Lasan Wimalasena
Glen Waverley,VIC
Summary
Passionate and results-driven Mechanical Engineer with hands-on experience in Design, Analysis, and Problem-Solving across diverse Engineering Projects. Skilled in applying Mechanical principles, CAD Modelling, and Simulation Tools to deliver innovative and efficient solutions. Proven ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams and drive projects from concept to completion. Committed to continuous learning, applying creativity, and leveraging technical expertise to contribute to engineering excellence and organizational growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Engineer Trainee
Rove Wheelchairs
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Design and Fabrication of Rove wheelchair Bonding Jig Automation Project.
- Performed Calculations on Component Selection and Design Simulations.
- Manufacturing and 3D Printing of Parts.
- BOM Development and Project Documentation.
- Hand on Experience in Wheelchair Manufacturing Facility.
- Component Assembly and Prototyping.
Trainee Mechatronics Engineer
Nikini Automation Systems (Pvt) Ltd.
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Design and fabrication of conveyor systems in pharmaceutical, rice mill, tea export industries in automating material flow.
- Designed and fabricated automation system for packaging process of tea factories.
- Hands on experience in workshop fabrication.
- Worked with the preventive maintenance team and solved multiple breakdowns in industrial automation systems.
- Designed and fabricated electrical control panel boards.
- Designed and proposed automated systems via TIA Portal software.
- Installation, modification and commissioning of electrical and control systems.
- Breakdowns in conveyor systems and automation systems in porcelain, tea and apparel industries.
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne, VIC08-2025
BSc. Eng. (Hons.) - Mechanical Engineering (Specialized in Mechatronics)
Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT)
03.2023
S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia
01-2018
Skills
- CAD Design (SolidWorks, PTC CREO) and 3D Printing
- Industrial Automation and Process Control (TIA Portal)
- PLC Programming
- Pneumatics & Hydraulics systems Fabrication and Prototyping (FluidSim)
- Preventive and Predictive maintenance strategies
- Technical Documentation
- Media and Marketing Skills
COCURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
- Senior Cadet, Army Cadet Platoon
- S. Thomas’ College – 2016 Soccer – 2015 – 2017
- Project Lead – Art Club
- Senior Science Society - S. Thomas’ College – 2017
- President, Faculty of Engineering Media Club, SLIIT - 2022/23
- Media and Marketing Lead - SLIIT’S GOT TALENT - 2022
- Chairperson, Media and Publicity, IMechE Student Chapter of SLIIT - 2022/23
Timeline
Mechanical Engineer Trainee
Rove Wheelchairs
08.2024 - 11.2024
Trainee Mechatronics Engineer
Nikini Automation Systems (Pvt) Ltd.
09.2021 - 03.2022
BSc. Eng. (Hons.) - Mechanical Engineering (Specialized in Mechatronics)
Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT)
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Swinburne University of Technology
S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia
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