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Fran C.

Mechanical Engineer | 3D CAD Design | CATIA V5, SolidWorks & AutoCAD

Chazon, Argentina

Global rank:

34,111 / 148,557

Skill pts: 5

2d to 3D CAD Modeling CATIA V5 SHEET METAL Gas Pipeline Design Solid and Parametric Modeling Solidworks

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About

Mechanical Engineer specializing in 3D CAD modeling, mechanical design, and industrial automation. I have extensive experience transforming initial sketches, 2D drawings, or conceptual ideas into precise, production-ready 3D models and manufacturing drawings.

Core Expertise:
• 3D Parametric CAD Modeling & Sheet Metal Design (SolidWorks, CATIA V5, AutoCAD)
• Product Development & Enclosures for 3D Printing / DFM
• Industrial Automation, Mechanism Design, and Machine Layouts
• Technical Drafting, 2D Production Drawings, and STEP/IGES Conversions

I deliver high-precision engineering models with strict adherence to tolerances and quick turnarounds. Available for custom CAD projects, reverse engineering, and product development.

Experience

o-Founder & Solar Photovoltaic Systems Installer SUNMAX BEACH · Freelance Jan 2026 – Present 8 mos Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico • Execution and technical assembly of medium and low-voltage solar photovoltaic projects in Mexico and Argentina.
• Wiring dimensioning, microinverter installation, structural mounting, and AC/DC wiring with MC4 connectors.
• Site surveying and layout optimization to maximize solar energy performance and efficiency.
Co-Founder & Operations Director JFC AMOBLAMIENTOS · Freelance Apr 2026 – Jul 2026 3 mos Chazón, Córdoba Province, Argentina • Designed, manufactured, and managed custom furniture and residential/commercial millwork projects using 18mm MDF.
• Utilized CAD and specialized woodworking software (Plakbox) for technical drawings, cutting list optimization, hardware placement, and LED lighting integration.
• End-to-end project management: budgeting, raw material sourcing, client communication, and final site assembly.
Maintenance Supervisor & Technical Instructor IAICH · Contract Apr 2026 – May 2026 1 mos Chazón, Córdoba Province, Argentina • Coordinated overall building maintenance, infrastructure, and facility equipment operation.
• Delivered technical classes and practical training for agricultural/industrial students, supervising hands-on activities and technical skills development.
Project Manager & Technical Office Lead SMI SOLUCIONES · Full-time Aug 2022 – Mar 2024 1 yrs 7 mos Villa Nueva, Córdoba Province, Argentina • Led 3D CAD design, commissioning, and project management of industrial automation lines for tier-1 automotive clients and manufacturers (Ford, Stellantis, Toyota, MABE, Metalford).
• Managed technical office workflows: 2D production drawings, 3D modeling (CATIA V5, SolidWorks, AutoCAD), GD&T, and Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Coordinated multidisciplinary engineering teams, field testing, and direct communication with corporate clients to ensure exact engineering specifications and deadlines.
In-Service & Dairy Automation Technician La Casa del Tambo (DeLaval) · Full-time Aug 2022 – Sep 2022 1 mos Villa María, Córdoba Province, Argentina • Preventive and corrective maintenance, emergency support, and setup for automated livestock systems and DeLaval robotic milking equipment.
• Installation, troubleshooting, and technical support for rotary brushes, automatic feeders, track scrapers, and electropneumatic components.
• Managed field diagnostics and electrical/mechanical assembly for automated agricultural and industrial systems.
Tire Specialist & Service Bay Supervisor PyL Neumaticos (Tirecor S.A.) · Full-time Jan 2021 – Jul 2021 6 mos Villa María, Córdoba Province, Argentina • Performed computerized wheel alignment, balancing, and tire replacements for passenger and commercial vehicles.
• Supervised, organized, and optimized workflow operations across the service bay.
General Mechanical Technician & Workshop Manager Taller Mecanico Don Francisco / Taller Diesel · Part-time Jan 2015 – Dec 2020 5 yrs 11 mos Chazón, Córdoba Province, Argentina • Comprehensive maintenance, diagnostics, and overhaul of agricultural machinery, diesel equipment, sandblasting, welding, and machine shop tools.
• Commercial and administrative workshop management: budgeting, invoicing, inventory control, and customer relations.
• Applied hands-on mechanical criteria and troubleshooting skills directly into engineering project designs and mechanisms.

Education

UTN - FRVM Engineer, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, Advanced Student 2019 – 2030 (expected) Activities and Societies: • Research Fellow & Technical Assistant in Industrial Automation & Engineering Projects at UTN. • Participated in technical research, electropneumatic testing, and applied engineering tasks for industrial applications. Advanced Mechanical Engineering studies with emphasis on machine design, CAD 3D modeling (CATIA V5, SolidWorks, AutoCAD), industrial automation, material science, and thermal systems. Applied theoretical knowledge in technical research and real-world industrial projects.
Instituto Agrotecnico Industrial Chazon - IAICH technical, Agricultural & Industrial Technology, Graduated with Honors / Technical High School Diploma 2012 – 2018 Activities and Societies: • National Finalist - Agricultural Production Olympiad (INET / Ministry of Education, Oct 2018). Advanced through local, regional, provincial, and national finals. • Provincial Qualifier - Cordoba Mathematics Olympiad (Ministry of Education, 2016 & 2017). • English Language Certification - English Language Training (Instituto Integral de Inglés, 2010). • Technical workshops in industrial maintenance, agricultural machinery, and mechanical fundamentals. Technical high school education focused on agricultural production, industrial maintenance, mechanical fundamentals, and practical technical workshops.

Other experience

Research & Services Fellow – Industrial Automation (UTN) • Applied research and technical services in industrial automation, electropneumatic systems, and material testing at Universidad Tecnológica Nacional (UTN).
• Assisted in setting up laboratory equipment, managing technical documentation, testing pneumatic components, and supporting CAD modeling for academic and industrial development projects.

Licenses & Certifications

Gasista Certificado Cat. III (UTN) UTN Dec 2024 – Present
Sistemas de predicción y monitoreo de la corrosión UTN Oct 2020 – Present
Soldadura y tornería: nociones básicas UTN Dec 2019 – Present
Nociones básicas de motores UTN Dec 2019 – Present