Christopher Lui
Detail-oriented junior mechanical engineer with experience in mechanical design
About
Detail-oriented junior mechanical engineer with experience mechanical design. Skilled in interpreting engineering drawings, conducting QA/QC inspections, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Proficient in AutoCAD, SolidWorks and Inventor. Known for strong analytical skills in Maple, MATLAB, and C Programming, and accuracy.
Experience
QC/QA Inspector / Fan Producer - International Thermal Research - Richmond, BC
(2017-01 - 2019-12)
- Inspected mechanical components and finished assemblies of RV heaters at beginning, middle, and end stages of assembly to ensure compliance with engineering drawings including: Thermal Cutoffs, Harnesses, Ignitors, Pumps, Heat Exchangers, Aquastats, Clamps, Strain Reliefs, Heat Shrinks, Casing, Viewing Glass, AC Heating Elements, Flame Sensors, Counter Flow Tube, Burner Box
- Communicated defects to Production Team, to enable corrective actions and reducing recurring issues
- Worked with Sales Team to identify assembly issues identified by Customers and relay them back to the Production Team to solve
- Assembled fans
Junior Mechanical Engineer - IBEX O&G Engineering - Vancouver, BC
(2013-01 - 2014-12)
- Developed and updated P&IDs based on senior engineer markups using AutoCAD with the following equipment for mid-stream oil and gas facilities: Separators, Well Heads, Headers, Storage Tanks, Valves, Flow Meters, Flare Stacks, Line Heaters, Pigs (standard and smart), Dehydrators, Compressors, Knockout Drums
- Selected the appropriate piping class for facility pipes e.g. Class 1500
- Created a Word document for the steps involved for creating a Plot Plan
- Created an Excel file to select pipe size and wall thickness for standard CSA Z662
Math & Physics Tutor - Self-Employed - Burnaby, BC
(2014-01 - 2017-12)
Education & Family Care Sabbatical - Self - Vancouver, BC
(2019-01 - 2025-12)
- Completed advanced studies in Mechanical Engineering, strengthening technical knowledge in design, systems, and analysis
- Managed family responsibilities while maintaining strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
- Stayed current with industry tools and practices, including AutoCAD
Education
Diploma of Technology - Mechanical Engineering (Systems Option) - BCIT (2025-12)
Bachelors of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - BCIT (2013-12)
Diploma of Technology - Mechanical Engineering (Design Option) - BCIT (2008-12)
