Andrew T.

Mechanical CAD Engineer specializing in SolidWorks product design, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), and basic PCB layout in KiCad. I turn concepts, sketches, and rough ideas into precise, production-ready 3D models, assemblies, and custom electronics enclosures.

Core Technical Expertise:
• 3D Modeling & Assemblies: Functional mechanical components, complex assemblies, and 2D engineering drawings (ISO/ANSI standards).
• Design for 3D Printing (DFAM / FDM): Enclosures and structural components optimized for FDM/SLA printing with proper tolerances, snap-fits, heat-set inserts, and minimal support requirements.
• Sheet Metal & CNC Design: Brackets, housings, enclosures with accurate bend allowances, K-factor calculation, and clean DXF exports for laser cutting.
• PCB Design & Electronics Integration: Basic PCB layout design and schematic capture using KiCad, seamlessly matched with custom enclosures for microcontrollers (ESP32, Arduino) and hardware modules.

Deliverables I Provide:
• Native CAD files (.SLDPRT, .SLDASM)
• Neutral 3D CAD formats (.STEP)
• Manufacturing & Printing files (.STL, .3MF, .DXF for sheet metal)
• Basic PCB production files (KiCad project files, Gerbers)
• Dimensioned 2D PDF drawings with tolerances

Focused on creating reliable, manufacturing-ready designs tailored to your specific production equipment and project requirements.