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I’m Peter DiCapua, a seasoned engineering and product design professional with over 20 years delivering reliable, scalable mechanical systems. I excel at leading end-to-end design cycles from concept through installation and service, with a track record across food processing, solar, and semiconductor tooling. I thrive on turning complex requirements into practical solutions, leveraging SolidWorks, NX, and advanced fabrication methods, while mentoring teams and coordinating with regulators to ensure CE/FDA compliance.
Experience Level
Expert
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Intermediate
Language
English
Advanced
Work Experience
Factory Layout Engineer at JBT/Marel
January 1, 2025 - PresentAssist sales in customer layout and equipment specifications; present and explain chosen solutions to internal/external customers; end-to-end responsibility for the solution until finalization of the order; industries include Poultry, Fish, and FP.
Lead Mechanical Engineer - Xray at JBT Foodtech Xvision
January 1, 2025 - September 11, 2025Engineer high-speed X-ray equipment for food processing; designed hygienic components and assemblies; prototyped sheet metal, weldments, and 3D-printed parts; oversaw design cycle from concept to installation and service; managed timetables, product costs, performance specs, and test engineering; CE/TUV/FDA/UL compliance; used SolidWorks PDM to automate drawing release and change workflow.
Product Design Director at Solar Mounting Solutions
January 1, 2017 - September 11, 2025Oversaw design and installation of commercial solar parts/systems; modeled and 3D printed concept parts; provided manufacturing support and reverse engineering; designed trade show booths and materials; designed parts to pass UL listings for solar installations.
PSW Project Manager/Designer at Tel Nexx
January 1, 2015 - September 11, 2025Designed wafer and reticle cleaning tools for the semiconductor industry; quoted projects and redesigned existing semiconductor and metrology tooling; coordinated drawings with machine shop using GD&T; created rapid prototypes for customer evaluation and testing; generated BOMs for all new projects and updated vendor databases.
Mechanical Design Engineer (Contractor) at Chocovision
January 1, 2010 - September 11, 2025Designed commercial chocolate tempering machines and vibration tables; designed peristaltic pump mechanisms; coordinated engineering drawings with outside vendors and manufacturers; created working prototypes using 3D printing and manual machining; managed production flow and team.
Commercial Lighting Designer at Lighting Management
January 1, 2010 - September 11, 2025Designed 3D lighting layouts for retailers; designed fixtures and provided engineering models; prepared lighting package installation quotations and value engineering; brokered pricing with lighting manufacturers.
Product Design Engineer at Mokai Manufacturing
January 1, 2007 - September 11, 2025Provided daily leadership in jet-boat design; led projects through prototype, design, testing, and manufacturing phases; collaborated to eliminate product deficiencies; created a searchable part library with a focus on featuring a single instance store.
Engineering Intern at Alcoa Fastening Systems
January 1, 2004 - September 11, 2025Performed 2D to 3D integration of hydraulic tooling and control rigs; assisted design team with rapid prototypes and dynamic stress/strain analysis; partnered with the market group to create 3D models of popular hydraulic tooling; implemented a documentation library.
Architectural Drafter at Regional Design Team, New York
January 1, 2015 - September 11, 2025Drafted and designed commercial buildings in NY/NJ; collaborated with field contractors on mechanical design; worked with local committees and building officials to obtain permits.
HVAC Design and System Installer at NYLDC1
January 1, 2015 - PresentDesigned and installed commercial HVAC systems; installed refrigerant lines and ductwork to specifications; commissioned, troubleshot, and built HVAC systems; repaired existing systems to restore normal function.
HVAMC – Hudson Valley Advanced Manufacturing Center
January 1, 2014 - PresentAssisted the community with designing and 3D printing models; supported young designers with school and personal projects; designed and fabricated handicap/prosthetic devices.
Factory Layout Engineer at JBT/Marel
January 1, 2025 - PresentAssist sales in customer layout and equipment specifications; present and explain chosen solution to internal/external customers; end-to-end responsibility for the solution until the finalization of the order for Poultry, Fish and FP industries.
