Ferdinand Halle-Ekane

Skilled Mechanical Designer with experience in designing, testing and improving mechanical systems. Abilities include advanced understanding of CAD software, strong analytical skills for problem-solving and a knack for fostering collaborative team environments to meet design deadlines. Past positions demonstrate impact by consistently delivering innovative designs that enhance product functionality and efficiency.

Mechanical Engineering Dean’s Academic Merit list 2016, 2017 and 2018.

Technician, Samaritan Clinic, Douala, Cameroon, 09/01/20, 01/01/21, Assisted electricians and electrical engineers in maintaining clinic medical equipment and machines., Assisted in procurement of spare parts and daily clinic needs.

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• Mechanical Engineer, Société MAG, Douala, Cameroon, 12/01/19, 12/01/20, Collaborated with team of senior Engineers in the redesign and restoring of two pneumatic rollers, CAT CW16 9-wheels and restoring of a decommissioned road reclaimer (CAT RM400), which were used during periods of high demand., Drafted 3D mechanical part and assembly drawings for designed parts using Solidworks and ensured document traceability according to company standards., Conducted extensive non-destructive tests on failure-critical structural and functional parts for heavy-duty construction vehicles and generators. Calculations predicted a 20% drop in post-repair failure probability from test approved parts., Led team of mechanics on missions to project sites and coordinated work between the main base and the project sites., Maintained daily inventory of spare parts, orders, and truck logistics, and participated in scheduling maintenance tasks for the mechanics team., Provided weekly reports to senior engineer on design project, test progression, and maintenance schedules in accordance with project plans.
• Mechanical Engineering Intern, NESTLE, Douala, Cameroon, 11/01/18, 01/01/19, Received training on pneumatic and hydraulics standards in industry, including pumps, motors, and pressure vessels., Shadowed Senior engineer from GEA in the maintenance of the plant HVAC system and biennial maintenance of two GEA GRASSO V, 450HP ammonia compressors., Supervised the technicians working on the 'green-lighting project' which involved switching all gas fluorescent light sources in the plant to light emitting diodes (LED) sources. It brought about a 5% drop in the plant energy consumption., Performed daily checks on plant automation structure to identify strategic power surges and potential short circuits., Identified electrical redundancies in the plant conveyor belt motor system causing increased energy consumption and presented findings to my supervisor.