Karl Blouin
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Credentials
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Formation HyperMesh / HyperView
AltairMay, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Analyste en vibration de machines Cat I
Association Canadienne en Vibration des MachinesDec, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Lx Sim
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Canada
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project engineer
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Apr 2023 - Present
Perform finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations to test and optimize all types of products and structures virtually. - Develop strategies and proposals to meet customer needs; - Develop and ensure respect of deadlines; - Design complex mechanical parts, assemblies or systems; - FEA analysis of complex assemblies with ANSYS; - Analyze part strength in the linear and plastic domains; - Perform random vibration fatigue analysis. Perform finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations to test and optimize all types of products and structures virtually. - Develop strategies and proposals to meet customer needs; - Develop and ensure respect of deadlines; - Design complex mechanical parts, assemblies or systems; - FEA analysis of complex assemblies with ANSYS; - Analyze part strength in the linear and plastic domains; - Perform random vibration fatigue analysis.
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Ventec Canada
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Farming
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research & development project engineer
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Jan 2019 - Dec 2022
• Develop new axial fans concept in order to maximize energy efficiency and reliability; • Ensure the conformity of products for the European market and deliver the CE certification/marking of these products; • Laboratory testing and validation of exhaust and circulation fans according to AMCA 210 and AMCA 230 standards respectively; • Analyze product failures, understand the failure mode and propose an improvement solution; • Perform finite element simulation (CFD) of agricultural buildings to ensure optimal placement of ventilation units. Show less
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Rafale Catamaran Class-C ÉTS
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Canada
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Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
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Team captain
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Apr 2014 - Dec 2018
Design, manufacture and sail a 25 feet long, hydrofoiling catamaran made out of carbon fiber. Propelled by a 300 square feet rigid wingsail able to reach speeds of up to three times the wind speed - Competed at the 27th Little Cup, C-Class World Championship in Geneva, 2015; - Coordinate weekly activities to set priorities and ensure the accomplishment of deadline and goals; - Analyze and solve, as a team, logistical problems and technical challenges; - Design lead of hydrofoils and rudders shapes, analyzing and optimizing performance with CFD analysis - Responsible for the design and manufacturing of composite tooling for the hydrofoils and rudders; - Developed techniques: Various composite material application - CFD analysis and Structural analysis (FEA) - task coordination and team management – Budget management - Main software used: Catia, Ansys, Altair (HyperMesh and Hperview) Show less
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Camso
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Canada
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Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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R&D engineering intern – PowerSports Division
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May 2018 - Aug 2018
- Take part in the development and validation of concepts of track systems for ATV, UTV and dirt bike; - In charge of project related to test bench, simulation and validation test; - Finite element analysis of various assemblies in development and validation with laboratory test results. - Support the production plant during the production launch to ensure that the final product meets the engineering requirements. - Take part in the development and validation of concepts of track systems for ATV, UTV and dirt bike; - In charge of project related to test bench, simulation and validation test; - Finite element analysis of various assemblies in development and validation with laboratory test results. - Support the production plant during the production launch to ensure that the final product meets the engineering requirements.
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Ventec Canada
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Farming
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1 - 100 Employee
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R&D engineering intern
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Sep 2016 - Apr 2017
- Design and improve agricultural ventilation products to increase performance and energy efficiency; - Optimize the ventilation of an agricultural building according to the customer’s requirements; - Design 3D model of customer’s building plan and perform CFD analysis of fluid flow in the building optimizing the ventilation performance and accuracy; - Analysis and reporting of prototype testing in wind tunnel comparing with CFD results. - Design and improve agricultural ventilation products to increase performance and energy efficiency; - Optimize the ventilation of an agricultural building according to the customer’s requirements; - Design 3D model of customer’s building plan and perform CFD analysis of fluid flow in the building optimizing the ventilation performance and accuracy; - Analysis and reporting of prototype testing in wind tunnel comparing with CFD results.
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Thomas & Betts a member of the ABB Group
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Product engineer intern
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May 2015 - Aug 2015
- Part design using sheet metal, plastic injection and machining processes; - Prototyping and laboratory testing of new products; - Update 3D et 2D drawings; - Quality control of manufactured parts. - Part design using sheet metal, plastic injection and machining processes; - Prototyping and laboratory testing of new products; - Update 3D et 2D drawings; - Quality control of manufactured parts.
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Education
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2014 - 2018
École de technologie supérieure (ETS)
Baccalauréat, Mechanical Engineering
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