QUALIFICATIONS
- BE Mechatronics (Hons) – 2012
- Computer Aided Design Level 1 (Autodesk Inventor) -CPIT
- 3D Computer Aided Design 2 (Autodesk Inventor) – CPIT
- 3D Computer Aided Design 3 (Autodesk Inventor) – CPIT
- SAF-TUV1 Functional Safety for Machinery Engineer Certification (TÜV Rheinland) – Rockwell Automation
- Leadership Development Training – PDT
- Project Management Essentials – Engineering New Zealand
- Introduction to Load Slinging and Overhead Crane (Pendant Controlled) – Vertical Horizonz
SOFTWARE
Mechanical CAD Software
- AutoCAD
- Draftsight
- Inventor (Autodesk)
- SolidWorks (Dassault
PDM/PLM Software
- SolidWorks PDM (Dassault)
- Teamcentre PLM (Siemens)
- Windchill (PTC)
Analysis Tools
- Excel (for numerical method analysis)
- Mathcad
- Mathlab
- SolidWorks Simulation (Dassault)
ADDITIONAL LANGUAGES
- Thai
- Mandarin
Nathan Pornchaisuksiri
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Skills Overview
Nathan is an innovative and analytical mechatronics engineer with over a decade of experience in mechanical design, supported by strong expertise in electronics and programming. He excels at building relationships, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering cost-effective solutions. Skilled in directing and supporting complex mechanical projects across local and global markets, Nathan has consistently enhanced product performance and market competitiveness through creative problem-solving and precise mechanical drawings. His proven track record spans industries including appliances, food processing, mining, industrial robotics, construction, and cement equipment.
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INNOVATION & DESIGN SOLUTIONS – Nathan has delivered numerous innovative and robust solutions that strengthen market competitiveness and meet client requirements across diverse sectors, including appliances, food processing, mining, industrial robotics, and cement equipment. He works effectively with cross-functional teams in both local and remote settings to achieve the best outcomes, and is equally capable working independently or in a team.
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PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT – With a strong understanding of product development and the full product lifecycle, Nathan enhances performance and manufacturability through well-developed 3D modelling and advanced engineering analysis. He has designed and delivered products that integrate seamlessly into local and international factories, including semi-automatic and fully automatic lamb skin pulling machines, and vertical gate products for robotic welding cells.
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT – Nathan has extensive experience providing both on-site and remote technical support for engineering designs, as well as machine installation and commissioning, in locations including the USA, Canada, Australia, and other international markets.
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RESOURCE ESTIMATION & PLANNING – Nathan’s experience spans all aspects of project and product delivery. This includes assisting sales, scoping work, resource estimation and planning, design and drafting, build support, installation and commissioning, and manual creation. He is adept at estimating timeframes and resources, and promotes open communication to set clear expectations, timelines, and budgets with stakeholders. This approach improves efficiency, minimises costs, and builds strong working relationships.
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ENGINEERING DOCUMENTATION – Nathan regards documentation as a critical source of truth and takes pride in ensuring information is accurate, relevant, and well organised. His work includes recording design decisions and calculations, maintaining product and machine setup records (pneumatics, hydraulics, hardware and software settings), and creating CAD models that reflect the final build. He has produced comprehensive operating and maintenance manuals for complex machines, as well as test reports and step-by-step instructions for heating pad cable crimp tests, automatic cable stripper machines, 3D scanning equipment, point cloud data stitching, and foundation pile tensile tests.
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MACHINE DIAGNOSTICS & HANDS-ON WORK – With years of field experience, Nathan has honed both his technical and practical skills. He applies his in-depth mechanical knowledge, keen observation, and analytical thinking to identify root causes of faults in machinery and other products.
PERSONAL STATEMENT
My curiosity in learning about how things work and the joy of creation started at an early age. The books, although provided abundant knowledge, didn’t stop me from getting my hands dirty to learn all about practicality. This led me to take on classes like metal technology, electronic technology, and graphics design throughout my high school years, and, no doubt, sparked my passion in engineering.
Having been exposed to various sectors, I have proven track record of success in enhancing the practicality of designs and streamlining manufacturing and maintenance of state-of-the-art solutions. I am known for structuring comprehensive operational and maintenance manuals, automated templates, and training programmes to drive overall performance; highly instrumental in directing complex machinery installations and commissioning across local and international sites, focusing on uninterrupted production and operational excellence; proficient at testing solutions, controlling costs, and utilising 3D CAD modelling to tailor drawings, conducting testing analysis and calculations.
