Leora Homel

I manage all duties related to equipment maintenance and engineering (manufacturing, equipment, controls) training at the Tesla factory in Fremont California.

Developed and taught in-depth technical courses for maintenance mechanics and equipment engineers. Delivered basic and specialized training seminars. Modified and adapted existing training curriculum by researching customer's applications and created new training programs as needed. Delivered and participated in Train-the-Trainer programs and coached other instructors involved in training efforts to provide growth and staff development opportunities. Courses developed and taught include the following subjects: Hydraulics and pneumatics Material science Metrology Tribology Applied mechanics Programmable controllers Analog, digital electronics and communications Testing and measuring instruments Automation and control systems Microcontrollers Computer programming and networks Industrial electrical maintenance Electromechanical/Mechatronics technology

Lead an equipment engineering team for 24x7 operation, with the mission to sustain production equipment. Responsible for establishing and monitoring the performance of the preventative maintenance programs, and drove continuous improvement of equipment metrics. Provided support to fulfill equipment maintenance and development needs of manufacturing and process engineering. Subject matter expert on the automation and equipment. Developed and oversaw the preventative maintenance program for manufacturing equipment. Reviewed the program and implemented changes for improving the equipment performance metrics. Interfaced with senior management to communicate/report progress and provided updates regarding projects. Interfaced with outside vendors for equipment purchases. Reviewed technical data on equipment to be used for modification or replacement. Worked with vendors to improve equipment performance and resolved chronic equipment issues. Ensured that all direct reports attended and completed all required trainings satisfactorily and on time. In-depth knowledge and hands-on application/integration of technologies involving motion control, vision system integration, precision actuation, dispensing, precision fabrication, industrial robotics, and other tools used in automation. Highly skilled in the following areas: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) Lean 5S Manufacturing knowledge PLC and Control Systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Beckhoff) Robotics (Faunc, Kuka) Agile Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Project Management skills Vision and Laser Systems Equipment retrofit upgrades and qualifications Solidworks

Responsible for 132 production machines in the battery manufacturing department, Powertrain department, Fremont, Ca. Responsible for designing/selecting manufacturing equipment systems, run simulation, implementation, commissioning and programming. Responsible for process and equipment optimization including equipment improvement projects and program changes and implementation. Support and assist maintenance team in troubleshooting difficult breakdowns and chronic equipment failures by: Developing maintenance robotic training program and perform the training Project management: both internal maintenance projects, and major contractor projects. Procedures & PMs, develop & maintain proper documentation of: all necessary procedures; periodic maintenance tasks; equipment changes (electrical, spare parts upgrades, mechanical), etc. Day to day coverage of production line equipment: respond to alarms, breakdowns, and Production requests quickly and efficiently to minimize downtime. Diagnose equipment failures, finds root cause and communicates actions taken to the rest of the team. Proficient on all equipment repairs of machines in assigned area and responsible for preventative maintenance, troubleshooting/repair, cleanliness and escalation of assigned equipment Uses manufacturing systems effectively (MES, Spares Inventory, Issue Tracking) Work with Process and Manufacturing engineering and other cross functional groups to resolve maintenance issues, improve equipment reliability, review procedures, and minimize equipment downtime. Recommends countermeasures to prevent repetitive breakdowns. Follows all aspects of Maintenance Safety protocol (LOTO, 5-S, Arc Flash, etc.), to ensure that the maintenance team operates safely at all times, always leading by example.

I taught the Strengths and Materials lab for ME 3300. We used Instron testing machines and Bluehill software to demonstrate how to get the material properties of various materials. We also taught about combined loading problems using strain gages. The students also learn how to apply strain gages to soda cans and calculate the pressure inside of the can. There are other various lab experiments done that illustrate Strengths and Materials applications to real world engineering problems.

Aligning carbon nanotubes for the reinforcement of polymer composites using bulk waves.

Worked in a manufacturing and sustaining design engineering team and/or a project team-generally under the leadership of a more experienced individual. Used experience and education to perform manufacturing line support, manufacturing process improvement activities, and sustaining engineering activities including maintaining legacy product design and manufacturability. Worked and communicated well with other team members and leadership as assigned in order to meet the goals of the project, the department, and the company. Experience with the following: Solidworks, Sheet metal design, Heat transfer, Molding processes, Materials, Pneumatics, Machining, GD&T, SPC, Process validation, PLC, and/or Electrical Schematics.

Responsibilities include: Worked on install and design of new high-speed packaging line, including factory acceptance testing and IQ/OQ/PQ. Troubleshooting and repairing electronic, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical problems. Work with AC and DC motor drives and circuit boards, wiring, soldering and preventative maintenance. Design improvements for the function of production equipment. Cross-trained in all areas of production in the plant. Work in a team environment. Repairing equipment with minimum down time, major and minor electromechanical breakdowns, fabricating parts with the use of lathes, mills, and welding equipment. Responsible for the purchase of spare parts, procurement of quotes for equipment and production modifications to these parts within prescribed budgets. Continually plan, develop and complete equipment improvement projects focused on equipment capacity, quality and cost improvements. Indirect supervision and training of level 1 mechanics. Follow FDA guidelines and GMP policies.