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Jan Skala

Jan Skala

Mechanical designer, graduate
Gisborne

Summary

Currently in North Island looking for any job. Besides that graduated mechanical engineer with a bachelor's degree in Transport and Handling Technology and a master's degree in Machining, Additive Technology and Quality Assurance. I gained a lot of valuable experience on my 3 internships abroad. Firstly, I studied in Slovenia for a year, where I returned a year later for a two-month internship, followed by an internship at the University of Porto. In terms of professional life, I would highlight my four years of experience as an mechanical designer. I am open to travelling and like to accept new challenges.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

Orchard Assistant

Ngai Tukairangi Trust
03.2025 - 04.2025
  • Kiwi picking, persimmon thinning, pruning, and other orchard tasks related to tree maintenance.

Cherry Picker

Suncrest Orchard
12.2024 - 01.2025
  • Picking cherries based on size and color to maintain high quality standards.

Kumara Farm Assistant

Walden Farm
10.2024 - 12.2024
  • Sorting, planting, digging and occasionally driving an ATV.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Valeo Prague
09.2023 - 09.2024
  • Checked design compliance with product specifications and standards requirements.
  • Developed detailed 3D models and drawings for automotive designs
  • Supported engineering design development through analysis and simulation of prototypes and 3D computer models.

Mechanical designer of mechatronics

ZF Engineering Pilsen s.r.o
11.2018 - 08.2022
  • Creation and modification of 3D models and drawing documentation
  • Communication with colleagues from abroad

Shift Manager

Mcdonald's
02.2015 - 12.2018
  • Managing part of shifts, counting sales, communicating with customers

Mechanical designer

Safran
08.2018 - 10.2018
  • Modification of design solutions, creation and modification of drawing documentation

Education

Master's - Machining, additive technologies and quality assurance

University of West Bohemia
Pilsen
05.2019 - 06.2022

Bachelor's - Transport and handling technology

University of West Bohemia
09.2016 - 06.2019

General education

Masarykovo gymnázium
09.2008 - 06.2016

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University of Ljubljana
09.2019 - 06.2020

Skills

  • Advanced CAD modelling skills (Creo, NX, Catia, Solidworks)
  • Creation of FEM analyses
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Knowledge and orientation in technical documentation and standards
  • Complex problem solving
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Internships

  • Researcher, University of Porto, Portugal
  • September 2022 — May 2023
  • Research and creation of articles mainly related to Machine learning, Computer vision and 3D printing
  • Researcher, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
  • August 2021 — October 2021
  • Research and practical internship in the field of 3D printing (SLA) in combination with micro injection molding. Acquiring data for the thesis.

Timeline

Orchard Assistant

Ngai Tukairangi Trust
03.2025 - 04.2025

Cherry Picker

Suncrest Orchard
12.2024 - 01.2025

Kumara Farm Assistant

Walden Farm
10.2024 - 12.2024

Mechanical Design Engineer

Valeo Prague
09.2023 - 09.2024

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University of Ljubljana
09.2019 - 06.2020

Master's - Machining, additive technologies and quality assurance

University of West Bohemia
05.2019 - 06.2022

Mechanical designer of mechatronics

ZF Engineering Pilsen s.r.o
11.2018 - 08.2022

Mechanical designer

Safran
08.2018 - 10.2018

Bachelor's - Transport and handling technology

University of West Bohemia
09.2016 - 06.2019

Shift Manager

Mcdonald's
02.2015 - 12.2018

General education

Masarykovo gymnázium
09.2008 - 06.2016
Jan SkalaMechanical designer, graduate