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Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

• R&D and commission 2 precision window assembly machines. Designed using Inventor and EPLAN.• Reviewed and validated equipment contracts and conducted FATs and SATs to satisfy production requirements. • Managed custom equipment suppliers to ensure equipment performance and timely delivery. Standardized FAT and SAT procedures. • Prepared design specs, costs, timeline and BOM for automation projects.

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

• R&D and commission cost-effective robotic cells for precision window manufacturing. • Designed and prototyping EOATs. Robot simulation using ROBOGUIDE. • Designed cable management system and pneumatic system using Inventor and EPLAN. Commissioned the systems to be production-ready. • Prepared design specs, costs, timeline and BOM for automation projects. • Installed, calibrated and commissioned BDM Dubus CNC machine. Programmed macros for new window series.

• Spearheaded an automated process planning system for agile light frame manufacturing; • Integrated CAD/CAM using Python programming language. • Visualized the manufacturability of a frame assembly specified by the CAD model.

• Collaborated in 12-member multi-disciplinary design team responsible for developing $600,000 semi-automated fastening machine. • Coordinated with electrical/control/machine building teams at all design stages. • Developed testing procedures, implementation plans, and drawing templates. • Developed calibration and safety protocols of machine operations. • Created testing and operation manuals. • Developed demos showing capabilities of the machine. • Participated in design reviews and suggested potential improvement. • Supervised shop floor activities following OHSA. • Trained and supervised new employees.

• Programmed Modicon PLC (M251MESE) using IEC 61131-3 languages. • Developed HMI using Vijeo Designer for visualizing the framing process; • Tested, troubleshooted, and implemented sensors, actuators, and servo drives.

• Developed conceptual design of semi-automated fastening machine.• Developed detailed design of positioning systems with +/- 0.1 mm precision using CATIA V5 and SolidWorks. • Participated in client meetings to prepare design requirements. • Presented solutions with projected timeline and cost estimation to team leads and client. • Worked with electrical/control/machine building teams at all stages of design. • Selected, sized, and implemented ball screws, rack & pinion drive, and pneumatic systems. • Analyzed critical components using ANSYS and SolidWorks simulation. • Worked closely with procurement teams, local suppliers, manufacturers, and machinists to prepare the BOMs and RFQ drawings. • Drafted 22 assembly and fabrication drawings involving GD&T following ASME drafting standards. • Documented design processes in a professional manner. • Assembled machine components.

• Developed conceptual design of semi-automated fastening machine.• Designed 2+ linear motion systems with +/- 0.1 mm precision using CATIA V5.• Prepared strength and life cycle analysis using manufacturer's manuals. • Worked with electrical/control/machine building teams at all stages of design. • Selected, sized, and implemented ball screws, rack & pinion drive, and pneumatic systems. • Created technical reports.

• Developed conceptual design of semi-automated fastening machine using CATIA V5.• Estimated project timeline and cost. • Drafted assembly and fabrication drawings involving GD&T following ASME drafting standards. • Documented design processes in a professional manner.

Msc, Construction Engineering

Activities and Societies: Coded programmable logic controller (PLC) for automating steel framing process; Configured electrical control.

Bachelor Of Science, Mechanical Engineering