Hardik P.

Experience

• Product Designer Kody Technolab Ltd. · Full-time Oct 2023 – Present 2 yrs 8 mos Ahmedabad, GJ, India Lead designer for robotic systems and automation solutions, focusing on functional design and user-centric innovation.
  Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to conceptualize, design, and refine robotic products for industrial applications.
  Utilize advanced 3D modeling tools to develop robust mechanical components integrated with control systems.
  Drive continuous improvement by incorporating feedback from real-world deployments and iterative prototyping.
• Founder & Mechanical Design Lead Patel Innovations · Full-time Nov 2021 – Sep 2023 1 yrs 10 mos Ahmedabad, GJ, India Established and led an independent design and development firm focusing on mechanical systems and additive manufacturing solutions.
  Delivered client-focused design solutions, including 3D printed prototypes, machine components, and reverse-engineered parts.
  Oversaw end-to-end project execution—requirement analysis, CAD design, production coordination, and final delivery.
  Built strategic collaborations with vendors and service providers, ensuring high-quality output and timely delivery.
• Research & Development Utpal 3D Systems & Divine Metallurgical Services Pvt. Ltd. · Full-time Dec 2016 – Nov 2021 4 yrs 11 mos Ahmedabad, GJ, India Experience with Additive Manufacturing(AM) model processing
  Experience with machine development, optimization, maintenance, and utilization.
  Operating and working in Rapid Prototyping / machining / fabrication environments
  Process knowledge and experience in AM processes including metals and polymer
  Experience in the design & development of additively manufactured components
  Mechanical design experience - designing hardware, machine tools, equipment, etc
  Proficient with SolidWorks modeling program and associated software
  Work with Materials Engineers to investigate properties, geometric accuracy, and surface finish results to develop optimal print parameters, heat treatments, and design allowable for existing and new alloys.
• Design & Production Engineer Weltech Equipment Works · Full-time Jan 2016 – Dec 2016 11 mos Ahmedabad, GJ, India Waste water / ETP/WTP/STP project engineering that includes P&ID review/finalization, preparation of basic study/concept note, system configuration
  Designed domestic or industrial water or wastewater treatment plants, including advanced facilities with sequencing batch reactors
  Create drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD for complex shapes and tooling
  Managed effort to procure fabrication services from an outside network of machine shops
  Supervised the constructing and testing of prototypes and designs, facilitating the production of 3 new prototypes
• Graphics Designer Laxmi Laser Tech · Full-time Jan 2015 – Dec 2015 11 mos Ahmedabad, GJ, India Operated lasers to produce quality parts
  Performed preventative maintenance on the laser during downtime
  Performed basic maintenance, such as cleaning and lubricating machine part.