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Santhosh A.

Mechanical Product Design-2D Drawing with GD&T-Piping Layout-Skid Design-DFM & DFA

Chennai, India

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2,377 / 115,218

Skill pts: 13

2D & 3D Modeling Solidworks 2024 3D Modeling Autodesk Recap P&ID Drawings Water Treatment

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About

Mechanical Design Engineer (Freelancer) | Product Design | NPD | Sheetmetal | Reverse Engineering | Scan to BIM | DFM&DFA | GD&T| 2D Drawings | Drawing Review | Tolerance Stack up | Autodesk Inventor | AutoCAD | SolidWorks

Strengths and Skill Sets:
01.Technical Proficiency: Over 10+ years of experience in mechanical design using Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, and Autodesk ReCap.

02.Scan-to-BIM Expertise: Skilled in reverse engineering and Scan-to-BIM workflows, including processing point cloud data, modeling ducting systems, and coordinating multidisciplinary models.

03.3D Modeling and 2D Drawing: Expertise in creating engineering drawings, top-level assemblies, and detailed part drawings with GD&T standards.

04.Industry Knowledge: In-depth understanding of renewable energy components, wastewater treatment systems, mining equipment, pharmaceutical facilities, and heavy engineering fabrication.

05.Project Management: Skilled in client collaboration and oversight of piping and mechanical design activities across all project phases.

Key Accomplishments:
01.Successfully designed 3D piping arrangements and isometric drawings for renewable energy plants at Metzuyan Technologies, ensuring full compliance with P&ID specifications.

02.Led the development of skid designs and detailed piping layouts for wastewater treatment systems at L&T Technology Services, improving design accuracy and project efficiency.

03.Conducted stress analysis and developed comprehensive GA and P&ID drawings for mineral extraction equipment at Tenova India, meeting stringent client process and safety requirements.

04.Executed Scan-to-BIM projects in the pharmaceutical industry, using Autodesk ReCap to process point cloud data and Autodesk Revit to model HVAC ducting systems, with model coordination and clash detection performed in Navisworks.

Portfolio

Experience

Mechanical Design Engineer Self Employed · Freelance May 2025 – Present 7 mos Chennai, TN, India
Lead Engineer Metzuyan Technologies Private Limited · Full-time Nov 2022 – May 2025 2 yrs 6 mos Chennai, TN, India  Performed quality reviews and verification of manufacturing drawings for wind turbine systems to ensure compliance with industry standards and design specifications.
 Created piping layouts for biogas plants using P&ID diagrams in AutoCAD Plant 3D.
 Worked on Scan-to-BIM projects in the pharmaceutical industry, utilizing Autodesk Revit for modeling building systems, including detailed HVAC ducting layouts. Designed mechanical components such as a wind turbine platform using Autodesk Inventor. Used Autodesk ReCap to process point cloud data and Autodesk Navisworks for model coordination and clash detection, contributing to accurate and efficient BIM workflows across disciplines.
 Developed detailed manufacturing drawings for wind turbine components, including platforms, nacelle, and hub, covering sheet metal, structural members, machined parts, and major assemblies.
Senior Engineer L&T Technology Services Limited · Full-time Mar 2019 – Nov 2022 3 yrs 8 mos Chennai, TN, India  Preparation of 3D piping layout, Skid Design, Pipe Rack Support for utility service, process lines, open and closed drain systems as per P&ID.
 NPD modelling work for Industrial Defender. Modeling & Detailing work done for the products of Sludge thickener, Clarifier, Industrial Defender, Steel Tanks.
 Had a Review meeting with Client weekly once & make sure all the design are good to go with fabrication drawing.
 Responsible for oversight of Piping Design activities in Conceptual, FEL, Detail Design
Design Engineer Tenova India Private Limited · Full-time Dec 2017 – Nov 2022 4 yrs 11 mos Bengaluru, KA, India  Modeling & creation of Engineering drawing for equipment such as High Rated Thickeners(HRT), Horizontal Belt Filter(HBF), Floatation Cell, Belt Linear screen & Tank Receiver etc.,
 Generating GA drawings & P&ID drawings for HRT, HBF & Floatation Cells as per Client process requirement.
 Expertise in Stress Analysis of Tank Assy, Rake arm assembly, Discharge cone scraper & other accessories using Autodesk inventor software.
Junior Design Engineer Ocrim Internation Technologies private Limited · Full-time Mar 2016 – Nov 2017 1 yrs 8 mos Chennai, TN, India  Assigned with the responsibilities of Designing & creating the part modelling, Main Assembly, Dimensional drawing and the complete Bill of material for all types of transition between machines and its support using Autodesk Inventor.
 Designing all kinds of Accessories like Base supports for bucket elevator, screw conveyor, Filter outlet Hopper, Diverted valves, etc. Duct routing of Manifold lines and Transition hoppers fabrication drawings, etc., using Autodesk Inventor.
 Creating 3D machine blocks for all machineries like Roller mill, sifter, purifier, conveyors & turbo-aspirator etc... in Autodesk Inventor to make sure that it will assemble perfectly in Plant infrastructure.
Junior Engineer Fine Tech Engineering Private Limited · Full-time Jul 2014 – Feb 2016 1 yrs 7 mos Chennai, TN, India  Responsible for design and detailed engineering of Retorts, Muffles, Heating Element, Radiant tubes, Heat Treatment Baskets, SS tanks, vessels and Refractory anchors (V-Anchors & Y-Anchors), etc.
 Assigned with the responsibility of creating the dimensional drawings, main assembly drawings, part drawings and the complete Bill of Material with GD & T symbol using Autodesk Inventor Software.
 Expertise in Handling Design & Development projects on Reverse engineering application like phosphating tank, Vessels and various machines, etc.,
 Modified Existing Designs, Update & developing models and change of part and assemblies in accordance to client Requirement.

Education

Anna University Bachelor of Engineeering, Mechanal Engineering, First Class 2010 – 2014 Activities and Societies: Athlete, Cricketer, Football

Other experience

Industrial Design Engineer | Freelance • Supporting the design and documentation of equipment such as heat exchangers, throttle butterfly valves (manual & hydraulic), ventilation dampers, air filters, pressure relief valves, throttle valves, and other components.
• Creating 3D models and 2D fabrication drawings for tanks, following applicable design standards and client specifications for manufacturing and compliance.
• Preparing pipeline drawings—from backfilling layouts to finalized AutoCAD drawings—to help clients submit for approvals and ensure timely project payments.
• Developing layout and general arrangement drawings for components like control boxes, solar panels, poles, and related systems.
• Generating shop-floor drawings for hospital equipment including beds, stands, chairs, and support furniture.