Nirav Makadia Email & Phone Number

Orange County, California Area

• Lead Design Engineer for residential and commercial projects in the pipeline
• Design, engineer, and develop roofing, solar installation hardware and accessories participate in cross- functional product team support as a design engineer
• Complete system designs (using AutoCAD) for PV projects including site plans, mechanical racking and attachment plans, single-line drawings, specification of BOS location and interconnection details, and labeling
• Develop comprehensive installation guides for DIY solar customers, including detailed information on string configurations, grounding procedures, and conduit installation.
• Work with building departments, utilities, or other AHJ to ensure compliance with local and national electrical codes
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and installation contractors to provide information necessary for the installation

Anaheim, California, United States

• Model photovoltaic systems in AutoCAD or Helioscope software for output production estimates
• Perform shade analysis using Helioscope, and Google sketch-up
• Confirm the initial system layout and gear placement as outlined by the salesperson
• Select appropriate technologies for project needs, including modules, inverters, racking, and system balance
• Assist new customers with system commissioning and provide remote troubleshooting support for existing customers using online monitoring tools
• Create and maintain company monitoring accounts for Enphase, SolarEdge, and APSystems.

Rajkot Area, India

During my internship at Rupkala Engineers, I gained hands-on experience in a well-equipped facility specializing in gear design and development. My key responsibilities and achievements included:Gear Design & Development: Assisted in the design and development of high-precision gears, contributing to various stages of the production process.Machining.

Master'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering