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Serge Mbassa

Boston,MA

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Product Engineer

Primetals Technologies
Sutton, MA
06.2022 - 08.2023
  • Designed and developed pinch roll systems for improved control and efficiency in the rolling mill process, enhancing material handling and reducing downtime by 10%.
  • Engineered shear arrangements to optimize cutting performance, ensuring precise and clean cuts for various steel products, leading to a 5% increase in product quality.
  • Developed descaling systems to effectively remove surface scale from steel, improving the final product's surface finish and reducing wear on downstream equipment by 10%.
  • Created and revised plant and equipment layout drawings using AutoCAD and SolidWorks, ensuring optimal space utilization and workflow efficiency.

Mechanical Engineering Intern

InkCups Now
Danvers, MA
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Utilized SolidWorks to design tooling fixtures that enabled successful pad printing on various utensils like axes and scissors.
  • Prototyped fixtures with FDM 3D printers and conducted testing.
  • Successfully integrated various parts, such as heating modules and ink compartments, resulting in improved performance of printing machines.
  • Developed CAD models for evaluating new product designs, while also estimating costs and preparing bids for engineering projects

Education

Master of Science - Product Design And Manufacture

Boston University
Boston, MA
12.2024

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering -

Wentworth Institute of Technology
12.2021

Associate Degree in Science - Engineering Transfer Option -

Bunker Hill Community College
05.2019

Skills

  • SolidWorks / AutoCad / OnShape
  • Ansys Granta edupack / Apriori
  • Python / Matlab / ROS / Arduino
  • Additive Manufacturing (SLA, FDM)
  • Manufacturing processes (CNC, Mill, Lathe, Injection molding, turning, sand casting, thermoforming, waterjet)
  • FEA Analysis
  • DFM / DFA / Root cause analysis
  • Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) / ECOs
  • Lean Six Sigma
  • Engineering drawings /GD&T

Affiliations

  • Stronger than cancer: Member, non-profit Association (2017 - present)
  • Member, Manufacturing Engineering society
  • Member, Student Chapter of American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Timeline

Product Engineer

Primetals Technologies
06.2022 - 08.2023

Mechanical Engineering Intern

InkCups Now
09.2021 - 12.2021

Master of Science - Product Design And Manufacture

Boston University

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering -

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Associate Degree in Science - Engineering Transfer Option -

Bunker Hill Community College

Engineering Projects

  • Plant Hospital /Smart Plants Pot
  • Rotary Vane Pump
  • Gearbox Design
  • Homeless pod (Solar air heater)

Engineering Projects

  • Plant Hospital - Designed a smart care system for indoor plants to improve plant care efficiency and reduce water waste by 50%.
  • Gearbox Design - Created every component of a single reduction spur gearbox, including the gear, pinion, shaft, and housing.
  • Solar Air Heater (Homeless Pod) - Designed and prototyped a solar air heater to maintain adequate temperature within a homeless pod.
  • Rotary Vane Pump (Diesel) - Designed a rotary vane pump for efficient diesel displacement.
  • Wobble Pen Holder - Designed and manufactured ten wobble pen holders capable of holding seven pens each without compromising the wobbling feature.
  • Rehabilitation Glove - Developed a glove for stroke patients that enhances both the range of motion and actuation force for rehabilitation.
  • Ankle Rehabilitation Device - Designed a pneumatically actuated system with an IMU for real-time monitoring and ankle inclination, aimed at stroke patient rehabilitation.
Serge Mbassa