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I'm a Mechanical Engineer and MSc Energy candidate with hands-on experience in production management for heat pump systems, bridging technical design and process optimization. I excel at connecting CAD, CFD/FEA, and thermal analyses with practical, data-driven improvements to manufacturing and product performance. I'm eager to contribute to the companies' missions by leveraging project coordination skills and a strong background in CFD, FEA, and thermal analysis to accelerate projects and deliver reliable and efficient solutions.…I'm a Mechanical Engineer and MSc Energy candidate with hands-on experience in production management for heat pump systems, bridging technical design and process optimization. I excel at connecting CAD, CFD/FEA, and thermal analyses with practical, data-driven improvements to manufacturing and product performance. I'm eager to contribute to the companies' missions by leveraging project coordination skills and a strong background in CFD, FEA, and thermal analysis to accelerate projects and deliver reliable and efficient solutions.

João França

Project Manager, Designer, 3D Designer, +2

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I'm a Mechanical Engineer and MSc Energy candidate with hands-on experience in production management for heat pump systems, bridging technical design and process optimization. I excel at connecting CAD, CFD/FEA, and thermal analyses with practical, data-driven improvements to manufacturing and product performance. I'm eager to contribute to the companies' missions by leveraging project coordination skills and a strong background in CFD, FEA, and thermal analysis to accelerate projects and deliver reliable and efficient solutions.…I'm a Mechanical Engineer and MSc Energy candidate with hands-on experience in production management for heat pump systems, bridging technical design and process optimization. I excel at connecting CAD, CFD/FEA, and thermal analyses with practical, data-driven improvements to manufacturing and product performance. I'm eager to contribute to the companies' missions by leveraging project coordination skills and a strong background in CFD, FEA, and thermal analysis to accelerate projects and deliver reliable and efficient solutions.

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I’m a Mechanical Engineer and MSc Energy candidate with hands-on experience in production management for heat pump systems, bridging technical design and process optimization. I excel at connecting CAD, CFD/FEA, and thermal analyses with practical, data-driven improvements to manufacturing and product performance.

I’m eager to contribute to the companies’ missions by leveraging project coordination skills and a strong background in CFD, FEA, and thermal analysis to accelerate projects and deliver reliable and efficient solutions.

Skills

Product Design

Python

Experience Level

Product Design

Expert

Python

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Portuguese

Fluent

French

Intermediate

Work Experience

Thermal Simulations Advisor at Aurora Mission

September 1, 2025 - Present

Spearheading the thermal subsystem design for a CamSAT carrying a UV-reactive biological payload. Leading the integration between CAD, Electromagnetic, and EPS departments to define critical thermal constraints. Developing active and passive Thermal Control Systems (TCS) to ensure strict temperature stability required for melanin production markers and mission success.

Process and Optimization Engineer at Termobrasa

October 1, 2024 - Present

Analyzed and optimized manufacturing and mechanical processes such as CNC lathes and welding areas, resulting in a 20% increase in production output and a 15% reduction in lead time. Applied the Lean and Kaizen Methodologies while coordinating a team of 35+ employees. Contributed to product documentation and process standardization aligned with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 practices.

Head of Vehicle Dynamics at Formula Student ISEP

October 1, 2024 - Present

Led the design and analysis of dynamic mechanical systems including suspension, steering, and vehicle response models. Directed a multidisciplinary team in developing and validating performance metrics, ensuring compliance with safety and competition standards. Developed several python scripts and datasheets to calculate and simulate how the evolution of the vehicle’s parameters affects its behavior.

Chassis Department Operations at Formula Student ISEP

April 1, 2023 - October 1, 2024

Responsible for the project and design of the vehicle’s chassis, focusing on FEA simulations for torsional rigidity values. Design of a handcart for a tractive system accumulator unit (TSAC). In collaboration with the Powertrain Department, thermal simulations were deployed using ANSYS and SolidWorks to ensure that the accumulator’s cooling system complied with FSAE rules, and the battery cells didn’t reach a temperature of 80 ºC.