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Somerset West, South Africa
Hello! I'm a seasoned Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in Aeronautical Engineering. My passion lies in design, with a focus on concept generation and refinement. I excel in transforming ideas into viable concepts, blending engineering precision with industrial design. I am proficient at all facets of product design including - Concept generation and refinement using 3D CAD - High quality 3D rendering of designs using Blender - Stress analysis using FEA - Generation of engineering drawings to a high standard - Producing .DXF cut files for laser cutting or water-jet cutting, taking manufacturing considerations for these processes into account - Producing part models optimized for CNC machining With a unique blend of engineering capability and exceptional creativity, I can help you develop your design. Let's make your vision a reality!
- Automotive Engineering
- Automotive Design
- 3D Design
- 3D Modeling
- CAD
- Finite Element Analysis
- Mechanical Engineering
- 3D Printing
- SolidWorks
- Concept Design
- Aerospace Engineering
- Mechanical Design
- Rapid Prototyping
- Drafting
- Blender
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
EV Technical Support Specialist | Diagnostics & Repair Planning Certified automotive technician with over 30 years of experience in vehicle diagnostics, electrical systems, and technical support. I specialize in EV diagnostics and structured repair planning, supporting workshops with clear, accurate, and efficient solutions. I currently provide remote technical support for EV platforms, assisting with fault diagnosis, DTC analysis, and complete repair plan development. My approach focuses on clarity, consistency, and reducing turnaround time for technicians in the field. What I can help you with: * Full system diagnostics and fault analysis * DTC interpretation and troubleshooting * Repair plan creation (clear, step-by-step) * Technical support for workshops and technicians * Log and data analysis (vehicle systems) * Process improvement and SOP development I am highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with modern tools and platforms. I bring a structured, professional approach to every task, ensuring reliable and repeatable results. If you are looking for dependable technical support with real-world experience, I am ready to assist. Available for long-term collaboration and ongoing support.
- Automotive Engineering
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Automotive
- Management Skills
- Customer Service
- Customer Support
- Sales
- Slack
- Vehicle
Cape Town, South Africa
Over 10 years working experience as an automotive electronics engineer in Japan and the U.K. Hardware design and embedded firmware design for vehicle electronic control units (ECUs). Various function/hardware development include DC motor control and battery management systems, as well as research and development of more complex ADAS driver assistance systems. UDS / OBD vehicle diagnostics development on the CAN bus. While my background is mainly automotive product related, I have experience in consumer product development, specifically in digital and analog hardware design, wireless(BLE), sensor implementation (A/D, light, motion e.t.c) and software/firmware/model development (C,C++,C#, Matlab Simulink and others). I also have experience with bootloader and OTA update development for various microcontrollers.
- Automotive Engineering
- Electronic Design
- Eagle
- Digital Electronics
- MATLAB
- C
- Hardware Design
- PCB Design
- Firmware Programming
- Circuit Design
- Machine Learning
- Simulation Game
Hartbeespoort, South Africa
The "DIY Advantage": 40 Years of Shop Experience at Your Fingertips. 40-Year Automotive Veteran & Lead Technical Writer. I recently returned to the general freelance writing market after a 6-year exclusive tenure as Technical Content Lead for mechanic dot com dot au, a major Australian automotive hub. Since my recent return I have been struggling to find traction against the proliferation of AI-generated content, which explains my currently low Job Success Score. While I have over 60 completed projects on this platform dating back to 2014, my real-world experience in modern automotive repair and diagnostics is what sets me apart from the "AI slop" currently flooding the automotive repair niche. I provide what AI cannot: 40 years of hands-on experience and more than ten years of professional automotive writing. My goal is to make car repair accessible, affordable, and less intimidating for the everyday driver. In a world of "AI slop" that usually gives generic, incomplete, or even dangerous advice, I deliver scripts and articles that focus on the "Why" and the "How" for people working in their own driveways. Why I am the Right Choice for Your DIY Audience: Simplified Diagnostic Strategy: I specialize in "no-special-tool" diagnostics. I show your audience how to find the problem using simple, commonly-available tools, saving them from the sometimes-extortionate labor rates dealerships charge. Confidence-Building Content: I don't just list repair steps; I explain the logic behind each step. When a DIYer understands why they need to perform a certain step, they gain the confidence to complete a repair successfully. 100% Human-Verified: Every word is written by me. AI often misses the small, "real-world" nuances that can break a car or hurt a person. I provide the expert safety tips/warnings and technical accuracy that only 4 decades under the hood can offer. High-Retention YouTube Scripts: I know how to structure a video so it keeps people watching—moving from the "frustrating symptom" to the "reliable fix" without resorting to using technical jargon that intimidates DIYers. My Specialties Include: "Part-Changer to Mechanic" Guides: Teaching the logic behind the repair. Common Fault Deep-Dives: Addressing the specific issues people search for most. Preventative Maintenance: Simple steps to keep a car on the road for 200k+ miles. The "Expert Filter": I can fix existing "AI-written" scripts that feel cold, inaccurate, or technically "off." The Veteran Background: I owned and operated my own repair shop for over 20 years. I’ve written thousands of articles for top-tier automotive hubs. I don’t just write about cars; I’ve lived them. Let’s build content that empowers your audience to pick up a wrench and save money.
- Automotive Engineering
- Subject-Matter Expertise
- Technical Writing
- YouTube Video
- Creative Writing
- Technical Review
- Content Writing
- Content Editing
- Website Content
- Fact-Checking
- Scriptwriting
- AI Content Editing
- AI Content Detection
- Blog Writing
- Content Research
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