Cesar Valdivia

Experience

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  New Jersey Institute of Technology

  Jun 2020 - Dec 2020

  Research Associate

  • Draft and design parts/assemblies of small robots and drones using SolidWorks while considering part stability, material use, and size restrictions• Revise and edit designs meticulously based on feedback and for 3D printing optimization, collaborate with other team members responsible for printing and testing to determine what could be improved• Administer the training of an AI system by using a Python program to manually tag drone footage, teaching the AI to identify certain targets in live footage Show less

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  Ford Motor Company

  May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Manufacturing Technology Development Engineer Intern

  • Developed a proof of concept dashboard that incorporated industry leading technology practices, AI technology, and stamping analytics for a customized user interface to electronic dashboards Presented prototype to prospective users for feedback and showcased work at a technology development forum • Administered benchmarking within internal divisions & external leading companies: scheduled meetings and asked interview questions to industry experts to gain insight on best practices for dashboard development Show less

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  Humanscale

  Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

  Design Engineer Intern

  • Developed methodology for a product capability study to review current monitor arm design against new curved monitors not accounted for in original design• Designed and printed fixtures and jigs to assist in product testing using specific testing requirements and constraints

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  Ford Motor Company

  Sept 2022 - now

  • Generated daily reports on 3 stamping lines managed at Michigan Assembly Plant (MAP). Reports detailed downtime length and solutions worked out on the floor to keep production running at rate• Engaged in weekly meetings with plant managers to address issues on the line and developed ideas to ensure the plant runs at rate• Conducted a rate analysis of a stamping line at MAP. Oversaw the current automation process to identify potential bottlenecks, worked with the electricians to develop a plan to improve the line in preparation for upcoming vehicle launch Show less

  • Product Development Engineer

    Mar 2024 - now

  • Additive Manufacturing Design Engineer

    Sept 2023 - Mar 2024

  • Die Design Engineer

    Mar 2023 - Sept 2023

  • Manufacturing Process Engineer

    Sept 2022 - Mar 2023