Thabiso Simon Sekutu

• Design for electromechanical systems
• Design for various 3D printing processes (exposed to Plastic, Nylon and Metal printing) and for machining for prototype testing
• Mold designs and composite fabrication for prototype
• Responsible for multiple projects at different stages
• Hands-on experience to fabricate, maintain and dry run assemblies
• Finite Element Analysis on critical items of the assembly

Personal Development:
• Arduino programming… Show more

• Design for electromechanical systems
• Design for various 3D printing processes (exposed to Plastic, Nylon and Metal printing) and for machining for prototype testing
• Mold designs and composite fabrication for prototype
• Responsible for multiple projects at different stages
• Hands-on experience to fabricate, maintain and dry run assemblies
• Finite Element Analysis on critical items of the assembly

Personal Development:
• Arduino programming (https://www.linkedin.com/posts/thabiso-simon-sekutu-aba28a16b_it-is-challenging-but-interesting-to-track-activity-7168676151886835712-oK8S?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop)
Finite Element Method and Analysis Show less

Problem-solving:
• Design simple (3D Printing and/or Machining) and innovative solutions for complex and multiple problems
• Utilizing engineering tools to obtain dimensions and geometries of existing equipment,
tooling and fixtures
• Apply engineering principles such as physics, mechanics and CAD sketches to
conceptualize and optimize solutions
• Use SOLIDEDGE and SOLIDWORKS to develop CAD Models, create drafted 2D Drawings
• BCT Application for generating FMEA and… Show more

Problem-solving:
• Design simple (3D Printing and/or Machining) and innovative solutions for complex and multiple problems
• Utilizing engineering tools to obtain dimensions and geometries of existing equipment,
tooling and fixtures
• Apply engineering principles such as physics, mechanics and CAD sketches to
conceptualize and optimize solutions
• Use SOLIDEDGE and SOLIDWORKS to develop CAD Models, create drafted 2D Drawings
• BCT Application for generating FMEA and FMECA
• Selection of material and processes (Welding, Milling, Turning) for functionality, cost
effective and reliability
• I have an experience on sheet metal design and drafting for a packaging. For a supplier's visit, I was exposed to the steel sheets, laser cutting and sheet metal bending processes and machinery.
• Performed Basic FEA on CAD Models for verification
• Developed Quality Inspection requirements

PLM Packages Experience:
• Experience with Teamcenter for configuration management
• Maintain CAD Assemblies, EBOM, part numbers and other relevant configuration libraries
according to company standards
• Solid-Edge work experience

SAP Experience:
• Generating Purchase Requests (PR)
• Tracking the PR and Purchase Order within the system
• Booking project hours

Project Management
• I performed self-customized project planning, centered around the Project Management Project Planning to meet deadlines on a micro level
• Use project management schedule and project scopes to manage development projects,
time and budget
• Continuously updating lead engineers and project managers on project progress,
challenges and expectations
• Collaborate with buyers for RFQs
• Liase with testing managers for scheduling and outsourced certifications for quality assurance

Safety Experience:
• Working in an explosive area
• Ensure compliance to OSHA (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001) Show less

Maintenance Engineering (6 Months):
• Trace steam pipe layout and identifying unlagged lines
• Perform cost estimation of renewing insulation and cladding on pipelines
• Identifying steam trap types, state and provide recommendations for management
• Understanding and overseeing boilers and hotwell's operation and recommending steam
pressure optimization strategies
• Perform Feasibility studies on Boiler Optimization strategies
• Liase with Procurement for outsourcing… Show more

Maintenance Engineering (6 Months):
• Trace steam pipe layout and identifying unlagged lines
• Perform cost estimation of renewing insulation and cladding on pipelines
• Identifying steam trap types, state and provide recommendations for management
• Understanding and overseeing boilers and hotwell's operation and recommending steam
pressure optimization strategies
• Perform Feasibility studies on Boiler Optimization strategies
• Liase with Procurement for outsourcing supplier's

Product Development (Design Engineer, 6 Months):
• Utilizing engineering tools to obtain dimensions and geometries of existing equipment,
tooling and fixtures
• Developing CAD Models using above inputs
• Liase with suppliers on coating specifications, capability and fabrication in accordance to
generated 2D drawings
• Forsee and assist production assembly
• Assisting with manual inspection and measuring physical characteristics of final products for quality
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