Edna Martinez, Ms, Ssgb
About Edna Martinez, Ms, Ssgb
Edna Martinez is a Sr. R&D System Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories with extensive experience in engineering roles across various industries.
Title
Edna Martinez holds the position of Senior R&D System Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She has been with the organization since 2020.
Professional Background
Edna Martinez has built an extensive career in the engineering sector. She spent nine years at Ford Motor Company as a Powertrain System Integration Engineer from 2011 to 2020. Prior to that, she completed an internship at Ford as a Driveline OPD Engineer in 2010. She also has experience working with the Air Force Safety Center at Kirtland Air Force Base as an Engineering Technician, both from 2009 to 2010 and again from 2010 to 2011. Edna's early career includes internships at Procter & Gamble in 2008 and roles at The University of New Mexico and The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center.
Education and Expertise
Edna Martinez earned a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Michigan-Dearborn, completing the program in 2017. She obtained her Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of New Mexico, graduating in 2011. Her expertise spans multiple technical areas including Machining, Metallurgy, Metrology, Dynamometers, Transmission Teardown & Rebuild, and Hydraulic & Mechanical Test labs.
Achievements
While at Ford Motor Company, Edna Martinez co-authored a dynamometer program to support the development and calibration of transmissions, significantly contributing to the execution of Design Verification Testing. Additionally, she led cross-functional teams to save $1.3 billion in new technologies and built long-term relationships with senior-level leadership. She has supported over eight cross-functional teams locally and globally, demonstrating her strong abilities in professionalism, problem-solving, and overcoming challenges.