Niklas

Freelance Mechanical CAD & Product Design Engineer

Self employed / Freelance • Freelance

Jan 2019 - Present • 7 yrs 10 mos

As a freelance Mechanical CAD and Product Design Engineer, I provide customized design solutions for startups, product developers, and engineering businesses. My work focuses on designing IP67-targeted electronics enclosures with gasket seals, developing smart ring and wearable sensor housings, and modifying injection-molded plastic parts, including snap-fit clips, screw bosses, and undercuts. I also create FEFCO e-commerce mailer boxes, structural dielines, and packaging mockups. Using SolidWorks, Fusion 360, ArtiosCAD, and Adobe Illustrator, I develop detailed 3D models, technical drawings, and manufacturing-oriented design files. I manage projects independently, communicate technical requirements, and deliver organized CAD documentation.

Mechanical Design & Product Development Engineer

Festo • Temps plein

Feb 2013 - Dec 2018 • 5 yrs 10 mos

At Festo, I worked on mechanical CAD design and product development for industrial automation applications. My responsibilities included creating detailed 3D models, developing protective electronics housings, refining plastic components, and preparing technical drawings using SolidWorks. I worked on gasket interfaces, PCB mounting features, screw bosses, snap-fit mechanisms, and injection molding design improvements. I collaborated with engineering and manufacturing teams to resolve assembly clearance issues, improve component functionality, and support design revisions. My work emphasized dimensional accuracy, manufacturability, reliable assembly, and clear technical documentation.