Luis A.
Senior Mechanical Engineer
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Luis A., a seasoned Mechanical Engineer and CAE/FEA Specialist, offers over 15 years of expertise working with industries such as power generation, aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, and medical devices. Renowned for his proficiency in developing baseline stress models and conducting advanced structural, thermal, and dynamic analyses, Luis has excelled in optimizing designs for performance enhancement and validation against test data. His technical proficiency extends to CAD tools including NX, SolidWorks, Inventor, and AutoCAD, as well as CAE platforms like ANSYS, Abaqus, Nastran, and Simcenter 3D. He thrives in environments that demand precise structural simulation and cross-functional collaboration to formulate cost-effective, manufacturable solutions. At companies like Boston Scientific and Intel, Luis has demonstrated significant technical leadership by pioneering control methods and driving informed decisions through data-driven insights. His educational background includes a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Costa Rica and a Master’s in Project Management, further solidifying his technical and strategic acumen.
Experience
Senior Research and Development Engineer
Boston Scientific (Insight Global Contractor) · 2024 — 2025Led evaluations of new product designs and made improvements to existing technologies in medical devices. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to prepare reports and enhance designs for safety and performance.Senior Computational Simulation Engineer
Triz Engineering Inc · 2024 — 2024Conducted structural and fatigue analyses on components for commercial trucks, partnering with industry leaders like Volvo and Freightliner. Employed FEA software to model real-world loading scenarios and enhance designs focused on strength, fatigue resistance, and safety.Systems Structural Engineer
Intel Corporation · 2021 — 2023Managed structural analyses and FEA simulations of semiconductor packaging, aiming to reduce thermal warpage and mechanical stresses. Innovated a control method to better model package warpage due to thermal expansion, significantly enhancing analysis precision and efficiency.FEA Structural Analyst
Emerson Electric CR · 2013 — 2021Performed structural, dynamic, fatigue, and impact analyses on compressors, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Spearheaded noise and resonance analyses through multibody dynamic simulations, suggesting design modifications to alleviate vibration issues.FEA Structural Analyst
Agilis Engineering Inc · 2011 — 2013Executed thermo-structural analyses of gas turbine components for major firms, such as Siemens and Pratt & Whitney, adhering to ISO 9001:2008 standards. Guided complete analysis processes from planning to result interpretation, aiming to enhance turbine design.Mechanical Designer & FEA Structural Analyst
Engineering & Scientific Services, S.A · 2007 — 2011Conducted FEA simulations on aerospace components, including satellite fuel tanks and PVC pipes, ensuring adherence to strict engineering standards. Led vibration testing and simulation for aerospace projects, assessing structural integrity of titanium and carbon fiber components for the Alpha Bus satellite.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Master’s Degree in Mechanical EngineeringUniversity of Costa Rica · — — 2026
- Master’s Degree in Project ManagementUniversity for International Cooperation · — — 2017
- Licentiate’s Degree in Mechanical EngineeringUniversity of Costa Rica · — — 2010
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical EngineeringUniversity of Costa Rica · — — 2007