc
Kansas City, MO
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Motor engineering leader for projects to develop a new motor technology called Q-Mag technology, using the parallel path magnetic technology (PPMT) applied to electric motors.
- Motor engineering leader for projects to apply Flux-switching motors for application in electric vehicles.
- Responsible for the analysis and development of the Q-Mag technology with different magnetic structure topologies.
- Responsible for the numerical analysis of the Q-Mag technology and the Flux-switching motors utilizing 2D and 3D finite element simulations. Developed the FIRST finite element simulations of the Q-Mag technology for QM Power.
- Responsible for the numerical analysis of the Q-Sync technology utilizing 2D and 3D finite element simulations.
- Multiphysics finite element analysis of motor technologies using finite element simulations.
- Participation in the motor manufacturing process.
- Responsible for the motor optimization process using electromagnetic finite element simulations.
- Responsible for the laboratory test process of motors (back-EMFs, inductances, power losses, cogging torque, electromagnetic torque, efficiency, etc.).
- Validation of electromagnetic motor simulations with real motor prototypes tested in the laboratory.
- Responsible for the implementation and analysis of new magnetic materials in motors for low and high speeds.
- Teaching magnetic concepts to QM Power engineers.
- Teaching permanent magnets to QM Power engineers.
- Teaching and training QM Power engineers in finite element simulations for magnetic and electromagnetic analysis.
- Working with external consultants located in India and Europe to develop new motor prototypes.
- Review of the results obtained by the external consultants of QM Power.
Electromagnetic Engineer
Magnetic Instrumentation, LLC
Indianapolis, IN
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Responsible for the numerical analysis and design of magnetizing fixtures to produce high magnetic fields using high current pulses by discharging capacitor banks to magnetize permanent magnets for different applications and industries.
- Responsible for analyzing projects related to the magnetization of permanent magnets.
- Provide engineering services to assist customers in the development of magnetizer machines and magnetizing fixtures.
- Communication with customers to help them understand the magnetization technology of permanent magnets.
- Perform technical tasks involving electromagnetic, thermal, and structural analysis employing finite element (FE) simulations.
- Work in the development of numerical simulation tools to improve the design process of magnetizing fixtures by comparing computer simulations with laboratory tests.
- Work with sales team to get adequate descriptions of customer requests; analysis of customer's parts; visit client work sites to evaluate the magnetization process operating conditions, analyze requirements using computer modeling; assist with experiments to verify the magnet properties, check cooling means, prepare drawings, consult with other engineers during construction, test magnetizing fixtures to ensure that they meet the customer's requirements, prepare manuals, perform laboratory measurements of different magnetic materials, including the measurements of magnetic properties of permanent magnets for customer projects.
- Participation in internal R&D projects.
- Perform laboratory tests to measure the properties of permanent magnets and different magnetic materials.
- Provide consultancy services for different industries related to magnetic materials and permanent magnets (aerospace, plasma, medical, nuclear, biochemical, electronics, etc.).
Senior Magnetic and Electromagnetic Engineer
Oersted Technology
Sandy, OR
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Design of magnetizing fixtures to produce high magnetic fields to magnetize permanent magnets for different applications and industries.
- Design of Helmholtz coils for AC and DC applications.
- Building, testing, and prototyping magnetic and electromagnetic equipment and magnetizing fixtures.
- Communicate with customers to help them understand magnetic technology and customize their requirements.
- Perform technical tasks involving electromagnetic and magnetic analysis by hand methods (analytical equations) and complex finite element simulations (computer simulations), structural design, and thermal analysis.
- Visit the client work site to evaluate permanent magnet materials and future magnetic Oersted Technology products.
- Analyze requirements, generally by both hand analysis and computer modeling.
- Write and revise quotes.
- Realize laboratory tests to verify permanent magnet properties and to verify magnetic coil parameters for customer projects.
- Magnetic tests utilizing Helmholtz coils and Fluxmeters.
- Prepare 3D CAD drawings, order and buy parts to manufacture Oersted products; test devices to ensure that they meet the customer's requirements, and prepare a user manual for customers for Oersted Technology.
- Train people for the manufacturing process of Oersted Technology products.
- Supervise the manufacture and assembly of magnetizer machines for Oersted Technology Company.
- Sales activities.
Sr. Magnetics Product Engineer
American Ceramic Technology
Escondido, CA
04.2017 - 07.2017
- American Ceramic Technology.
- Analysis of new magnetic materials for magnetizing fixtures and for silicone radiation shields for nuclear applications and power applications.
- Designing, building, testing, and prototyping magnetizing fixtures to magnetize neodymium magnet powder.
- Perform technical tasks involving electromagnetic and magnetic analysis by finite element simulations, structural design, thermal analysis and design, magnetic, thermal, and electrical measurements, mathematics, and other tasks.
- Analyze requirements, generally by both hand analysis and computer modeling.
- Realize laboratory experiments to verify the permanent magnet properties of powder magnetic materials.
- Realize improvements to the magnetization process in ACT.
- Propose solutions for the magnetization process of silicone/powder magnetic materials.
Magnetics Engineer
Correlated Magnetics Research, LLC
Huntsville, AL
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Design of new polymagnets (smart magnets) for the catalog.
- Design new products with polymagnets.
- Design new applications of polymagnets for the electronic industry.
- Complex 3D/2D electromagnetic finite element simulations.
- R&D and design activities in magnetizing fixtures.
