Mechanical Engineer Product Design & Development

AWAIS AHMED

Coral Springs, FL ***** 561-***-**** **************@***.***

MECHANICAL ENGINEER PRODUCT DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

Mechanical Engineer and Ph.D. researcher with experience in mechanical system design, CAD modeling, manufacturing, numerical simulation, and industrial equipment troubleshooting. Skilled in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Creo, ANSYS, MATLAB, GD&T, mechanical assemblies, and design for manufacturing. Background includes the design and fabrication of mechanical components, evaluation of multi-body mechanical systems, and engineering analysis for product performance and optimization.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Mechanical Design & CAD: SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Pro/ENGINEER, Creo; 3D part and assembly modeling; 2D manufacturing drawings; sheet metal design and fabrication; GD&T; Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing; stack-up analysis; mechanical component design; design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA).

Manufacturing & Materials: CNC machining; milling, turning, drilling; metal fabrication; nanomaterial processing and characterization; severe plastic deformation techniques; material selection; mechanical testing; manufacturing processes; quality control and inspection.

Thermal Engineering & Heat Transfer: Heat exchanger design and thermal performance analysis; microchannel heat exchanger design; Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) design and thermodynamic analysis; conduction, convection, and radiation heat transfer; thermal management systems; energy conversion; thermodynamic cycle optimization; heat transfer enhancement.

Fluid Dynamics & Turbomachinery: Fluid mechanics and fluid dynamics analysis; internal and external flows; pressure drop and flow resistance; fluid–structure interaction; centrifugal pumps; hydraulic turbines; vacuum pumps; hydraulic motors; turbomachinery design and performance analysis; pump and turbine efficiency; fluid machinery and hydraulic systems.

Gas Turbine & Power Generation Systems: Gas turbine design principles; Brayton cycle analysis; gas turbine thermodynamic performance; compressor and turbine stage design fundamentals; combustion systems; thermal efficiency optimization; gas turbine components; power generation systems; industrial engine operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Mechanical Components & Industrial Systems: Mechanical assemblies; bearings, pulleys, drive belts, shafts, couplings, gears, rivets, nuts, and bolts; power transmission systems; industrial machinery installation and commissioning; preventive and corrective maintenance; equipment troubleshooting; mechanical system reliability.

Engineering Analysis & Numerical Simulations: ANSYS; Finite Element Analysis (FEA); MATLAB; Simulink; WEC-Sim; Capytaine; Minitab; numerical modeling and simulation; time-domain and frequency-domain analysis; computational fluid dynamics (CFD) fundamentals; hydrodynamic simulations; structural and dynamic analysis; numerical optimization; parametric and sensitivity studies; simulation validation; mechanical performance evaluation.

Research, Testing & Engineering Documentation: Experimental testing; data acquisition and analysis; design optimization; engineering calculations; technical reports; research documentation; design verification and validation; engineering drawings and specifications; multidisciplinary engineering collaboration; root cause analysis; technical problem-solving.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PhD Researcher – Mechanical Engineering Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL • Jan 2023 – Present

Model and analyze multi-body mechanical systems using MATLAB, Simulink, WEC-Sim, and Capytaine to evaluate mechanical response, hydrodynamic loading, and power generation performance.

Develop and evaluate a three-paddle wave energy converter incorporating independently rotating mechanical components and a one-way clutch-based power take-off mechanism.

Perform parametric and sensitivity analyses of mechanical design variables, including mass distribution, inertia, geometry, and damping coefficients, to investigate system performance and design tradeoffs.

Analyze torque, angular velocity, structural loading, and energy conversion characteristics using numerical simulations to support mechanical design optimization.

Prepare technical reports, engineering calculations, simulation results, and research presentations to communicate findings and support design decisions.

Lecturer – Mechanical Engineering University of Engineering & Technology Peshawar, Pakistan • Jan 2018 – Jan 2023

Taught machine design, including selection and design fundamentals for rivets, nuts, bolts, bearings, pulleys, and belt drives; emphasized dimensioning, engineering drawings, fits, and tolerances.

