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  • $55 hourly
    Specialist in HV Lithium-Ion Battery Systems and Energy Storage Solutions 📞 (503) 901-6554 🌐 LinkedIn Profile ✉️ jwilferling@gmail.com As a seasoned engineer with extensive expertise in HV lithium-ion battery systems, I bring over seven years of hands-on experience in product design, systems engineering, prototyping, and testing. My career has been dedicated to advancing the safety, efficiency, and innovation of lithium battery technologies and energy storage solutions. Core Competencies: HV Lithium-Ion Battery Packs: Comprehensive experience in systems engineering, requirements development, component trades, prototyping, and rigorous testing. Battery Testbench Design: Skilled in designing and implementing battery testbench programs, including the creation of custom test rigs and data visualization dashboards. Lithium Battery Safety and Electrochemistry: In-depth knowledge of lithium battery safety protocols, cell prototyping, and various chemistries, ensuring top-notch performance and reliability. Mechanical and Electrical Engineering: Proficient in the concept, design, simulation, and build of engineering components, including 3D printing, test fixture design, and battery manufacture and test tooling. Professional Experience: Battery Systems Engineer First Mode, Seattle, WA (July 2021 – January 2024) Conducted research and evaluation of commercial lithium-ion battery cells and modules. Designed and developed vehicle intent electric drive battery systems. Managed vendors for lithium battery components and test system equipment. Provided extensive process documentation and team communication. Advised and mentored other design groups on lithium-ion battery technology. Development Engineer Polaris Labs LLC, Beaverton, OR (July 2016 – February 2019) Prepared lithium-ion cell electrode materials and constructed prototype cells. Conducted glove box work for filling and sealing prototype cells. Designed tooling for cell build and test, including pressure heat seal tools. Created test scripts for Neware cell testers and visualized data for clients. Rapid Prototyping Lab Coordinator | Microgrid Simulation Lab Assistant Oregon Institute of Technology, Wilsonville, OR (July 2013 – July 2016) Managed the rapid prototyping lab and coordinated volunteer staff. Set up and maintained fused deposition modeling printers. Coordinated with students and instructors for hardware printing. Wired and tested the school's AC/DC microgrid. Education: Bachelor of Science in Renewable Energy Engineering Oregon Institute of Technology, Wilsonville, OR Graduated December 2016 | GPA: 3.19/4.00 Technical Skills: Software: AutoCAD Electrical, LT Spice, EC Lab, Microsoft Office, SolidWorks, Jama, Jira, Confluence, Python, PyBamm, LabView, Quartzy Concepts: Test Management, CAD Design, Circuit Design, Fused Filament Deposition, Documentation Management, Process Documentation, Hardware Design, Hardware Testing, Testbench Design, Hardware Installation (Electrical), CANbus Networks I am also a full-time liveaboard sailor, who also is very interested in aspects of sailboat design, especially the retrofit of sailboat diesel auxiliary motors with electric drive systems.
    Featured Skill Mechanical Engineering
    Engineering Design
    Electrical Engineering
    Mechanical Design
    Solar Design
    3D Modeling
    SolidWorks
  • $75 hourly
    Hi, I'm a Mechanical Design Engineer here to help you. With 8 years of experience designing various components, my skills will be used to make your ideas come to life. Additional Background: Project Engineer with 10+ months experience . 8+ years of practical fabrication experience (custom and complex aircraft monuments). Certified SolidWorks Professional
    Featured Skill Mechanical Engineering
    Microsoft Project
    Microsoft PowerPoint
    Microsoft Excel
    Microsoft Word
    Decision Making
    Problem Solving
    Communication Skills
    Siemens NX
    SolidWorks
    Engineering & Architecture
    Modeling
    CAD
  • $120 hourly
    Professional Summary Mechanical engineer with experience in full lifecycle design engineering, concept design development, prototype testing, and manufacturing processes and planning. Focused on bringing products to life by leveraging experience in first article builds, quality control, sourcing, requirement verification, and final product delivery and certification. Has applied project management experience encompassing budgeting, integrated scheduling, and resource allocation to the task at hand. Seeking to be a high contributing member of a fast-paced team focused on solving exciting and challenging problems.
