CAE / FEA / Mechanical Engineer

ILawful U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) - Authorized to work for any U.S. employer

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Mechanical Design Engineer with over nine years of experience, five of them in Automotive Industry in Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) / Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and four years of Industrial Equipment Design experience

Strong team collaboration skills, worked closely with team members to achieve engineering goals

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Excellent organization, planning, and problem-solving skills

Able to handle multiple projects concurrently

Self-motivated and passionate about performance and quality of the result

Advanced skills with 2D / 3D linear and nonlinear CAE / FEA simulations, stress / structural analysis of the design

Advanced user of CAD programs, 3D modeling of parts and assemblies and skilled producer of mechanical engineering documentation and drawings (ISO, DIN, GOST)

Can quickly learn new software and adapt it to personal/company needs by implementing scripting and programming techniques

Able to create cost-effective design that meets project and product specifications

Excellent computer skills include MSC.Software Marc Mentat, MSC.Software Patran, MSC.Software Adams, MSC.Nastran, DS Abaqus, Altair HyperMesh, HyperView, Optistruct, Femap, NX Nastran, Beta CAE ANSA & META, SolidThinking Inspire, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Mechanics, CATIA V5, Autodesk Inventor, Pro/Engineer, MS Office suite, HPC

Computer programming and scripting skills in Python, MATLAB, Fortran, C#, SQL, Visual Basic VBA, BASH/SHELL (Linux OS), CMD / BAT (Windows OS)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sales representative Jun 2017 - Present

V3ELECTRIC El Dorado Hills, CA, U.S.

Providing in-home consultations for homeowners to explain the benefits of zero-down solar

Build and maintain a consistent pipeline of new prospects

Manage existing accounts from prospecting phase to install

Attending sales meetings

FEA / CAE Engineer Nov 2011 – Feb 2017 (5 years 4 month)

Mergon Engineering Ltd. Baranovichi, Belarus

Provided analysis and validation of the design for tier one European supplier of car components CooperStandard Automotive Corporation (Headquartered in Novi, MI, USA). Successfully completed projects for Audi, BMW, Ferrari, Fiat, Ford, DAG, GM, Hyundai, Jaguar, Land Rover, Nissan, Porsche, PSA, Toyota, Volvo, VW and more

Worked closely with the product development teams and provide CAE/FEA support to validate the design of parts and components to ensure targets are achieved

Created complex CAE/FEA models and detailed reports for design engineers that clearly displayed test results

Performed 2D/3D static and dynamic nonlinear analysis of elastomeric components (EPDM, TPE, TPV) of Sealing and Trim Systems (doors seals, windows seals and bright trim, trunk seals, roof seals, sensors)

Performed 3D linear/nonlinear stress, strain and modal analysis of metallic parts and assemblies for Anti Vibration Systems (suspension parts, engine support cushions and brackets)

Performed simulations and analysis utilizing Multi Body Dynamics tools such MSC.Software Adams.

Performed validation of FEA results against real part testing confirming methodology, material definition and model accuracy

Recommended design improvements and optimization based on FEA results

Completed a training course in Germany and France on manufacturing processes and testing of EPDM, TPE, TPV (extrusion, injection, molding) and aluminum alloy (die casting) components

Trained new and less experienced team members on FEA processes and methods

Participated actively in key customer’s annual global FEA meetings held in Germany

Created scripts and programs for workflow automation (Python, Visual Basic, Bash) with integration in software menus

Mechanical Design Engineer Jan 2008 – Oct 2011 (3 years 10 months)

Machine Tool Plant “ATLANT” Baranovichi, Belarus

Participated in complete product development lifecycle of transport and conveyor systems, manipulators and mechanisms, machines and industrial equipment, plasma cutting machine, hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Developed design and technological documentation for new equipment

Created 3D models of parts and assemblies

Created sketches, drawings and provided technical control

Tolerance analysis of mechanical parts and systems

Created supporting and technological documentation (BOM, User’s Manuals, etc)

Performed modernization and improvement of existing equipment

Provided support for manufacturing facility

Performed reverse engineering

EDUCATION

Baranovichi State University 2001 – 2008

Baranovichi, Belarus

Machine Building Technology Equipment

Engineer’s Degree – Mechanical Engineer (Equivalent to Bachelor’s Degree)

Languages

English – fluent

Russian – native

German – elementary

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