Philip Trembath

Experience

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  Self-Employed

  Sept 2012 - Apr 2017

  Yard Landscaping

  • Performed all-purpose yard work with 14 clients consisting of weeding, pruning, trimming, planting, and general landscaping• Proactively found job opportunities by posting flyers and through positive referrals

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  Chabot College Learning Connection Center

  Jan 2017 - May 2017

  Mathematics Tutor

  • Tutored 8 college students in undergraduate math courses• Evaluated and documented students’ progress after each session

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  Chabot College

  Mar 2017 - May 2017

  Solar-Powered Glider Project

  • Served as Technical Support engineer for team of 6 undergraduate students• Constructed a functioning RC solar-powered glider while staying within established $550 budget• Spearheaded the design and building of frame assembly, interior placement of electronics, and routing of power for solar panels• Conducted 3 test flights and confirmed successful maneuverability and power generation

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  Microbiomechanics Lab UCI

  Jan 2019 - Jul 2020

  Undergraduate Researcher

  • Directed the design and assembly of a custom ultrasound transducer test station for in-vivo experimentation; modeled components in Solidworks and manufactured via 3D-printing and shop tools• Researched publications of emerging ultrasound technology to remove Amyloid-β plaque from Alzheimers' patients• Awarded a $1100 grant as a UCI 2019 Summer Undergraduate Research Program Fellow

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  TTM Technologies

  Jun 2019 - Sept 2019

  Mechanical Engineering Intern

  • Automated the PCB adhesive-dispensing process in the Assembly department using a Kawasaki duAro robot with two fellow interns• Fabricated PCB fixtures and dispensing tools to ensure application accuracy • Communicated with 7 vendors to design mechanical systems, set up visits, gather quotes, and send products out for demos• Developed and printed custom 3D Solidworks components to improve operator efficiency at 5 departments

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  UC Irvine

  Sept 2019 - Jun 2020

  Flapping Wing Micro-Air Vehicle

  • Iterated design of RC Quadflapper flapping-wing vehicle to improve thrust capability and stability control via weight reduction and PID tuning • Performed hands-on manufacturing and assembly involving soldering, gluing, and 3D-printing • Streamlined project efficiency by standardizing part documentation and implementing design briefs from scratch

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  TTM Technologies

  Sept 2020 - now

  • Provided crucial logistical support for SC site closure to coordinate 30+ trucks delivering 150+ assets to 13 TTM sites in 6 weeks• Collaborated with Maintenance, EHS, and Rigging services to satisfy aggressive internal deadlines amid constantly-evolving decisions and priorities• Proactively communicated with receiving sites to confirm exact equipment information, provide advance notice of shipments, and make last-minute adjustments when needed to ensure smooth deliveries• Served as the SC liaison for all information and visits from equipment vendors to perform teardowns for DES, SES, ENEPIG, PreClean, PostClean, Lamination Press, Inkjet printers, and LDI equipment Show less • Oversaw process engineering in DFI, DFO, Soldermask, and Legend departments - involving quality control, production rework, process improvements, equipment operation, and operator training• Maintained technical and operational documentation for SOPs, Process Analysis Logs, and TrueChem entries; issued 40+ Process Change Notices to update content as needed• Implemented Ignition Andon platform from scratch for 120+ factory machines; performed front-end design for 40 department pages and collaborated with TTM Automation team for back-end functionalities • Collaborated routinely with Management, Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance personnel to identify root defects and increase production yield• Led team of 4 engineers to overhaul PFMEA and CP documentation for 33 departments, greatly strengthening content and enhancing failure mode analysis; interfaced weekly with Customer over a period of 5 months for PPAP element approval, driving submissions and revisions • Certified as site 9CI SME for PFMEA and Jidoka-Andon elements by TTM Corporate Show less

  • Process Engineer II - TTM SJ

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Process Engineer II / Project Manager - TTM SC

    Dec 2023 - Feb 2024

  • Regional Intern Coordinator, West Region

    Dec 2022 - Nov 2023

  • Process Engineer II - TTM SC

    Sept 2020 - Nov 2023