Sergio Barbas
**-** **** **. ******, NJ *****
**********@*******.***
Summary
A highly accomplished, motivated, and organized mechanical designer with more than 17 years of
mechanical industry field experience including 3D and 2D design and prototyping, creating complex 3D
parts and assembly models, machining, and fabrication according to ISO and DIN standards.
Skills
3D and 2D Design Software
SolidWorks 3D CAD
Lantek CAD integration
AutoCad
Machining and Fabrication
CNC machine programming and operation
Experience
Mechanical Designer August 2012 to December 2014
Solintellysys, Lda.
Borralha, Águeda, Portugal
Developed and implemented design solutions appropriate to the needs of each client. Developed and
designed equipment for industrial paint and powder coat applications including painting booths, air
filtration systems, heat transfer systems, fans, and integrated painting and finishing systems.
Documented and tested all mechanical variables for a given design solution s by running designed
e quipment virtually in 3D. Used Solidworks to create complex 3D mechanical part and assembly models.
Created 3D e xploded view and dimensional design drawings for parts fabrication. Followed engineering
specifications to develop custom designed e quipment, i ncluding automated parts handling and robotic
assembly machines. Worked primarily with sheet metal, and metal an d alloy molds.
Mechanical Designer February 2000 to July 2012
Fimel -Industria de Metalúrgica e Electricidade, S.A.
Águada de Cima, Águeda, Portugal
Started as a CNC machine operator and programmer. Moved up to using Solidworks and oth er CAD
programs to designed and develop e quipment for various stages of production process es according to
client needs. Followed engineering specifications to design and create components such as fans, heat
transfer systems, air filtration units, and other associated e quipment. Directly developed custom
solutions as needed from design to complete product. Created 3D exploded view and dimensional
design drawings for parts fabrication.
Caterer/Food Server October 1998 to January 2000
Porto Fino
Newark, NJ, USA
Prepared food as part of a large catering staff. Served food at catered events.
CNC Machine Operator January 1997 to September 1998
Fimel -Industria de Metalúrgica e Electricidade, S.A.
Águada de Cima, Águeda (Portugal)
Programed and operated CNC machine. Operated bending machine, punching machine, and guillotine
among other functions, i ncluding l ocksmith helper.
Assistant Locksmith October 1996 to December 1996
Afonso O. Costa, Fábrica de Máquinas Agrícolas e Florestais, Lda.
Moita/Anadia (Portugal)
Welded and turned steel products. Assisted i n mounting agricultural machinery.
Additional Experience
Audio/Visual experience with a b ackground in studio recordings.
Experience operating Analog/Digital sound mixing boards
Experience operating and programming Professional Lighting Signal DMX Protocol
Certifications
3D Design Certificate, Galileu ( www.galileu.pt)
Education & Training
Secondary School, Anadia, Portugal, vocational education (equivalent to similar vocational programs at
US two-year community colleges)
Music Conservatory, Anadia, Portugal, two year applied music, saxophone
Languages
Portuguese (fluent)
English (proficient)
Citizenship
United States of America
Portfolio of work samples available upon request.
References available upon request.