**S[ummary]{.smallcaps}**

Mechanical engineer with Master's degree in Materials, dedicated,
versatile, organized, creative, efficient and able to convey technical
concepts to non-technical audiences. More than 18 years of professional
experience, including 14 years in mechanical design and 2 years in
technical inspections. Responsible for many successfully completed
projects, totaling more than \$2 million.

**[Professional]{.smallcaps} E[xperience]{.smallcaps}**

**Fermilab - Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory - IL, USA /
Mechanical Engineer** *Sep 91 -- present*

Responsible for:

-   Mechanical design of equipment for high-energy physics research,
    including sub‑atomic particle detectors, ranging in size from inches
    to yards, with design tolerances of thousandths of an inch,
    constantly interfacing with multi-disciplinary personnel, dealing
    with limited resources, shifting priorities, and tight schedules.

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-   Design, construction, and installation of: 36 structures (including
    supports, stands, frames, and lifting fixtures, with weights from
    pounds to tons); 10 mechanisms (including assembly, soldering, and
    gluing fixtures); 1 pneumatic system; 4 electromechanical systems
    (including positioning systems); 3 water systems; 2 gas systems; 2
    pressure vessels; 12 pressure vessel safety relief systems; and 10
    gas bags.

-   Performed analyses of: 26 structures (including 4 "below-the-hook"
    lifting devices); 1 vacuum vessel; 4 small diameter piping systems;
    and 1 IC board water cooling system.

-   Conducted reviews of: 6 structural analyses (including 3
    "below-the-hook" lifting devices); and 16 pressure vessels safety
    relief analyses.

Experience in all phases of a project, from conception to commissioning:

-   Supervised the work of engineers, designers, drafters, technicians,
    and co-ops.

-   Coordinated efforts of affiliates from different collaborating
    institutions.

-   Developed procedures, formal technical reports, specifications,
    timelines, costs and manpower estimates.

-   Planned assembly, testing, inspection, installation, and alignment
    of mechanical equipment.

-   Conducted research work on plastic sheets, metal plates, as well as
    welded and bolted connections.

-   Designed, constructed, tested, and evaluated prototypes.

-   Checked and approved layouts, fabrication drawings, and P&ID's.

-   Researched, tested, and selected several fabrication techniques,
    including milling, plasma cutting, water jet machining, electrical
    discharge machining, thread rolling, injection molding, and
    extrusion.

-   Specified several surface finishes including nickel plating, hard
    coating, and powder coating.

-   Selected fabricators; specified and purchased off-the-shelf and
    custom components.

Volunteer work:

-   Coordinated cultural events for Fermilab's Art and Lecture Series.

**BV - Bureau Veritas - RJ, Brazil / Mechanical Engineer** *Apr 86 - Feb
88*

-   Verified compliance with contractual technical specifications for
    materials and fabrication of industrial equipment, pressure vessels,
    vehicles, and structures.

-   On-site inspections of off-shore platforms, refineries, chemical
    plants, shipyards, factories, and shops, performed in more than 60
    companies.

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-   Conducted mechanical, hydrostatic, pneumatic, flow, explosion,
    combustion, and performance tests.

-   Qualified welding procedures and welders; performed and evaluated
    results of NDT.

**[Professional]{.smallcaps} E[xperience (continued)]{.smallcaps}**

**Carbrasmar - RJ, Brazil / Mechanical Engineer** *Dec 85 - Mar 86*

-   Designed and selected components for fiberglass fire-proof
    lifeboats.

**Montreal Engenharia - RJ, Brazil / Engineer Trainee** *Mar 85 - Nov
85*

-   Supervised construction and installation of pipelines and reservoirs
    in a petrochemical plant.

**Shell Petroleum - RJ, Brazil / Co-op** *Jun 84 - Jan 85*

-   Assisted on supervision of construction and installation of
    reservoirs in refineries.

**E[ducation]{.smallcaps}**

**M.S., Materials and Metallurgical Engineering** *Mar 88 - Aug 91*

Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, COPPE/UFRJ, Brazil

-   Emphasis in mechanical properties of materials.

-   Thesis in Fracture Mechanics involving methodology of CTOD and
    J**~Ic~** tests by multi-specimen and unloading compliance methods.

-   Developed software interfacing a PC with an INSTRON mechanical test
    machine to perform data acquisition and analysis of the CTOD and
    J**~Ic~** tests performed.

-   Award: M.S. fellowship, Brazil Department of Education, full-time
    student.

**B.S., Mechanical Engineering** *Mar 80 - Feb 85*

Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, UFRJ, Brazil

-   Emphasis in fluid and thermal sciences.

Both degrees accredited by World Education Services, New York, NY.

**T[raining]{.smallcaps}**

-   University of Wisconsin - Madison, WI: Structural Steel Design
    course

-   College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL: Machine Shop course.

-   HSB Global Standards, Hartford, CT: Pressure Vessels.

-   SDRC I-DEAS, Oak Brook, IL: Parts Design, Pre and Post Processing,
    and Linear Solvers training.

-   FERMILAB, Batavia, IL: I-DEAS; crane, forklift, and scissors lift
    operation; ODH and radiation training.

**S[kills]{.smallcaps}**

-   Experienced in designing according to AA, AISC/ASD, AWS, ASME
    sec.VIII Div.1, and ASME B30.20.

-   Familiar with various international standards such as BV, ASTM, ASME
    sec.VIII Div.2 and sec.IX, UL, SOLAS, AFNOR, ISO, ABNT, and
    PETROBRÁS.

-   Versed in ANSI Y14.5, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.

-   Skilled user of I-DEAS CAD software: 2D drafting, 3D solid modeling
    and FEA simulation.

-   Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Mathsoft Mathcad, and Roark &
    Young on TKsolver.

**L[anguages]{.smallcaps}**

-   Portuguese, English: fully fluent; excellent oral and written
    communication skills.

-   Spanish: very good reading, understanding, and speaking skills.

-   French, Italian: technical reading.