# Reese Short > Engineering, Product Support, Production & Operations Location: San Francisco, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/reese As a Mechanical Engineering graduate from UC Davis, and a dedicated Systems and Service Engineer in the medical device industry, I have a passion for adaptive problem solving and hands-on engineering support. I have gained valuable experience in mechanical/manufacturing engineering, product support and maintenance, supply chain operations, facilities management, and mechanical repairs through various internships and professional roles. I hope to apply my engineering competencies and flexibility to adapt to further my practical education and career in a dynamic and progressive organization. I am interested in the fields of manufacturing, mechanical, and test engineering, facilities maintenance, supply chain logistics/management, technical sales, product quality, and service roles. I am also eager to learn new skills and technologies and to collaborate with other professionals and stakeholders. On top of this, I have a love for the outdoors and cooking. In the near future, I am looking forward to becoming an avid surfer and an integral part of a great company! ## Work Experience ### Service Engineer - Automation and Robotics @ Hamilton Company Jan 2024 – Present | San Francisco, California, United States - Delivered on-site and remote technical support, encompassing installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs for complex automated robotics - Analyzed and enhanced operational performance of automated medical equipment, addressing customer needs and driving ECOs across three product lines - Empowered customers through training in operation and maintenance of automated systems, while acting as a liaison for technical and administrative support - Managed service operations, including scheduling, travel, parts inventory, and customer feedback to identify growth opportunities within existing accounts - Ensured documentation of all service activities, including updates to service management systems, records, and reports, in line with ISO and FDA standards ### Systems and Service Engineer @ Applied Cells Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | Santa Clara, California, United States - Provided global engineering service and support, maximizing machine uptime and reliability for customers spanning Europe, Asia, and the Americas - Diagnosed and resolved complex electromechanical medical device issues, performing troubleshooting down to the component level - Served as the internal systems engineer, supporting hardware and software testing within a laboratory environment for product and application R&D of label-free acoustic and magnetic cell separation devices / applications - Demonstrated autonomy in performing technical repairs, preventative maintenance, IQOQ, and product demos on complex medical devices to ensure optimal equipment performance - Built and maintained collaborative relationships with vendors, distributors, and product users, ensuring seamless engineering support and communication - Authored engineering maintenance and calibration SOPs and product manuals, leveraging global service ticket data to ensure ISO and FDA compliance - Tested and verified cell separation through basic flow cytometry - Increased annual US sales revenue from 2023 to 2024 by 100% through championing cross-selling ### Language and Science Instructor @ Spanish Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 | Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain - Managed lesson plans, assessments, and progress of 300+ students using effective organizational skills and attention to detail - Utilized strong interpersonal skills, adaptable teaching methods, and problem solving to address class and individual needs - Developed a multi-week engineering curriculum to foster interdisciplinary ESL experiences - Integrated real-world engineering problem solving into physical sciences curriculum - Balanced digital tools and simulations to convey the importance of scientific principles and enhance teaching effectiveness - Championed diverse perspectives for an inclusive and engaging environment ### Facilities Engineering & Maintenance Intern @ Kokolulu Farm and Cancer Retreats, Inc. Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Hawi, Hawaii, United States - Conducted inventory, preventative maintenance, routine troubleshooting, and emergency repairs - Ensured design compliance while developing P&IDs for localized/sub-irrigation systems - Operated and monitored 15kW deep-cycle solar power systems and 20kW industrial generators - Improved warehouse traffic flow, racking ergonomics, and safety level through strategic multi-tier space planning and collaboration with EH&S - Collaborated externally with equipment manufacturers to evaluate existing and new technologies to reduce operating costs and improve machine reliability ### Lead Mechanic/Mechanic Manager @ UC Davis Campus Recreation and Unions Jan 2017 – Jan 2020 | Davis, CA - Oversaw a team of five mechanics in the upkeep and repair of 12 Brunswick pinsetters (installed in 1943) through a transition to 12 QubicaAMF pinsetters (installed 2019) - Examined broken machines and conceptualized, as well as implemented, repairs in order to maintain daily operations - Developed, documented, and implemented a training program, repair manual, and inventory system - Optimized and streamlined efficiency and communication of daily tasks through specified delegation and process revaluations ### Supply Chain Intern - Industrial Engineering @ PepsiCo Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | Tracy, California, United States - Designed and implemented a COVID-19 safe, contactless freight check-in system in a 9 week deadline. Currently being rolled out nationally - Headed a freight entrance redesign effort to increase throughput and reduce time spent in check-in queue - Created CAD designs of multiple entrance systems with SolidWorks 3D - Performed cost-benefit-analysis on multiple entrance system designs - Analyzed real time transportation logistics to highlight and propose scheduling opportunities to increase efficiency for 7 PepsiCo distribution centers - Reduced freight entrance queue times by approximately 90% and trucking idling emissions by an estimated 600-tons annually ### Mechanical Engineering Senior Design Project - Modular Quadcopter Testing @ University of California, Davis Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | Davis, California, United States - Developed a modular quadcopter rotor testing station, testing procedure, and manufacturing process in order to reduce rotor noise - Designed all structural components in SolidWorks - Conducted stress, strain, and structural frequency simulations in SolidWorks to compare with hand calculations - Devised processes to 3D print and finish quadcopter rotors with uneven blade spacings to test noise reduction capabilities - Cleared rotor thrust and torque against baselines to validate manufacturing quality and continue testing - Tested decibel levels and frequency domain of a single rotor configuration, standard quadcopter configuration, and co-axial co-rotating configuration to determine noise reduction and harmonic interference capabilities ### Mechanical Design Engineer Intern @ Icon Fires Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | Barcelona, Spain - Headed the product design initiative for a new product line of bio-ethanol fireplaces - Achieved product design from conception through final manufacturing designations in 6 week deadline - Generated product development timeline - Conceptualized, designed, and virtually tested all parts and assemblies using SolidWorks 3D including fireplace assembly, mounting systems, and rotation systems - Produced part and assembly drawings in SolidWorks - Performed calculations and ran simulations to assess the feasibility of designs - Generated manufacturing plans including BOMs, project costs, material sourcing, manufacturing drawings, and assembly orders - Constantly revisited designs with supervisor to include revisions and product improvements - Improved mechanical efficiency of previous rotation system design as well as reduced production costs by designing system to be assembled by consumer ### Manufacturing Engineering Intern @ M & L PRECISION MACHINING INC. Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | Morgan Hill, California - Oversaw and assisted with the development of an internship program which covered all facets of the manufacturing process regarding devices and components in the aerospace, medical, defense, and high-tech industries - Reviewed engineering designs for manufacturability - Programmed CNC and CMM machines using MasterCAM and Zeiss CALYPSO - Designed part fixtures in SolidWorks and MasterCAM - Ran quality control tests and operated Zeiss CMMs - Implemented ISO/AS quality standards and Lean Manufacturing processes ## Education ### Bachelor of Engineering - BE in Mechanical Engineering University of California, Davis ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/reese-short-7583a0130 --- Source: https://flows.cv/reese JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/reese/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13