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Ilia K.

Senior Product Development / Electromechanical Design Engineer

Belgrade, Serbia

Global rank:

35,378 / 152,598

Skill pts: 5

Full-cycle product development Functional Prototyping Hardware Prototyping HVAC Design Machine Parts Development

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About

With 10+ years of international experience in aerospace (Boeing) and automotive HVAC systems. Expert in leading hardware projects full-cycle: from requirement coordination and budgeting to CAD modeling, PCB layout, and functional prototyping. Strong background in bridging the gap between mechanical enclosures, electronics integration, and workshop-level fabrication.

Experience

Independent Engineering Contractor individual entrepreneur · Self-employed Sep 2018 – Present 8 yrs 1 mos Batumi, Georgia Delivered end-to-end engineering support for international clients (mechanical, electrical, prototyping, documentation).
Designed and manufactured avionics simulators including enclosures, PCBs, assembly documentation, and final integration.
Developed smart remote-site systems to optimize fuel and electricity usage (electromechanical + control solutions).
Designed and produced composite tooling using fiberglass/epoxy materials.
Built prototypes and production-ready assemblies using 3D printing, electronics integration, and mechanical fabrication.
Customer Service Engineer ESTRA · Contract Aug 2011 – Dec 2024 13 yrs 4 mos Seoul, South Korea Served as technical liaison between Russian automotive customers and Korean engineering teams in Daegu.
Defined and refined technical requirements for luxury 4-zone HVAC system projects.
Presented engineering solutions, supported negotiations, and coordinated implementation.
Supported vehicle testing and troubleshooting in Russia and during factory visits in South Korea.
Structure Design Engineer The Boeing Company · Full-time Aug 2011 – Aug 2015 4 yrs Everett, WA, USA Worked in multinational engineering environment on Boeing 747 Sustain
program.
Developed and released design updates in compliance with Boeing standards
and processes.
Coordinated design changes and technical communication with international
teams.

Education

Moscow Aviation Institute (National Research University) Master, Aircraft Design, design engineer 2005 – 2011

Other experience

Civil and Mechanical Turnkey project. Design of a compressed air supply system for an industrial facility, including the necessary compressor, distribution piping, and auxiliary equipment, tailored to the specific requirements of the premises and the needs at individual workstations.
HVAC Engineering Designing beer cold rooms for bars under extremely tight budget constraints. A turnkey project, covering everything from agreeing on the technical specifications to final commissioning.
Civil and Mechanical Designing a supply and exhaust ventilation system for a bar. This includes system design and routing, component selection, preparation of documentation, approval of the budget and work schedule, procurement, and supervision of the installation process.