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Ruben Da Costa

Huntingdon,State/Province

Summary

Motivated and energetic professional with strong communication, organizational skills, and a passion for engineering, IT, and software. A motivated and resourceful individual with experience in electronics and a strong interest in developing technical skills. My work in validation has enhanced my ability to analyze situations, solve problems efficiently, and ensure customer satisfaction. I bring a keen attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement in everything I do.


I thrive in dynamic environments, actively seeking opportunities to solve complex problems while documenting processes and findings to enhance efficiency and knowledge sharing. Committed to continuous learning, eager to expand my programming knowledge, and stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Graduate Design Validation Engineer

Cosworth
Cottenham, Cambridgeshire
05.2023 - Current
  • Experience with environmental and electrical testing processes, such as ISO 16750.
  • Proficient use of a wide range of bench testing equipment, including PSUs, Digital Multimeters, etc.
  • Worked with production, software, and hardware teams to facilitate smooth transition from design and testing to full-scale manufacturing.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, managing deadlines.
  • Maintained proper documentation of all validation activities for transparency and accountability purposes.
  • Technical writing and maintenance of test plans, and test reports.
  • Automotive industry experience.
  • Planning and consulting with external test houses to coordinate testing that cannot be performed in house.
  • Experience working with SAP and other support/manufacturing software (Pi Toolset, Pi Toolbox, and Pi Caltool).
  • Basic understanding of test automation tools, or programming languages such as Python. Arduino, Raspberry Pi.
  • Experience with Microsoft Windows, Linux, and Mac OS.
  • Use of Microsoft applications (Visual Studio Code, Word, Excel).


Service technician

Cosworth
Cottenham, Cambridgeshire
03.2022 - 05.2023
  • Fully proficient at using IT systems, with good working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office packages.
  • Oversaw all motorsport repair works, checks, for maintaining optimum quality control.
  • Coordinated with technicians for a streamlined workflow of motorsport service repairs.
  • Utilised lead-free solder techniques, complied with environmental regulations, and was proficient in soldering techniques down to (0402).
  • Knowledge of IPC standards, IPC 610 certified.

Electronics engineering Technician

Prima Electronic Services
Saint Ives, Cambridgeshire
04.2021 - 03.2022
  • Employed soldering skills to skilfully assemble and repair PCBs.
  • Completed detailed reports following each repair job, aiding in record-keeping and transparency.
  • Repaired faulty electronic components swiftly, keeping production schedules on track.

Engineering Technician

APPLUS + IDIADA
Cambridge, Cambs
05.2017 - 10.2019
  • Engineering/technical knowledge such as soldering, fault finding, and repair, etc.
  • Able to read specifications, schematics, and circuit diagrams. Knowledge in regulation, technical, and safety requirements, like incident recording, COSHH, and risk assessments.
  • Understanding of basic, as well as extensive, electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Management of the laboratory, restocking, delivery, equipment purchasing, and maintenance of materials/tools.
  • Document logging and reporting using MS Office tooling, and organisational applications for projects.
  • Vehicle harness building.
  • Use of lathe, milling machines, and basic understanding of CNC. Ability to use SolidWorks and AutoCAD for drawings.
  • PAT testing trained.
  • Writing emails and contacting suppliers for available parts to aid projects.
  • Scheduling meetings for updates on projects.
  • Annual Health and Safety presentation.

Education

Electronics Engineering (QCF) BTEC Level 3 (National Certificate) -

Cambridge Regional College

Performing Engineering Operations EAL Level 2 (NVQ Certificate) - undefined

Cambridge Regional College

GCSE Math's, Science, Art & Portuguese - undefined

St Peters School

Skills

  • Technical writing
  • Health and Safety Processes
  • Educational Commitment
  • Purchase orders, stocking
  • Mechanical & Electrical
  • Proactiveness
  • Attention to detail
  • Computer Science
  • Problem-solving
  • Pressure management
  • Process validation
  • Teamwork
  • Software testing methods

Affiliations

  • Photographer
  • PC builder
  • Gym / Working-out

Timeline

Graduate Design Validation Engineer

Cosworth
05.2023 - Current

Service technician

Cosworth
03.2022 - 05.2023

Electronics engineering Technician

Prima Electronic Services
04.2021 - 03.2022

Engineering Technician

APPLUS + IDIADA
05.2017 - 10.2019

Performing Engineering Operations EAL Level 2 (NVQ Certificate) - undefined

Cambridge Regional College

GCSE Math's, Science, Art & Portuguese - undefined

St Peters School

Electronics Engineering (QCF) BTEC Level 3 (National Certificate) -

Cambridge Regional College

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