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Experience

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  Yamaha Motor do Brasil

  Apr 2007 - Jun 2008

  Engineering Intern

  • Application Engineering and After Sales Support for the Marine products of the Yamaha Motor do Brasil. Products like: Marine Engines, Waverunners and Generator groups;• Analysis, monitoring, field solution development and engineering reports of the south American markets.• Performing root cause analysis between engineering teams to correct and avoid field problems.• Dealer management and development. In charge of new products introduction and improvements to South America Market.

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  AGCO Corporation

  Jul 2008 - Aug 2014

  • Product leader engineer in charge of R&D activities, management of product development plan for regional and global projects (DVP&R) for South America Product Engineering.• Technically responsible for the design and validation plan in the following areas: Diesel Engine, Hydraulic system, Mechatronic Parts and Embedded Electronic and Software.• In charge of all the Project / Product documentation basis (BOM, Modeling (3D), Detailing (2D), layout, routing, design report, etc.)• Strong Knowledge and expertise with usage of CAD/CAE tools (PRO/Engineer, Catia V5 and EPLAN) and Computational Simulations (ANSYS, Automation Studio and Simulink)• In charge of the algorithm development of automotive embedded system (CAN Bus, ECUs, Dashboard), Design of Wiring Harness, as well as research, validation and calibration of Diesel Engine System (Torque and Power curve, Fuel Consumption and emissions).• Strong knowledge with Design Tools (Design Review, DVP&R and FMEA).• Technically responsible for the Lab / Field Test Engineering, since the Planning (Requirements, Standards and Procedures review), Execution (Sensors, DAQ System, Programing. Pretest) and Test Results (Data Analysis, Processing, Report).• Solid Knowledge and experience with Automotive Engineering Test and Procedures, such as: Dynamometer test, Mechanical Efforts, Temperature and Hydraulic Tests, DAQ Systems and LabView. Show less • R&D engineer in charge of Development, Validation and Planning of the product.• Mainly focused in the development planning and execution for the following areas: Embedded Electronic and Testing Engineering.• Strong Knowledge and expertise with usage of CAD/CAE tools, like PRO/Engineer and Catia V5, Math Simulations (ANSYS, PRO Mechanica and Simulink) and engineering tests, like NVH evaluations, Diesel engine performance and software tests.• In charge of the algorithm development of automotive embedded system (CANBus, ECUs, Dashboard), research and validation of Diesel Engine System Application• Responsible for the CAPEX planning and control of the area; Show less

  • Product Development Engineer - Specialist

    Dec 2011 - Aug 2014

  • Product Development Engineer

    Dec 2010 - Dec 2011

  • Product Development Analyst

    Jul 2008 - Dec 2010
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  Kimberly-Clark

  Aug 2014 - May 2022

  • Leading and driving the overall Engineering development, validation & Implementation activities, IP Strategy and Capital Projects to deliver the strategy pipeline and introduce new technologies.• Engineer in charge of designing and implementing new machines, their modules and components, ensuring the accurate requirements, specifications, timeline and costs. Using Design Tools (DFMEA, DVP&R) and Application Chain (Commissioning, Installation, Start up and Child Care).• In charge of the technical NPD deliveries, such as, fundamentals & calculations, technical drawings, computer modeling, validation plan, economic evaluation, implementation and all the engineering documentation.• Driving open innovation and standardization efforts to LATAM region in strong partnership with the KC Global Design Engineering team and external suppliers.• Domain of CAD systems (SolidWorks, Catia V5 & AutoCAD), FEA (SolidWorks Simulation). Show less • Providing leadership and technical knowledge to the overall manufacturing activities.• In charge of the Plant performance & stability, continuous improvement, New Project Introduction (NPI), to ensure the achievement of the manufacturing KPI/s, S&OP, Quality standards, safety and costs (COGS).• Leading Root Cause Analysis between technical teams, analyzing and reporting of incident trend data to identify and eliminate root causes. Ensuring proper functioning of facilities, machinery and equipment.• Solid Knowledge on manufacturing tools and Lean Six Sigma project leading (Kaizen, DMAIC, Problem Solving, Ishikawa, Statistics analysis, etc.)• Managing the MES System projects development and implementation, using GE System to integrate all the MES levels (Sensors, PLC, SCADA, MES, ERP).• Key project leader in industrial operations for IT Projects – Implementation of SAP APO Module and member of the Change Control Committee for PP. Show less

  • Sr. Innovation Engineer - R&D LATAM

    Sept 2018 - May 2022

  • Manufacturing Engineer – Digital Manufacturing

    Aug 2014 - Sept 2018
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  Cummins Inc.

  Sept 2022 - now

  NPD Specialist Engineer - Hydrogen Technologies

  • Leading Green Hydrogen Electrolyzer Product Development from the reliability, availability and maintainability perspective.• Designing and Ensuring product designs meet availability and reliability targets through the Design for Service discipline.• Utilizing a range of engineering tools (DFMEA, RAM, DVP&R, Design Review, etc.) to ensure products are safe, reliable, cost-effective, and efficient.• Strong Knowledge and expertise with usage of CAD/CAE and simulation tools (PRO/Engineer, FEA, CFD).• Supporting electromechanical design of complex equipment and subsystems.• Supporting Product Functional Safety Analysis (HAZOP, LOPA, SIL, etc).• In charge of the Service elements (Parts, Information, Tools, Trainings and Infant Care) strategy and development for Hydrogen PEM Electrolyzer.Expertise: Product Development, Service Development, Project Management, Design Review, DMFEA, Design for Service, 6 Sigma, DVP&R. Show less