Francisco Bottero

Experience

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  AXION Lift

  Apr 2016 - Dec 2016

  Engineering and Development

  Responsibilities and Tasks Performed:• Bodywork Design:› Design of bodyworks intended for mounting aerial lifts or cranes.› Creation of CAD models and technical drawings including dimensions, tolerances, and manufacturing specifications.• Production Management:› Oversight of the manufacturing process of bodyworks and supervision of small teams of workers.› Use of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to efficiently manage inventory and resource allocation.• Safety and Stability Studies, FEM Calculations:› Conducting studies to assess the safety and stability of vehicles equipped with aerial lifts or cranes.› Using the Finite Element Method (FEM) to analyze the mechanical strength of critical components and assemblies.› Preparation of technical documentation. Show less

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  Arcor Group

  May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Industry analyst

  Responsibilities and Tasks Performed:• Inspection and Monitoring:› Mechanical inspection of candy production equipment and machinery.› Predictive monitoring to identify potential issues.• Failure Analysis and Reporting:› Investigation and analysis of the causes of failures and recurring problems in the production line.› Application of tools such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to identify critical areas and propose preventive improvements.

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  Naval and Industrial Technologies Research Center (CITENI)

  Jun 2019 - Jul 2020

  Research Support Technician

  Responsibilities and Tasks Performed:• Design and Construction of Hydrodynamic Measurement Device:› Identification and definition of the objectives and requirements of the device.› Initial sketching to outline ideas, concepts, and possible solutions.› CAD modelling for visual representation of potential designs.› Conceptualization and comprehensive design of the mechanism intended for measuring the drag force generated by objects in a hydrodynamic channel.› Development of detailed blueprints and technical specifications.• Evaluation of Materials and Components:› Evaluation of suitable materials for the construction of the device, considering factors such as mechanical properties, resistance to oxidation and corrosion, market availability, among others.› Selection of mechanical and electronic commercial components that meet performance and durability requirements.• Procurement and Supplier Management:› Identification of suppliers for materials and components required for construction.› Management of procurement processes and the onboarding of new suppliers.• Design of Electronic Boards and Assembly:› Design of small electronic boards using Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software.› Assembly of electronic boards and various electronic components, including complete assembly of electronic enclosures for overall control, safety, and alarm signals.• Mechanical Construction and Assembly:› Fabrication of certain simple components (machining aluminium plates, various profiles, 3D printing, among others) and adaptation of commercial elements.› Full assembly of the device, component alignment, and adjustment. Show less

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  University of Parma

  Sept 2022 - Dec 2022

  Research Engineer

  Collaboration with Alessandro Tasora, renowned developer of Project Chrono, alongside his distinguished research team at the Digital Dynamics Lab. Our work focused on advancing the structural simulation model for fishing nets, to enhance its accuracy and predictive capabilities.

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  University of A Coruña

  Sept 2022 - now

  Responsibilities and Tasks Performed:• Software Simulation Development:› Conception and C++ programming of Finite Element Method (FEM) simulation software specialised in fishing nets.› Performance of FEM simulations to analyse the behaviour of trawl fishing nets, to increase selectivity during capture and reduce environmental impact.• Design Optimization and Control Software: › Adaptation of testing device according to new requirements, modification of electronic enclosures, and mechanical components.› Implementation of a simple control software for the testing device using Python.• Conducting Tests, Analysis and Validation of Results:› Execution of hydrodynamic tests to evaluate different types of nets used in trawl fishing. › Data collection and analysis from the tests, identifying patterns and trends.› Validation of simulations through comparison with real data and empirical observations. Show less

  • Research And Development Engineer

    Mar 2021 - now

  • University Teacher

    Sept 2022 - now