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Natal, Rn, Br

Natal, Rn, Br

Natal, Rio Grande Do Norte, Brazil

I am part of the Regional Operations Engineering, blades team, LATAM. Part of the daily work is related to:- Technical advanced support for non-conformities identified in wind blades along their operational lifecycle. - Assist the service department with operational key focus and priority, providing 1st level of technical troubleshooting support for Vestas and non-Vestas wind turbines.- Evaluation and development of repair methods and repair procedures.- Evaluation of blades… Show more I am part of the Regional Operations Engineering, blades team, LATAM. Part of the daily work is related to:- Technical advanced support for non-conformities identified in wind blades along their operational lifecycle. - Assist the service department with operational key focus and priority, providing 1st level of technical troubleshooting support for Vestas and non-Vestas wind turbines.- Evaluation and development of repair methods and repair procedures.- Evaluation of blades inspection reports.- Be part of complex issues solutions for blades team, supporting the region through issue resolution. Show less

Caucaia, Ceará, Brazil

Caucaia, Ceará, Brazil

I worked as part of the wind turbine blade repair & structural engineering team, providing nonconformity solutions for the Vestas V150, V110 and WEG WB720 projects. There was autonomy in developing repair procedures for nonconformity identified during the blade production, proposing solutions based on the blade's engineering design, aiming a structurally reliable blade operation. In addition, I was responsible for:- Writing blade repair procedures for the repair team.- The final… Show more I worked as part of the wind turbine blade repair & structural engineering team, providing nonconformity solutions for the Vestas V150, V110 and WEG WB720 projects. There was autonomy in developing repair procedures for nonconformity identified during the blade production, proposing solutions based on the blade's engineering design, aiming a structurally reliable blade operation. In addition, I was responsible for:- Writing blade repair procedures for the repair team.- The final validation of advanced repairs, as well as technical support as needed during repair process.- Critical analysis about the nonconformity/quality/structural acceptance criteria provided/reviewed by the customer.- Presenting repair proposal & nonconformity report for customers in the United States, Europe, and Brazil.- To create engineering documents relating all blade engineering specifications related to repairs.- Making strong connection between production and quality teams in regarding of engineering specifications and quality assurance. Show less

Campina Grande Area, Brazil

I have worked in a team responsible for developing a new Brazilian light sport aircraft, named as Stratus ST20. The airplane design prioritized the use of composite materials, then, I was particularly involved in the following:- Landing gear design in hybrid composite, materials selection, FEA, prototype production, test, and validation. - Materials characterization, such as advanced composites, to be used on the airplane’s parts.- Responsible for planning the wing main spar… Show more I have worked in a team responsible for developing a new Brazilian light sport aircraft, named as Stratus ST20. The airplane design prioritized the use of composite materials, then, I was particularly involved in the following:- Landing gear design in hybrid composite, materials selection, FEA, prototype production, test, and validation. - Materials characterization, such as advanced composites, to be used on the airplane’s parts.- Responsible for planning the wing main spar production all made in composite material.- Responsible for the production supervision of the airplane’s composite parts. Show less

Dearborn, Mi

I have worked as intern at the Ford Research and Innovation Center. While working, I contributed with an oxidation kinetics study of a ductile cast iron. Through this research and development working, I developed my undergraduate thesis which was considered on top 3 best grades for the graduation year. As part of the work I:• Researched and developed the performance of ductile cast iron at high temperatures and different testing times to understand oxidation kinetics through mass change to… Show more I have worked as intern at the Ford Research and Innovation Center. While working, I contributed with an oxidation kinetics study of a ductile cast iron. Through this research and development working, I developed my undergraduate thesis which was considered on top 3 best grades for the graduation year. As part of the work I:• Researched and developed the performance of ductile cast iron at high temperatures and different testing times to understand oxidation kinetics through mass change to be able to contribute with the fatigue prediction studies on engine exhaust manifolds.• Developed a testing methodology and performed extensive oxidation experiments at high temperatures and different times on ductile cast iron.• Investigated the mass change and related it to the oxide identification, as well the measurement of the oxide thickness as function of temperature and time. Show less

Campina Grande E Região, Brasil

• Scholarship sponsored by Brazilian Education and Culture Ministry (MEC) to perform researching, and teaching for mechanical engineering department

Campina Grande E Região, Brasil

• As member, I researched and designed landing gear systems for cargo airplane to compete against 96 teams from Brazil, Peru, Venezuela, and Mexico at the SAE Brazil Aero Design• Conducted mechanical testing, and material analysis to support material selection• Performed an extensive aircraft conceptual design researching applied to SAE Aero Design• Wrote reports as teaching material for freshman students at UFCG SAE Aero Design Team

Campina Grande E Região, Brasil

• As research assistant sponsored by the National Counsel of Technological and Scientific Development (CNPq), I performed a research about welding method to obtain high values of toughness in joining dissimilar materials, and the influence of the stress relieve annealing heat treatment after welding dissimilar materials

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: • Landing Gear Systems Developer in the UFCG SAE Aero Design Team • Student Assistant in the Mechanical Testing.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Mechanical Engineering

• Exchange student for 16 months. Brazil Scientific Mobility Program (BSMP)