Andre Graaff

Andre Graaff

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  • About me

    Lead design engineer

  • Education

    • Stellenbosch University

      2015 - 2016
      Master’s Degree Mechanical Engineering 70%

      Activiteiten en verenigingen:Thermal design of industrial cooling systems. Focus on evaporative and hybrid systems. Numerical performance prediction models, parameter studies and performance mapping. Studied mechanical engineering undergraduate with Finite element methods (FEM) as optional subject. Graduated in December 2014.Completed my Masters degree in mechanical engineering with research in industrial cooling systems.

    • Stellenbosch University

      2011 - 2014
      Bachelor's degree Mechanical 63%

      Activiteiten en verenigingen:Committee Member at Oude Molen Men's FraternityBTKMaties Underwater Mechanical Engineering

    • Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool (AHS/Affies)

      2006 - 2010
      High School National Senior Certificate

      Activiteiten en verenigingen:Rugby and Water Polo Played rugby and Water polo throughout high school.Matriculated in 2010 with 5 distinctions and an average of above 80%

  • Experience

    • University of Stellenbosch

      Jan 2011 - Dec 2014
      Student

      Final year project (Skripsie) included the design, manufacture and performance evaluation of a 2 m model semi displacement hull patrol vessel with different bow thruster fairing designs. A numerical model was developed to predict planning speed and trim of the vessel.

    • ESTEQ

      Jun 2013 - Jul 2013
      Vacation trainee

      Develop experimental apparatus to demonstrate motion and FEM software.Create video tutorials for Siemens software.EDEM software training.

    • ESTEQ

      Dec 2013 - Jan 2014
      Vacation Trainee

      Responsibilities: Develop experiment to demonstrate computer models.Create video tutorials for MSC SmXpert software.

    • Stellenbosch University

      Jan 2015 - Jan 2017
      Postgraduate Student

      Postgraduate research into industrial cooling systems with focus on hybrid (dry/wet) technology. Apart from designing cooling systems, I am a independent researcher who can identify problems, develop a project plan and execute it to finish on time.

    • Mettec

      Dec 2016 - Jun 2017
      Junior Design Engineer

      Design pumping equipment for the mining industry

    • Techtion

      Nov 2017 - Jun 2018
      Design Engineer

      Project planning and personnel management. Automation product design and development.

    • Kelvion

      Jul 2018 - Nov 2021
      Thermal Engineer
    • MineARC Systems

      Dec 2021 - Sept 2022
      Mechanical Engineer

      Responsible for new product development in the Mining and Agricultural sectors.

    • WEB Eindhoven

      Jan 2022 - Sept 2023
      ASML Lead Design: DUV Machine Conditioning - Air infrastructure
    • ASML

      Jan 2023 - now
      Lead Engineer: DUV Machine Conditioning - Air Infrastructure
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • M.Eng Mechanical (Research)

      University of Stellenbosch
      Jan 2017
    • B.Eng (Mechanical)

      University of Stellenbosch
      Dec 2014
    • Candidate Engineer

      Engineering Council of South Africa
      Jan 2016
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Community outreach pojects

      Issued by Lux Mundi church
      Lux Mundi churchAssociated with Andre Graaff