When MJS Designs set out to fill our newest role, it was clear that Cesar Lopez was the ideal candidate. With his extensive experience in electronics, a passion for problem-solving and innovation, and a strong enthusiasm for building and creating, Cesar has seamlessly stepped into his role as the Polymeric Applications Manager.
“When you are hand spraying it’s more of an art and a technique. When you are hand spraying you are going to get a more precise mask and are able to coat specific areas. Think about when you are painting a room and you use painters tape. When you peel the tape back, it’s perfect,” explains Cesar.
Cesar’s passion for building and creating began at a young age, blending his artistic side with a knack for hands-on problem-solving. This natural inclination led him to pursue a career in electronics, a journey that began over two decades ago. After a brief stint in construction, he returned to school to study electronics and technician work, quickly becoming the lead in his class. Remarkably, his first job in electronics was just around the corner from MJS Designs– 25 years ago! Throughout his extensive career, Cesar has worn many hats, excelling in roles such as soldering, SMT operations and programming, engineering technician work, and building work instructions. Most recently, he served as a solderwave technician. He also had the opportunity to hone his skills in programing for a conformal coating machine
As the Polymeric Applications Manager, Cesar leads the development, testing, and implementation of PCB coating processes at MJS Designs. He is currently focused on building specialized racks designed to hold multiple boards simultaneously, streamlining the coating process to handle batches of 25, 50, or more boards efficiently. A key aspect of his role involves ensuring the team is fully prepared for low to mid-volume coating operations. Additionally, Cesar collaborates closely with Quality Director Dave Stutenroth to drive coating process improvements, enhancing both efficiency and product quality.
Transitioning into a new role is never without a challenge, but Cesar has embraced the opportunity with enthusiasm, thriving on tackling new obstacles. He has enjoyed playing a pivotal role in the development of MJS Designs’ conformal coating services. Cesar takes pride in contributing to this new department, knowing it will be instrumental in ensuring customer requirements are met. For Cesar, one of the most rewarding aspects of joining the MJS Designs team has been the chance to collaborate with an exceptional group of colleagues. A particular highlight has been reconnecting with Dave, reigniting a professional partnership from years ago that he greatly values.
“I’m grateful to have Cesar on our team as we implement in-house conformal coating services. It has been a pleasure working with him throughout this process.” Says Dawn Northrop, President of MJS Designs, “He has been diligent in every step – from setting up the proper environment to establishing staffing, procedures, and testing – ensuring we deliver high-quality services to our customers. A year from now, I look forward to reflecting on his success and the value he has brought to MJS Designs.”
When Cesar isn’t leading the Polymeric Applications department at MJS Designs, he enjoys quality time at home with his family. He has a passion for video editing and creating YouTube content, a hobby he’s recently started sharing with his two daughters.
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