Erik Contreras
Mechanical Engineer | Automation/Robotics Engineer
- Role
- Manufacturing Engineer at Microwave Power Products (MPP)
- Location
- San Francisco, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Erik Contreras
An interdisciplinary mechanical engineer with a background in rapid prototyping, CAD modeling, and design for manufacturing. Hands-on approach when it comes to problem solving.When outside of the office, I enjoy using my engineering skillset for creative projects
Experience
Manufacturing Engineer
Microwave Power Products (MPP)
Jul 2025 — Present · Palo Alto, CA, US
Designed and verified mechanical parts and assemblies in SOLIDWORKS, ensuring design consistency between engineering and production teams- Developed assembly fixtures that reduced production time and decreased scrap costs- Conducted quality control data analysis in Microsoft Excel to monitor current production runs- Led setup and integration of automated production line featuring EDM sinker and 5-axis CNC milling capabilities.
Education
University of California, Davis
Master of Science - MS, Mechanical Engineering
University of California, Davis
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
University of California, Davis
Master of Fine Arts - MFA, Design
Skills
- Machining
- Finite Element Analysis
- C++
- Design for Manufacturability
- Woodworking
- Manufacturing
- Microsoft Excel
- Robotics
- Machine Design
- Product Development
- Arduino Ide
- Data Analysis
- Solidworks
- Soldering
- 3d Printing
- Cnc Manufacturing
- Microsoft Office
- Matlab
- Technical Writing
- Design for Assembly
- Esprit Cad
- Electrical Troubleshooting
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