Diego Leyser

Experience

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  Airbus

  Feb 2003 - Aug 2003

  Engineering Intern

  - Validation of the time-domain approach of ACTRAN applied in Acoustics- Compairison of Results with Analytical Models and Frequency-Based-Models- Troubleshooting with Free Field Technologies, developer of the software in Belgium

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  Rhodia

  Jan 2004 - Dec 2004

  Mechanical Engineering Intern

  - Needs analysis and specification at chemical process improvement projects- Implementation of a maintenance's KPI control system

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  Cargill

  Jan 2005 - Jul 2005

  Trainee Engineer

  - Trainee Engineer at the Cocoa Processing Plant of Ilhéus-BA, Brazil- Training on all phases of production chain- Establishment of automation routines

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  Petrobras

  Aug 2005 - Oct 2012

  Static Equipment Engineer

  - Technical Support for the Maintenance of Pressure Vessels, Piping, Power Boilers and Storage Tanks- Welding Engineer in REPAR – Araucária Oil Refinery, Brazil- Implementation of a quality control system on weldments made in maintenance- Participation on several plant turnarounds as field coordinator and technical support- Member of GTS – Welding Technology Group of Petrobras- Patent in analysis by the INPI (National Institute of Industrial Property): Extraction Method and Apparatus of Remaining Tube-to-Sheet Pipes on Boilers by Electromagnetic Induction Show less

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  École des Mines de Saint Etienne

  Oct 2012 - Sept 2013

  MSc. Candidate in Materials Engineering

  Master Recherche II - "Materials Science and Engineering"Field of Study : MetallurgyMaster Thesis: "Study of crack initiation in corrosion fatigue of a cold drawn and rolled ferrito-pearlitic steel in CO2 saturated confined solution"Advisor: Prof. Dr. David Delafosse1st ranked in the class of 2012/2013

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  ARMINES

  Apr 2013 - May 2014

  Research Engineer

  Studied the corrosion-fatigue behavior in high-strength steels when exposed to confined CO2 saturated solutions, with partial pressures of H2S.Performed low-cycle fatigue, corrosion and corrosion-fatigue testing.Used analysis techniques: scanning electron microscopy (SEM), electron back scattered diffraction (EBSD), and atomic force microscopy (AFM)

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  Institut de la corrosion

  May 2014 - Jan 2017

  Research Engineer / Corrosion Engineer

  Applied research in the interactions between fatigue and corrosion of high-strength steels.Development of methods for mechanical and corrosion tests.Use of Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Electron Back Scattered Diffraction (EBSD) and Atomic force Microscopy (AFM)

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  Renault Sport Racing

  Feb 2017 - Jan 2024

  Metallurgical Lab. Responsible Engineer

  Responsible for mechanical and metallurgical expertise in Formula 1 engine parts.- Metallurgical analysis in R&D, design development and reliability analysis of parts tested in engine benches or used in race tracks.- Management and technical support of the materials laboratory : Sample Preparation Laboratory, Optical Microscopy (Metallographic and Stereographic), Scanning Electron Microscopy and Chemical Microanalysis (SEM/EDS/EBSD) and Microhardness.

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  Alpine Racing

  Feb 2024 - Nov 2024

  R&D Metallurgical Engineer

  - Development and execution of R&D projects in materials applied to Formula 1 Power Units- Prospection and development of systems, techniques, and suppliers - Technical support and specification of materials, coatings, heat and thermo-chemical treatments and characterisations for the design office

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  Alpine Formula One Team

  Nov 2024 - now

  R&D Materials Engineer

  - Development and execution of R&D projects in materials applied to Formula 1 cars- Prospection and development of systems, techniques, and suppliers - Technical support and specification of materials, coatings, heat and thermo-chemical treatments and characterisations for the design office