Summary
Overview
Education
Skills
Key Engineering & Design Projects
Languages
References
Timeline
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Johannes Petrus Swanepoel

Potchefstroom,North West

Summary

Detail-oriented second-year mechatronics engineering student at North-West University with advanced skills in parametric 3D modeling, digital fabrication, and coding. Proven ability to tackle complex challenges through effective collaboration and problem-solving. Committed to delivering high-quality service and achieving consistent results.

Overview

6
6
years of post-secondary education

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) - Mechatronics Engineering

North-West University (NWU)
Potchefstroom
2025.02 -

UnivPrep / Engineering Bridging Programme - Mathematics and physical science

North-West University (NWU)
Potchefstroom, North West
2024.02 - 2024.11

National Senior Certificate (Matric) -

Richards Bay High School
Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal
2019.02 - 2023.11

Skills

  • Computer-Aided Design (CAD): Siemens NX, Autodesk Fusion 360 (Parametric Modeling, Assemblies, Technical Drawings, Rendering)

  • Digital Fabrication & Hardware: 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing (Slicing optimization, tolerance matching, post-processing)

  • Embedded Systems & Programming: 8-bit Microcontroller Programming (8051 Architecture, Arduino), C/C, Assembly Language, Circuit Analysis (Wheatstone bridges, basic electronics troubleshooting)

  • Professional Competencies: Technical Documentation, Engineering Ethics (ECSA framework awareness), Freelance Project Delivery, Component Sourcing

Key Engineering & Design Projects

Parametric CAD Modeling & Engineering Drafting | Academic & Freelance Applications, Developed complex 3D parts and multi-component assemblies using Siemens NX and Autodesk Fusion 360, ensuring precise tolerances and functional fits., Generated production-ready 2D technical drawings, including exploded views, bills of materials (BOM), and proper geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)., Optimized digital designs for additive manufacturing, successfully translating CAD models into physical parts via custom 3D printing workflows., Embedded Systems & Hardware Integration | NWU Coursework / Lab Practicals, Programmed 8051 microcontrollers utilizing both C and Assembly language to control peripheral hardware, manage timers, and establish serial communication., Designed, built, and analyzed core electronic circuits on breadboards, incorporating sensor elements and signal-conditioning components like Wheatstone bridges., Executed rigorous hardware-software troubleshooting to ensure system reliability and precise data acquisition.

Languages

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Native

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) - Mechatronics Engineering

North-West University (NWU)
2025.02 -

UnivPrep / Engineering Bridging Programme - Mathematics and physical science

North-West University (NWU)
2024.02 - 2024.11

National Senior Certificate (Matric) -

Richards Bay High School
2019.02 - 2023.11
Johannes Petrus Swanepoel