Cristy Barrios

Mechatronics Engineer

WORK HISTORY ZF Lifetec - Applications Engineer Gomez Palacio, Durango • 08/2023 - Current • Kept up-to-date with industry trends to recommend innovative solutions for clients'' needs. • Managed project timelines and resources effectively, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions. • Evaluated final product's overall performance, reliability and safety. • Attended project planning meetings to coordinate mechanical system designs, mitigate design conflicts, and coordinate delivery timelines. • Analyzed existing systems for potential improvements, recommending upgrades or replacements as needed. • Worked closely with product managers to define requirements, ensuring alignment with business objectives. • Reviewed, evaluated, and identified requirements for testability. • Provided clear and timely technical data required for design and specification of product. • Led prototype development efforts, refining designs based on user feedback and testing data. • RFQ's • New programs and Aftermarket Kirbymex - Project Engineer Torreon Coahuila • 05/2022 - 08/2023 • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals. • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects. • Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of projects, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications. • Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications. • Ensured quality control for all aspects of projects, reducing defects and rework. • Developed detailed project plans to ensure timely completion and deliverables were met. • Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work. • Monitor daily operations and enhance process to maximize efficiency • Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track. • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion. • Define stages of manufacturing • Read Welding Blueprints, • Create IGES Gentherm - Project Engineer Celaya Guanajuato • 03/2017 - 05/2018 • Coordinate transfer of product and/or equipment from other plants. • Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline. • Coordinated cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration to achieve project goals. • Managed budgets effectively for multiple projects, ensuring financial targets were met. • Management of new projects for Capital investment, Human Resources, and requirements for new equipment • Perform monetary documentation related to program launch • Responsible for generating information and presentation for annual capital and staff (CAPEX) with assistance from process supervisors, industrial engineering and engineering manager • Support of sewing files, scheduling and modification of these for production in sewing area. Gentherm - Equipment Development Engineer Acuña Coahuila • 05/2016 - 03/2017 • Working on 3D Models and drawings of machinery/equipment develop by the team • CNC (Router) Set Up, and programming using Mastercam • Control Panel Building • PLC programming (Mitsubishi) • Developed comprehensive technical documentation including user manuals, maintenance instructions, and training materials for end-users of custom-engineered products. • Participation of the 5s'program in Work Area, maintenance and milling workshop. • Created detailed technical drawings using CAD software to facilitate accurate fabrication. • Created instructions for machinists and reviewed 3D CAD design blueprints. ETM Park Ohio - Tooling Engineer Acuña Coahuila • 01/2016 - 05/2016 • Improved CNC program efficiency by optimizing tool paths and reducing cycle times. • Provided technical support for shop floor personnel, assisting with setup procedures and addressing any issues related to CNC programs. • Reviewed CNC designs for pre-production errors, eliminating design flaws to reduce raw material waste. • Designed work paths for custom projects, selecting appropriate parameters for speed, feed rates and tool selection. • Created instructions for machinists and reviewed 3D CAD design blueprints. • CNC Mastercam software Gentherm - Intern Engineer Acuña Coahuila • 08/2015 - 12/2015 • Gained hands-on experience with various engineering tools, equipment, and materials through active participation in practical workshops. • Working on 3D Models and drawings of machinery/equipment develop by the team • CNC (Router) Set Up, and programming using Mastercam • PLC Programming • Control Panel Building • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols during all stages of project development.

WORK HISTORY ZF Lifetec - Applications Engineer Gomez Palacio, Durango • 08/2023 - Current • Kept up-to-date with industry trends to recommend innovative solutions for clients'' needs. • Managed project timelines and resources effectively, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions. • Evaluated final product's overall performance, reliability and safety. • Attended project planning meetings to coordinate mechanical system designs, mitigate design conflicts, and coordinate delivery timelines. • Analyzed existing systems for potential improvements, recommending upgrades or replacements as needed. • Worked closely with product managers to define requirements, ensuring alignment with business objectives. • Reviewed, evaluated, and identified requirements for testability. • Provided clear and timely technical data required for design and specification of product. • Led prototype development efforts, refining designs based on user feedback and testing data. • RFQ's • New programs and Aftermarket Kirbymex - Project Engineer Torreon Coahuila • 05/2022 - 08/2023 • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals. • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects. • Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of projects, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications. • Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications. • Ensured quality control for all aspects of projects, reducing defects and rework. • Developed detailed project plans to ensure timely completion and deliverables were met. • Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work. • Monitor daily operations and enhance process to maximize efficiency • Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track. • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion. • Define stages of manufacturing • Read Welding Blueprints, • Create IGES Gentherm - Project Engineer Celaya Guanajuato • 03/2017 - 05/2018 • Coordinate transfer of product and/or equipment from other plants. • Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline. • Coordinated cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration to achieve project goals. • Managed budgets effectively for multiple projects, ensuring financial targets were met. • Management of new projects for Capital investment, Human Resources, and requirements for new equipment • Perform monetary documentation related to program launch • Responsible for generating information and presentation for annual capital and staff (CAPEX) with assistance from process supervisors, industrial engineering and engineering manager • Support of sewing files, scheduling and modification of these for production in sewing area. Gentherm - Equipment Development Engineer Acuña Coahuila • 05/2016 - 03/2017 • Working on 3D Models and drawings of machinery/equipment develop by the team • CNC (Router) Set Up, and programming using Mastercam • Control Panel Building • PLC programming (Mitsubishi) • Developed comprehensive technical documentation including user manuals, maintenance instructions, and training materials for end-users of custom-engineered products. • Participation of the 5s'program in Work Area, maintenance and milling workshop. • Created detailed technical drawings using CAD software to facilitate accurate fabrication. • Created instructions for machinists and reviewed 3D CAD design blueprints. ETM Park Ohio - Tooling Engineer Acuña Coahuila • 01/2016 - 05/2016 • Improved CNC program efficiency by optimizing tool paths and reducing cycle times. • Provided technical support for shop floor personnel, assisting with setup procedures and addressing any issues related to CNC programs. • Reviewed CNC designs for pre-production errors, eliminating design flaws to reduce raw material waste. • Designed work paths for custom projects, selecting appropriate parameters for speed, feed rates and tool selection. • Created instructions for machinists and reviewed 3D CAD design blueprints. • CNC Mastercam software Gentherm - Intern Engineer Acuña Coahuila • 08/2015 - 12/2015 • Gained hands-on experience with various engineering tools, equipment, and materials through active participation in practical workshops. • Working on 3D Models and drawings of machinery/equipment develop by the team • CNC (Router) Set Up, and programming using Mastercam • PLC Programming • Control Panel Building • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols during all stages of project development.