Curriculum Vitae
Ahmed Said Mahmoud
Mechanical engineer specialising in mechanical design, automation, computer vision and the practical development of CAD models, grippers and handling systems.
Professional Experience
Experience in design, automation and practical engineering
My experience spans CAD design and prototyping through to optical sensor systems for CNC automation.
Fraunhofer IWU, Chemnitz
Master’s Thesis
- Designed and programmed optical sensor systems for reliable workpiece recognition.
- Developed algorithms to determine workpiece position and orientation for NC machine control.
- Integrated recognition, position and orientation data into the manufacturing process.
Kreativzentrum, Chemnitz
Student Assistant
- Supported German-language STEM classes.
- Developed age-appropriate experiments and teaching materials.
- Explained complex scientific topics through everyday examples.
Fraunhofer IWU, Chemnitz
Mechanical Design Intern
- Designed a robot-assisted gripper, including 3D CAD models.
- Selected and sized suitable actuators through research and data analysis.
- Created technical drawings and documentation, and supported assembly and commissioning.
Fraunhofer IWU, Chemnitz
Working Student
- Researched intelligent mechanical and robotic solutions for assembly projects.
- Selected products and developed solutions through technical research.
- Created 3D models and technical drawings in CATIA V5 and Autodesk Inventor.
Sauer Automation Sachsen, Chemnitz
Mechanical Design Engineer
- Designed and optimised crane-system components.
- Contributed from concept development through on-site customer assembly.
- Worked on 3D printing, prototyping, standards-compliant drawings and production support.
UPWORK, Remote
Mechanical Design Engineer
- Created 3D CAD models and 2D drawings in SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
- Analysed design specifications and translated them into production-ready designs.
Skills
Skills by technical area
My skills combine mechanical design with automation, digital validation, documentation and software-related project work.
CAD & Mechanical Design
3D modelling, assemblies, fixtures, grippers, handling systems and technical drawings.
Design & Manufacturing
Design for manufacture, 3D printing, prototypes, standards-compliant drawings and assembly support.
Automation & Robotics
Industrial automation, pneumatic actuators, robot-assisted grippers and handling tools.
AI, Vision & Software
Object detection, pose estimation, point cloud correction, Python workflows and AI-assisted applications.
Documentation & Communication
Technical reports, presentations, scientific writing, supplier communication and technical coordination.
Languages & Teaching
Multilingual communication and teaching technical and scientific concepts.
Education
Academic background
Technische Universität Chemnitz
2024 – expected 2026
Advanced Manufacturing, M. Sc.
SEGi University & UCLAN
2018 – 2023
Mechanical Engineering, B.Eng. (Dual Award)
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