Mechanical Designer & Technologist

Designing
systems that work.

Mechanical Designer and Technologist with experience across mining, energy, marine, manufacturing and amusement systems — specializing in mechanical design, systems integration, CAD development, thermal management and practical engineering solutions.

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7+
Years experience
3D
CAD & product design
FEA
Engineering analysis
UBC
Engineering graduate
01 / About

Engineering from concept to reality.

I'm a Mechanical Designer and Technologist with a Bachelor of Science in Integrated Engineering from the University of British Columbia.

My experience spans highly technical, multidisciplinary environments — underground mining equipment, hydrogen fuel cells, high-voltage battery systems, marine systems, manufacturing equipment, and large-scale amusement structures.

I work at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, and systems integration — taking an idea from initial layout through detailed CAD, analysis, documentation, fabrication, assembly, and installation.

My focus is on creating practical, manufacturable designs that solve real engineering problems.
02 / Expertise

What I do.

A multidisciplinary engineering skill set built around mechanical design, systems integration, and manufacturing.

01

Mechanical Design

Mechanical systems, components, assemblies, structures and product development from concept through detailed design.

02

CAD & 3D Modeling

Detailed 3D models, large assemblies, engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation.

03

Systems Integration

Integrating mechanical, electrical, thermal and structural systems into practical products.

04

Thermal Management

Cooling systems and heat-management solutions for battery, fuel-cell and electric vehicle applications.

05

FEA & Analysis

Structural and weld stress calculations and finite element analysis to validate engineering designs.

06

Manufacturing Support

Design for manufacturing and assembly, fabrication support, installation and troubleshooting.

03 / Selected Work

Engineering projects.

A selection of technically challenging projects and engineering environments I've contributed to.

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Energy / Thermal Management

Next-Generation Battery Cooling

Took primary responsibility for the design of a next-generation cooling system for stationary battery modules built from recycled EV batteries.

Thermal ManagementBattery SystemsMechanical Design
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Mining / Electrification

Underground Electric Mining Equipment

Designed battery-electric retrofit systems, structural modifications, cooling systems and high-voltage integration for underground mining equipment.

BEVMiningFEAHV Systems
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Hydrogen / Automotive

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Modules

Supported product development from initial space allocation and system layout through detailed engineering drawings, GD&T, assembly and testing.

Fuel CellsGD&TFEAProduct Development
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Manufacturing / Automation

Tesla Manufacturing Systems

Designed production equipment, sensors, custom tooling and modular conveyance while supporting manufacturing-line installation, troubleshooting and process improvements.

ManufacturingAutomationToolingProduction
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Marine Engineering

Marine & Submarine Systems

Provided engineering support for submarine repair and production teams, including technical drawings, repair specifications, equipment assessments and repair strategies.

MarineRepairDocumentationSystems
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Structural / Amusement

Large-Scale Mechanical Structures

Developed assembly drawings, installation procedures, maintenance documentation and structural details for large-scale amusement industry assemblies.

StructuresWeld StressCADDocumentation
04 / Experience

Career timeline.

Experience across product development, manufacturing, energy, mining, marine and multidisciplinary engineering.

APRIL 2024 — PRESENT

Actalent Services

Mechanical Designer, Contractor · Burnaby, BC

Mechanical engineering and design services across mining, amusement, and military marine applications.

