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.