A.J. PEREIRA
Humble
Summary
Mechanical engineer specializing in additive manufacturing and product development, with hands-on experience in prototype creation and iterative design. Demonstrated ability to produce comprehensive design solutions and technical documentation while working collaboratively across teams. Strong proficiency in CAD software and analytical skills, resulting in enhanced product designs and efficient engineering workflows. Achievements include significant improvements in design quality and process efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Jr. Design Engineer
Direct Scaffold Supply
Houston
05.2023 - Current
- Designed and prototyped scaffolding and formwork products using SolidWorks and reverse engineering techniques.
- Developed detailed drawings to facilitate manufacturing of new product lines with factories.
- Managed existing drawings and implemented Engineering Change Orders to optimize tolerances and specifications.
3D Printer Technician/Engineer/ Technical Support
Tiny machines 3D
Houston
06.2020 - 05.2023
- Customized firmware for Klipper 3D printers, focusing on development, testing, and debugging.
- Modified parts and designed custom solutions to enhance reliability and optimize upgrades.
- Developed and optimized printer profiles using various slicers software, including custom supports and model splitting.
Quality Control Technician
Tiny machines 3D
Houston
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Conducted comprehensive inspections and tests on entire 3D printer model lineup.
- Installed 3D printer upgrades, such as hotend, AC bed heater wiring, ETC...
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical and electrical systems efficiently.
- Performed custom wire harness creation and precise soldering work.
- Implemented quality control measures for new printer systems.
- Collaborated with owner to develop robust testing methodologies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
University of Houston
Houston, Texas05.2020
Skills
- SolidWorks CAD
- 3D printing optimization
- Prototyping techniques
- Detailed drawing creation
- Technical troubleshooting
- Problem solving
- Engineering design
- Design for manufacturing
- Research and development
Key Accomplishments
- Product Design, Development of Motion System Upgrades - TinyMachines 3D, Researched and developed motion system improvement of FDM Creality Printers. Leading to the development of mostly Universalized base Linear rail upgrade kits which improve reliability, stability, consistency, and reduce maintenance on all axes for End users. Which is adaptable across most of the CR and Ender Creality 3D printer Models.
- Troodon 3D printer product upgrade development - TinyMachines 3D, Design Printer parts and wiring upgrades with implementation of a tool CAN system and Klipper firmware to simplify and reduce wiring to the Tool head and improved reliability of the printer and simplifying electrical maintenance.
- Lead design of Direct Ply - Direct Scaffold Supply, Lead the development/Reverse engineering of Steel ply formworks system to develop Direct Ply system for DSS to ensure compatibility with existing Steel ply systems and improve upon existing similar industry products.
Personal Information
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
Timeline
Jr. Design Engineer
Direct Scaffold Supply
05.2023 - Current
3D Printer Technician/Engineer/ Technical Support
Tiny machines 3D
06.2020 - 05.2023
Quality Control Technician
Tiny machines 3D
06.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
University of Houston