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PATRICK JAMES

San Jose,CA

Summary

Experienced Mechanical Engineer specializing in SolidWorks CAD, PDM and Simulation. Excellent communicator with a strong track record in presentations, webinars, and training. Recognized for organizational and leadership qualities, effective project management, and teamwork.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Applications Engineer

HAWK RIDGE SYSTEMS
09.2022 - Current
  • Lead consulting projects and presales activities for SolidWorks, Simulation, and PDM, addressing customer needs through product demonstrations and technical expertise
  • Provide training and mentoring for SolidWorks CAD and PDM Pro, enhancing user proficiency
  • Supported customer PDM administrators and managed software upgrades
  • Presented live webinars on topics including SolidWorks tips and tricks, and simulation best practices
  • Mentored junior engineers and maintained PDM systems

Applications Engineer

HAWK RIDGE SYSTEMS
03.2020 - 09.2022
  • Taught live online courses to customers, including SolidWorks Essentials, Administering PDM Professional, and Using PDM
  • Led customer mentoring in “Ask an Expert” sessions for SolidWorks, PDM and Simulation Topics
  • Created customer-facing blog and video content, as well as led team presentations

Mechanical Engineer Consultant

KITTY HAWK CORPORATION
06.2019 - 03.2020
  • Customized and implemented the Flyer team’s PDM vault
  • Created drawings for part and assembly CAD files
  • Cleaned up imported CAD files with solid and surface body rebuild errors

Senior Technical Support Engineer

HAWK RIDGE SYSTEMS
01.2015 - 03.2020
  • Trained engineering team members and conducted clinics on company procedures
  • Led weekly meetings on CAD, CFD, FEA, and rigid body motion studies
  • Automated processes through standardized workflows and templates, solving over 9,000 cases

Technical Support Engineer

HAWK RIDGE SYSTEMS
04.2013 - 01.2015
  • Supported CAD, Simulation, and Data Management products
  • Demonstrated advanced troubleshooting of software bugs and customer issues
  • Provided support to engineering customers and earned multiple SolidWorks certifications

R & D Engineering Intern

MIZUHO OSI
10.2011 - 09.2012
  • Created and modified parts, assemblies, and drawings using SolidWorks
  • Designed test fixtures and conducted tests and analysis on products
  • Collaborated on projects, authored technical reports, and performed quality control

Education

Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Design

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA
01.2016

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA
01.2012

Undergraduate studies - undefined

Saint Louis University
St. Louis, MO
01.2010

Skills

    Client Communication

Certification

  • SolidWorks Certifications (Over 45, some are listed here)
  • Elite AE
  • Certified SolidWorks Expert (CSWE)
  • CSWP PDM Administration
  • CSWP Flow Simulation
  • Certified Simulation Expert
  • CSWS Data Management
  • CSWP Weldments
  • CSWP Sheet Metal

Timeline

Sr. Applications Engineer

HAWK RIDGE SYSTEMS
09.2022 - Current

Applications Engineer

HAWK RIDGE SYSTEMS
03.2020 - 09.2022

Mechanical Engineer Consultant

KITTY HAWK CORPORATION
06.2019 - 03.2020

Senior Technical Support Engineer

HAWK RIDGE SYSTEMS
01.2015 - 03.2020

Technical Support Engineer

HAWK RIDGE SYSTEMS
04.2013 - 01.2015

R & D Engineering Intern

MIZUHO OSI
10.2011 - 09.2012

Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Design

Santa Clara University

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Santa Clara University

Undergraduate studies - undefined

Saint Louis University

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