Maria León Peralta
About Maria León Peralta
Maria León Peralta is a Failure Analysis Engineer with expertise in methodologies such as Finite Element Analysis and nondestructive analysis techniques. She has a degree in Mechatronic Engineering from Universidad Tecnológica de Tijuana and has worked at Poly since 2018, previously holding positions at Honeywell and PPG Industries.
Work at Poly
Maria León Peralta has been employed at Poly as a Failure Analysis Engineer since 2018. In this role, she applies various methodologies, including Finite Element Analysis and Porosity and Inclusion analysis. Her responsibilities include conducting failure analysis processes, utilizing nondestructive analysis techniques, and employing measurement tools such as microscopes and Quick Vision. She also engages in inverse engineering by exporting .stl files from scanned parts, contributing to the development and validation of headset assemblies.
Education and Expertise
Maria studied at Universidad Tecnológica de Tijuana (UTT), where she earned a degree in Mechatronic Engineering with a focus on the Automation Area from 2013 to 2018. Her education provided her with a solid foundation in electronic engineering, robotics, and mechatronics. She has expertise in industrial design, utilizing software such as Creo, SolidWorks, and 3D Studio Max. Additionally, she employs statistical tools like Minitab and software such as Jira, Windchill, Agile, and Oracle in her engineering processes.
Background
Before joining Poly, Maria worked at Honeywell as a General Practitioner for six months in 2017. She also served as a Specialist in the Paint Area at PPG Industries from 2016 to 2017, where she was involved in projects related to Toyota Motor Manufacturing in Tijuana. Her diverse background in engineering roles has equipped her with a range of skills applicable to her current position.
Technical Skills and Methodologies
In her role as a Failure Analysis Engineer, Maria employs various technical skills and methodologies. She conducts Tensile Strength Tests using a Dynamometer Instron and utilizes CT SCAN and VG Studio Software to validate plastic injection parts. Her proficiency in nondestructive analysis techniques enhances her ability to assess and improve product quality effectively.