# Greg Toland > Mechanical Design Engineer | MS in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/gregtoland Staff Mechanical Engineer @ VELO3D | MS in Mechanical Engineering Lead Engineer for the XC 1MZ Large Capacity 3D Printer with VELO3D As a Staff Mechanical Engineer at VELO3D, I am passionate about designing and developing innovative solutions for metal additive manufacturing. I have over 8 years of experience in mechanical design, CAD, and 3D printing, with a MS in Mechanical engineering with an emphasis in Robotics from Santa Clara University. I lead the engineering efforts for the XC 1MZ program, a large capacity powder bed laser fusion 3D printer that can produce high-quality prints in various metal alloys. I also manage the companywide CAD/Agile PLM system and collaborate with manufacturing and customers to ensure smooth product delivery and support. Some of my key achievements include creating a new build chamber that increased print resolution and supported heavy metal powder loads, and designing a powder recovery system that improved printer throughput by up to 20%. ## Work Experience ### Product Design Engineer @ Meta Jan 2024 – Present | Santa Clara, California, United States NTI Product Design Engineer, wearables ### Product Design Engineer, NTI @Meta @ Insight Global. Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | Sunnyvale, California, United States ### Staff Mechanical Engineer @ VELO3D Jan 2021 – Jan 2024 | Campbell, California, United States • Lead engineer and first engineering hire for Velo3D’s XC 1MZ program, a large capacity powder bed laser fusion 3D printer • Companywide CAD/Agile PLM admin responsible for troubleshooting, installing and introducing new customizations • Ideated and developed a new build chamber capable of 600mm dia by 1000mm prints in various metal alloys, capable of micron level resolution while supporting 3000kg+ of metal powder • Designed a powder recovery system consisting of a custom glove box and 400L capacity vacuum capable of unpacking a print in a fully inert environment increasing overall printer throughput by up to 20% • Worked closely with manufacturing during assembly and supported customers onsite during tool bring up ### Mechanical Design Engineer @ Applied Materials Jan 2016 – Jan 2021 | San Francisco Bay Area • Responsible for initial concept design based on basic design requirements, detailed design and mechanical drawing generation, sourcing, implementation and testing, assembly specification, and manufacturing support throughout product lifecycle • Supported multiple system level products as design engineering authority making final decisions on product roadmaps • Designed and implemented a new wafer pedestal which increased uniformity by doubling the number of heater zones, added wafer edge/bellow purge capability, and reduced RF impedance changes during process steps • Redesigned an existing vacuum chamber sealing door to improve manufacturability/assembly while reducing cost 25% • Took initiative to design an in-situ wafer leveling system for etch chambers improving on wafer uniformity and creating a new process control knob to tune radial uniformity • Design/manufacturing experience with actuators, gas panels, process gas delivery, RF plasma chambers, electro-mechanical devices in vacuum, chemical/plasma resistant coatings ### Design Engineer @ rece-bot Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | san jose, ca • Designed and built a self-contained, food-safe, automated appliance to dispense a predetermined amount of spice • Created a unique mechanism that can reliably dispense any spice with 1/12 teaspoon resolution and 90% accuracy • Led the design process, including prototyping, testing, and analysis, while constrained by size and cost • Managed client expectations and created aesthetically pleasing designs with design for manufacturability in mind ### Mechanical Engineer @ IBM Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | San jose, ca • Designed and executed networks of temperature, air speed, and pressure sensors to diagnose HVAC and pneumatic systems • Managed air handling units and reduced energy costs by 5% yearly by updating equipment and installing electronic actuators and variable frequency drives • Researched and implemented innovative ways to conserve energy, including LED lighting, high efficiency fan belts, and pneumatic booster pumps ### Lead Designer @ Formula SAE Jan 2013 – Jan 2015 | San Jose State University - Develop and build a new electrical system and wiring harness, from start to finish, for an open wheel formula style car to compete nationally in the Formula SAE design competition - Design system to be completely modular to facilitate serviceability on the race track - Innovate and implement an unloader circuit, never before used by previous teams, to reduce current draw when starting - Reduce weight by 5% from previous years while improving functionality - Managing a $5,000 budget ### Dynamics Tutor & Math and Physics Tutor @ San Jose State University & West Valley Community College Jan 2012 – Jan 2015 | San Jose, CA - Explain complex concepts in university-level Dynamics, Vector Mechanics, and other key Math and Physics topics in easy-to-understand terms to groups of up to 20 students at a time - Resulting in an increase in GPA and exam scores - Providing personalized and timely instruction to students on a walk-in basis - Consistently and efficiently grade homework for a class of 60 students ### Server @ The Cheesecake Factory Jan 2012 – Jan 2015 | San Jose, CA - Act as ambassador to the restaurant by providing excellent table service in a fast-paced and personalized dining experience, increasing guest satisfaction - Train 20+ new employees on policies and procedures while also leading by example and providing clear explanations - Increase sales by providing information and suggesting food-beverage combinations, while effectively orchestrating tasks in a time efficient manner ## Education ### Master of Science - MS in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Santa Clara University Jan 2017 – Jan 2021 ### Bachelor of Science - BS in Mechanical Engineering San José State University Jan 2012 – Jan 2016 ### West Valley College ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-toland --- Source: https://flows.cv/gregtoland JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/gregtoland/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-07