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I'm a Design and Automation Engineer with a solid background in mechanical and aerospace engineering. I design 3D CAD models, run FEA/CFD analyses, and streamline manufacturing processes to drive quality and efficiency. I thrive in cross-functional teams across automotive, aerospace, medical, electronics, and materials industries. I'm passionate about turning concepts into reliable systems and supporting teams from design through production.…I'm a Design and Automation Engineer with a solid background in mechanical and aerospace engineering. I design 3D CAD models, run FEA/CFD analyses, and streamline manufacturing processes to drive quality and efficiency. I thrive in cross-functional teams across automotive, aerospace, medical, electronics, and materials industries. I'm passionate about turning concepts into reliable systems and supporting teams from design through production.

Daniel Rios

Designer, 3D Designer, Product Designer, +2

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I'm a Design and Automation Engineer with a solid background in mechanical and aerospace engineering. I design 3D CAD models, run FEA/CFD analyses, and streamline manufacturing processes to drive quality and efficiency. I thrive in cross-functional teams across automotive, aerospace, medical, electronics, and materials industries. I'm passionate about turning concepts into reliable systems and supporting teams from design through production.…I'm a Design and Automation Engineer with a solid background in mechanical and aerospace engineering. I design 3D CAD models, run FEA/CFD analyses, and streamline manufacturing processes to drive quality and efficiency. I thrive in cross-functional teams across automotive, aerospace, medical, electronics, and materials industries. I'm passionate about turning concepts into reliable systems and supporting teams from design through production.

Available to hire

I’m a Design and Automation Engineer with a solid background in mechanical and aerospace engineering. I design 3D CAD models, run FEA/CFD analyses, and streamline manufacturing processes to drive quality and efficiency.

I thrive in cross-functional teams across automotive, aerospace, medical, electronics, and materials industries. I’m passionate about turning concepts into reliable systems and supporting teams from design through production.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Advanced

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

French

Beginner

Work Experience

Design and Automation Engineer II at IMA Automation

August 1, 2025 - September 24, 2025

Designed 3D CAD models of machinery parts and assemblies focusing on DFA/DFM and produced detailed 2D drawings with GD&T. Performed FEA and CFD analyses in ANSYS to assess vibrations, thermal conditions, aerodynamic flow, and stress across materials. Wrote BOMs, SOPs, GMP documentation, operation manuals, maintenance programs, and production reports. Supervised workshop technicians, monitored milling/lathe operations to ensure high-quality components, on-time delivery, and parts tolerance. Set up CNC mills, plasma cutters, and EDM machines and generated G-code to support precise CNC operations.

Design and Automation Engineer I at IMA Automation

March 1, 2025 - September 24, 2025

Designed 3D CAD parts and 2D drawings of automated and semi-automated machinery to improve manufacturing processes for clients in automotive, aerospace, medical, electronics, and materials industries. Developed machinery for assembly, testing, laser marking, and detection processes; created electrical and pneumatic diagrams; performed mechanical assembly; programmed PLCs (RSLogix500, Click) and developed HMIs with Visual Basic, Connected Components Workbench and LabView.