Thiago B.

Experience

• Design Engineer AGCO · Full-time Mar 2025 – Present 8 mos Canoas, RS, Brazil Experience in the development of new products and improvement projects for Fendt IDEAL and Massey Ferguson combine harvesters, with a focus on the feederhouse and residue management systems.
  Responsible for the entire product development cycle, from concept to final validation, including:
  3D modeling and detailing using Creo Parametric;
  Execution of structural and dimensional analyses with DFMEA, in collaboration with the FEA team for validation;
  Preparation of technical specifications and definition of design requirements;
  Planning and request of prototypes, with direct interface with purchasing and suppliers;
  Definition and monitoring of bench and field tests (real harvesting conditions), including data acquisition and analysis;
  Support to manufacturing and after-sales teams for troubleshooting and field issue resolution.
  Collaborative work with cross-functional teams (validation, field, purchasing, quality, and manufacturing), always focused on robustness, performance, and cost reduction.
• Sales Assistant Engecrol · Full-time Aug 2011 – Mar 2025 13 yrs 7 mos Paulinia, SP, Brazil Technical and commercial support for proposals involving the supply and refurbishment of steam turbines, reciprocating compressors, and centrifugal compressors.
  Key responsibilities:
  
  Preparation of technical and commercial proposals for parts and repair services of rotating equipment;
  Interpretation of technical drawings and support in scope definition and technical feasibility assessments;
  Management of commercial negotiations, creation of internal work orders, and active client prospecting;
  Cost estimation for manufacturing and refurbishment processes, including machining, thermal and surface treatments, metallization, and other required services;
  Requesting and analyzing supplier quotations to build complete cost structures and determine final pricing;
  Monitoring of procurement and bidding platforms (such as Petronect and Mercado Eletrônico) to identify new business opportunities;
  Close collaboration with engineering, production, quality, and logistics teams to ensure technically and economically sound proposals.
• Mechanical Projectist Weco · Full-time Dec 2018 – Feb 2025 6 yrs 2 mos Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil Multidisciplinary role in the development, commissioning, and start-up of industrial thermal systems, with a focus on steam and hot water boilers, fans, conveyors, and steel structures.
  Key responsibilities:
  Acted as field lead engineer for the commissioning and start-up of fire-tube and hybrid boilers, including instrument configuration, mechanical inspections, automation system adjustments, performance testing, and accumulation tests;
  Performed thermodynamic, structural, and heat and mass transfer calculations for the design and retrofit of boilers, heat exchangers, biomass and ash conveyors, fans, stairways, platforms, and other thermal equipment in compliance with ASME I, ASME VIII, NR-13, and NR-12 standards;
  Designed instrumentation systems and P&IDs, developed control logic descriptions for PLCs, handled supplier quotations, and prepared purchasing lists for industrial boiler and pressure vessel instrumentation;
  Developed complete mechanical designs in 2D and 3D using SolidWorks and AutoCAD;
  Programmed PLC;
  Programmed CNC plasma cutting machines using Columbus software (ESAB);
  Prepared technical documentation, operation manuals, and equipment dossiers;
  Supervised industrial project execution from planning to operational start-up;
  Supported the commercial team with technical input for project and equipment cost estimates;
  Experienced in HazOp risk analysis, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in industrial projects.
• Mechanical Engineer John Cockerill · Full-time Jan 2021 – Feb 2022 1 yrs 1 mos Macaé, RJ, Brazil Mechanical Engineer / Technical manager and contract coordinator for onshore and offshore maintenance operations, focused on thermal systems and pressure equipment.
  Key responsibilities:
  Technical and contractual management of maintenance services for plate and printed circuit heat exchangers (HEATRIC) on Petrobras UN-BS units (P66 to P70);
  Coordination of inspection and maintenance activities for central HVAC systems on offshore platforms;
  Execution of boiler and pressure vessel inspections in compliance with NR-13 (Brazilian regulatory standard);
  Service planning and job scoping for mechanical field operations (onshore and offshore), interfacing with technical and operational teams;
  Focused on safety, reliability, and operational efficiency in high-criticality industrial environments.
• Intern Bruning Tecnometal · Internship Aug 2018 – Dec 2018 4 mos Panambi, RS, Brazil Focused on weld quality analysis and process optimization for automatic welding systems, applying continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
  
  Key responsibilities:
  Performed macroscopic analysis of welded joints to assess weld integrity and quality;
  Developed productivity and efficiency improvement projects in automatic welding processes;
  Applied quality tools and Lean Manufacturing principles to reduce waste and standardize procedures;
  Supported the engineering team in standardizing welding parameters and resolving non-conformities.