Arno Vartanian

About Arno Vartanian

Results-driven and self-motivated engineer with a track record of drafting critical standard documents and establishing high-performing standard development teams. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with key stakeholders and cross-functional teams to drive project success. Specializing in design solutions that optimize capital and operational expenditures, simplify maintenance, reduce downtime, and enhance safety. Proficient in optimizing power distribution architectures for cost-efficiency, rapid installation, flexibility, and seamless interface with facility infrastructure. Skilled with a demonstrated history of successfully leading numerous projects from conception to completion while effectively managing multiple vendors and production line integrators. Committed to capturing valuable lessons learned and strategically implementing them into subsequent projects, thereby contributing to continuous improvement, project excellence, and significant cost savings.

Experience

1. Staff Electrical Engineer, Vehicle Manufacturing Engineering

   Tesla

   Apr 2021 — Present · Fremont, CA, US

   In-work products: NextGen Vehicles, Semi Truck, PowerPack 3:Consulting specialized vendors to design cutting-edge process equipment, aligning with ambitious targets of NextGen production lines. Leading testing & validation efforts.Revamping power distribution architectures to effectively accommodate unprecedented requirements, all while simplifying designs, minimizing costs & complexities.Working closely with component suppliers to engineer specialized parts with a focus on maximizing longevity & minimizing downtime.Extending ownership of electrical design from BIW to all vehicle shops. Enhancing facilities electrical interfaces across these shops.Collaborating with numerous cross-functional teams & suppliers on critical projects from “cradle to grave”.Launched products: Cyber Truck, MegaPack 2XL, Semi Truck Prototype:Assumed full ownership of the entire electrical scope for all milestones. Responsibilities included establishing standards, reviewing proposals & quotations, leading integrator electrical teams, & approving all electrical deliverables.Worked closely with Tesla\'s construction teams to design and implement most cost-effective and space-efficient electrical utility interfaces for BIW lines. Redesigned power distribution panels and substantially reduced the number of electrical drops to BIW lines. Results delivered multimillion-dollar cost savings & cross-functional operational improvements.Owned scope of procurement & timely delivery of PDPs to line integrators, taking on all responsibilities & liabilities.Supervised successful electrical installation & commissioning activities.Conducted FATs & SATs on electrical equipment & systems.Collaborated closely with Controls, Electrical Standardization, & Eplan dev teams to enhance all electrical deliverables, Technical Specifications (TS), & capture valuable lessons learned.Played a key role in development of Tesla Approved Components List utilizing high-performing & cost-effective components.

Education

• UC San Diego

  Master of Science, Electrical Engineering / Power Electronics

  2014 — 2016

• UC San Diego

  Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering

  2011 — 2014

Skills

• Ptc Windchill
• Ac & Dc Multi-Functional Machines
• Oscilloscope, Function Generator, Power Supply, Single and Three-Phase Variac,
• Teaching
• Power Electronics
• Sic Power Devices & Modules
• C++
• Motor Analyzer Lecroy Scope
• Winding Transfomers
• Matlab
• Digital Control
• Vitech Core 9
• Java
• Laboratory
• 8-Channel Pulse Generator, Current Probes, Differential Probes
• Variable Frequency Drives - Fundamentals
• Servo Machine & Software
• Gate Driver Fundamentals
• Testing
• Psim
• Electrical Engineering
• Single & Three-Phase Transformers
• Ti Beaglebone Black
• Programming
• Gate-Driver Fixtures
• Pspice
• Power Analyzer, Solar Simulator, E Load
• Partial Discharge Test Machine
• Ansys Simplorer
• Soldering
• Linear Control Systems
• Sap
• Altium Designer