Chris Ma

Experience

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  FIRST Robotics Team 4159: CardinalBotics

  Aug 2012 - May 2016

  CNC Machinist

  • Manufacturing Lead for the 2015 & 2016 competition season.• Team’s mentor in advanced manufacturing techniques including Computer Aided Machining, CNC milling and more.• Coordinated with design team and workforce to build globally competitive robots.• Worked with over 60 teammates to maintain an organized and efficient build schedule.

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  Program yoUr Future (PUF)

  Jun 2014 - Jun 2014

  Programming Instructor/Mentor

  • Developed and taught courses in technology, programming and app development, and inspiring middle school girls throughout the Bay Area to pursue careers in Computer Science and Information Technology.

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  Gladstone Institutes

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Research Intern

  • Studied potential causes and indicators of Alzheimer's Disease, utilizing IHC and computerized image analysis.• Explored RNA sequencing analysis technologies involving the Python programming language.

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  Swope Design Solutions

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Mechanical Engineering Intern

  • Utilized 3D scanning in conjunction with Computer Aided Design to model real world objects.• Worked with HSMWorks CAM software to generate 3D toolpaths on highly complex organic surfaces. • Programmed a 6-axis industrial robot to carry out traditional 5 axis milling operations.

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  Swope Design Solutions

  May 2017 - Jul 2017

  Mechanical Engineering Intern

  • Mechanical design and manufacture of an automated piano roll scanning machine. Fabrication involved both CNC machined as well as turned parts.• Manufacture and force characterization of silicone injection molded parts. • Designs, rendered, and edited product marketing images and hero shots.

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  BulletTrain Accessories

  Aug 2017 - May 2018

  Mechanical Design Intern

  Bullettrain SAFE Wallet• Design and prototyping of Apple accessories intended for large scale injection molding.• Worked directly with founder to implement new concepts while designing for manufacturing limitations.• Launched a successful Kickstarter campaign to bring a line of products to market.• Created over 100 photorealistic product marketing renders.• Headed communication with Chinese CMs to oversee production and control quality.

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  Robotics at Berkeley

  Aug 2017 - May 2018

  Mechanical Design Lead

  • Lead the design and fabrication of a high-torque prosthetic elbow.• Mechanical design and FEA of a powerful and compact planetary-inspired gear train. • Produced a modular prosthetic arm with accessibility/affordability in mind.

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  Apple

  May 2018 - Dec 2018

  Manufacturing Design Intern

  iPhone Supply Base Engineering - iPhone 11 Pro• Developed and lead DOEs to improve process capability and guide supply chain decisions.• Analysed and presented data comparing capability between competing processes.• Conducted validation and scalability studies of novel manufacturing technologies.• CNC process development and fixture design.

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  Apple

  May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Mechanical Quality Engineering Intern

  iPad Display Ops - iPad Pro (2020)• Sought out new 3D inspection technologies to characterize glass quality and perform FA/fractography.• Developed and documented iPad display teardown procedure while identifying risk factors.• Assisted with the upbringing of multiple tooling lines and continuous process monitoring.

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  Microsoft

  Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

  Mechanical Engineering Intern

  Surface Pro - Design for Repair• Development of Surface repair tool design and process, from conceptualization and rapid prototyping to simulation, user testing, DFM, and production. Final design is now marketed & sold as the official service repair tool by iFixit.• Advocated for the benefits of device repairability to C-level executives (Panos Panay) and drove repairability initiatives across multiple product categories. • Design verification with user studies, FMEA, and simulation.

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  Apple

  Feb 2021 - now

  Product Design Engineer

  iPhone Product Design• iPhone 16 Pro & Pro Max• iPhone 14 Pro Max