Rafael Lozano

RAFAEL LOZANO

INDUSTRIAL DESIGN ENGINEER

INDUSTRIAL
DESIGN

Intern at AAM

  • VR simulation of hazardous processes
  • 3D design and printing
  • AI app development for automation and data analysis
  • Industrial process simulation (time studies, layouts)
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EXPERIENCE

Proven track record in automotive innovation and hardware engineering.

Intern - VR & AI Development

American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM)
Present

Silao, Mexico

  • Spearheading VR simulation projects for hazardous industrial training, significantly reducing safety risks.
  • Deploying AI solutions for operation time studies and process optimization.
  • Engineering functional prototypes using advanced 3D printing and CAD.

Ambassador in Training

Flux.ai
Aug 2023 - Present

San Francisco, CA (Remote)

  • Designing high-quality footprint libraries for complex hardware integration.
  • Collaborating directly with senior engineers from Apple and TI on PCB design best practices.

PROJECTS

Heat Treatment Simulation visualization

Heat Treatment Simulation

Data-driven industrial simulation analyzing thermal dynamics and material phase changes to optimize furnace operation times.

Python Data Analysis Simulation
ESP32 Industrial Controller PCB

ESP32 Industrial Controller

A robust Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) designed for SME automation. Integrates WiFi/BLE connectivity with industrial-grade I/O isolation.

ESP32 PCB Design IoT
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RISC-V Development Board

RISC-V Dev Board (CH32V003)

Compact RISC-V development board designed in Altium. Features optimized power regulation and USB-C interface for low-cost embedded applications.

Altium Designer RISC-V PCB
PMOD Expansion Module

PMOD Expansion Standard

Engineered a custom PMOD-compatible module to facilitate rapid hardware prototyping across different FPGA and microcontroller platforms.

Hardware Prototyping
Open Source Silicon Logic Gate Design

Open Source Silicon Design

Designed pre-silicon logic gate chips utilizing the Google SkyWater PDK and OpenLane toolchain (Verilog).

Verilog ASIC Design

TECH RADAR

Weekly insights on VR, Industrial IoT, and manufacturing innovation. Auto-generated analysis from an engineer's perspective.

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EDUCATION

Degree Completed

B.S. Industrial Design Engineering

Universidad Politécnica del Bicentenario

Guanajuato, MX

Specialization

Robotics Engineering Track

Universidad Politécnica del Bicentenario

Silao, MX • 2022

IECA - CINVESTAV
Integrated Circuit Design Cert.
IECA - SILAO
Professional PCB Design

WHY WORK WITH ME

Innovation Driven

Constantly exploring new tech stacks.

Problem Solving

Turning complex constraints into solutions.

Bilingual Comm.

Effective in global cross-functional teams.

Agile Delivery

Meeting deadlines in fast-paced environments.