Luan Ras
Mechatronic Engineer
Stellenbosch
Summary
A mechatronic engineering student that is passionate about expanding knowledge on numerous fields of knowledge with regards to engineering, management and problem solving. Participated in numerous vacation work opportunities to gain practical knowledge and technical skills. Extremely adaptable person with outstanding learning capabilities. Driven leader with excellent organizational skills. Special expertise includes electronics, automations, control systems, robotics, PLC’s, CAD, fluids, and renewable energy.
Overview
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Mechatronics Engineering Intern
CA du Toit
Port Elizabeth
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Maintained, debugged and optimized new automation programs for modern IFM sensors using Schneider Electric PLCs in conjunction with MODBUS technology.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems at water and sanitation plants, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Created strategies with regards minimizing water downtime, using alternative supply reservoirs, during maintenance for residential areas.
Mechatronics Engineering Intern
Charles Prince Airport Hanger
Port Elizabeth
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Designed a manual roof mounted gantry system lift using Autodesk Inventor, to be used to facilitate the removal and installation of gas turbines.
- Modelling the airport hanger roof trusses from remote locations in order to conduct stress analyses on the existing structure.
- Stress analyses on the designed structure, brackets and welds.
- Extensive communication with local technicians in order to assess feasibility with regards to the cost of system.
PLC Technician
DESing Group
Port Elizabeth
02.2021 - 03.2021
- Built Siemens PLC panels according to AutoCAD Electrical Drawings.
- PLC control was implemented using RLL code in Siemens TIA portal.
- Studied blueprints to understand specifications and adjusted machines to produce quality parts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Framesby High School
Port Elizabeth 01.2014 - 11.2018
BEng - Mechatronic Engineering
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch 01.2019 - 12.2022
Skills
Automation
Timeline
Mechatronics Engineering Intern
CA du Toit
01.2022 - 02.2022
Mechatronics Engineering Intern
Charles Prince Airport Hanger
11.2021 - 01.2022
PLC Technician
DESing Group
02.2021 - 03.2021
BEng - Mechatronic Engineering
Stellenbosch University
01.2019 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
Framesby High School
01.2014 - 11.2018
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