Prabin Dhital , EIT, PMP
Senior Design Engineer
(507) 491-3996 | Peoria, IL
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Senior Design Engineer
(507) 491-3996 | Peoria, IL
Download Resume Contact MeI’m Prabin Dhital, a mechanical engineer with a passion for solving complex problems and building elegant solutions that blend innovation with manufacturability. With a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering from Minnesota State University and a proven track record across multiple industries—including off-highway vehicles, electronic enclosures, and cable installation tools—I specialize in transforming concepts into production-ready designs.
I bring over a decade of experience in product design, testing, manufacturing, and cross-functional collaboration. Currently, as a Senior Design Engineer at Caterpillar Inc., I lead the development and validation of rubber components for heavy machinery, managing lab operations and partnering with global teams to ensure high-performance products meet industry standards.
Whether mentoring engineers, streamlining design processes, or integrating cutting-edge software tools (from Creo and LabVIEW to Python and VBA), my approach melds technical precision with creative problem solving. I hold both EIT and PMP certifications and continuously expand my expertise through advanced training in additive manufacturing, statistical analysis, and DFMEA.
Outside work, I actively mentor students and young professionals, support STEM outreach, and share knowledge as an Industrial Advisor. My journey spans continents—but whether in Kathmandu or Peoria, I’m driven by the same purpose: creating impactful solutions, learning relentlessly, and helping others grow.
Lead rubber component design, validation testing, and cross-functional collaboration for heavy machinery.
Designed and supported manufacturing of high-volume electronic enclosures.
Designed and supported manufacturing of high-volume electronic enclosures.
Developed cable-installation tools from concept through full production.
Prepared lab experiments and guided students in ME436 Thermal/Fluid Lab, ensuring safety and equipment readiness.
Supervised maintenance team of 10, planned schedules, conducted quality checks, and liaised with customers.
Assisted in production planning, resource allocation, and daily reporting under the engineering supervisor.
Supported turbine and generator maintenance, daily inspections, and reported to department head.
Master of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering – Minnesota State University-Mankato (2018)
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering – Kathmandu University (2012)
Second-year undergrad project.
Result: Built an IR-based circuit to control motor direction for door opening/closing.
Skills: CAD, 2D production drawings, cost analysis, CircuitLab, basic electrical & manufacturing.
Third-year group project.
Result: Economic comparison of waste-to-energy methods for Kathmandu; presented at ICDRET 2012 in Dhaka.
Skills: Technical reading, quantitative economic analysis, research paper drafting.
Tools: MS Office, Minitab, Excel.
Final-year thesis.
Result: MATLAB model predicting knock in SI engines under various fuel/engine parameters.
Skills: Research methods, MATLAB, scientific presentation.
Mechatronics course (MEPP 427) project.
Result: Built a clap-activated dimming circuit.
Skills: CircuitLab, 555-timer, relay, HEF4017B, condenser mic, technical writing.
IC Engine Combustion course (MEPP 433).
Result: Simulated & built a 1 L combustion-chamber launcher (226 mm × 75 mm ID, 1 m barrel); achieved 95 m range.
Skills: MATLAB, DOE, testing, data analysis.
Tools & Skills: VBA, optimization, data analysis.
Result: Cut parts count by 44%, chose extrusion (steel 1018/1020/4130), boosted efficiency from 11.9% → 23.4%.
Skills: 3D CAD, FEA, DFMA, FMEA.
MS thesis work.
Result: Simulated/analyzed meniscus & viscous forces in flat separation; studied surface roughness and contact angle.
Skills: MATLAB modeling, DOE, data analysis, research methodology, technical writing.
Senior-design collaboration.
GS150 installs 1–2.5 mm cable at ~375 ft/min into 5–8 mm ducts; moved from machined aluminum to 3D-printed ABS/nylon.
Skills: Creo Parametric, FEA, DFMEA, project management, GD&T, technical writing.