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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Pickering, Ontario, Canada

• Design Pressure vessels like resin bed, Cartridge filters, Media traps etc. as per required code of construction like ASME Section VIII (DIV 1 / DIV 2), PED or similar codes. • Create P&ID, PFD and other Schematic drawings. • Perform thermodynamic, energy balance and mass balance calculations. • Perform calculations to support my design of pressure vessels. • Perform FEA simulations for large pressure vessels with stiffeners/gussets that cannot be designed in the conventional methods. • Design piping systems required for equipment.• Perform pressure loss calculation for equipment and piping systems. • Select pumps, valves and other equipment that is suitable for the system and in accordance with requirement. • Create 3D models and drawings of the system form approval and manufacturing purpose With GD&T as per ASME 14.5 Y. • Write up required reports that contain all the information about the design and calculations.• Prepare engineering change notices.• Assist in bid specifications, review and price bid specs for new projects. • Prepare installation specification for contactors, evaluate their offers and ensure proper coordination of their activities with the project.• Work closely with production to resolve design issues during manufacturing.• Coordinate with other departments to ensure a smooth workflow.

Brampton, Ontario, Canada

● Designed expansion joints, metal hoses and other pressure carrying components. Made designs more efficient using CAE on ANSYS.● Software used: SolidWorks, Ansys, Mathlab and AutoCAD.● Developed Macros in Solidworks to auto generate parts and drawings for commonly used parts like flanges, bellows pipes etc.● Made very complex design drawings with correct details to avoid confusion or misinterpretation.● Designed Expansion joints for major Energy, oil and gas companies.● Performed weld calculations, stress analysis and other complex calculations.● Performed cost estimations and lead time analysis to set time frame and factory cost. Worked with sales team in proposal presentations and client visits to bring in big projects.● Worked with the production team in creating and optimizing work orders and work flows using infor VISUAL software.● Designed products complying with ASME codes such as B31.1, B31.3, BPVC section VIII. Gained a lot of experience in creating code complying designs. Gained familiarity with ASME section II D for materials and section IX for welding qualifications.● Created number of design tools using excel and Mathlab. Created an entire calculation tool for metal bellows using EJMA code and significantly reduced time consumed for complex bellows calculation.● Gained a lot of experience in design for manufacturing.● Applied Concurrent engineering techniques to create products that are easily and efficiently manufactured and complying with client’s every requirement.● Worked efficiently with technical and non-technical client representatives. Worked well with engineers from other companies in joint venture projects.

Greater Toronto Area Metropolitan Area

● Designed pneumatic and hydraulic actuators, fire dampers, duct framework and other mechanical actuators for ducts of building mechanical systems (HVAC) using SolidWorks. ● Applied DFM and DFA techniques. ● Performed all phases of the design process for components, parts, assemblies and subassemblies, including drafting, dimensioning, tolerancing, prototyping and documenting results. ● Known for quality excellence and a “do-it-right-the-first-time” design standard. ● Performed stress analysis on hanging duct frames using ANSYS. ● Specialized in mechanical components, creating schematic diagrams, angle and orthographic views using solidworks and AutoCAD. ● Created detailed designs, blueprints and drawings using technical outlines for new products. ● Review and Revise designs and initiate modifications to adjust for operating deficiencies. ● Produce illustrations for client product manuals and technical publications. ● Ensure all created materials align with company policies and drafting practices. ● Developed excellent analytical and problem solving skills for product design and manufacturing. ● Developed Excellent knowledge of material properties and behavior. ● Developed excellent communication and written skills for presentation and reporting results. ● Liaised with civil engineers and electrical engineers for effective completion of projects. ● Performed other administrative duties as required.

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

● Instructed students in CAD and FEA software (SolidWorks, AUTOCAD and ANSYS). ● Provided training in 2D & 3D design, assembly, and documentation on models. ● Provided training in GD&T and BOM creation. ● Provided training in Design for assembly and design for manufacture techniques. ● Provided training FEA model creation, FEA analysis and verification and validation.

Master'S Degree, Mechanicla Engineerng, 8.5

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering, 8.2