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I'M
Ethan sanches
MECHANICAL AND PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEER
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Experienced mechanical engineer skilled in designing and implementing complex systems using CAD and simulation tools. Proven track record in product development, prototyping, and testing. Adept problem solver with a passion for staying current with industry trends. Eager to contribute technical expertise and creativity to a challenging engineering role. Let's connect!
SKILLS
MY KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS IN VARIOUS TECH/DOMAINS
SOLIDWORKS
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Simulation (FEA, Flow Sim)
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3D/2D CAD
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Motion Analysis
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TEC
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Thermal Sim
XFLOW
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Steady/Transient Flow Sim
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CFM
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Thermal Sim
FUSION 360
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3D/2D CAD
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Motion Sim
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Assembly animation
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BOM
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Functionalty Test
MICROSOFT OFFICE
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Word
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Excel
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Power Point
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One Drive
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Outlook
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Share Point
ANSYS
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Mechanical FEA
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Fluent (steady, 6DOF)
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CFX
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Transient structural
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Thermal Sim
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Ansys Granta (Material Selection)
MATLAB
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Data Analysis
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Plottting
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Basic Programming
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Scripting
PYTHON
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Basic Programming Fundamentals
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Problem-Solving
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Data Analysis
3D PRINTING
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CAD Design
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Prototyping
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Material Selection
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Print Caliberation
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Advanced Settings
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G-Code
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Post-Processing
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Troubleshooting
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
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Prototyping Optimization​
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Improvizations
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Design for Manufacturing(DfM, DfA)
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Project Management
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User testing
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Cost Analysis
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Break Even
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Design Iterations
KEYSHOT 3D
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Material Textures
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GPU/CPU Rendering
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Redner Animation
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Product Shots
SIEMENS NX
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3D/2D CAD
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FEA
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Assemblies
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Synchronous Modelling
ALTAIR
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FEA, Flow Sim
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Topology Optimization
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Faigue Analysis
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Casting Sim
DoE
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ANOVA
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Regression
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T-Test
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6 Sigma Process Control
PRODUCT DESIGN SKETCH
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Iterative Sketching
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On the Fly
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Car Sketching
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Product Prototype Sketching
GD&T
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Tolerance Stack Up
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SPC Methods
PORTFOLIO
Experience
Febuary 2025 - Present
Peak +
Carlsbad, CA
Design & Manufacturing of Evaporative cooling frames for HVAC Units
June 2023 - August 2023
Proper Voltage Inc.
Carlsbad, CA
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Designing of Mechanical enclosures for electronic boards, and ZapBatt batteries. 3D scanning, 3D printing and Prototyping
April 2022 - June 2022
Food Ease
Euclid, OH
Mechanical Design Intern
Worked in a team of 3 to help develop and research on building a self cooking robot by conducting iterative prototyping and viable manufacturing processes.
March 2022 - June 2022
Tuff Robotics
Bangalore, India
Mechanical R&D Intern
Designed and researched on 3 robotic models; Snake Robot, Wheeled Quadcopter and Ornithopter.
March 2022 - June 2022
Dichroic Labs LLP
Bangalore, India
Product Development Intern
Lead a team of 3 to design, validate and manufacture a NDA protected Self Levelling Platform.
ACADEMICS
University of Southern California (USC)
Los Angeles, California
Year: Aug 2022 - May 2024
Degree: Master of Science in
Mechanical Engineering
GPA: 3.76/4
Concentration: Design & Manufacturing
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Activities: FND, LAServe, Volunteering
Community Service Award
Clubs: 3D4E (3D printing 4 Everyone)
SAMPE: 3rd Place nation-wide
Scholarship: Deans Masters $10k
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Goa College of Engineering (GEC)
Ponda, Goa
Year: Jun 2018 - Aug 2021
Degree: Bachelor of Engineering
in Mechanical Engineering
GPA: 3.64/4
Concentration: Design & Manufacturing
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Final year project: Faircon (applying for patent)
Agnel Polytechnic (APV)
Verna, Goa
Year: Jun 2015 - May 2018
Degree: Diploma in Mechanical
Engineering
GPA: 3.8/4
Concentration: Design & Manufacturing
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First place: Semesters 3, 4, 5 and 6
Best Final Year Project: Rope making machine
Award: 1st place in four consecutive semesters