Lead Mechanical Engineer - X-ray at JBT Foodtech Xvision
January 1, 2017 - PresentEngineer high-speed food X-ray equipment; designed and fabricated hygienic components and assemblies; prototyped sheet metal, weldments, and 3D-printed parts; oversaw design cycle from concept to installation and service; managed timelines, costs, performance specs, and test engineering; ensured CE/regulatory compliance and field support.
Product Design Director at Solar Mounting Solutions
January 1, 2017 - September 11, 2025Oversaw design and installation of commercial solar parts/systems; modeled and 3D printed concept parts; provided manufacturing support and reverse engineering; designed trade show booths and materials; designed parts to pass UL listings for solar installations.
PSW Project Manager/Designer at Tel Nexx
January 1, 2015 - September 11, 2025Designed wafer and reticle cleaning tools for the semiconductor industry; quoted projects and redesigned tooling; coordinated drawings with machine shop using GD&T; created rapid prototypes for customer evaluation and testing; generated BOMs and updated vendor databases.
Mechanical Design Engineer (Contractor) at Chocovision
January 1, 2010 - September 11, 2025Designed commercial chocolate tempering machines and vibration tables; designed peristaltic pump mechanisms; coordinated engineering drawings with outside vendors and manufacturers; created working prototypes using 3D writing and manual machining; managed production team and floor safety.
Commercial Lighting Designer at Lighting Management
January 1, 2010 - September 11, 2025Designed 3D lighting layouts for retailers; designed fixtures and provided engineering models; prepared installation quotations and value engineering; brokered pricing with lighting manufacturers.
Product Design Engineer at Mokai Manufacturing
January 1, 2007 - September 11, 2025Provided daily leadership in jet-boat design; led projects through prototype, design, testing, and manufacturing phases; collaborated with colleagues and customers to eliminate product deficiencies; created a searchable part library.
Engineering Intern at Alcoa Fastening Systems
January 1, 2004 - September 11, 2025Performed 2D to 3D integration of hydraulic tooling and control rigs; assisted design team with rapid prototypes and dynamic analysis; created 3D models of hydraulic tooling; contributed to a centralized documentation library.
Disaster Relief – Project Architect HVAC/Electrical Tech at Independent/Disaster Relief
January 1, 2002 - PresentSupervised installation of HVAC systems and utilities; assisted in disaster relief design and construction (Hurricane Katrina); contributed to rebuilding efforts across affected regions.
Architectural Drafter at Regional Design Team, NY
January 1, 2015 - September 11, 2025Drafted and designed commercial buildings in NY/NJ; collaborated with field contractors on mechanical design; coordinated with local committees and building officials to obtain permits.
HVAC Design and System Installer at NYLDC1
January 1, 2015 - PresentDesigned and installed commercial HVAC systems; installed refrigerant lines and ductwork to specifications; commissioned, troubleshot, and built HVAC systems; repaired existing systems to restore function.
HVACM – Hudson Valley Advanced Manufacturing Center at HVAMC
January 1, 2014 - PresentAssisted the community with designing and 3D printing models; supported young designers with school and personal projects; designed and fabricated handicap/prosthetic devices.
Factory Layout Engineer at JBT/Marel
January 1, 2025 - PresentAssist sales in customer layout and equipment specifications; present and explain chosen solutions to internal and external customers; end-to-end responsibility for the solution until finalization of the order for Poultry, Fish and FP industries.
Lead Mechanical Engineer - Xray at JBT Foodtech Xvision
January 1, 2025 - September 11, 2025Engineer high-speed X-ray equipment; design and fabricate hygienic components and assemblies; prototyped sheet metal, weldments, and 3D-printed parts; oversaw design cycle from concept to installation and service; managed timetables, costs, performance specs, and test engineering.
