David Caballero-Rodriguez
Valley Springs
Summary
Accomplished Process Engineer with experience in food and high-technology industries. Proven track record at Wilmar International, enhancing operational efficiency, reducing costs, and improving process designs. Demonstrated leadership in driving R&D projects at Luminit, greatly improving manufacturing yield and product specifications.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Engineer
Wilmar International
11.2023 - Current
- Reduced production downtime by conducting thorough root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions.
- Supported maintenance teams on preventive and scheduled maintenance programs aimed at extending the lifespan of critical equipment components.
- Performed energy audits on industrial operations and utilities to reduce resource consumption levels.
- Collaborated with operations to plan and complete high-level maintenance services.
Chemical Engineer
Luminit
09.2021 - 10.2023
- Created new hybrid sol-gel coating material to completely eliminate cracking, improving batch yield by 75%.
- Improved product properties of sol-gel coatings to increase laser damage threshold values by over 110%.
- Increased maximum manufacturing output of high-temperature optics by 250%.
- Applied data analysis and numerical methods strategies to predict production needs, chemical reaction kinetics, and heat transfer mechanisms.
- Spearheaded R&D projects while providing supervisory support to production.
Chemical Engineering Intern
Tesla
07.2019 - 04.2020
- Analyzed processing data of electrochemical coating processes to ensure quality and lead times.
- Implemented HAZOP and risk assessment on industrial manufacturing processes.
- Assisted engineers with equipment testing and integration into various processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV - ABET Accredited05.2021
Associate of Science - Physics And Mathematics
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA05.2018
Professional Certification - Emergency Medical Services
Columbia College
Sonora, CA06.2015
Skills
- Professional Engineer (PE) Licensed
- Product & process design
- Cost reduction strategies
- Project management
- AutoCAD & PID design
- Data analysis & numerical methods
- HAZOP & risk assessment
- Material & chemical specialist
- Research & development
- Microsoft Office, Word, & Excel
- Leadership roles & qualities
Timeline
Process Engineer
Wilmar International
11.2023 - Current
Chemical Engineer
Luminit
09.2021 - 10.2023
Chemical Engineering Intern
Tesla
07.2019 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Nevada, Reno
Associate of Science - Physics And Mathematics
San Joaquin Delta College
Professional Certification - Emergency Medical Services
Columbia College