Gustavo Rocha, EIT

Experience

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  Ultra-Rev

  Jan 2015 - Jul 2015

  Helicopter Mechanic Internship

  Main activities:➢ Assist the aircraft mechanic, including changing parts, reviewing turbines, looking for cracks in the blades, painting, cleaning and etc.I had the opportunity to learn:➢ Using all kinds of tools➢ Opening and closing helicopter parts.In this rigorous environment, I was able to learn the great importance of details, which is necessary in the aerospace environment.

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  Fluxo Consultoria

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Mechanical Engineering Freelance

  I worked as a project engineer with Fluxo Consultoria to provide the client (C-tank) with two mechanical solutions:➢ 3D design of a vacuum generator.➢ 3D design of a cyclonic separator.Then I had the opportunity, together with C-Tank, to supervise the manufacturing of these two parts, closing the entire project cycle: Research, Planning, Design and Execution.

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  C-Tank

  Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

  Mechanical Design Engineer

  1) Designer of machines in Solidworks, including:➢ Development of a vacuum machine, with purely pneumatic operation, to increase efficiency in cleaning tanks with the explosive environment.➢ Calculations of fluid dynamics for the venturi tube.➢ 3D design with SolidWorks and automation design for the control box.➢ Technical inspection and supervision of manufacturing of each designed part.➢ Manufacture of two machine control panels: one purely pneumatic and one electro-pneumatic, considering safety requirements of explosive environments. 2) Development of customized cleaning solutions for customers, including:➢ Search for ideal equipment considering costs, utility, and customer requirements➢ Specific solution for each vessel considering security and specific logisticsAs the C-tank works a lot in areas at risk of explosion (classified areas), I dealt with pneumatically operated machines: winches, pumps and vacuum generating machines. Show less

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  Fluxo Consultoria

  Jun 2018 - Dec 2018

  Mechanical Engineering Freelance

  Developed a mechanical model, with SOLIDWORKS software, of an internal combustion engine idealized by the customer. In addition, I did mathematical and motion simulations.Activities and products delivered:➢ 3D mechanical model➢ Motion simulation with SOLIDWORKS➢ Mathematical development using Mathematica software

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  Tutor Doctor

  Mar 2019 - Jun 2021

  Mathematics and Physics Tutor

  I'm a tutor for basic Mathematics and Physics, teaching kids and teenagers from the ages of 12 to 17 (pre-University). Subjects:➢ Mathematics: Trigonometry, Geometry, Algebra.➢ Physics: Mechanics, Fluids, Optics, Electricity, Energy, Thermodynamics.

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  Seneca

  Mar 2019 - Dec 2020

  Electronics Engineering Tutor

  In charge of answering any questions from students in various subjects offered in the Electronic Engineering Technician course, at Seneca College. I worked for the Learning Center: a service offered to students to help them in their studies.Subjects:➢ C and C ++ programming➢ Mathematics➢ Electronic circuits

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  EXACT Technology Corporation

  Jun 2021 - Mar 2024

  Mechanical Engineer | Electronics Technician

  Mechanical Engineering activities - In charge of developing a new product for the concrete industry: a temperature-controlled chamber to hold curing concrete.Activities:➢ Design metal parts with Solidworks and Onshape➢ Mechanical Resistance simulation with Solidworks ➢ Airflow testing ➢ Microcontroller coding in C for optimal temperature distribution➢ Technical Drawings for supplier➢ 3D printing for rapid prototyping➢ Performance testing of the product➢ Project development using Jira➢ Documentation of research results, simulations, assembly instructions, and diagrams (mechanical and electrical) using diagrams.net for Google Drive➢ Inventory management with OpemBOM and Google SheetsTeam Lead activities - Led a major reorganization in the manufacturing space.Activities:➢ Set up meetings➢ Led the meeting by creating brainstorms and actionable tasks➢ Assignment activities to team members➢ Transcribed the conclusions➢ Iterated until the project goal was achieved➢ Redesigned the layout of the manufacturing facility to transform it into a more safe and efficient environment.Electronics/Manufacturing Technician activities:➢ Made manufacturing schedules and quality processes with Google Sheets.➢ Soldering, Testing, and fixing PCBs ➢ Hand-making products by cutting, drilling and gluing the metal, wood, and plastic parts➢ Electrical wiring, crimping, cutting➢ Diagram reading and designing➢ Inventory Management➢ Product status management with Jira➢ Microcontroller programming Show less

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  Federal Screen Products Inc.

  Feb 2024 - now

  Junior Project Estimator

  Responsible for calculating cost for custom screen projects i.e. the cost of a RFQ (Request for Quote). Day-to-day activities: - Consider all manufacturing processes limitations and advantages before deciding which path is the most cost effective. - Decide if outsourcing the part would be more cost effective. - Managing supplier list and communications. - Calculate time of each process- Calculate price of shipping Machines in the shop:- CNC machine- Manual Lathe machine- Screen welding machine- Automated Waterjet - Welding (Tig, Mig and Laser)- Rolling machine Show less