Mahdi (Matt) Mohammadi
** ************* ******, **** *, Old Town, ME
(C) 207-***-**** (E)
***************@****.*****.***
www.linkedin.com/in/MahdiMohammadi1
Summary
Professional engineer with extensive project experience from
concept to development, experienced in coordinating industrial
projects, including performing engineering analysis, mechanical
design, review and approval of specification, documentation and
drawings, developing scope of services for contractors and
suppliers, technical leadership of engineering team, supplier
selection, procurement, cost effective solutions and tenacity
for complicated matters, excellent interpersonal and leadership
skills, up-to-date knowledge regarding the latest software and
tools.
Objective: A full-time position as a mechanical engineer, which
will allow me to use my design, coordination, and problem solving
skills.
Highlights
. Great educational background
. Expert in SolidWorks
. Expert in FEA
. GD&T
. FMEA
. Test design, Design verification
. Project management
. Design for manufacturability
Experience
09/2011- Current University of Maine, Orono, ME
Mechanical Engineer/Researcher
. Designed and developed novel implantable and non-implantable
medical products such as artificial urinary sphincter and
bladder irrigation unit (Two patents).
. Involved in design, manufacturing and control of a 6-axis eye
surgery precision robot.
. Worked closely with a team of surgeons at Eastern Maine Medical
Center (EMMC) for product development.
. Worked with Cook Medical for development of artificial urinary
sphincter.
. Prepared 3D models and drawings using SolidWorks.
. Built prototypes and designed test set ups for design and
performance verification.
. Performed Finite Element Analysis (multi-physics analysis) for
design and optimization.
. Planned and monitored product development project.
. Communicated with FDA regarding obtaining FDA approval.
. Conducted scientific research in biomedical engineering field
and published papers.
. Taught Mechanical Engineering Lab I & II courses.
. Knowledgeable regarding lab instruments, experiment design, and
uncertainty analysis.
06/2007- 08/2011 PAMIDCO, Tehran, Iran
Engineering Coordinator (08/2010 - 08/2011)
. Technical Leadership and Supervision of the engineering
department of a capital project ($200M pelletizing plant turn-
key project).
. Assisted Project Manager in the implementation of policies and
the execution of the project.
. Reviewed and approved engineering drawings and documents.
. Performed mechanical equipment and system design.
. Established project work flow, project standards, and procedures
and etc.
. Planned, scheduled and coordinated detailed phases of a major
project.
. Evaluated, selected, and supervised all engineering section sub-
contractors.
. Played key role in communication between client, engineering
sections, suppliers and manufacturing, and conducted project
technical meetings.
Mechanical Section Coordinator (05/2009 -
08/2010)
. Leadership of mechanical department and assigned work to
mechanical engineers and drafters for equipment design, shop
drawings, and equipment spec. design.
. Designed mechanical equipment and layout, and drafted 3-D and 2-
D drawings, performed finite element analysis for design
verification.
. Prepared technical documentation such as technical
specifications, installation procedure, equipment lists, etc.
. Assisted drafters in developing the design of equipment using
drafting software.
. Conducted research that analyzes the design, operation and
performance of equipment, component and systems.
Mechanical Engineer (06/2007 - 05/2009)
. Performed on-site mechanical design and calculations for
Pelletizing and Direct Reduction plants in Ardakan Steel
Complex.
. Responsible for installation and commissioning of different
units such as high pressure grinding roll unit (HPGR Project).
. Supervised on-site mechanical fabrication, Installation, and
Commissioning.
07/2006- 06/2007 Looloo Group (Shahab Shams), Tehran, Iran
Mechanical Engineer/Project Manager
. Project management of small-scale projects in R&D department.
. Designed Auto electro-mechanical parts such as power windows and
locks (KIA and Peugeot).
. Worked with machine shop for prototyping.
. Performed FEA and test for design verification and design
improvement.
. Prepared technical documents such as installation procedures and
troubleshooting for new designs.
. Designed testing and assembling equipment for assembly lines to
improve production rate and reduce returns.
. Completed Project Management course.
09/2001- 05/2005 Internship
. SAIPA PISTON Co. : KIA and NISSAN piston production
. RAVAN FAN AVAR Co. : KIA connecting rod production
. BEHRAN MEHVAR Co. : KIA and NISSAN axle production
. SARD SAZ KHODRO Co. : KIA AC production
Software and Technical Skills
Analytical skills: FMEA, Mechanics of Material,
Thermodynamics, Dynamics, Vibration
Engineering Drafting: AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS
Engineering Analysis: ANSYS, ABAQUS, COSMOS, COMSOL
Technical Computing: MATLAB, MATHCAD, MATHEMATICA
Other useful programs: MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
MS Project, Web Expression
Working knowledge of the Standards: DIN, ASTM, ASME (ASME Y14.5
2009 GD&T)
Education
2011- 2015 University of Maine, Orono, ME
Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD), GPA: 4.0
Achieved 2014 Graduate Assistant Teaching Award
2005- 2007 Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
Master Of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSE), GPA: 3.36
2001- 2005 Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
Bachelor Of Science in Mechanical Engineering
(BSME), GPA: 3.52
1st rank student (achieved the highest GPA) in the program,
class of 2001
Note: Sharif University of Technology (SUT) is the number one
university in Iran for its engineering programs and there is
nationwide competition in order to get accepted at SUT.
Certification
Certified Professional Engineer, State of Maine, PE No. 13652
Patents
. Dental Stool, Patent #51553 (Iran); Date: Jul 12, 2008,
Inventors: Mahdi Mohammadi, Omid Haddad
. Artificial Sphincter, US patent application No: 14/309655,
Mohammadi et al.