Paul Swartz
About Paul Swartz
Paul Swartz is a mechanical engineer with extensive experience in high voltage systems and project management. He has worked at various organizations, including Tesla and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and has led engineering teams in developing innovative solutions.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Paul Swartz has been employed as a Mechanical Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2019. In this role, he engages in various engineering projects, contributing his expertise in mechanical systems and design. His work involves collaboration with other engineers and scientists to advance research and development initiatives within the laboratory.
Education and Expertise
Paul Swartz earned his Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, completing his studies from 2013 to 2019. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's Degree in the same field from the same institution in 2019. His academic background provides a strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles and practices.
Background in Engineering Internships
Paul Swartz has gained valuable experience through various engineering internships. He worked as a High Voltage Distribution Intern at Tesla in 2017, where he contributed to high voltage systems. He also served as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at HTC in 2018 and at Weber Metals, Inc. in 2015. These internships allowed him to develop practical skills in engineering and project management.
Leadership Roles in Engineering Projects
Paul Swartz held leadership positions in Cal Poly Racing, serving as Team Lead (Captain) from 2015 to 2017 and later as President from 2018 to 2019. In these roles, he managed team activities and collaborated with full-time engineers on projects, including the development of regional system variants. His responsibilities included utilizing skills in GD&T, test engineering, and root cause analysis.
Project Management Experience
Paul Swartz has demonstrated project management capabilities through his work on the development of a cap for a regional high voltage connector. He managed the project from concept through to General Assembly integration and testing. Additionally, he conducted a trade study on high voltage distribution system architectures, assessing various factors such as automation feasibility and thermal performance.