Daniel Szanto
Glenview
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Associate Engineer
UL Solutions
Northbrook
03.2023 - 01.2026
- Applied expertise in standards such as UL 1449, UL 2367, IEC 62368-1 Annex G.9, UL 50, UL 50E, UL 840, and UL 746C.
- Served as a lead auditor, ensuring compliance and client satisfaction through technical guidance and product inspections.
- Established effective communication channels with clients to discuss technical issues, UL procedures, cost estimates, and project timelines.
- Designed and implemented tailored testing programs by reviewing documentation, inspecting samples, and applying industry standards.
- Managed laboratory activities, coordinated technicians' schedules, and oversaw administrative aspects of project management.
- Delivered comprehensive reports and provided updates to clients regarding project status and compliance evaluations.
- Analyzed and resolved engineering issues related to variation notices.
Component Engineer
Cicor (S.C. Systronics S.R.L.)
Arad
11.2018 - 10.2022
- Provided technical support for material databases in SAP, ensuring accurate updates and maintenance.
- Verified PCB compliance with RoHS, REACH, and Conflict Minerals regulatory standards.
- Sourced electronic components to support acquisition department needs.
- Collaborated with product designers to maintain accuracy in bill of materials (BOM) preparation.
- Identified obsolete components and prepared product change notices, sourcing suitable alternatives.
Mechanical Technician
Huf Romania
Arad
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Conducted time studies to assess and enhance production efficiency.
- Created CAD models, performing data analysis to optimize manufacturing processes.
Quality Technician
Huf Romania
Arad
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Conducted quality control tests, measured components based on 2D drawings, and prepared detailed CAD models.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering
Facultatea de Mecanica Politehnica Timisoara
RomaniaSkills
- Safety engineering expertise
- Product certification processes
- SAP implementation skills
- Surge protection solutions
- PCB design knowledge
- 3D modeling proficiency (Creo)
- CNC operations management
- Technical documentation skills
- Project management strategies
- Testing program design
- Regulatory compliance adherence
- Problem-solving abilities
- Project documentation skills
- Project development techniques
- Collaborative mindset approach
- Project scheduling expertise
- Task delegation efficiency
- Multi-tasking capabilities
- Project coordination skills
- Customer focus orientation
- Client communication skills
- Root-cause analysis techniques
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Excel pivot tables expertise
- RoHS and REACH knowledge
- Conflict minerals understanding
- Blueprint reading skills
- Mechanical knowledge application
- BOM management strategies
- Product change notifications handling
- Compliance auditing skills
- Schematic design proficiency
- Electronic components understanding
- Supplier management strategies
- Component selection expertise
- Electrical engineering knowledge
- Verbal and writing communication
- Project team collaboration
- Quality control assurance
Languages
- English
- Romanian, Native
- English, Fluent (C2)
Timeline
Project Associate Engineer
UL Solutions
03.2023 - 01.2026
Component Engineer
Cicor (S.C. Systronics S.R.L.)
11.2018 - 10.2022
Mechanical Technician
Huf Romania
06.2017 - 09.2017
Quality Technician
Huf Romania
06.2016 - 09.2016
Bachelor’s Degree - Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering
Facultatea de Mecanica Politehnica Timisoara