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I'm a designer from... Give an introduction about yourself, who are you, what are your most important skills and what differentiates you from other designers. This is the first thing clients will see. They are often interested in sector experience and knowledge, so please mention it. --- **Employment and project experience** **Senior Designer** Apple Inc. _January 2017 - March 2017_ **UX Designer** Airbnb Inc. _January 2019 - March 2019_

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Employment and project experience

Senior Designer Apple Inc.
January 2017 - March 2017

UX Designer Airbnb Inc.
January 2019 - March 2019

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Product Development Engineer & Consultant at EDI Projects
June 1, 2025 - Present
Engineering, design, and innovation support for product development projects involving hardware.
Senior Design Engineer at Climeworks
May 31, 2025 - July 22, 2025
Mechanical design and technical development of various subsystems for the Gen. 3 Climeworks DAC-System. Developed design guidelines and tools to optimize the engineering design and development process.
Development Engineer at Helbling
January 31, 2024 - July 22, 2025
Mechanical design and engineering for different product development projects. Conducted ecodesign including LCA and circularity analysis, optimizations, guidelines, and reporting. Supported business development and project acquisition with successful implementation. Created system diagrams, renders, posters, business presentations, icons, and reports.
Project Manager at Bossard (KVT Fastening)
March 31, 2020 - July 22, 2025
Integrated and promoted the MultiMaterial-Welding fastening technology into Bossard’s product portfolio. Established supplier partnerships for ultrasonic welding and injection molding processes. Represented Bossard in two Innosuisse research projects. Supported business development with presentations and project acquisition. Translated customer needs into design ideas, prototyping and presenting new concepts. Member of the first Bossard Sustainability team.
Design Engineer (freelance) at SMIDE
September 30, 2018 - July 22, 2025
Developed an E-Bike charging station virtual and physical prototype with optimized design.
Project Director (volunteering job) at CAMPI
May 31, 2018 - July 22, 2025
Directed an educational social service camp for 100 children from developing sectors in Mexico City. Managed project activities, resource planning, team selection, fundraising, staff training, and camp execution.
Design Engineer (freelance) at Micro Terra
May 31, 2018 - July 22, 2025
Designed a prototype water-cleaning system for agricultural eutrophication.
Researcher (paid research) at RWTH Aachen
December 31, 2017 - July 22, 2025
Conducted research on sustainable product design and manufacturing.
Production Engineer (internship) at Koala Bicycles
November 30, 2016 - July 22, 2025
Produced customer-personalized handmade bamboo-flax fiber bicycle frames. Developed special production tools to optimize manufacturing processes.
Technical Project Manager at Huerto Xidoo
August 31, 2014 - July 22, 2025
Designed project systems including cost estimation, resource planning, crop design, and rotation calendar. Created 3D models with Sketchup. Managed project teams and workshops.
Field Service Engineer at Siemens
July 31, 2013 - July 22, 2025
Maintained, serviced, and upgraded Siemens automation and CNC components during installation and commissioning at GM powertrain production line. Conducted trainings on automation components for VW Plant.
Siemens Business Learning Program at Siemens
June 30, 2012 - July 22, 2025
Completed a one-year training program rotating through seven business units including Mechanical Drives, Motion Control, Automation Systems, and more. Delivered projects on project management process optimization and PLC programming.
Design Engineer (half time) at Ingeniería Tizayuca
June 30, 2011 - July 22, 2025
Developed stainless steel tank design guidelines for food industry using Solid Edge software.
Technology Researcher (internship) at Cemex Research Group
July 31, 2010 - July 22, 2025
Developed, tested, and operated customized instruments to measure thermal properties of experimental material samples.
Robotics Teacher (half time) at Robotix
December 31, 2009 - July 22, 2025
Prepared and hosted robotics practical classes for children aged 10-13 at primary school.
Product Development Engineer & Consultant (freelance) at EDI Projects
June 1, 2025 - Present
Provided engineering, design, and innovation support for product development projects involving hardware.
Senior Design Engineer at Climeworks
May 31, 2025 - July 22, 2025
Handled mechanical design and technical development of different subsystems of the Gen. 3 Climeworks DAC-System. Developed design guidelines and tools to optimize engineering design and development processes.
Development Engineer at Helbling
January 31, 2024 - July 22, 2025
Worked on product development including mechanical design and engineering. Conducted sustainability analysis such as LCA and circularity, ecodesign optimizations, and created reports. Supported business development and project acquisition. Designed graphics for system diagrams, renders, posters, presentations, icons, and reports.
Project Manager at Bossard (KVT Fastening)
March 31, 2020 - July 22, 2025
Integrated and promoted new fastening technology MultiMaterial-Welding into Bossard’s portfolio. Established supplier partnerships for ultrasonic welding and injection molding processes. Represented Bossard in Inosuisse research projects. Facilitated business development and project acquisition. Translated customer needs into design ideas and prototypes. Member of the first Bossard Sustainability team.
Design Engineer (freelance) at Smide
September 30, 2018 - July 22, 2025
Developed an E-Bike charging station virtual and physical prototype with optimized design.
Project Director (volunteering job) at CAMPI
May 31, 2018 - July 22, 2025
Directed an educational social service camp for 100 Mexican children from a developing sector. Planned resources and project activities, managed team selection, fundraising, staff training, and successful camp execution.
Design Engineer (freelance) at Micro Terra
May 31, 2018 - July 22, 2025
Designed prototype for a water-cleaning system aimed at agricultural eutrophication.
Researcher (paid research) at RWTH Aachen
December 31, 2017 - July 22, 2025
Conducted research on sustainable product design and manufacturing.
Production Engineer (internship) at Koala Bicycles
November 30, 2016 - July 22, 2025
Produced customer-personalized handmade bamboo-flax fiber bicycle frames. Developed special production tools to optimize production processes.
Technical Project Manager (startup) at Huerto Xidoo
August 31, 2014 - July 22, 2025
Designed project systems including cost estimation, resource planning, crop design, and rotation calendar. Led project management, building team leadership, and workshops.
Field Service Engineer at Siemens
July 31, 2013 - July 22, 2025
Handled maintenance, service, and upgrading of Siemens automation and CNC components during installation and commissioning of powertrain production lines. Prepared and hosted technical trainings about automation components.
Siemens Business Learning Program at Siemens
June 30, 2012 - July 22, 2025
Completed a one-year training program rotating over seven business units with projects in project management process optimization and PLC programming. Ranked #1 among 16 trainees.
Design Engineer (half time) at Ingeniería Tizayuca
June 30, 2011 - July 22, 2025
Developed design guidelines for stainless steel tanks in the food industry using Solid Edge software.
Technology Researcher (internship) at CEMEX Research Group
July 31, 2010 - July 22, 2025
Developed, tested, and operated customized instruments for measuring thermal properties of experimental materials.
Robotics Teacher (half time) at Robotix
December 31, 2009 - July 22, 2025
Prepared and hosted robotics practical classes for children aged 10-13 at primary school.

