Contributed to the implementation of the expansion of a processing plant for ceramic materials
Created and maintained technical documentation
Developed piping concepts and planned piping up to fabrication isometrics
Performed partial measurements and compared plans with on-site conditions
Communicated with suppliers and coordinated planning documents
Coordinated implementation timelines with subcontractors and the project manager
Software: Inventor, Navisworks at advanced level
Jul 2022 - Dec 2023
1 year 6 months
Erlangen, Germany
Plant Design Engineer
Siemens Energy GmbH
Represented design concepts for gas turbine packages in the project and R&D team
Planned and modeled plants in a 3D tool environment and extracted layout and assembly drawings
Coordinated with various global disciplines within Siemens Energy such as piping, fluid systems, process engineering, electrical engineering, plant balance, civil engineering, site, and with external vendors and customers
Reviewed detailed designs of key mechanical components and housings from a layout perspective
Ensured accessibility, escape routes, and compliance with explosive atmosphere requirements
Created additional development-related documentation in SAP GUI 7
Software: Microstation Open Plant, Siemens NX, Navisworks at advanced level
Created CAD drawings of plant layouts for sorting systems handling parcels, express goods and airport baggage, partly using pre-made blocks. This covered both proposal preparation and detailed design after order placement.
Modified existing layouts, resolved clashes with building structures and building services, coordinated special components with suppliers, and managed interfaces with electrical planning, PLC, and IT.
Generated and revised bills of materials, prepared for costing and ordering.
Produced layout and section drawings as well as installation documents.
Performed clash detection and logistics system analysis in Navisworks and AutoCAD.
Supported the steel construction department with basic designs.
Created complex slide model shapes per customer requirements and prepared them for process simulation.
Created and maintained product drawings.
Software: AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, Navisworks at advanced level
Jan 2012 - Dec 2016
5 years
Slovenia
Hydraulics Development Engineer
Poclain Hydraulics d.o.o.
Detailed design of hydraulic test stands
Development, sizing, and design of hydraulic systems
Selection and installation of electric drives and pumps
Further development and modification of existing hydraulic systems
Coordinated system development with suppliers
Supported production, testing, and trial operations
Created and supervised design documents
Software: SolidWorks at advanced level
Jan 2008 - Dec 2012
5 years
Slovenia
Civil Engineering Project Engineer
Kraski zidar d.d.
Oversaw and prepared project documentation for steel construction
Detailed design of platforms, stairs, and walkways
Developed and designed assemblies or individual sheet metal parts
Developed and designed steel structures
Managed production development and assembly on construction sites
Software: Inventor, SolidWorks at advanced level
Jan 2003 - Dec 2008
6 years
Slovenia
Project Engineer
Cimos d.d.
Design engineer in the development of exhaust manifolds, turbocharger housings, supports, and mounts for water pumps, alternators, clutches, and engines
Designed complex assemblies considering electrical, thermal, and material science constraints in special machine engineering
Planned and participated in production start-ups, component tests, and system tests
Developed and designed assemblies or individual parts from die casting and sheet metal
Clients for these projects: BMW, Honeywell Garrett, PSA, Opel
Software: CATIA V5 at advanced level
Jan 2002 - Dec 2003
2 years
Slovenia
Programmer
Turbine Adler d.o.o.
Software app in PHP
Jan 2001 - Dec 2002
2 years
Slovenia
CAD Design Engineer
Basing d.o.o.
Project engineering in the energy, metallurgy, and mining industries
Jan 1996 - Dec 2001
6 years
Serbia
Project Engineer
HK GOSA-FDV
Developed technical documentation for the overhaul and production of buses
Designed and developed technical documentation and monitored production of various types of tankers for transporting heavy oil, petroleum, hazardous materials, water, and food products.
Summary
Many years of experience in design across various industries including power plants, conveying technology, automotive, civil engineering, and special machine engineering. Experience in industrial mass production of metal and in assembly technology.
Structured and precise working style with an eye for details and technical understanding.
Passion for solving technical challenges and for product development.
Skilled in complying with standards and quality requirements.
Committed and cooperative team player.
Experience in manufacturing welded structures, bent parts, and cast parts. Good knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical components. Planning of bulk material conveyors for plant construction.
Strong communication skills.
Languages
Serbian
Native
German
Advanced
Slovenian
Advanced
English
Intermediate
Education
Oct 1987 - Jun 1996
University of Belgrade
Master of Science, Combustion Engines · Mechanical Engineering · Belgrade, Serbia
Oct 1982 - Jun 1986
Smederevska Palanka High School
High School Diploma, Mathematics and Programming · Smederevska Palanka, Serbia