Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Key Projects and Achievements
Timeline
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HADI SAEIDI

Houston,TX

Summary

Drives manufacturing excellence by automating production processes, performing simulations, and leading teams.

  • Managed a $2M automation project using custom-designed equipment.
  • Commissioned 4 Amada punching machines, providing programming and troubleshooting support.
  • Released over 140 new and rebuilt dies, reducing downtime and increasing productivity.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mechanical Automation Engineer (Equipment Design Team)

Daikin
Waller, Texas
07.2022 - Current
  • Managed projects from conception to completion.
  • Identified automation opportunities to increase production capacity.
  • Managed budgets and vendor relationships, ensuring optimal value.
  • Designed and simulated robot systems and programs.

Production Engineer, Tool & Die (Tooling Team)

Daikin
Waller, Texas
10.2020 - 09.2022
  • Led new product development and die-rebuilding projects worth $5M.
  • Improved manufacturing processes with design and engineering teams.
  • Conducted cost comparisons and created processes for tooling transitions.

Production Engineering (Fabrication)

Daikin
Waller, Texas
03.2017 - 12.2020
  • Led teams in process planning and machine programming.
  • Enhanced sheet utilization and automated soft tool cutting.
  • Developed training documentation for Amada commissioning project.

Mechanical Engineer

Qom Combined Cycle Power Plant
05.2013 - 10.2016
  • Facilitated plant engineering and maintenance operations
  • Worked with a 15-member team to conduct a gas turbine major overhaul, bi-yearly high gas pass (HGP), and yearly combustion chamber inspections (CI).

Education

MS Mechanical Engineering - Control, Dynamics & Vibrations

Iran University of Science and Technology
01.2013

BS Mechanical Engineering - Solid Mechanics

Sharif University of Technology
01.2010

Skills

  • Project Planning and Management
  • Equipment Design and Integration
  • Supplier Collaboration and Vendor Management
  • Robot Programming and Simulation
  • Continuous Improvement and Cost Reduction
  • 3D CAD Software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
  • Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving

Certification

  • FANUC: Handling Tool Ops & Prog, Advanced TPP, DCS Ops & Prog, CRX-Series Robot Ops & Prog, IRVision -2D.
  • Amada: AP100US Punch, EMK M2 Series Turret Punch Press Automation.
  • CAD: SolidWorks I & II (Lone Star College).
  • Daikin: Forklift Cert, Project Mgmt Prep, RT Toolbox3 Robot Basic Prog.

Languages

English
Professional
Persian
Native/ Bilingual

Key Projects and Achievements

  • Reduced die crashes by 50% through creating die changeover instructions for 40+ stamping dies.
  • Increased sheet utilization by 80% and reduced material handling and scraps by automating soft tool sheet metal cutting operations.
  • Introduced new hemming tool implementation and saved 2,274 hours and $31,862 in operational costs annually.
  • Introduced new AMADA offset tool for high-run parts and saved 2,031 hours and $35,623 annually with a 6-month payback period.
  • Implemented staged die set-up on the floor and reduced changeover time by 868 hours, saving $15,624 annually.
  • Invented group parts bend improvement and saved 2,389 hours and $38,226 annually with new bending methods.
  • Replaced suction cups with magnet grippers for TrumpF machine and decreased downtime by 175.2 hours annually, saving $10,194.
  • Designed and implemented V-style stamp meeting urgent ECR before mock trial in two weeks rather than the normal two months.
  • Ran off 6 sets of transfer die for Class A AC unit top panel sheet metal part, adjusted die shut height, ensuring quality and timely release for production.
  • Developed fixtures and integrated a 2D camera system for improved screwdriving accuracy for the automation cell.
  • Created 3D layout for automation cell with 5 robots and 9 stations conveyor, optimizing space utilization and safety.

Timeline

Mechanical Automation Engineer (Equipment Design Team)

Daikin
07.2022 - Current

Production Engineer, Tool & Die (Tooling Team)

Daikin
10.2020 - 09.2022

Production Engineering (Fabrication)

Daikin
03.2017 - 12.2020

Mechanical Engineer

Qom Combined Cycle Power Plant
05.2013 - 10.2016

MS Mechanical Engineering - Control, Dynamics & Vibrations

Iran University of Science and Technology

BS Mechanical Engineering - Solid Mechanics

Sharif University of Technology
HADI SAEIDI