Dynamic Structures — mechanical & structural design
  • Develops assembly drawings, installation procedures, maintenance manuals and structural documentation for large-scale amusement assemblies.
  • Performs structural and weld stress calculations to support safe, compliant designs.
Komatsu — systems integration / mining equipment
  • Leads mechanical system design and integration of a heat-management system for underground hybrid mining equipment.
  • Manages a multidisciplinary CAD and systems-integration team.
OSI — mechanical marine systems
  • Manages Change Notice (CN) and Change Request (CR) processes for mechanical assemblies.
  • Coordinates overseas engineering resources to meet demanding client schedules.
DECEMBER 2023 — APRIL 2024

Moment Energy

Mechanical Technologist · Burnaby, BC
  • Designed stationary battery modules built from recycled EV batteries.
  • Took primary responsibility for the next-generation cooling system design.
  • Supported certification advancement and thermal-runaway safety work.
  • Streamlined mechanical team procedures and implemented an automated drawing-checklist process.
JANUARY 2022 — SEPTEMBER 2023

Loop Energy

Mechanical Technologist · Burnaby, BC
  • Developed fuel cell modules for commercial vehicles with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Led design, delivery and testing of a new structural frame; validated integrity through FEA.
  • Led in-house assembly of first-article modules, working with R&D and fabrication.
  • Redesigned the condensate trap and drainage system, improving performance and assembly efficiency.
OCTOBER 2020 — DECEMBER 2021

FVT Research

BEV Systems Design Technologist · Pitt Meadows, BC
  • Designed a battery-electric retrofit package for underground mining equipment, including structural frame modifications.
  • Built and integrated high-voltage battery-electric systems in-house.
  • Designed CAD models and mechanical systems for vehicle cooling, wiring and piping.
  • Performed FEA to validate machine-frame structural designs.
MAY 2020 — DECEMBER 2020

GDT

Forensic Mechanical Technologist, On Call · Vancouver, BC
  • Designed and assembled customized testing equipment for forensic investigations.
  • Supported reconstruction of police incidents through engineering analysis and scene reconstruction.
  • Developed practical expertise with high-speed cameras and photogrammetry.
MAY 2019 — AUGUST 2019

Tesla — Fremont Factory

Equipment Design Engineering Intern · Fremont, CA
  • Designed production equipment, sensors, custom tooling and modular conveyance for motor manufacturing.
  • Developed a universal control-system solution for a modular production line, reducing equipment costs.
JANUARY 2019 — MAY 2019

Tesla — Gigafactory

Production Engineering Intern · Reno, NV
  • Worked with vendors to streamline manufacturing processes and develop new sensor solutions.
  • Investigated production-yield issues with QA and developed a bypass solution to improve line efficiency.
MAY 2018 — DECEMBER 2018

NV Technologies

Electromechanical Engineering Intern · Vancouver, BC
  • Upgraded existing designs and developed new enclosures for future hardware.
  • Manufactured, assembled and tested PCBs for specialized processor and sensor applications.
  • Led operations of the 3D-printing production department.
SEPTEMBER 2016 — JULY 2017

Babcock Canada

Marine Systems Co-op · Victoria, BC
  • Supported submarine repair and production teams.
  • Produced technical drawings and repair specifications.
  • Assessed equipment during submarine site evaluations and developed repair plans.
  • Created VBA tools for engineering task management.
05 / Technical Skills

Engineering toolkit.

Tools and technical capabilities developed through multidisciplinary engineering and manufacturing work.

CAD & Design

PTC CreoSolidWorksAutodesk Inventor 3D ModelingLarge AssembliesEngineering DrawingsGD&T

Engineering

FEAStructural AnalysisWeld Stress Analysis Thermal ManagementSystems IntegrationComponent Selection

Manufacturing & Production

DFMDFAProduction Support AssemblyFabricationInstallationTroubleshooting

Other Technical Skills

P&IDVBAPhotogrammetry High-Speed ImagingEngineering DocumentationChange ManagementSupplier Coordination
06 / Education

Education & credentials.

2020

Bachelor of Science in Integrated Engineering

University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC

Certifications

Professional Credentials

Ultrasonic NDE Level 1 — CINDE

Automotive Technician Level 1 — ITA

07 / Contact

Let's build something.

Interested in working together, discussing an engineering opportunity, or learning more about my experience? I'd be happy to connect.

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HristovPetar96@gmail.com  ·  (236) 971-5299  ·  Burnaby, BC