Ricardo Lago Valente Email & Phone Number

Santa Maria, Rio Grande Do Sul, Brasil

I work as a specialized technician in the coffee machine operations field, focusing on ensuring the high performance and efficiency of equipment. My main responsibilities include preventive and corrective maintenance, preparation, and programming of the machines, ensuring they are always ready for operation.Additionally, I am involved in the development of parts through additive manufacturing, using 3D technology to create customized components that enhance the performance and durability of the machines. My background in Mechanical Engineering, combined with Green Belt Six Sigma certification and specialization in Lean Manufacturing, allows me to apply continuous improvement methods, optimizing processes and reducing waste.My goal is to integrate innovation and efficiency, contributing to operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Santa Maria, Rio Grande Do Sul, Brasil

Published Papers:1. International Congress1.1 - VALENTE, R. L.; BUENOS, A. A.; DAUDT, N. F.; PIZZOLATO, M.. 3D Printing Parameters Effect on the Flexural Strength of Polylactic Acid (PLA) Parts. In: 26th International Congress of Mechanical Engineering, 2021, Virtual Congress. 26th International Congress of Mechanical Engineering, 2021.Teaching, Research, and Extension Activities:2 - Teaching2.1 - Bombaja Team - Baja SAE Project.3 - Research3.1 - Research Program: Education and Technologies - Educa-TE;3.2 - Sentry Gun: Design of a Structure for an Autonomous Weapon;3.3 - Study of the Mechanical Properties of Materials Used in the 3D Printing of Parts through Additive Manufacturing.4 - Extension4.1 - Study of Material Properties through Tension, Compression, and Bending Tests.

Marília, São Paulo, Brazil

I worked on the development of machines to meet the needs of clients, industries, and partner companies, as well as making adjustments to machines and tools to comply with NR12, NR17, and NR36 standards. Additionally, I was involved in risk assessments, creation of DXF files and cutting plans for laser machines, project management, and other tasks.

Marília, São Paulo, Brazil

I worked on risk assessments, creation of DXF files and cutting plans for laser machines, project management, among other tasks.

Santa Maria, Rio Grande Do Sul, Brasil

I interned at GARRA, one of the robotics laboratories at the Federal University of Santa Maria. The laboratory focuses on technological development through the construction of robots. It participates in national and international robotics competitions, and contributes to interaction between UFSM and the community through extension projects carried out in schools in Santa Maria and the surrounding region.Published Papers:1. Complete works published in conference proceedings:1.1 - SCHREINER, V.; ZARZICKI, G.; SCHIRMER, R. D.; VALENTE, R. L.; FERREIRA, E. G.; HAUSEN, R. B.; GAMARRA, D. F.T.. Sentinela Robótico para Defesa S.P.E.A.R.. In: Jornada Acadêmica Integrada, 2017, Santa Maria. Jornada Acadêmica Integrada, 2017.1.2 - GARCIA, T. R.; VALENTE, R. L.; JESUS, J. C.; SILVA, R. M.; GUERRA, R. S.; GAMARRA, D. F.T.. Construção de um Robô Móvel para Ensino das Disciplinas dos Cursos de Engenharia. In: Jornada Acadêmica Integrada, 2017, Santa Maria. Jornada Acadêmica Integrada, 2017.2. Abstracts:2.1 - GARCIA, T. R.; VALENTE, R. L.; JESUS, J. C.; SCHIRMER, R. D.; GAMARRA, D. F.T.. Construção de um Robô Móvel para Ensino das Disciplinas dos Cursos de Engenharia. In: CRICTE - Congresso Regional de Iniciação Científica e Tecnológica em Engenharia, 2017, Ijuí. CRICTE - Congresso Regional de Iniciação Científica e Tecnológica em Engenharia, 2017.2.2 - GARCIA, T. R.; VALENTE, R. L.; JESUS, J. C.; SCHIRMER, R. D.; SILVA, R. M.; GAMARRA, D. F.T.. Construção de um Robô Móvel como Recurso Didático nos Cursos de Engenharia. In: Salão Internacional de Ensino, Pesquisa e Extensão (Siepe), 2017, Santana do Livramento. Salão Internacional de Ensino, Pesquisa e Extensão (Siepe), 2017.3. Presentation of Works and Lectures3.1 - SCHREINER, V. H.; ZARZICKI, G.; FERREIRA, E. G.; VALENTE, R. L.; SCHIRMER, R. D.; HAUSEN, R. B.. Sentinela Robótico para Defesa S.P.E.A.R., 2017.

Santa Maria, Rio Grande Do Sul, Brasil

Among other activities, I was responsible for the preparation, programming, and maintenance of machines, as well as the repair of parts and components.

Santa Maria, Rio Grande Do Sul, Brasil

My responsibilities, among other activities, included migrating the database between the old software and the newly acquired one, implementing predictive maintenance on motors and machines in general, creating work orders, instruction manuals, and designing and creating machine part protections (NR-12).

Rio Grande Do Sul

Founded on April 4, 2003, in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, the Bombaja team is a teaching, research, and extension project aimed at researching and developing a prototype off-road vehicle known as Baja. My mission was to ensure the team's accounting control, manage the documentation for all research, development, and logistics procedures for competitions, and oversee the development of the BJ-12 prototype.

Engenharia Mecânica

Ensino Médio