DANIEL SENER
Chicago
Summary
Results-driven mechanical engineer with 8+ years in technical sales and custom machinery design. Proven track record in managing the full sales cycle, leveraging engineering insights to deliver innovative solutions that boost client satisfaction and project success from initial concept through installation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Sales Engineer
The RDI Group
Itasca
01.2025 - Current
- Drive sales of complex, custom-engineered roofing production machines to major manufacturers and suppliers, managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through close
- Apply hands-on mechanical engineering background to consult on technical requirements, recommend optimal machine configurations, and produce detailed quotes that accelerate purchasing decisions
- Build long-term relationships with key accounts, serving as a trusted technical resource throughout the customer lifecycle from initial scoping through installation and support
Mechanical Design Engineer
The RDI Group
Itasca
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Designed custom roofing production machinery and belt-driven laser-cutting systems for diverse industrial applications, owning projects from concept through production release
- Conducted in-depth customer discovery sessions to define machine specifications, then authored detailed technical quotes and proposals for full production line solutions
- Partnered with purchasing to qualify suppliers and vendors, streamlining procurement workflows and improving component lead times across multiple active programs
- Collaborated directly with customers to define new product development criteria, aligning engineering feasibility with commercial requirements from earliest design phases
R&D Mechanical Engineer
Serac Inc.
Carol Stream
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Co-developed next-generation blowing, filling, and capping technology within a 3-person engineering team, taking concepts from research through functional prototype
- Built detailed CAD assemblies in SolidWorks and applied FEA simulation to validate structural integrity and optimize designs prior to manufacturing
- Owned individual projects end-to-end - from initial synthesis through technical drawings, component sourcing, and procurement
- Engineered a diving filling nozzle that equalizes pressure between nozzle and bottle, achieving a fill rate of 3 seconds per gallon
- Designed a thermo-blowing mold that cuts, welds, and forms PET plastic sheets into finished bottles, deployed in production for Dannon yogurt packaging
Engineering Consultant
Bioway Energy
Kota
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Consulted on international municipal waste-to-energy initiative, conducting design research, feasibility analysis, and concept development across multiple project phases to support sustainable energy solutions
- Designed IoT-enabled underground waste collection bins for smart city infrastructure initiative, enhancing operational efficiency and waste management
- Researched India's Clean India Mission (Swachh Bharat Abhiyan) policy framework, aligning project deliverables with national sustainability standards to ensure compliance and promote environmental responsibility
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana12-2017
High school or equivalent -
Saint Ignatius College Prep
Chicago, Illinois01-2013
Skills
- Technical sales
- Quote preparation
- Technical documentation
- Product configuration
- Customer relationship management
- Technical documentation
- Technical documentation
- CAD modeling
- SolidWorks modeling
Awards Activities Interests
- AP Scholar Award
- Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity
- Purdue Waterski & Wakeboard Team
- Former Ski Instructor, Breckenridge
Timeline
Technical Sales Engineer
The RDI Group
01.2025 - Current
Mechanical Design Engineer
The RDI Group
01.2021 - 01.2025
R&D Mechanical Engineer
Serac Inc.
01.2019 - 12.2019
Engineering Consultant
Bioway Energy
01.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Purdue University
High school or equivalent -
Saint Ignatius College Prep