Product Design Director at Solar Mounting Solutions
January 1, 2017 - September 11, 2025Oversaw design and installation of commercial solar parts/systems; modeled and 3D printed concept parts; provided manufacturing support and reverse engineering; designed and constructed trade show booths and materials; designed parts to pass UL listings for solar installations.
PSW Project Manager/Designer at Tel Nexx
January 1, 2015 - September 11, 2025Designed wafer and reticle cleaning tools for the semiconductor industry; quoted projects and redesigned existing semiconductor and metrology tooling; coordinated drawings with machine shop using GD&T; created rapid prototypes for customer evaluation and testing; generated BOMs for all new projects and updated vendor databases.
Mechanical Design Engineer (Contractor) at Chocovision
January 1, 2010 - September 11, 2025Designed commercial chocolate tempering machines and vibration tables; designed peristaltic pump mechanisms; coordinated engineering drawings with outside vendors and manufacturers; created working prototypes using 3D writing and manual machining; managed production team and maintained floor equipment; conducted safety training.
Commercial Lighting Designer at Lighting Management/Freelance
January 1, 2010 - September 11, 2025Designed 3D lighting layouts for retailers; designed fixtures and provided engineering models; prepared lighting package installation quotations and value engineering; prepared quotes and brokered pricing with lighting manufacturers.
Product Design Engineer at Mokai Manufacturing
January 1, 2007 - September 11, 2025Provided daily leadership in jet-boat design; led projects through prototype, design, testing, and manufacturing phases; collaborated with colleagues and customers to eliminate product deficiencies; created a searchable part library with a focus on featuring a single instance store.
Engineering Intern at Alcoa Fastening Systems
January 1, 2004 - September 11, 2025Performed 2D to 3D integration of hydraulic tooling and control rigs; assisted design team with rapid prototypes and dynamic stress strain analysis; partnered with the market group to create 3D models of popular hydraulic tooling; implemented a documentation library, consolidating drawings into a single database.
Disaster Relief – Project Architect HVAC/Electrical Tech
January 1, 2002 - PresentSupervised installation of HVAC systems and utilities; assisted in disaster relief of Hurricane Katrina, including design and construction; removed damaged and installed new roofs in Alabama, Florida, and Louisiana.
Architectural Drafter at Regional Design Team, New York
January 1, 2015 - September 11, 2025Drafted and designed commercial buildings in NY/NJ; collaborated with field contractors on mechanical design; worked with local committees and building officials to obtain permits.
HVAC Design and System Installer at NYLDC1
January 1, 2015 - PresentDesigned and installed commercial HVAC systems; installed refrigerant lines and ductwork to specifications; commissioned, troubleshooted, and built HVAC systems; repaired existing systems to restore normal function.
HVAMC – Hudson Valley Advanced Manufacturing Center
January 1, 2014 - PresentAssisted the community with designing and 3D printing models; supported young designers with school and personal projects; designed and fabricated handicap/prosthetic devices.
Education
Qualifications
AAS Industrial Drafting and Design
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025EPA 608 Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025EPA 609 Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025CompTIA Network+ Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025CompTIA A+ Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025SolidWorks Certified Professional (CSWPA)
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025GD&T Principles and Applications Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025AAS Industrial Drafting and Design
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025EPA 608 + EPA 609 Certified
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025CompTIA Network+ Certified
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025CompTIA A+ Certified
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025SolidWorks Certified Professional CSWPA
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025GD&T Principles and Applications Certified
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025SolidWorks Certified Professional Advanced: Sheet Metal, Weldments, Drawing Tools
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025AAS in Industrial Drafting and Design
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025EPA 608 Certified
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025EPA 609 Certified
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025CompTIA Network+ Certified
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025CompTIA A+ Certified
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025SolidWorks Certified Professional (CSWPA)
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025GD&T Principles and Applications Certified
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025SolidWorks Certified Professional Advanced: Sheet Metal, Weldments, Drawing Tools
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025Industry Experience
Manufacturing, Professional Services, Energy & Utilities, Transportation & Logistics, Media & Entertainment, Other
Experience Level
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