R&D Engineer - Sateco Philippines Inc.
(2025-04)
- Leads feasibility studies and process development for new automotive HMI components, evaluating alternative materials and manufacturing methods to improve product performance and cost efficiency.
- Designs and builds prototype demonstrator units integrating multiple surface materials, haptic feedback, and LED backlighting; conducts verification testing and performance validation.
- Represents the company at industry expos and international engineering engagements, strengthening the company's technical presence and cross-border collaboration.
- Develops and maintains strategic supplier relationships critical to project procurement, material sourcing, and technology development timelines.
Project Technical Specialist I - DOST-ITDI, Materials Science Division - Taguig City
(2023-05 - 2025-03)
- Synthesized Ti6Al4V-PA12 and AlSi10Mg-PA12 composite powders via dissolution-precipitation for indirect SLS, conducting 16+ formulation trials optimizing polymer coating uniformity and powder flowability.
- Designed and generated gyroid and sinusoid lattice structures for medical implant applications; performed FEA simulation and CT-scan-based 3D reconstruction of bone geometries using 3-Matic.
- Co-authored research paper on binder decomposition and its inhibitory effects on Ti6Al4V sintering, analyzing SEM-EDX and optical microscopy data with Pearson correlation statistics.
- Collaborated on international R&D project with ARCI (India) on metal powder coating, debinding, sintering, and Electron Beam Melting parameter development for biomedical implants.
- Trained research staff and interns on CAD operation, SLS/FDM 3D printing, and additive manufacturing processes; maintained and repaired laboratory FDM and SLS printers.
Cleanroom Quality Assurance Engineer - Samsung Electro-Mechanics Corp. - Calamba, Laguna
(2018-09 - 2019-06)
- Managed daily QA operations for chip inductor manufacturing; investigated process abnormalities using SPC and FMEA, implementing corrective actions that reduced defect rates.
- Certified and guided quality assurance inspectors on standard inspection methods and cleanroom manufacturing protocols.
