MANIKANDAN S.

I help businesses, startups, and manufacturers turn ideas, sketches, and existing designs into functional, manufacturing-ready mechanical products. I am a Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional (CSWP) with 13+ years of experience, Top Rated Plus status, 100% Job Success, and over $100K earned on Upwork. **MECHANICAL DESIGN & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT** - SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD modeling and parametric assemblies - Machine design, mechanisms, gears, shafts, and bearings - CNC-machined parts and precision engineering - Sheet metal, weldments, and fabrication drawings - PCB/electronics enclosures and injection-molded housings - Reverse engineering and prototype development - DFM/DFA, GD&T, fits, and tolerance stack-up analysis **ENGINEERING ANALYSIS & SIMULATION** - Static and nonlinear structural FEA - Modal, harmonic, random vibration, and fatigue analysis - Thermal analysis and CFD airflow simulations - Topology optimization and weight reduction - Motion studies and mechanical performance evaluation - Engineering calculations and technical reports **WHAT I DELIVER** - Editable SOLIDWORKS parts and assemblies - Manufacturing and assembly drawings - STEP, STL, DXF, and Parasolid files - Bills of materials and assembly documentation - Simulation reports and engineering recommendations - Prototype revisions and manufacturing support My experience includes industrial machinery, precision mechanisms, metrology equipment, custom enclosures, and consumer products. I focus on mechanical functionality, dimensional accuracy, manufacturability, and reliable communication. **Have a mechanical design challenge?** Share your drawings, sketches, CAD files, or requirements, and I can help develop a practical engineering solution.