Nicholas Soares
Mechanical Engineer
Seekonk,MA
Summary
Motivated mechanical design engineer with 2+ years experience in underwater electronic sonar systems. Strong background in using Solidworks to design and fabricate acoustic release systems.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Mechanical Design Engineer
EdgeTech
West Wareham, MA
06.2022 - Current
- Collaborate with electrical engineers for mechanical design
- Coordinate with the Manufacturing team to oversee production of acoustic releases.
- Design acoustic releases, jigs,
- Inspect parts arriving to ensure proper seals of equipment.
- Design pressure housings for underwater use.
- Use solidworks to model 3D parts as well as create machine drawings.
- Experience with designing cast parts for high volume production.
- Experience with dissimilar metals/anodes/galvanic corrosion
- Create assembly drawings, including bills of materials and detailed drawings for design of acoustic releases integrated in lobster cages.
- Create and performed tests for various epoxies/polyurethanes. Tests checked for adhesions using different materials & surface finishes.
- O-ring design and knowledge of surface finishes required to create reliable seals.
- Communicate with machinists to develop designs of high quality and cost effectiveness.
- Play a key role in developing, implementing, and documenting the manufacturing process for new products.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA 2016 - 2020
Skills
Pressure vessel design knowledge
Metal fabrication
SolidWorks 3D models
Technical problem-solving
Timeline
Mechanical Design Engineer
EdgeTech
06.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
2016 - 2020