Profile
Hello, I’m Apolo Salazar Méndez, a Mechatronics Engineer graduated from the Polytechnic University of Aguascalientes with a specialization in "Industrial Design and CNC Machines". Since 2018, I’ve worked in the metal-mechanic industry in key roles such as CNC programmer, milling machine operator, and lathe operator, manufacturing precision parts for companies like Yaskawa, Nissan, Flex, Mahle, Honda, among others. I’m currently a design engineer at Solinda SA de CV and independent consultant.
Soft Skills
Adaptability
Problem Solving
Communication
Time Management
Team Work
Technical Knolegde
Design and drafting in SOLIDWORKS and AutoCAD.
CNC programming and G-code with MasterCAM X9, FeatureCAM 2019, and CIMCO EDIT v8.
Proficient in FANUC controllers (especially O-I), GSK, and HAAS.
Operation and programming of CNC and conventional lathes and milling machines.
OTHER COURSES & TRAINING
GD & T
ASME
Leadership
SMC pneumatic course
Metrology and measurement tools
Harmon Hall English Course
Mechatronic Career
The mechatronic engineer of the Polytechnic Universities is a professional capable of formulating solutions of design, development, maintenance and implementation of mechatronic systems, products and processes, through the synergistic integration of mechanical, electronic and control elements, which allow the automation of equipment and processes, the control of flexible manufacturing systems and the development of new devices with the in order to innovate, improve and technologically promote micro, small and medium-sized businesses.
Diploma in CNC Programming and Industrial Design.
The diploma in Industrial Design and CNC Machining provides both engineers and technicians with the skills to develop industrial design using SOLIDWORKS, programming, and development on CNC machines through 8 modules spread over 100 hours of practical and theoretical instruction at UPA:
Basic and advanced drawing
Presentation of drawings on sheet
Adjustements and tolerances
Assemblages
Material analysis
CNC programming language
3D Printing
Machining (lathe, milling cutter and CNC EDM)
