Armando Chavez
About Armando Chavez
Armando Chavez is an Opto Mechanical Engineer currently employed at General Atomics, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in mechanical engineering, having previously held positions at General Atomics and Cymer.
Work at General Atomics
Armando Chavez has held multiple positions at General Atomics. He began his tenure as a Nuclear Technologies and Materials Mechanical Engineer from 2015 to 2018, contributing to projects in San Diego, California. After this role, he transitioned to the position of Opto Mechanical Engineer in 2018, where he has continued to work for six years. His responsibilities in these roles have involved applying engineering principles to develop and improve technologies in the nuclear and opto-mechanical fields.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Before joining General Atomics, Armando Chavez worked at Cymer as an EUV Systems Engineer from 2005 to 2009. In this role, he focused on the development of extreme ultraviolet lithography systems. Following his time at Cymer, he served as a DIII-D Diagnostics Engineer at General Atomics from 2009 to 2015, where he was involved in diagnostic systems for fusion research. His early career included an internship at Aurora Discovery in 2003 and a position as Engineering Staff at Solar Turbines in 2004.
Education and Expertise
Armando Chavez possesses expertise in mechanical engineering, particularly in the fields of nuclear technologies and opto-mechanical systems. His educational background supports his roles in engineering, enabling him to contribute effectively to complex projects. His experience spans over a decade, showcasing his ability to work in various engineering capacities within high-tech industries.
Career Timeline
Armando Chavez's career spans several key roles in engineering. He began his professional journey with an internship at Aurora Discovery in 2003. He then worked at Solar Turbines for a brief period before joining Cymer in 2005. After four years at Cymer, he returned to General Atomics, where he worked as a DIII-D Diagnostics Engineer for six years before becoming a Nuclear Technologies and Materials Mechanical Engineer. Since 2018, he has been serving as an Opto Mechanical Engineer at General Atomics.