I am a Master Mechanical Engineer with extensive hands-on experience as a mechanical technician on industrial machinery. I am hardworking, have strong problem-solving skills, and can stay productive under pressure. I bring a solid background in mechanics and practical CAD/utilization experience, including finite element concepts. During my studies I completed a one-year technical program in mechanics and pursued courses related to finite element design. I have hands-on experience with rapid prototyping and 3D printing, industrial maintenance, and drafting/engineering calculations to validate strength, performance, and regulatory compliance.

Edgar Luna

I am a Master Mechanical Engineer with extensive hands-on experience as a mechanical technician on industrial machinery. I am hardworking, have strong problem-solving skills, and can stay productive under pressure. I bring a solid background in mechanics and practical CAD/utilization experience, including finite element concepts. During my studies I completed a one-year technical program in mechanics and pursued courses related to finite element design. I have hands-on experience with rapid prototyping and 3D printing, industrial maintenance, and drafting/engineering calculations to validate strength, performance, and regulatory compliance.

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I am a Master Mechanical Engineer with extensive hands-on experience as a mechanical technician on industrial machinery. I am hardworking, have strong problem-solving skills, and can stay productive under pressure. I bring a solid background in mechanics and practical CAD/utilization experience, including finite element concepts.

During my studies I completed a one-year technical program in mechanics and pursued courses related to finite element design. I have hands-on experience with rapid prototyping and 3D printing, industrial maintenance, and drafting/engineering calculations to validate strength, performance, and regulatory compliance.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Mechanical Engineer at Panama Canal
October 1, 2024 - Present
Developed technical specifications for mechanical components and equipment; prepared manufacturing and procurement drawings compliant with international standards; performed cost estimation for metalworking and mechanical structural projects; drafted engineering calculation reports to validate strength, performance, and regulatory compliance; conducted structural simulations in ANSYS Mechanical (stress, deformation, fatigue); operated 3D printers and scanners for rapid prototyping, industrial maintenance, and component digitization.
Mechanical Engineer at ABB
December 1, 2023 - July 1, 2025
Design and structural calculation of electrified containers; provided basis for efficient engineering and design; supported continuous project design improvements, participated in project review meetings, and contributed to commissioning activities; produced structural drawings in Revit and Advance Steel; performed stress/strain analysis for robot structures.
Mechanical Design Engineer at First Quantum Minerals
September 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023
Designed solutions for the process plant; coordinated equipment selection with plant operations; detailed steel structures; produced assembly, fabrication, and isometric drawings for workshop use; generated Bills of Materials (BOMs) for fabrication; conducted structural analysis using Autodesk Robot Structural.
Piping Supervisor at First Quantum Minerals
April 1, 2021 - November 1, 2023
Coordinated installation, maintenance and repair of HDPE pipes for the tailings dam; planned medium- and short-term resources; monitored safety issues using MyCompliance tooling.
Industrial Mechanic at Canal de Panamá
September 1, 2019 - April 1, 2021
Preventive and corrective maintenance of centrifugal pumps, hydraulic actuators, pressure reducers, surge arrestors, gates and butterfly valves; performed shaft alignment of rotating machinery; participated in replacement and commissioning of centrifugal pumps.
Parts and Service Specialist at Komatsu Mining
April 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019
Non-destructive testing for structural welding; coordinated parts repair and replacement; analyzed measurement data related to GET metrics; maintained GET inventory; tracked KPIs; generated warranty cases in Salesforce.
Industrial Equipment Mechanic at Canal de Panamá
October 1, 2016 - July 1, 2017
Preventive and corrective maintenance of screw compressor units, combustion engines, hydraulic folding machines, band saws and related equipment; performed shaft alignment; participated in replacement and commissioning of centrifugal pumps.
Industrial Equipment Mechanic at Canal de Panamá
March 1, 2015 - September 1, 2016
Preventive and corrective maintenance of centrifugal pumps, hydraulic actuators, pressure reducers, surge arrestors, gates and butterfly valves; shaft alignment of rotating machinery; contributed to replacement and commissioning of centrifugal pumps; manufactured helical gears for a drive train and a left-handed nut for the Panama Canal expansion project.

Education

Master of Mechanical Engineering at Glasgow Caledonian University
January 11, 2030 - May 29, 2026
Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Industrial Engineering at Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá
January 11, 2030 - May 29, 2026
Postgraduate Degree, Postgrado en docencia superior at Universidad Especializada de Las Américas
July 1, 2020 - April 1, 2021

Qualifications

Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)
January 11, 2030 - May 29, 2026
Autodesk CAD/CAM/CAE for Mechanical Engineering Specialization
January 11, 2030 - May 29, 2026
Beca de Excelencia profesional
January 11, 2030 - May 29, 2026

Industry Experience

Agriculture & Mining, Manufacturing, Energy & Utilities, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics