Ebrahim Karvand
Toronto,Canada
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Design Engineer
Sorsys Technologies Inc.
01.2022 - Current
- Designed automation equipment and assembly stations for medical and life science applications, adhering to cleanroom and regulatory standards (e.g., ISO 13485).
- Designed and developed an automated machine for Dynamic solid-state welding, integrating mechanical design, motion control, and PLC-based automation to enhance welding precision and efficiency. (awarded Best Design in Ontario, 2024).
- Designed and implemented a next-generation inspection machines to optimize automated quality control with superior precision.
- Designed and implemented an advanced vision inspection systems for the die-casting process to improve product quality, streamline production, and reduce defects and costs.
- Interfaced regularly with controls, electrical, and procurement teams to ensure cohesive system design and accurate BOMs.
- Participated in and prepared documentation for internal peer reviews, lead design reviews, and customer technical reviews, ensuring alignment with project goals and compliance standards.
- Sorsys company specializes in industrial automation, quality inspection, and robotics.
Design Engineer
Lumicision Inc.
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Leveraging Autodesk Inventor software, adeptly convert conceptual designs into meticulously crafted and detailed 3D CAD models, ensuring precision and professionalism throughout the process.
- Creating accurate drawings by knowing GD&T, optimal machining techniques, and desired finishes.
- Generating an accurate and comprehensive bill of materials (BOM) for projects with more than 500 parts.
- Presenting and advocating for design solutions in cross-departmental meetings, ensuring alignment and collaboration on project objectives.
- Precision Laser Fabrication Company.
Mechanical Design Engineer
IMT
01.2016 - 12.2020
- Conducting fundamental engineering calculations, including precise motor sizing and comprehensive power transition analysis, for conveyors like ball screws, belt and pulley systems, linear bearings, pneumatic components, and hydraulic cylinders to ensure robust and optimized design solutions.
- Selecting pneumatic cylinders and fittings, sensors, servo motors, bearings, and vacuum units based on vendor catalogs and projects’ requirements.
- Utilizing Ansys software to perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) on design models, ensuring structural integrity and performance efficiency through rigorous simulations and optimization techniques.
- Developed comprehensive study plans to drive advancements in agricultural machinery while strategizing ways to enhance existing models.
- Utilized CAD software (Solid Works) to design system components and mobile mechanisms, which included hydraulic and pneumatic systems, conveyors, gantries, gears and pinions, linear actuators, and linear guides.
- Conducted Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of system components using ANSYS software to ensure structural integrity and performance optimization.
- Created detailed 2D technical drawings and associated documentation for the fabrication and assembly of projects.
- Prepared bill of materials (BOM), data sheets, and material lists to support project implementation.
- Recorded and evaluated testing data, making necessary design modifications to meet safety, performance, and efficiency standards.
- The HSSH has been active in the technical fields including designing and manufacturing Robotics and Micro servo mechanism, motion detection systems and stabilizer.
Education
M.Eng. - Mechanical Engineering
Laurentian University
Sudbury, Canada01.2022
M.Sc. - Aerospace Engineering, Structural Designing
University of Tehran
Iran01.2014
B.Sc. - Mechanical Engineering, Solid Mechanics
Zanjan University
Iran01.2011
Skills
- 15 years of expertise in industrial automation projects as a Mechanical Design Engineer, with a specialization in mechanism design and a strong focus on optimizing cycle times, cost reduction, and safety enhancements
- Proven expertise in employing 3D CAD software (Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks) to conceptualize and redesign more than 50 projects, with a keen emphasis on guaranteeing structural integrity, assembly simplicity, and improved functionality
- Proficient in utilizing MATLAB and ANSYS to resolve complex kinematic and kinetic challenges, ensuring robust mechanical system designs
- Extensive experience in selecting and utilizing various outsourced components to enhance product design, optimize component selection for cost reduction and improved quality, and ensure on-time project delivery
Timeline
Mechanical Design Engineer
Sorsys Technologies Inc.
01.2022 - Current
Design Engineer
Lumicision Inc.
06.2021 - 12.2021
Mechanical Design Engineer
IMT
01.2016 - 12.2020
M.Sc. - Aerospace Engineering, Structural Designing
University of Tehran
B.Sc. - Mechanical Engineering, Solid Mechanics
Zanjan University
M.Eng. - Mechanical Engineering
Laurentian University