Personally, I like outdoors and nature. I believe nature can teach us many things and cool ideas pop up when one keeps an exploring mind. I see the importance of every moment in life, and to better capture those moments, I really love photography. Music and drawing can easily calm my mind during time of stress, and they are also what I enjoy to do.
Project Experience
LEILAC
Single-Reactor Cement Decarbonising Equipment
Worked remotely with a global client team to deliver key design improvements, including a fall arrest system and sensing design that reduced mechanical creep and thermal expansion while enabling abnormality monitoring for equipment safety. Designed a new reactor lid to minimise stresses and deformation during continuous high-temperature operation, incorporating an intricate insulation and sealing system to reduce heat loss and gas leakage. Developed a new feed pipe for meal de-lumping, streamlining manufacture of critical parts in time for the next equipment start-up.
Quadruple-Reactor Cement Decarbonising Equipment
Developed scope of works documents and specifications for engaging vendors, feeding into the technical bid evaluation process for the main structure, furnace, and meal handling systems. Collaborated with mechanical, process, and combustion engineers to design the complete system from infeed to outfeed, including meal distribution, cyclones, reactor tubes (with thermal and creep analysis), furnace, counterweight, collection cone, and full equipment insulation, along with risk assessments. Conducted feasibility evaluations for initiatives such as pyrolyser relocation, simplified meal dosing, and pneumatic conveying of high-temperature meal.
SCOTT AUTOMATION
Apex (Appliance)
A pair of automated high-volume sheet-metal production machines for producing structural shell for various gas and electric cooktops. Nathan spearheaded a small team of engineers to deliver one-third of the system from the start to finish. This particular portion of the system required many original designs and integration of new technologies from international brands. In addition, he designed air energy supply system for the entire system.
AEROSPACE COMPANY
Drop Test Vehicle
A development project for a drop test vehicle (DTV), a cost-effective mimic of the re-entry space vehicle, for testing flight parachute system, and the ancillary equipment to enable assembly and road transport to the drop site. Nathan joined the project mid-way and proficiently acquired the necessary skills in NX software, enabling him to rapidly contribute. His key achievements were scoping design requirements and analysis approach, design improvements for DFM, and design and analysis on critical aspects.
SCOTT AUTOMATION
Xenon Destack Upgrade
Upgrade of an existing machine to add a buffer area for the pre-processed material to allow more time for the operator to load material in the main area. The buffer area had to be integrated into the existing machine, and required design of new destack beam and new safety zoning, analysis to verify the suitability of the existing motor and mechanical transmission, new guarding design that integrated seamlessly into the existing guarding, relocated the affected existing equipment to new strategic locations, reticulation design & quantity estimation, on-site commissioning and installation.
SCOTT AUTOMATION
Porcupine (Mining)
Automated system consisting of two rock crushing and sampling machines with three separate pulverising cells. The job required quick adaptation to different design standards and philosophy and to work with a different team (mining) within the organisation. The key achievements include producing original designs, product developments and integration, commissioning, and installation.
SCOTT AUTOMATION
Shoulder Puller Products
Semi-automatic and fully automatic (VIP) lamb skin puller machines. The tasks required converting 2D drawings into 3D using Autodesk Inventor, improved core functionalities of the products, produced essential documentation like calculations, operation and maintenance manuals, and support site commissioning & installation.
SCOTT AUTOMATION
TFI & Alliance (Meat)
Automated lamb processing machines (LEAP) – worked with the meat team within the same organisation. The job required quick adaptation to different design standards and philosophy for the hygienic environment. Design tasks included calculations and liaising with supplier to design numerous effective hygienic conveyor systems, bandsaws and robot end-effectors improvements, and guarding of the overall machines to suit challenging factory layouts.
Boiler Biomass Conversion
Nathan joined the team half-way through, hit the ground running, and quickly adapted to new work environment and structure. The work included design and analysis, with the aid of 3D point cloud data, of platforms to enable access to/from underground tunnel and material handling systems above & below ground to transport fuel from drop-off point to the storage, storage to boiler, or drop-off point directly to the boiler. It was particularly challenging designing new equipment to integrate onto the existing equipment in the tunnel with very limited space while minimising costs in all areas. Nathan’s contributions were well-received and recognised by the client’s team members across different parts of the business.