# Sameer Kharadkar > Mechanical Equipment Engineer at Intuitive Surgical Location: Sunnyvale, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/sameerkharadkar Profile Summary • Dynamic and skilled engineering professional with experience in the development and design custom machinaries, Healthcare equipment’s and product engineering applications, highly adept in technical writing with extensive project management capabilities. • Expert in creating detailed mechanical drawings for piece parts and assemblies from solidworks/Pro-E/Nx/Catia. Adept in maximizing form, fit and function through meticulous design model evaluation. • Backed by advanced skills in DFM best practices and numerous CAD & FEA tools, Pneumatic system design, PLC systems and PLC programming logic development Key Skills • Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Softwares Solidworks/ Creo/ NX/ Catia/ Autocad , Siemens/ Danfoss PLC Software logic • Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) • Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Softwares Solidworks Simulation, Creo Simulation, Catia Simulation • Material Handling & Pollution Control System Design • Pneumatic & Hydraulic System Design • Detail Component & Assembly Designs • Product Data Management Software (PDM) • Design For Manufacturability (DFM) • BOMs & POs • MS Excel, MS office, MS Project ## Work Experience ### Mechanical Engineer @ Intuitive Jan 2022 – Present | Sunnyvale, California, United States ### Sr.Mechanical Engineer @ GE Healthcare Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 | Greater Milwaukee Area Provide Mechanical Engineering expertise to the Incubator division of GE Healthcare. • Develop, design, build, inspect & tests mechanical components / devices and provides efficient solutions to the development of processes and products. • Perform engineering calculations to support design work. Create and review technical drawings and specifications using computer software. • Resolve Mechanical related issues that are both coming from testing and field or production; • Generate working prototypes for testing and demonstration. Develop testing processes, perform testing and validation of new designs. • Collaborate with different Systems Engineering teams and provide the needed Mechanical support. • Engage in all phases of new product development, including concept, architecture, documentation, design, prototype, test, supplier interfaces, manufacturing introduction and service support • Work from product specifications and requirements to develop component and assembly geometry, specify materials, and establish acceptable performance standards. • Test the functionality of design during all stages of the development life cycle. • Work independently and perform a level of functional expertise necessary to influence and execute technical and project delivery execution • Provide technical engineering support for manufacturing & installation of product ### Mechanical Design Engineer @ Acuity Brands Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | Winona, MN • Involved in various aspects of the custom lighting design process including, but not limited to, the development of part geometry, assembly design and drawing generation • Design work varies from new lighting product development to product enhancements and cost reduction activities • Submit test requests and interacts with the testing group as necessary • Submit prototyping requests and interact with the shop for the production of prototypes and assembly ### Mechanical Engineer @ Eagle Technologies Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | Saint Joseph, Michigan • Generate Engineered Mechanical Designs using 3D CAD Software i.e Solidworks • Generate systems BOM list and Sequence of Operations (when required) • Assist in Checking drawings and detail prints for correct GD&T dimensions & call-outs • Work closely with manufacturing & shop floor personnel to trouble-shoot & answer questions related to designs and components utilized in designs. • Work closely with outside vendors & suppliers of various automation and electro- mechanical components to optimize design functions that meet design criteria. • Work closely with Salesmen & customers to fully understand RFQ requirements and Specifications necessary for developing cost-effective designs. • Generate conceptual ideas & technical layout drawings for cost estimates using various design software • Continue to seek out new products, technologies, suppliers & processes that create cost-savings, and provide a competitive edge for the company. ### Mechanical Design Engineer @ Clinton Machine Inc Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | United States • Generate Engineered Mechanical Designs using 3D CAD Software i.e. Solidworks • Generate systems BOM list and Sequence of Operations (when required) • Assist in Checking drawings and detail prints for correct GD&T dimensions & call-outs • Effectively utilize PDM Enterprise Document Control system • Work closely with manufacturing & shop floor personnel to trouble-shoot & answer questions related to designs and components utilized in designs. • Works closely with Purchasing in identifying the best & most-cost effective components to utilize in various designs, and to stay within Budgeted Cost Estimates • Work closely with outside vendors & suppliers of various automation and electro- mechanical components to optimize design functions that meet design criteria. • Work closely with Salesmen & customers to fully understand RFQ requirements and Specifications necessary for developing cost-effective designs. • Attend customer line-ups & plant visits (when required) to obtain necessary information needed in generating accurate design concepts. • Manage the best use of time & juggle multiple design projects simultaneously. • Generate conceptual ideas & technical layout drawings for cost estimates using various design software (i.e. AutoCAD, Solid-works) • Continue to seek out new products, technologies, suppliers & processes that create cost-savings, and provide a competitive edge for the company. • Integrating Solidworks software with CNC Machining centers ### Graduate Teaching Assistant @ Western Michigan University Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 | Kalamazoo, Michigan Area • Conduct labs for the undergraduate class of Advanced computer Aided Design. • Train students on the functionality and application of various design softwares like Creo 3.0, Creo simulation 3.0, CATIA- V5, Catia simulation, Nx 9.0 • Grading assignments, projects and tests. Creating answer-keys for assignments and projects. Assisting professor in planning and delivering tutorials the students. • Counsel students and provide 1-on-1 coaching to help them elevate their performance in the course. • Mentor undergraduate students on their semester projects. ### Design Manager @ Whizz Engineering Services Pvt Ltd Jan 2012 – Jan 2015 • Involved in Design, Development, Erection and commissioning of various Material Handling and Environmental systems. • Assigned with the responsibilities of creating the dimensional drawings, main assembly drawing, part drawings and the complete Bill Of Material for Projects.. • Responsible for establishing the specifications for the material procurement and play active role in helping the purchase of these materials. • Assigned with the tasks of planning, conducting and providing guidance to the production team. • Coordinating with electrical department in developing program logic for the project and execute the project as per the customer specifications ## Education ### Master of Science - MS in Manufacturing Engineering Western Michigan University ### Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Production Engineering Savitribai Phule Pune University ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sameer-kharadkar --- Source: https://flows.cv/sameerkharadkar JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/sameerkharadkar/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13