    Featured Skill Mechanical Engineering
    Engineering & Architecture
    Modeling
    CAD
    Energy
    Structural Analysis
  • $220 hourly
    I am passionate about creating and developing visually beautiful and highly functional products that impact the lives of others. I derive big satisfaction in building and working with fun, multi-disciplined teams that share a common mission. Collaboration and partnership are core values that shine through in my work. I bring three decades of product development experience, and I strive for excellence in all my endeavors. A clean sheet of paper and an early stage idea gets me out of bed in the morning! Specialties: Mechanical Engineering, Vehicle Design, Early Stage Technology Development, Product Development, Complex Mechanism Design, Medical Device Design, Working within highly regulated environments, Team Leadership, Strategic Product Planning, Human Factors, Industrial Design, User Experience, Intellectual Property Development, Domestic and International Standards, Specifications Development, Project Management, Design for Manufacture, Partner Management, Great looking and
    Featured Skill Mechanical Engineering
    Design for Manufacturing
    Specifications
    Product Requirements Document
    Automotive Design
    3D Design
    CAD
    3D Modeling
    Rapid Prototyping
    Mechanical Design
    Product Design
  • $60 hourly
    Naturally curious and energetic mechanical engineer with experience in the audio and medical device industries. Professional experience taking projects from initial design phase through production. Able to generate innovative solutions to problems and identify challenges on the development path. Expertise include: -CAD and 3D modeling for parts, assemblies, and drawings -Product development, rapid prototyping, industrial design -Experienced in designing for sheet metal, additive manufacturing (plastic and metal), CNC machining, 3D printing -Excellent communication skills, can provide thorough documentation and presentations -Will work directly with vendors and assist with sourcing I am available for free consultations! Please tell me about your project!
    Featured Skill Mechanical Engineering
    Product Design
    Rapid Prototyping
    Engineering Design
    3D Modeling
    Industrial Design
    Consumer Electronics
    Design for Manufacturing
    Product Development
    CAD
    SolidWorks
    Mechanical Design
  • $28 hourly
    I'm a Mechanical Engineering student at University of Washington. I have experience designing and fabricating projects through all sorts of domains - from woodworking and fine jewelry work to aerospace prototypes, and in-hub planetary gearboxes for racecars. I'm especially interested in designing and prototyping electromechanical machines. Communication is important to me and I intend to keep customers updated frequently. My Experience includes - Solid works Modeling using good design principles. I'm happy to work with customers from rough sketches to detailed models fit for production. - GD&T and drawing creation to strict standards - 3d printed prototyping - happy to rapidly iterate designs for customers. - Cradle to Grave Machine design to meet strict requirements - Electrical and control panel engineering including circuit design. - Ansys Mechanical simulation of structural loadings. - Fabrication experience with TIG welding, CNC machining, 3d printing, Woodworking, and electrical circuit fabrication.
    Featured Skill Mechanical Engineering
    CNC Programming
    3D Printing
    Arduino
    Mechanical Design
    Machine Design
    CAD
  • $60 hourly
    🚀 Mechanical & Aerospace Engineer | CAD Expert | Prototyping | Automation & Scripting I'm a Mechanical & Aerospace Engineer with a strong background in CAD modeling, rapid prototyping, and automation—blending hands-on engineering with technical fluency in CAD, scripting, and automation. I’ve been working with 3D printing since 2008 and with CAD software since 2012. While I officially entered the engineering field in 2020, I bring over a decade of personal and academic experience designing, building, and troubleshooting mechanical systems. Most recently, I worked with United Launch Alliance, where I contributed to high-reliability aerospace hardware and systems. I'm especially comfortable working across disciplines and enjoy solving unusual, cross-functional challenges. Projects I take on often include: - CAD modeling & mechanical design (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Siemens NX) - Design for 3D printing and rapid prototyping - Design for Manufacture (DFM) - Machining & fabrication - Engineering analysis and design iteration - Custom scripting & automation (Python, trading tools, process automation) - NinjaTrader integration & algorithmic trading (personal projects) Whether you're looking to bring a product idea into physical form, streamline a technical workflow, or automate a custom system, I can likely help. I’m proactive, communicative, and focused on delivering solutions that are both elegant and robust. Let’s talk about what you're building—I’d love to hear more!
    Featured Skill Mechanical Engineering
    Product Design
    Automation
    Graphic Design
    Adobe Creative Suite
    Prototyping
    3D Printing
    Finite Element Analysis
    GitHub
    MATLAB
    Python
    CFD Analysis
    SolidWorks
    Aerospace Engineering
    CAD
  • $30 hourly
    I am an engineer and artist who is passionate about design and mechanical engineering. With 3D modeling and 3D printing skills, I can help you create any design or model you need within a wide range of complexity from mockups and prototypes to finished products. I can also provide graphic design services. • 3D modeling using OnShape • 3D printing using my personal Ender 3 Pro or outsourcing • Graphic design using Clip Studio Paint • Open communication is a priority for me, and I'm always available for project discussions and feedback
    Featured Skill Mechanical Engineering
    3D Printing
    3D Design
  • $180 hourly
    Overview Strategic technology executive with 25+ years of experience driving innovation in product design and manufacturing across multiple industries. Proven track record of developing comprehensive industry strategies, building high-performing teams, and delivering successful product solutions for global brands. Deep expertise in emerging technologies including AI integration in product development, advanced manufacturing processes, and digital transformation. Experience spans medical devices, consumer products, and industrial equipment, with particular strength in translating complex technical challenges into
    Featured Skill Mechanical Engineering
    Innovation Strategy
    Energy
    Physical Science
    AI Agent Development
    Machine Learning
    Product Development
    Design Simulation
    Modeling
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