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@melchior_hof

Remote worker with 27+ years of experience - Last seen ago

I am a Senior Mechanical Engineer and CAD Specialist with over 15 years of experience in mechanical system design, automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing processes. I specialize in end-to-end product development, hardware systems engineering, and full lifecycle design, from concept to production. I have extensive experience in 3D CAD modeling (Fusion 360,
Inventor, SolidWorks), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), GD&T (ANSI Y-14.5), CNC programming, injection molding, casting, and sheet metal design. My expertise extends to robotic automation, materials selection, high-volume manufacturing methods, with hands-on experience in prototyping, validation, and testing. I work as an independent contractor, handling taxes and benefits while ensuring high-quality deliverables.


Skilled in fusion 360 autodesk inventor solidworks 3d cad modeling parametric design technical drawings engineering design cnc programming cam programming cnc machining digital fabrication plywood production injection molds manufacturing automation product dev prototyping technical writing user manuals assembly instructions engineering reports modular housing design structural analysis vacuum systems uhv electron microscopy rd documentation 
Fluent in englishdutchgermanspanish
Preferred timezone 0, -1, -6, -7, -8, -9, +1, +8
Preferred annual pay (min) $60,000/year
Preferred hourly pay (min) $30/hour
Last seen 7 months ago
Signed up 9 months ago
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Employment

2024 - 2024: Senior Design Engineer @ Build Construx

2021 - 2024: Lead Designer & CNC Specialist @ ecokit

2020 - Now: Founder, Lead Engineer, CNC Specialist @ WikiHome S.L

2009 - 2020: Self Employed @ Self Employed

2007 - 2009: Vacuum Engineer & Cleanroom Developer @ TNO

2005 - 2007: Equipment Design & Development @ TU-Delft/Kavli Institute

1999 - 2000: CNC Department Manager @ Promolding BV

Education

2000 - 2005: B.Sc. in Engineering Physics @ The Hague University of Applied Sciences

1996 - 2000: Instrumentation Engineering @ Leiden Instrumentmakers School (LiS)

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