Led fluid mechanics laboratory instruction involving hydraulic pumps, turbines, and vacuum pumps; guided engineering calculations, equipment demonstrations, and technical projects.

Taught stress and strain analysis, bending moments, shear forces, torsion, beam deflection, material deformation, and mechanical failure theories; emphasized structural integrity, material selection, and safe design of mechanical components.

Taught fundamental and applied thermodynamics, including energy conservation, the first and second laws of thermodynamics, thermodynamic cycles, heat engines, refrigeration systems, and energy conversion processes; emphasized thermal system design, performance evaluation, and efficiency optimization.

Project Engineer KPK Agricultural Engineering Workshop, Pakistan • Dec 2014 – Aug 2015

Designed and fabricated sheet metal components using SolidWorks and AutoCAD; coordinated agricultural machinery fabrication and repair, reviewed mechanical drawings, and considered assembly and manufacturing needs.

Inspected dozers and agricultural equipment, identified mechanical faults, and worked with workshop personnel on repair and reliability improvements.

Assistant Service Engineer – Machinery Sales & Service Orient Energy Systems, Pakistan • Mar 2013 – Aug 2015

Installed, commissioned, maintained, and troubleshot industrial machinery, engines, and hydraulic systems to ensure reliable equipment performance.

Performed mechanical inspections, fault diagnosis, and repairs of heavy machinery, including excavators, wheel loaders, bulldozers, and forklifts.

Interpreted engineering drawings and technical specifications to support mechanical assembly, component replacement, fabrication, and preventive maintenance.

SELECTED ENGINEERING PROJECTS

Wave Energy Converter – Three-Paddle Mechanical System PhD research • 2023 – Present

Modeled a floating hull and three independently articulated paddles with realistic geometric, inertia, and hinge parameters; investigated design sensitivity to mass distribution and loading.

Evaluated baseline and controlled power-take-off designs using time-domain simulation, torque/velocity analysis, design optimization, and documented performance comparisons.

Industrial Heat Recovery & Equipment Performance M.S. research • 2018

Evaluated industrial waste-heat recovery configurations and heat exchanger performance through engineering analysis and design comparisons.

Applied design-of-experiments methods to study effects of operating pressure and preheating on heat exchanger effectiveness.

Materials Processing, Characterization & Machining Engineering experience

Fabricated and characterized nanomaterials using severe plastic deformation techniques; performed CNC machining, milling, turning, and drilling operations to support engineering work.

Solar Car with Button Gearing and Solar Tracking B.S. project • 2012

Designed and fabricated a solar-powered vehicle with a mechanical gearing concept and solar tracking functionality; integrated mechanical and electrical subsystems.

EDUCATION

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering Florida Atlantic University, Florida Expected Dec 2026

GPA: 4.6/5.00 Research focus: Numerical modeling, mechanical system optimization, and control of wave energy conversion devices.

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering Qassim University, Saudi Arabia 2018

GPA: 4.75/5.00 Thesis: Design and Comparison of Industrial Waste Heat Recovery Systems.

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering NWFP University of Engineering & Technology Peshawar, Pakistan 2012

GPA: 3.39/4.00 Thesis: Design and Fabrication of Solar Car with Button Gearing and Solar Tracking Systems.

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS & TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION

Design Methodology of Organic Rankine Cycle for Waste Heat Recovery in Cement Plants. Applied Thermal Engineering (2017).

Design of Heat Recovery Steam Generator for Gas Turbine Power Plant with Exergy Analysis. International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies (2018).

Severe Plastic Deformation and its Application on Processing Titanium: A Review. International Journal of Engineering and Technology (2017).

Presented numerical modeling of a wave-powered charging system for autonomous underwater vehicles at UMERC (2024).

RELEVANT TRAINING

TEAMER WEC Modeling & Controls Workshop — Oregon State University (2024)

AMEC Marine Energy Structures, Materials & Foundation Systems — University of New Hampshire (2026)

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