Michael Machado

Experience

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  Large's Metal Fabrication

  Jun 2010 - Dec 2010

  CAD Developer and Fabrication Assistant

  I started at Large's sorting metal and sweeping floors during summer break, but I was able to demonstrate my skills with Solidworks CAD and show the benefit to having some of Large's projects in digital form. My CAD drawings with bill of materials were their first form of technical documentation and allowed ease of replicability and accounting.

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  Flowserve Corporation

  Jun 2011 - Sept 2011

  Nuclear Product Operations Engineering Intern

  Under the tutelage of P.E. certified Mechanical Engineers, I was able to not only learn but also assist with the design of pumps and seals to be used in nuclear power generation. This was completed through the use of AutoCAD for drawings and Ansys FEA for mechanical analysis along with ASME and CFR codes for design reference.

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  Dynegy

  Aug 2012 - Apr 2017

  Operations Shift Supervisor and Power Plant Technician

  At Moss Landing I started as an Apprentice Power Plant Technician, but within one year I was leading the development of new strategies to ensure the highest level of safety, compliance and efficiency.With regulatory compliance being one of the most important aspects of any industrial facility, I continually developed new documentation to make it easier for all operators to ensure compliance with NERC, EPA, CAISO and MBARD regulations.The main controllable influence on profit margin at a power generation facility is it's mechanical efficiency. Through the use of PI, DCS and PMAX software tools I was able to increase efficiency without compromising reliability through analysis of historical trends and live data.Starting April 2015, I was promoted to the Upgrade Shift Supervisor position along with the Clearance Coordinator position.I was selected to the position as Shift Supervisor, managing a crew of 6-10 highly skilled Operations Plant Technicians, on an as needed basis. As a manager I improved the processes in place by creating regulatory guide books, compliance calculators and payroll spreadsheets while at the same time balancing my work between Shift Supervisor, Clearance Coordinator, Operations Technician and Union Shop Steward positions. Show less

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  Uber

  Jun 2018 - Jun 2020

  Leading a team of technicians working to ensure the highest level of user safety, satisfaction and suitability.Collaborating with the design team and head mechanics to diagnose and address recurring fleetwide issuesTraining new maintenance techs on all aspects of the corrective and preventative maintenance processDrafting and editing Standard Operating ProceduresAccounting and ordering all spare parts and tools Upgrading controller, lock and battery firmware Show less

  • Mechanical Engineering Technician II | New Mobility

    Aug 2019 - Jun 2020

  • Head Maintenance Technician | JUMP Bikes

    Aug 2018 - Aug 2019

  • Maintenance Technician | JUMP Bikes

    Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
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  Praxis Works LLC

  Feb 2022 - Dec 2023

  Mechanical Design Engineer

  Oversaw multiple new products from concept to pre-production by leveraging design, CAD, and GD&T skills while working closely with the manufacturing team in Taiwan. Measured performance of product designs using FEA software, designing custom fixtures, and analyzing ride test data to benchmark against ISO regulations and competitor products. Characterized chainring retention issues by utilizing FEA software tools to generate multiple spider designs with varying stiffness to weight ratios to test failure modes and deflection. Designed a new 29% lighter direct-mount chainring shape found in 4 Praxis products. Show less

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  Lyft

  Dec 2023 - now

  Mechanical Engineer