Zachary Shields
About Zachary Shields
Zachary Shields is a Senior Safety Interlocks Systems Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, specializing in data analysis and engineering design. He has extensive experience in automation controls and mechatronics, having previously worked at Tesla and Swisslog Logistics Automation.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Zachary Shields serves as a Senior Safety Interlocks Systems Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. He has been in this role since 2024, contributing to safety interlock systems within the laboratory's engineering projects. His responsibilities include utilizing advanced engineering tools and methodologies to ensure the reliability and safety of systems in a high-stakes research environment.
Education and Expertise
Zachary Shields holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science in Engineering Science with a concentration in Computer Engineering from the University of the Pacific. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in engineering principles and practices. He also completed his secondary education at Mission Viejo High School.
Background in Engineering Roles
Zachary Shields has a diverse background in engineering roles across various companies. He worked at Tesla as an Automation Controls Engineer and previously as an Associate Automation Controls Engineer. His experience also includes a position at Swisslog Logistics Automation as a Mechatronics Development Engineer, where he developed expertise in Automatic Storage Retrieval Systems (ASRS) for warehouse logistics automation.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Zachary possesses advanced technical skills in various programming and engineering tools. He is proficient in MATLAB and Minitab for data analysis and statistical modeling. His engineering design capabilities include CAD, CAM, Solidworks FEA, and Solidworks Electrical. He has experience with Siemens PLC, Allen Bradley PLC, Beckhoff PLC, and Ignition SCADA systems, as well as programming microcontrollers using Python and C.
Internship and Research Experience
Zachary has gained valuable experience through internships and research roles. He interned at Edwards Lifesciences as a THV R&D Engineering Intern, where he contributed to research and development efforts. Additionally, he served as a Graduate Research Student at the University of the Pacific, further enhancing his research skills and technical knowledge in engineering.