I seek roles designing and developing products where I can apply CAD, GD&T, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver manufacturable, optimized components.
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Sonja User
@sonja
Mechanical and design engineer specializing in mechanical components.
South KoreaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Mechanical and Design Engineer with an academic background in Automotive Engineering and practical experience designing, fabricating, and testing small formula-style vehicles.
I have worked at IMI Critical Engineering and Myunghwa, contributing to global engineering projects and collaborating with overseas colleagues and client companies. My recent work focuses on EV thermal management systems and coolant/refrigerant module design.
My technical strengths include 2D drafting and 3D modeling (CATIA, CREO, SolidWorks), GD&T analysis (3DCS), and preparing detailed technical documentation and project tracking. I also hold training in CATIA, 3DCS Basic, and a Six Sigma Green Belt.
I seek to bring pragmatic design solutions, strong communication, and process-focused improvements to teams developing advanced automotive components and electric-vehicle systems.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
MY
Current
Research Engineer
Myunghwa
Jul 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Design and develop EV thermal management modules, including coolant and refrigerant assemblies, collaborating with vendors and clients to incorporate requirements and track project design history.
IE
Design Engineer
IMI Critical Engineering
Sep 2019 - Jul 2024 (4 years 10 months)
Delivered customized mechanical designs and standardized design systems to reduce engineering hours, provided technical support and specification reviews for global clients.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
KU
Kookmin University
Bachelor of Engineering, Automotive Engineering
2014 - 2019
Activities and societies: Participated in Formula SAE/KSAE teams; cooling and fuel system design, manufacture, test, and inspection.
Completed an undergraduate program in Automotive Engineering with practical experience in small formula-style vehicle design and fabrication through competitions.
DTDeggendorf Institute of Technology
General Engineering
2017 - 2018
Activities and societies: Study abroad exchange (Feb 2017–Jan 2018); coursework related to assembling review and GD&T concepts.
Study abroad period in General Engineering focusing on assembly review and geometric tolerance improvement methods.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Open to opportunities
Location
South KoreaAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
60k-100k USD
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