Automation & CAD Design Engineer
Resume:
ZACK HEYDENRYCH
Madison, WI ***********@*****.*** Phone: 608-***-****
WORK EXPERIENCE
Modo8 Automation
August 2025 - January 2026
Application Engineer – New Product Development and System Integration
● Supported mechanical design and development of automated material handling systems with emphasis on fit, finish, manufacturability, and assembly
● Developed 2D/3D CAD using SolidWorks and AutoCAD
● Collaborated cross-functionally with manufacturing, electrical engineering, purchasing, and suppliers
● Presented design risks, tradeoffs, and technical issues during design reviews nVent Trachte
February 2025 - August 2025
CAD Designer – Structural Engineering
● Worked closely with lead engineers to support 3D CAD design of buildings including data centers
● Developed and was responsible for 2D prints using SolidWorks and AutoCAD
● Completed documentation through a PDM system
● Collaborated with cross-functional teams including electrical engineering, purchasing, and sales
● Attended project related meetings which required effective communication Automation Plus
April 2024 - February 2025
Lead Design Engineer – New Product Development and Custom Automation Components
● Responsible for developing new products custom components to for automation equipment from the ground up
Completed all CAD work including 2D and 3D using Solidworks
Applied GD&T knowledge to ensure manufacturability
Oversaw initial prototype phase including testing and validation
Developed production phase plan: manufacturing in house components, sourcing suppliers for purchased components, and final product assembly Bradford White
March 2023 – July 2023
Design Engineer III – Commercial and Industrial Water Heaters
● Responsible for providing Design and CAD support to the Product Engineering Group
● Applied plastic injection mold tooling and steel stamping knowledge to designs to ensure manufacturability
● Applied GD&T knowledge to safeguard quality expectations Mann+Hummel
February 2015 – February 2023
Product Design Engineer II – Liquid Filtration for HD and Industrial
● Responsible for delegating design tasks to the CAD team and took on leadership tasks
● Gained experience and knowledge manufacturing die-casted and machined aluminum components
● Extensively used analysis from CAE tools to optimize product functionality and tool design
● Responsible for developing DFMEAs to ensure safety of end users
● Worked with customers to incorporate IP features to ensure market exclusivity Product Design Engineer I – Air Induction Systems for OE Automotive
● Responsible as a main contact for customer interactions
● Applied plastic injection mold tooling knowledge to designs to ensure manufacturability
● Applied knowledge of GD&T to safeguard quality expectations
● Exhibited practical vehicle and engine powertrain knowledge
● Demonstrated CAD skills in developing 2D/3D data using CATIA Test Engineer II – Air Induction Systems for OE Automotive
● Validated automotive designs through durability and functional testing
● Responsible for the development of test rigs and fixtures and effectively delegated tasks to technicians
● Reviewed and negotiated DVP test plans with customers and supported design input based on observed failure modes
EDUCATION
Western Michigan University – Kalamazoo MI
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Expected to transfer to UW-Madison and complete June 2026 Cumulative GPA: 3.3/4.0
University of Wisconsin – Madison WI
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Earned December 2014 Major GPA: 3.2/4.0
Madison Area Technical College – Madison WI
Associate of Science, Liberal Arts, Earned December 2010 GPA: 3.5/4.0
REFERENCES
Drew Caldwell - Director of Engineering Modo8
linkedin.com/in/drew-caldwell-74b232309
Dennis Hilgendorf - CEO Automation+
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