Jose came to MBARI in 2003 as an Electronic Technician, and in 2022 was promoted to Manufacturing Group Leader.  He leads a small group of immensely talented individuals that contribute electrically and mechanically during the design, manufacturing, and deployment stages of a project.
Work includes but is not limited to the following:
·         Managing group schedule and tasks,
·         Maintain lab parts/equipment stock and community lab stations,
·         Prototyping, testing, modification, maintenance, and repair of board level to system level electronics using various tools and instruments,
·         E-CAD software administrator and Layout/Schematic symbol librarian,
·         Custom cable and wire harness fabrication,
·         PCB design and 3D modeling,
·         System wiring and assembly,
·         Fiber-optic splicing and termination,
·         Battery pack assembly,
·         PCB fabrication, assembly, and parts procurement,
·         Fabrication of housings and mounting brackets.
Education:
B.S. EET from DeVry Institute in Fremont
Outside of work…
Hobbies and interests:
·         Indoor and outdoor target archery.
·         Portrait and landscape photography.
·         Attending all kinds of sporting events and concerts.
·         Traveling.
·         Spending time with his family.