Bogdan Ioan D.

I’m a mechanical design engineer, and a Toptal Verified Expert in STEM. I help clients develop their ideas into detailed designs, check how they’ll perform through simulation, and prepare the drawings needed for manufacturing. I worked as a CAD engineer at an EU-funded R&D company developing industrial cooling equipment in Germany, where I designed assemblies, pressure vessels, and machines. My experience also includes freelance projects for clients across Europe and beyond. Depending on what you need, I can take on the full design process or help with a specific model, simulation, or set of drawings. My main areas of work are: * CAD: 3D models, assemblies, manufacturing and welding drawings, P&IDs, and bills of materials. I use SolidWorks, CATIA V5, Fusion 360, AutoCAD, and Blender. * CFD & FEA: Structural, thermal, fluid, and vacuum analysis using Ansys, Abaqus, and SolidWorks Simulation. * Automation & robotics: Siemens TIA Portal, RobotStudio, DELMIA, and ABB and KUKA robotics. * Programming: Python and MATLAB for signal processing and simulation support. I have a bachelor’s degree in Robotics and recently completed a master’s in Artificial Intelligence. That background is useful when a mechanical project also needs programming, automation, or design optimization. I like working directly with clients and asking questions early, especially about manufacturing constraints and deadlines. The goal is to arrive at a design that works and can be built. Send me a description of your project and where you’re getting stuck. I’d be happy to discuss how I can help.