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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
2023.11 - 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
2021.09 - 2023.10
  • 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
2019.07 - 2020.04
  • 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 Accredited
05.2021

Associate of Science - Physics And Mathematics

San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA
05.2018

Professional Certification - Emergency Medical Services

Columbia College
Sonora, CA
06.2015

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
2023.11 - Current

Chemical Engineer

Luminit
2021.09 - 2023.10

Chemical Engineering Intern

Tesla
2019.07 - 2020.04

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
David Caballero-Rodriguez