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Lucerne, Switzerland

Stans, Nidwald, Suisse

– Structural analysis: classical static stress analysis & finite element analysis of metallic and composite airframe structure in both a development and certification-oriented environment.– Preparation of formal engineering analysis reports, occasional participation to test plans and test reports.– Cross-functional analytical support, internal liaison and potential for direct liaison / support with external supplier companies and the airworthiness authorities.– Production support (quality notifications) and occasional support to the Customer Support group (in fleet issues, repairs).

Basel, Switzerland

– Designing aircraft internal and external primary and secondary structures, interior furnishing and system modifications.– Ensuring correct consideration and application of Certification Basis, Rules and Regulations, Means of Compliance and Interpretations in the engineering output for the product, system or installation designed.– Preparing technical documentation such as reports, analysis, test procedures and installation instructions.– Performing Static-Strength calculations i.e. by FEM models and Finite-Element-Analysis and Hand-Calculations.

North And South America

Spent a year abroad, in North and South America, to achieve various challenges. – Learned Spanish – Volunteered in rebuilding a house damaged by the hurricane Katrina in New Orleans – Walked across Peru and Bolivia, 3,5 months and 1500km in self-sufficiency, at an altitude between 3000 and 6000m. Crossing altiplanos, mountain ranges and climbing the highest mountain in Bolivia (Nevado Sajama - 6542m)

Tianjin City, China

• Support the department for the successful conduct of ground and flight tests operations in China. – Provide daily engineering support to flight crew members. – Ensure readiness of the dispatch office and follow-up of test equipment. – Support the Head of department in its management tasks. – Help to build strong links between Chinese and European employees along with external partners.• Provide a refreshing point of view to improve the departments procedures and working habits.• Qualifying Trainings: General Familiarization A320 and Hyperbaric Environment.

Basel, Switzerland

• Established, developed and validated structural design concepts of customized outfitting on primary structure of business aircrafts (mainly Airbus A319CJ and Boeing BBJ 777-200 and -300), according to CS-25, Part 21J.• Performed structural analysis using conventional hand and computer analysis (FEMAP/NASTRAN). Generated structural substantiation reports and provided technical support and guidance to design engineers.

Basel, Switzerland

With the benefit of an easy access to the aircrafts, I spent a lot of time with the companions to understand the way they work and obtain the best design possible.• In charge of the complete floor structure of two Boeings BBJ 777-200 and -300. – Ensured CAD models and drawings were meeting AMAC Aerospace and customer standards. – Followed up the design progress with internal and external design teams. – Validated process feasibility and allocated the right level of resources to meet program requirements.• Water tank installation on primary structure of an Airbus A319CJ.

Suresnes

• In charge of the Global Finite Element Model.• Finite Element Analysis and hand calculation on all the frames of the SK-105.

Région De Montréal, Canada

• Six month internship within the Structural Dynamics and Vibration Lab.• Understanding of nonlinear dynamics and optimization techniques.• Structural optimization of a compressor blade in a unilateral contact dynamics framework.

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Aerospace Engineering

General Aerospace Engineering School: Aerodynamics, Structures, Electronics and Computer Science.

Non-Degree Studies, Chinese Language And Literature

Activities and Societies: Badminton University Team memberIntensive Mandarin classes (20hrs/week)

Master Of Science (Graduate Exchange Program), Aerospace Engineering, Gpa: 3.6/4

Activities and Societies: Badminton University Team memberSpecialization in Structural Engineering