Ricardo Fort  104 College Ave San Francisco, CA  (408) 300-8535   rfortp@gmail.com      

EDUCATION

 University of California, Berkeley - Berkeley, CA                                                                 December 2016
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering            

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

·        Extensive work experience, with comprehensive technical and social skills in design, critical thinking, and problem solving

·        Skilled in NX, Solidworks, PTC Creo, AutoCAD, 3ds Max, Rhino, Matlab, Simulink, LabVIEW, Excel, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, Office
Suite, Machining, Welding, Soldering, 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Water Jet Cutting, Free Hand Drawing, Powered Industrial Vehicle Operation

·       Fluent in English, Spanish, and Engineer

WORK EXPERIENCE

Apple Inc. – Product Design Engineer                                                                                 July 2019 – Present

Thermadynamics Rail / Holosgen – Mechanical Design Engineer                                                                                 July 2017 – June 2019

·        Design, develop, and build mobile Rankine and Brayton cycle based prototypes. Use CAD for component design, systems integration,
engineering drawing creation, and FEA stress and thermal analysis. Perform fluid mechanics and materials research and analysis for extreme
temperature and pressure components and systems, including heat exchangers, turbogenerators, pumps, and compressors.

·        Design and build multifunctional prototype testing rigs and develop prototype testing protocols.

·        Create manufacturing and assembly QC documentation.

·        Apply project management techniques including Gantt charts and critical path analysis to achieve aggressive rapid prototyping deadlines

Illumaesthetic - Product Engineer                                                                                                                         January 2017 – June 2017

·        Designed, tested, and manufactured mechanical structures and circuit layouts for aftermarket automotive components

·        Generated product concepts and marketing materials using 3D CAD modeling and animation software

SMASH Solar - Engineer Intern                                                                                                                         June 2016 – September 2016

·        Performed analysis, testing, and research activities to confirm, validate or perform specific test protocols for solar P.V. module parts and assemblies

·        Designed, fabricated, tested and documented components and assemblies for manufacturing production line

Menlo Worldwide Logistics/Lam Research - Manufacturing Clean Room Manager                                                March 2011 – May 2013

·        Managed 40 clean room associates in the verification and shipping of semiconductor manufacturing equipment

·        Worked with project engineers in all BOM structuring, order planning, and process development

·        Designed and implemented process improvements, including workstation redesign, that led to 30 percent increase in productivity

·        Assigned  to site’s LEAN team, tasked with promoting continuous improvement through LEAN manufacturing principles site wide

ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Engineers Without Borders, Berkeley Chapter Peru Project - Project Lead                                                           Spring 2015 – Fall 2016

·        Supervised design, implementation, and monitoring of rainwater catchment installations and iron matrix filtration systems

·        Managed communication, travel, and safety logistics for field operations

·        Led educational workshops and outreach efforts for local communities

Cal Super Mileage Vehicle Team - Manufacturing and Systems Specialist                                                                 Spring 2015 – Fall 2016

·        Designed, manufactured, and tested chassis and drivetrain components for high efficiency vehicle prototype

·        Researched and designed parts and assemblies for electric vehicle concept

·        Designed and built components for team built CNC router

Motion Tracking Payload Transfer Vehicle - Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Lead                  Fall 2016

·       Created 3D models and motion simulations for all parts and assemblies using CAD

·        Supervised parts manufacturing and systems integration

·       Assisted in development of PID-based motor control system

Multiform Lounge Chair Coffee Table - Design Lead                                                                                                                 Fall 2016

·        Created 3D model and performed FEA and motion analysis using CAD

·        Managed concept development processes

·        Planned and supervised manufacturing processes, including milling, lathing, water-jetting, laser cutting, and woodworking

Robot Engineering Animation - 3D Designer / Animator                                                                                               Fall 2016

·        Created 3D models and animations using CAD

·        Performed postproduction using video production software

Power Augmenting Robotic Hand Exoskeleton - Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Lead                                   Spring 2016

·        Created 3D model and performed motion analysis for all parts and assemblies using CAD

·        Managed all manufacturing, assembly, and systems integration processes

·        Assisted in development of closed loop, micro-controller based control system

Modular Collapsible Water Roller - 3D Design and Manufacturing Specialist                        Spring 2016

·        Performed needs assessment interviews, competitive market research, and manufacturing cost analysis

·        Managed concept design and development processes

·        Designed all parts and assemblies using hand drafting and CAD

LEAN Manufacturing Costs, Benefits, and Breakeven Analysis for Feedthrough Packer - Analyst                          Spring 2016

·        Worked with team of 5 in analysis of overall costs to bring subassembly processes in house for deep-sea machinery manufacturer

·        Developed alternative protocol solutions using breakeven analysis, EOQ, and MRP