- Laboratory tests of magnetizing fixtures to produce polymagnets.
- R&D activities in polymagnets and permanent magnets.
- R&D activities in the applications of new magnetic materials in magnets.
- Design of loudspeakers and micro-speakers with polymagnets.
ANSYS Technical Sales Engineer
Grupo SSC S.A. de C.V.
San Miguel De Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico
11.2014 - 04.2015
- Consultancy and support in electromagnetic and multiphysics analyses using ANSYS products (ANSYS Maxwell, ANSYS HFSS, ANSYS Simplorer, ANSYS Workbench, ANSYS Slwave, ANSYS Mechanical, ANSYS Icepak, ANSYS CFD, ANSYS Fluent, etc.).
- Collaborated with engineering teams to refine product designs based on customer feedback and technical requirements.
- Engineering leader for EM projects related to the industry, academic institutions, and the Mexican government.
- ANSYS software sales in Mexico and Latin America focus on the electromagnetic design of electrical machines, transformers, electromagnetic devices, electromechanical devices, etc.
- Participation in the ANSYS Certification process for channel partners in electromagnetic and Multiphysics analysis.
- Conducted in-depth product demonstrations to showcase technical capabilities and benefits to potential clients.
Electrical Engineer
Pennsylvania Transformer Technology, Inc
Canonsburg, PA
12.2013 - 05.2014
- Design of transformers.
- Complex 3D/2D electromagnetic/thermal finite element simulations of core-type and shell-type power transformers (Multiphysics simulations).
- 3D CAD drawings for transformers.
- Modifications of transformer design using data from FEM simulations.
- Preparation of technical documentation for power transformer design reviews.
- Electric field analyses of insulation systems of power transformers.
- Dielectric analysis of breakdown stress of tap changers.
- R&D activities of magnetic shunts and electromagnetic shields for power transformers.
- Temperature measurements in structural parts of power transformers using commercial fiber optic sensors and using thermography techniques.
- Validation of transformer designs using computer simulations.
- Organization of transformer orders and requisitions.
- Laboratory tests.
- R&D activities of electromagnetic shields for bushings of transformers.
- Finite element analysis consultancy.
R&D Engineer
Industrias IEM S.A. de C.V.
Tlalnepantla, Edo. De Mexico, Mexico
09.2008 - 12.2010
- Design of transformers
- 3D CAD files for transformers and shunt reactors
- Complex 3D/2D electromagnetic/thermal finite element simulations of core-type and shell-type power transformers and EHV shunt reactors.
- Modifications of transformer design using data from FEM simulations.
- Preparation of technical documentation for power transformer design reviews.
- Electric field analyses of insulation systems of power transformers and EHV shunt reactors.
- R&D activities of magnetic shunts and electromagnetic shields for power transformers.
- Temperature measurements in structural parts of power transformers using commercial fiber optic sensors and using thermography techniques.
- Validation of transformer designs using finite element simulations.
- Laboratory tests.
- R&D activities of electromagnetic shields for bushings of distribution and power transformers.
- Finite element analysis consultancy.
- R&D activities in EHV shunt reactors.
- R&D activities in power transformers and shunt reactors to reduce power losses and heating or hot spot problems.
- R&D and design activities in dry-type transformers.
- Participation in superconducting cable project.
- Activities in the field of fault diagnostics for power transformers.
- Project on the diffusion of humidity in insulation paper for transformers.
Education
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
Instituto Tecnologico De Morelia (ITM)
Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Universidad Michoacana De San Nicolas De Hidalgo
Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico07.2008
Skills
- Prototype development
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Design development
- Critical thinking
- Component testing
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Simulation design
- Analytical thinking
- Product development
- Design verification
- Finite element analysis
Certification
Certification Name: ANSYS Certified ExpertExpert in: Low-Frequency Electromagnetics with a Multiphysics focusCertification Authority: ANSYS, Inc.Date of Certification: March 2015 (permanent certification)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning
- Astronomy
- Swimming
- Team Sports
- Hiking
- Outdoor Recreation
- Playing Sports
- Kayaking
Timeline
Sr. Magnetic Design Engineer
ASML
03.2023 - Current
Magnetic Design Engineer II
ASML
03.2021 - 03.2023
Magnetics and Electronics Engineer
QM Power, Inc
02.2020 - 02.2021
Electromagnetic Engineer
Magnetic Instrumentation, LLC
06.2018 - 01.2020
Senior Magnetic and Electromagnetic Engineer
Oersted Technology
09.2017 - 04.2018
Sr. Magnetics Product Engineer
American Ceramic Technology
04.2017 - 07.2017
Magnetics Engineer
Correlated Magnetics Research, LLC
09.2015 - 06.2016
ANSYS Technical Sales Engineer
Grupo SSC S.A. de C.V.
11.2014 - 04.2015
Electrical Engineer
Pennsylvania Transformer Technology, Inc
12.2013 - 05.2014
R&D Engineer
Industrias IEM S.A. de C.V.
09.2008 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Universidad Michoacana De San Nicolas De Hidalgo
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
Instituto Tecnologico De Morelia (ITM)
PATENTS
Title of patent: "Apparatus to Reduce Stray Losses in Shell Type Power Transformer" Inventors: Salvador Magdaleno Adame and J.C. Olivares Galvan Patent date issued: June 2014 Patent office: Mexico Number of patent: MX 321290.