David Benavides Banda

Conducted advanced research in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), focusing on the optimization of finite volume simulations. Collaborated alongside lab colleagues and faculty leadership to review data and advance ongoing departmental research goals. Investigated and demonstrated how improved mesh generation methodologies directly enhance simulation stability, culminating in a Master of Applied Science thesis.

Research Assistant - Advanced Numerical Simulation Laboratory (ANSLab) - Vancouver, Canada

(2023-08)

• Conducted advanced research in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), focusing on the optimization of finite volume simulations.
• Collaborated alongside lab colleagues and faculty leadership to review data and advance ongoing departmental research goals.
• Investigated and demonstrated how improved mesh generation methodologies directly enhance simulation stability, culminating in a Master of Applied Science thesis.
• Developed and implemented automated simulation scripts using C++ to streamline research workflows and data collection.
• Analyzed and visualized complex simulation datasets utilizing Gnuplot to identify key performance metrics and trends.
• Authored, formatted, and prepared comprehensive academic documentation and research findings using LaTeX and LyX.

Product Development Engineer - Ruhrpumpen SA. De CV. - Monterrey, Mexico

(2022-03 - 2023-07)

Ruhrpumpen is an innovative and efficient pump technology company that offers highly engineered and standard pumping solutions for the oil & gas, power generation, and industrial markets. With presence in over 10 countries.

• Created complex 3D designs and detailed 2D manufacturing drawings from conceptual specifications for heavy-duty pump mechanisms and internal components using Autodesk Inventor.
• Reviewed and incorporated vendor information into system designs, managing the creation, maintenance, and manufacturing approval of complex Bills of Materials (BOMs) via BaaN ERP.
• Collaborated within a multidisciplinary department to check design interfaces, resolve physical clashes, and optimize mechanical equipment layouts for improved manufacturability and maintenance.
• Executed the complete detailed design process for new product developments, navigating engineering change management and ensuring all drafting deliverables met strict quality and manufacturing standards.
• Utilized FEA and CFD simulation data to iteratively refine 3D mechanical layouts, ensuring structural integrity and optimal fluid performance of the Reciprocating Displacement Pumps.

Chassis Engineering Specialist - Volkswagen Group Services Mexico - Puebla, Mexico

(2021-09 - 2022-03)

Volkswagen is a German motor vehicle manufacturer, and it is the flagship brand of the Volkswagen Group, the largest car maker worldwide with more than 8 big international companies.

• Worked in the chassis department, part of the Research and Development area, in charge of all the Engine Mounts.
• Development and follow up in all subjects regarding the Engine Mounts.
• Drawing and Engineering analysis for the Engine Mounts.
• Drove design innovation and manufacturing efficiency for engine mount assemblies, successfully executing a cost-reduction project that saved €0.18 per part and delivered €1.3 million in annual savings.
• Research and Development of fasteners and bolted Joint Analysis (Elongation curve, Hooke's law)

Internship as Product Development Engineer - Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG - Winnenden, Germany

(2020-03 - 2020-08)

Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG is a global German family-owned company that operates in more than 60 countries and is known for its high-pressure cleaners, floor care equipment, parts cleaning systems, wash water treatment, military decontamination equipment and window vacuum cleaners.

• Worked at the high-pressure washer's department, in charge of developing a solution to the attaching of a component to the shaft of the washer's motor.
• Developed different solutions for coupling problems using CATIA V5.
• Extensive research of fasteners for finding solutions to the high-pressure cleaners.
• Conducted rigorous technical feasibility analyses to drive design innovation, ultimately implementing motor coupling solutions that improved overall manufacturing efficiency.

Internship as Product Manufacturer Engineer - TOPY Industries, Limited - Toyokawa, Japan

(2018-07 - 2018-09)

TOPY Industries is a Japanese company specializing in steel, particularly automobile and industrial components. Its main products are steel products; wheels for passenger cars, buses, trucks, and construction machinery; and undercarriage components for construction equipment.

• Optimized the passenger car wheel masking process by designing and testing custom tool prototypes, successfully achieving a 3-second cycle time reduction and significant annual savings.
• Extensive research in the one-way cycle manufacturing process to accomplish tasks and establish parameters.
• Analysis of technical feasibility of the project by estimating time reduction and annual savings.

Master of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering - University of British Columbia (UBC) (2023-09 - 2026-04)

Bachelor's degree - Mechanical and administrative engineering - Universidad De Monterrey (UDEM) (2016-08 - 2021-05)

Student Exchange Program - DAAD Scholarship - Leibniz Universität Hannover (2019-07 - 2020-08)