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FERNANDO ZARRAGA

Jamestown,NC

Summary

Aeronautical engineer with over 10 years of experience in the automotive industry, specializing in FEA-based structural, thermal, fatigue, bolt, and optimization analyses. Strong background in powertrain, chassis, and plastic components.

Skilled in linear/nonlinear, static, dynamic, modal, and impact simulations.

Passionate about mechanical systems and hands-on vehicle restoration.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

CAE Engineer

ALTEN TECHNOLOGY USA
Greensboro, NC
01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Structural and modal analysis for truck chassis components.
  • Static: Thermal expansion and vibration analysis for exhaust systems.
  • Tools used: SolidWorks, Ansa, Nastran, HyperMesh, nCode
  • Evaluate the effects of changes in design.

CAE Engineer - Powertrain

STELLANTIS
Mexico City, Mexico City
01.2020 - 12.2021
  • Simulated engine and transmission subsystems under dynamic and fatigue conditions.
  • Delivered fatigue and frequency response analysis reports.
  • Tools used: Hypermesh

CAE Simulation Engineer

BOSCH
Guadalajara, Jalisco
01.2016 - 01.2020
  • Misuse analysis for automotive systems.
  • Performed explicit simulations (drop/impact) using LS-Dyna.
  • Tools used: Abaqus, LS-Dyna, Ansys Workbench.

CAE Engineer

GENERAL MOTORS / WELDMATION
Toluca, Mexico
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Simulated structural performance of plastic interior cabin components.
  • Performed latch and pull-out misuse simulations.
  • Tools used: Hypemesh, LS-Dyna

Education

B.S. - Aeronautical Engineering

Instituto Politécnico Nacional
I.P.N.
01.2014

Skills

  • Structural
  • Thermal
  • Fatigue
  • Bolt analysis
  • Optimization
  • Static
  • Dynamic
  • Modal analysis
  • Frequency response
  • Abaqus
  • Ansys
  • Nastran
  • Hypermesh
  • Ansa
  • nCode
  • SolidWorks
  • Creo

Additional Projects And Interests

  • Hobbyist in repair and restoration of salvage-title vehicles (cars & motorcycles).
  • Experience includes diagnostics, mechanical, structural, and cosmetic repairs.

Timeline

CAE Engineer

ALTEN TECHNOLOGY USA
01.2021 - 01.2024

CAE Engineer - Powertrain

STELLANTIS
01.2020 - 12.2021

CAE Simulation Engineer

BOSCH
01.2016 - 01.2020

CAE Engineer

GENERAL MOTORS / WELDMATION
01.2014 - 01.2016

B.S. - Aeronautical Engineering

Instituto Politécnico Nacional

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