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André Sousa

@arobsousa

Mechanical Engineer with industry experience in CAD design and product development. Worked with Dutch engineering teams at ASML. Currently at Tekever.

Portugal

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for a mechanical design engineering role where I can deepen my expertise in CAD-driven product development, working on technically demanding projects in an international environment. I value teams that take quality and engineering rigour seriously, and I'm looking for a place where I can grow into a well-rounded design engineer over time.

Mechanical Engineer with an MSc and experience across high-tech and fast-paced industries. At ASML in Eindhoven, I worked daily with Dutch engineering teams on precision mechanical design using Siemens NX. I'm currently a Product Engineer at Tekever, developing and prototyping UAV payload components in SolidWorks, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and managing integration documentation. I've studied and worked internationally - exchanges in the USA and China, and professional experience in the Netherlands - which makes me comfortable operating across cultures and time zones. I'm now focused on growing as a mechanical design engineer on complex, real-world projects where technical rigour and quality are central.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Product Engineer

Current

Tekever

Jan 2026 - Present (6 months)

Contributed to the development and improvement of UAS products, focusing on systems engineering, performance, and operational needs.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Ace Development & Engineering

Jun 2024 - Dec 2024 (6 months)

Designed and optimized mechanical components with a focus on data accuracy and performance metrics. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze engineering data and inform design iterations.

Mechanical Design Mechanical Components Data Accuracy Performance Metrics Engineering Data Analysis technical drawings

Process Engineer

Inegi Driving Science & Innovation

Oct 2022 - Jun 2024 (1 year 8 months)

Supported the Composite Materials and Structures team by collecting and analyzing manufacturing data to optimize production processes. Worked with R&D and operations teams to develop data-informed strategies across projects including GAVIÃO, HERA, Portuguese Railway Rolling Stock, and R2UTechnologies.

Composite Materials Structures Process Optimization Manufacturing Data Analysis Data informed Strategies R&D Collaboration Operations Support Out of autoclave Processes Aircraft Fuselage Manufacturing Air Travel Sustainability Railway Rolling Stock Modular Construction

Logistics Employee

Ctt - Correios de Portugal

May 2021 - Aug 2021 (3 months)

Worked night shift at the Portuguese Post Office distribution centre in the north of Portugal, separating packages and letters for downstream distribution. Collaborated in a team to support logistics operations.

Logistics Package Sorting Letter Sorting Night Shift Operations Teamwork

Warehouse/Beverages Distributor Employee

Sumocerve

Jan 2018 - Jan 2021 (3 years)

Coordinated orders and inventory while developing practical understanding of operational data flow. Built client communication and logistics coordination capabilities through day-to-day operations.

Order Coordination Inventory Management Operational Data Flow Client Communication Logistics Coordination Teamwork

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering (Machine Design), Mechanical Engineering

2021 - 2022

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with a Machine Design specialization at Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto (2021–2022).

University of Maryland Baltimore County

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering (Additive Manufacturing), Mechanical Engineering

Master’s thesis in Mechanical Engineering on additive manufacturing, studying how mechanical properties vary by orientation and location for an AlSi10Mg part produced using DMLS (microsample approach).