Experience
Nov 2024 - Present
10 monthsBurgkirchen an der Alz, Germany
- Creation of full 3D designs including engineering drawings
- Evaluation of specifications and customer requirements
- Execution of stages of technical planning according to guidelines and documents including project support
- Point of contact for internal and external customers on design projects
- Sizing and calculation of piping and components for cryogenic media and low-temperature applications
- Collaboration on finite element analyses
Jul 2022 - Oct 2024
2 years 4 months
- Design and construction of technologically complex systems and special machines
- Designing and 3D modeling of parts, welded structures, and assemblies
- Calculation, selection, and integration of purchased parts in the design
- Creation of detailed concept and engineering drawings
- Inspection and maintenance of old and new designs
- Preparation of process descriptions and machine workflows
- Execution of test setups
- Technical oversight of projects through customer approval
- Creation of technical documentation
May 2022 - Jul 2022
3 monthsSchloß Holte-Stukenbrock, Germany
- Development of non-standard solutions and adaptations of existing packaging machines for new products
Nov 2021 - Apr 2022
6 monthsMarkt Einersheim, Germany
- Drafting various variants based on a standard solution
- Creation of 3D models, drawings, and bills of materials
- Selection of standard components
- Verification of components and assemblies
Nov 2018 - Oct 2021
3 years
Independent creation of new concepts, developments, and designs of electric bikes
Development of new products and their components: concepts, CAD 3D design, simulation checks (CAE), and drawings
Review of designs from external development companies
Checking ergonomics, functionality, and design changes
Planning manufacturing processes, implementation of new materials and processes
Incorporation of suitable Asian components
Maintaining supplier contacts and comparing price and quality
Continuous improvement of existing products and components
Jun 2015 - Aug 2018
3 years 3 months
- Conducting kick-off meetings with the customer
- Independent development of special machines: concept, feasibility, and creation of new solutions
- Redesign of fully automated assembly systems for clutches, test benches, and manual workstations according to internal guidelines and standards
- Preparation of assembly and production drawings
- Designing parts and assemblies and creating bills of materials
- Creation of control documents and risk assessments
- Supervising technical draftsmen
- Maintaining data in SAP
- Presenting proposals to project managers
Apr 2014 - Apr 2015
1 year 1 month
- Entrepreneurship in engineering services
Aug 2012 - Mar 2014
1 year 8 months
- Technical leadership and management of mechanical design and documentation
- Review of designs, drawings, bills of materials, and project work times
- Management of revision processes
- Conducting regular team meetings
- Technical support for technical questions, bid preparation, and project planning
- Conducting kick-off meetings with the customer
- Overseeing manufacturing and assembly
- Calculations, design, and detailing according to customer's specifications
- Commissioning
Jul 2005 - Oct 2011
6 years 4 months
- Design of special machines and systems, modifications and improvements
- Meeting customer requirements regarding technical specs, cycle time, operation, maintenance, and costs
- Conducting kick-off meetings with the customer
- Project planning and concept development
- Preliminary design of machines in 2D and 3D CAD
- Development of simple modular systems for assembly and commissioning
- Presentations of possible solutions
- Calculation, selection, and integration of purchased parts
- Static, dynamic, and vibration analysis of parts and welded assemblies
- Conducting FMEA per customer request
- Team leadership and coordination of mechanical design on larger projects
- Detailed design, production and assembly drawings, and bills of materials
- Customer feedback: technical inquiries and changes
- Close collaboration with other departments
- Oversight of production, assembly, and functional testing during commissioning
- Commissioning of machines and systems
Feb 2004 - Jun 2005
1 year 5 months
- Concepts and preliminary designs for special machines
- Design and 3D modeling of parts, assemblies, and machines
- Detailing: production drawings, assembly drawings, and bills of materials
- Collaboration with internal departments, support for production and assembly
- Project updates: retrofits, changes, and adaptations of machines and systems
Oct 2000 - Jun 2003
2 years 9 months
- Design and fabrication of highly automated robot cells for handling, cutting, polishing, welding, and other processes
- Involvement in all project phases: design, documentation, fabrication, assembly, controls, robot programming, and commissioning
- Leading the assembly workshop (up to 4 people)
- Project planning, preliminary design, and layout in 2D CAD
- Designing mechatronic systems per customer application and specifications
- Calculations: dynamics for selecting geared motors and structural stress
- Detailing: assembly drawings, bills of materials, and production drawings
- Technical inquiries and changes
- Collaboration with partners: support for fabrication, assembly, and functional tests
- Retrofits: upgrading existing machines and systems
- Robot programming: movements and interactions with other equipment
- Technical service: fine-tuning and maintenance of high-tech equipment and robots
- Training and seminars for colleagues and customers
- Technical representative in Spain for OTC brand support and service
- Commissioning of systems and robot cells
Sep 1999 - Aug 2000
1 year
- Management and monitoring of logistics as part of an MBA internship
- Support for commercial and industrial inquiries between the factory in Spain and international branches
- Export support, cost calculations, price lists, and inventory control
- Technical support for sales offices and technical advice
- Assistance in developing new markets
Jan 1996 - Dec 1997
2 years
- Commissioning of high-speed equipment for mass mailings
- Customer relations, maintenance, and technical support
Jan 1993 - Dec 1995
3 years
- Preparation of courses and presentations on pneumatics and hydraulics
- Translation of CAD-CAM manuals (English-Spanish)
- Maintenance of lab and automation equipment
- Support for projects between university and industry