Ismael Favela
About Ismael Favela
Ismael Favela is a Mechanical Engineer IV at General Atomics in San Diego, California, with extensive experience in mechanical design and product development across various companies in Mexico and the United States. He holds a degree in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona and is skilled in design methodologies and software applications.
Work at General Atomics
Ismael Favela has been employed at General Atomics as a Mechanical Engineer IV since 2022. He operates from the company's San Diego, California location. In this role, he applies his engineering expertise to various projects, contributing to the company's objectives in advanced technology development.
Previous Employment History
Prior to joining General Atomics, Ismael Favela held several engineering positions. He worked at Sensata Technologies as a Mechanical Design Engineer from 2013 to 2016. He then transitioned to TE Connectivity, serving as a Product Development Engineer from 2019 to 2022. Additionally, he was a Senior Mechanical Product Development Engineer at Honeywell Sensing and Productivity Solutions from 2016 to 2018 and held a position as an Automation Engineer at Honeywell from 2012 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Ismael Favela earned his degree in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, where he studied from 2005 to 2010. He demonstrates a strong understanding of Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies and possesses expertise in 3D design software, including Creo, Solidworks, and Siemens NX.
Technical Skills
Favela has developed strong skills in finite element analysis (FEA), focusing on mechanical and thermal stress simulations using ANSYS. His technical capabilities are complemented by project management skills, which assist him in managing engineering documentation workflows effectively.