Joel E.

Torres Diaz
jetd121@stanford.edu | (407) 923 7536 | 411 College Ave. Apt. C | Stanford, CA 94306

OBJECTIVE: Full-Time Product Design Engineering

EDUCATION:
09/10-present Stanford University, Stanford, CA
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, expected 06/17
Bachelor of Science in Biomechanical Engineering, expected 06/17
Relevant Coursework: Material Sciences, Mechanics of Materials, Controls, Design Methodology,
Lean Manufacturing, Statistics, & Mechatronics
EXPERIENCE:
09/14-present Teaching Assistant, Product Realization Lab, Stanford, CA
Guided students through the process of successful product development in a 10-week cycle
Mentored students in the use of iterative prototyping & benchmarking methods
Supervised five students through explorations of manufacturing processes & materials
Specialization in teaching welding & sheet metal processes

02/16-09/16 Product Design Engineer, Apple, Cupertino, CA

Designed & validated connectors for future Apple products
Implemented FEA simulations & tolerance analyses to ensure optimal design
Operated directly with cross-functional teams to provide DFM review & feedback to vendors
Performed extensive failure analysis & durability testing
Worked with & designed for:
Injection Molding, Progressive Die Stamping, CNC Machining, & Metal Injection Molding

06/15-12/15 Manufacturing Design Engineer, Apple, Cupertino, CA

Developed DOEs to characterize baselines for precision ceramic grinding tool performance
Established correlations between grinding processes & surface finishes in engineering ceramics
Created automated protocols for qualifying tooling features & quality from different vendors
Spearheaded trials to quantify benefits of high-end tooling & cooling applications

06/14-12/14 Graduate Research Engineer, Camarillo Lab, Stanford University, CA

Designed protocol for encapsulating 6 DOF instrumented PCB within mouth guards
Tested enclosure for mechanical & electrical failure using Instron & artificial saliva (fluid ingress)
Ramped procedure to produce instrumented mouth guards for varsity & club sports
PROJECT:
09/14-06/15 Medi
Capstone design project involving process simplification & automation for older adults
Need finding & benchmarking exhibited limited options to address the complexity of pill taking
Created a simple & unified home system including:
Home-scheduling, pill packet dispensing & optimization service, & on-the-go reminder system

SKILLS: Design: SolidWorks, NX, ASME Y14.5 2009 GD&T, ANSYS Mechanical, Tolerance Analysis
Manufacture: HSMWorks, CNC Mill, Lathe, Injection Molding, Mold Manufacture, Arc Welding
Metrology: Mechanical Testing (Instron), Optical Measurement (OGP), Surface Roughness (Zygo)
Computer: Java, C++, MATLAB, C, Python
Languages: Native speaker of Spanish & working knowledge of French
ADDITIONAL
INFO: Recipient of 2015 Centennial TA Award in Engineering
Former Secretary & Philanthropy Chair of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity
Former member of Stanford Biomedical Engineering Society & Club Basketball Team
Interests include Latino Studies & Tissue Engineering Research