Ernesto Salcedo
About Ernesto Salcedo
Ernesto Salcedo is a Manufacturing Test Engineer with a background in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. He has experience in various roles at Johnson & Johnson and currently works at SPAN, specializing in testing and validation, and has a professional interest in machine vision and robotics.
Current Role at SPAN
Ernesto Salcedo serves as a Manufacturing Test Engineer at SPAN, a position he has held since 2023. He works in the San Francisco Bay Area in a hybrid capacity. In this role, he is responsible for testing and validating manufacturing processes and products, ensuring quality and efficiency in production.
Previous Experience at Johnson & Johnson
Prior to his current role, Ernesto worked at Johnson & Johnson in various engineering capacities. He served as a New Product Introduction Test Engineer from 2021 to 2022 and as an NPI System Test Engineer for three months in 2023. Both positions were based in Santa Clara, California, where he utilized his expertise in testing methodologies within a hybrid work environment.
Educational Background
Ernesto Salcedo earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from California State University-Sacramento, where he studied from 2011 to 2016. He also completed a Python Full Stack program at Coding Dojo in 2020, enhancing his programming skills and technical knowledge.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Ernesto possesses expertise in Six Sigma methodologies and is experienced in using technologies such as Qt Designer and the Atlassian Suite. He has skills in data visualization and technical documentation, which support his engineering work. His professional interests include machine vision and robotics, indicating a focus on advanced technological applications.
Project Experience and Contributions
Ernesto has engaged in various projects, including building an autonomous self-driving robot as a personal initiative and developing a virtual escape room as part of non-professional projects. He has collaborated with cross-functional teams to test and validate products, led troubleshooting activities, and provided detailed summaries to senior management to inform decision-making.