Ricardo Silva

Mechanical Design & Industrial Engineering Experience Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to work on diverse industrial projects, combining mechanical design expertise with hands-on collaboration across technical disciplines. My experience includes: Mechanical Design: Designing industrial equipment, assembly cells, and production lines. 3D & 2D Design: Creating 3D models, 2D drawings, assembly diagrams, and BOMs. Collaborating with automation, electrical, and engineering teams in multidisciplinary environments. Applying structural mechanics and basic finite element modeling in practical scenarios. Supporting team coordination using communication tools to ensure project alignment. Participating in equipment assembly and installation at customer sites. PLC, robot, vision system programming and HMI development. Experience in robotic welding (CMT and Pulsed) on KUKA lines. Contributing to process optimization initiatives focused on automation and efficiency. Involved in product development, including design, tooling, and test method setup. Standards & Compliance: Worked with technical standards and industrial directives, including safety regulations, pressure equipment (PED), low voltage, and machinery compliance.