Valentin C.

Experience

• Electrical Engineer Eramet · Full-time May 2023 – Oct 2025 2 yrs 5 mos Salta, Salta Province, Argentina Cross-functional field engineering and technical coordination for a large-scale lithium extraction project (4,000m altitude).
  
  Technical Design Validation: Performed comprehensive reviews of electrical engineering plans and technical documentation to ensure project compliance.
  
  System Commissioning: Led the on-site commissioning and troubleshooting of critical power chains, including motors, pumps, and variable speed drives.
  
  Project Coordination: Acted as the primary technical interface between field operations, project engineering teams, and external contractors.
  
  Field Engineering: Resolved complex interface issues between mechanical infrastructure and electrical control systems in a high-stakes industrial environment.
• R&D Mechatronics Engineer Merck · Full-time Sep 2021 – May 2023 1 yrs 8 mos Molsheim, Grand Est, France Full-cycle development of a high-precision automated robotic cell for pharmaceutical quality control.
  
  
  Concept-to-Prototype Development: Led the design process from a "blank sheet" phase, transforming abstract pharmaceutical constraints into complex mechanical assemblies.
  
  Advanced Mechanical Design: Engineered intricate 3D assemblies, including custom parts and detailed technical drawings (GD&T) for manufacturing.
  
  Custom Robotic End-Effectors: Designed and validated specialized robotic grippers tailored for handling delicate plastic pharmaceutical components.
  
  Rotary Systems Engineering: Developed high-accuracy indexing turntables and multi-station conveyor systems to optimize quality control throughput.
  
  Rapid Prototyping Mastery: Leveraged various 3D printing technologies (FDM, SLA) to create iterative functional prototypes for fit-and-function testing.
  
  Manufacturing Coordination: Managed the transition from prototype to final production, overseeing the machining of high-precision components and ensuring compatibility with cleanroom standards (GMP/BPF)
• Methods Engineer Safran · Apprenticeship Sep 2018 – Oct 2022 4 yrs 1 mos Molsheim, Grand Est, France Automation, process optimization, and technical review for aerospace carbon brake production lines.
  
  Engineering Design Review: Conducted high-level technical reviews of complex mechanical engineering plans for specialized industrial machinery.
  
  Process Optimization: Utilized CAD tools to redesign workshop layouts and improve material flow, resulting in significant industrial performance gains.
  
  
  Precision CAD Modeling: Performed 3D modeling of mechanical components and production tooling using Catia V5.
  
  Robotic Integration: Managed the installation and commissioning of new robotic cells, including painting and riveting stations.
  
  Technical Specifications: Authored detailed technical requirements and functional specifications for international equipment suppliers.