Education

Master's at RWTH Aachen University
October 1, 2014 - May 31, 2017
Bachelor's at ITESM University (Santa Fe)
October 1, 2006 - May 31, 2012
International Baccalaureate Diploma at IB • Alexander Bain
August 1, 2003 - July 31, 2006
Master's at RWTH Aachen University
October 1, 2014 - May 31, 2017
Bachelor's at ITESM University (Santa Fe)
October 1, 2006 - May 31, 2012
International Baccalaureate Diploma at IB • Alexander Bain
August 1, 2003 - July 31, 2006

Qualifications

Solidworks CAD Design CSWP certification training
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025
Project Management PMP certification training
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025
Ecodesign Cleantech & Ecodesign (Helbling Seminar)
October 1, 2022 - October 31, 2022
Development Technical Product Development (Helbling Seminar)
March 1, 2022 - March 31, 2022
BRANSON Clean Joining Technologies (Technical Seminar)
November 1, 2018 - November 30, 2018
CIRCO Circular Design Course
May 1, 2017 - May 31, 2017
Automation & Simulation Course (Summer School)
August 1, 2014 - August 31, 2014
Solidworks CAD Design CSWP certification training
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025
Project Management PMP certification training
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025
Ecodesign Cleantech & Ecodesign (Helbling Seminar)
October 1, 2022 - October 31, 2022
Development Technical Product Development (Helbling Seminar)
March 1, 2022 - March 31, 2022
BRANSON Clean Joining Technologies (Technical Seminar)
November 1, 2018 - November 30, 2018
CIRCO Circular Design Course
May 1, 2017 - May 31, 2017
RWTH Aachen Automation & Simulation Course (Summer School)
August 1, 2014 - August 31, 2014

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Energy & Utilities, Consumer Goods, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Agriculture & Mining, Professional Services