Heather Hernandez
Heather has four years of experience supporting Technical Cleanliness Testing, partnering with customers to develop customized testing plans and interpret results to support quality and compliance goals.
Experience
Heather Hernandez is an Application Sales Engineer based at Element’s Detroit Wixom laboratory, supporting customers through metallurgical, mechanical, chemical, and Technical Cleanliness Testing services. She specializes in ISO 16232, ISO 4405/6/7, and VDA 19.1 cleanliness programs.
Heather works closely with customers from initial planning through final analysis, helping develop customized testing plans, guide them through the testing process, and review results to ensure clear, actionable insight. Her background in chemistry supports effective communication between laboratory teams and customer engineering groups.
Career Highlights
- 2024 Customer Care Champion Award
- 2022 Sales Achievement Award
- Supports Technical Cleanliness Testing programs aligned to ISO 16232 and VDA 19.1
- Mentors and trains new sales team members
Qualifications & Credentials
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of Georgia
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Michigan State University
Credentials
- Continuing education certificates in Technical Cleanliness Testing
- ISO 16232 and VDA 19.1 Technical Cleanliness program support
Memberships
- Member, Manufacturing Cleaning Association
