Felipe A.

Experience

• Mechanical Design Engineer Trailers Hercules · Full-time Oct 2020 – May 2025 4 yrs 7 mos Tenjo, Cundinamarca, Colombia As a mechanical design engineer, I was responsible for the design and development of custom trailers and mobile equipment for the oil & gas industry and other specialized field operations. I worked closely with production and project teams to transform functional requirements into reliable and manufacturable technical solutions.
  
  Key responsibilities:
  • Designed specialized trailers and mobile units including:
  • Mud tanks on axles, frac tanks, and acid tanks for fluid transport and storage
  • Dewatering units, centrifuge stands, and wireline units
  • Mobile platforms, skid-mounted modules, and equipment shelters on wheels
  • Standard and lowboy trailers for heavy transportation
  • Produced detailed 3D models and fabrication drawings using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD
  • Performed structural design verification, including finite element analysis (FEA) to ensure the mechanical integrity and safety of equipment under operational loads
  • Conducted quality control procedures, such as:
  • Weld inspection and verification of critical structural joints
  • Paint process testing, including adhesion and coating thickness checks
  • Review and compliance checks during fabrication and final assembly
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure full compliance with client specifications and operational requirements
  • Supported the manufacturing process with material selection, BOM preparation, and technical documentation
  
  This role developed my expertise in the design of custom industrial trailers, structural systems, and field equipment, with a strong focus on engineering quality assurance, manufacturing support, and mechanical performance validation.
• PROJECT ENGINEER Hermanos Tecnipalma SAS · Full-time May 2022 – May 2023 1 yrs Acacias, Meta, Colombia As a Project Engineer at Tecnipalma S.A.S., I was responsible for the design, execution, and supervision of mechanical systems and equipment tailored for the palm oil extraction industry. My role encompassed the full project lifecycle, from conceptual design to commissioning, ensuring that all solutions met client specifications and industry standards.
  
  Key responsibilities:
  • Led the design and development of mechanical systems, including:
  • Screw conveyors, bucket elevators, and redler chains for fruit and nut transport.
  • Fruit digesters and oil presses for palm oil extraction.
  • Storage silos for nuts and fibers.
  • Chimneys and multicyclones for biomass boiler emission control.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate mechanical designs with existing processes and infrastructure.
  • Oversaw the fabrication and assembly of equipment, ensuring adherence to quality standards and project timelines.
  • Conducted performance testing and troubleshooting during the commissioning phase to validate system functionality.
  • Maintained detailed documentation, including technical drawings, operation manuals, and maintenance procedures.
  
  This role enhanced my expertise in mechanical design and project management within the agro-industrial sector, emphasizing the importance of precision engineering and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Engineering Intern – Maintenance Department Progen SA · Apprenticeship Feb 2020 – May 2022 2 yrs 3 mos Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia During my engineering internship, I supported the maintenance department of a plastic manufacturing company that produced items such as fumigation spray bottles, traffic cones, and safety bollards. My responsibilities included:
  • Assisting in the planning and execution of preventive, corrective, and productive maintenance for various plastic processing machinery, including blow molding machines, injection molding machines, rotomolding machines, and extruders.
  • Participating in mold maintenance activities, including disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair, and reassembly of plastic molds.
  • Supporting the design and fabrication of mechanical components for both production machines and molds, contributing to equipment reliability and process improvements.
  • Assisting in technical drawing and 3D modeling of components using CAD software.
  • Helping to manage the spare parts warehouse, ensuring optimal inventory levels and availability of critical components.
  • Collaborating with maintenance technicians and engineers to document maintenance procedures and improve operational efficiency.
  
  This experience gave me hands-on exposure to industrial maintenance, plastic processing equipment, and mechanical design within a dynamic manufacturing environment