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David Dalo

Mount Prospect

Summary

Certification Engineer with strong focus on productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and process improvement to ensure projects meet all necessary certifications. Excel in problem-solving, communication, and teamwork to navigate complex certification processes and achieve project goals.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certification Engineer

Leviton
12.2024 - 01.2026
  • Primary engineer for Intense Lighting and Birchwood brands handling all safety and performance certifications for ordinary location luminaires
  • Conducted internal testing and developed custom test procedures, delivering actionable feedback to stakeholders
  • Resolved field issues related to product performance and system integration, enhancing overall product reliability
  • Led cost-out efforts for the Intense and Birchwood product line resulting in over 35% cost reduction
  • Reduced overall inspection variances resulting in cost and labor savings
  • Revised NRTL construction files for user-friendliness, expediting future updates

Certification Engineer

StarTek Lighting America
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Lead certification and quality control engineer for architectural lighting products
  • Handled safety and performance certifications such as Declare, DLC, CEC, ETL, UL, FWC, IP, IK
  • Collaborated with design engineers to develop compliant fixtures meeting lighting safety standards (UL, CSA)
  • Revised and maintained listing reports established with an NRTL
  • Established SOPs and evaluation methods for assessing manufactured parts with non-conforming dimensions and aesthetics
  • Developed marketing materials to effectively communicate test data for non-technical consumers

Electrical Engineer

Intertek
01.2023 - 08.2024
  • Primary engineer for photometric analysis and safety testing of LED luminaires and laser devices
  • Lead engineer in DALI certification of control gear, application controllers, and input devices
  • Specialized in performing evaluations for Energy Star, DOT, CEC Title 24, and ZHAGA Book 18 & 20
  • Performed distribution, luminance, and color chromaticity testing with both a goniophotometer and integrating sphere spectroradiometer
  • Developed custom automated testing rigs and noise-isolating chambers, enhancing testing capabilities
  • Point of contact for NVLAP audits dealing with lighting safety and performance
  • Contributed to record-breaking revenue goals through strategic engineering initiatives

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Iowa State University
Ames, IA
12-2021

Skills

  • Certification testing
  • Quality assurance
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Standards development
  • Measurement validation
  • Test development
  • Safety certification
  • Matlab and LabVIEW
  • Database management
  • Office suite proficiency
  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Six Sigma

Certification

Six Sigma Green Belt - In progress

Timeline

Certification Engineer

Leviton
12.2024 - 01.2026

Certification Engineer

StarTek Lighting America
08.2024 - 12.2024

Electrical Engineer

Intertek
01.2023 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Iowa State University
David Dalo