Ricardo Pires

Experience

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  Instituto de Socorro a Náufragos

  Jun 2016 - Jan 2018

  Lifeguard
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  Manuel Carvalhosa & Ca., Lda.

  Jun 2019 - Jan 2019

  Internship

  Assistance in the design, development and maintenance of different projects,involving activities such as:- Component modeling;- Direct and cooperative contact with technicians in the discussion of solutions;

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  Manuel Carvalhosa & Ca., Lda.

  Jul 2020 - Jan 2020

  Internship

  Assistance in the design, development and maintenance of different projects,involving activities such as:- Component modeling;- Direct and cooperative contact with technicians in the discussion of solutions;- Research and purchase of raw material;- Opportunity to machine a set of components.- Development of a prototype of a rotary storage unit for the facility.

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  BorgWarner

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2022

  Master Thesis Student

  Master's thesis entitled "Sensivity analysis of fin to baffle distance of an EGR when different loadings are applied" which consisted in understanding the impact of the distance between fin and baffle on the stresses by the means of numerical simulation tools.

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  Vestas

  Jan 2022 - now

  - Onshore Projects FEA Planning and Strategy: Take on new responsibilities by leading and overseeing all onshore projects' FEA planning and strategy, ensuring successful execution and delivery.- Requirements Definition: Utilize the Visure platform to define, document, and manage project requirements in a clear and structured manner.- Maintaining previous responsibilities. - FEA Structural Engineer - Design and Evaluate Composite (GFRP) and Metallic structures;- Direct contact with stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams;- Exposure to key project tasks (i.e. risk assessment; product optimization,design review, supplier alignment); - FEA Structural Engineer - Design and Evaluate Composite (GFRP) and Metallic structures.

  • Composite Mechanical Engineer - Assistant Lead

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Composite Design Engineer

    Jan 2023 - Jan 2024

  • Composite Design Engineer | Trainee

    Jan 2022 - Mar 2023