A little About Me!

Hello! I'm Sandra, an industrial engineer specialized in Mechatronics, with a strong background in mechanical design and a strong interest in solving complex engineering challenges through structured analysis and practical solutions.

I hold a Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, specialized in Electronics and Automation, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Technology Engineering, specialized in Mechanics. Throughout my career, I have worked on multidisciplinary engineering projects within the aerospace and renewable energy sectors, gaining experience across the full engineering lifecycle—from concept and design to manufacturing support.

Currently, I work at Airbus Defence and Space as a Metallic Structures Analysis Engineer. My role includes structural stress analysis, design definition and modification approval, and close collaboration with manufacturing engineering for the MRTT (Multi Role Tanker Transport) program and its derivatives.

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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

My engineering journey began at university, where I joined the Formula Student team. There, I gained hands-on experience designing and manufacturing racing vehicle components, developing a strong foundation in practical engineering, teamwork, and iterative design.

Since then, I have continued to grow through a series of technical roles:

• Microdeco (Intern) – Quality Department: Led parts approval processes, improving workflow efficiency and technical documentation quality.
• Altran (Intern): Contributed to the structural design of an air taxi prototype.
• SENER Aeroespacial: Designed space mechanisms and completed the preliminary design of a fluid transfer system, which was presented to the European Space Agency (ESA).
• Siemens Gamesa: Supported actuation systems in wind turbine manufacturing, resolving technical issues directly on-site. Collaborated with the design team to configure wind turbines based on client requirements and site-specific conditions.
• Airbus Defence and Space: Started as a mechanical design engineer in fuel systems and currently work as a metallic structures analysis engineer in defense aviation programs.

Beyond my professional work, I am actively involved in the IEEE community. I currently serve as President of the IEEE-HKN Nu Alpha Chapter, an international honor society that promotes academic excellence, leadership, and professional development among engineers.

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TECHNICAL SKILLS

Mechanical Design & Analysis:

• Finite Element Structural Analysis (FEM)
• Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
• Manufacturing drawings and technical documentation
• Quality control and metrology
• Mechanical assembly and installation

Project & Documentation Management:

• Technical reports and engineering documentation
• Project lifecycle management (3DEXPERIENCE, Windchill)

Interpersonal Skills:

• Multilingual communication (English, Spanish, Basque)
• Cross-functional teamwork
• Technical presentations and public speaking

Graphic Design & Visualization:

• Graphic design using Canva.
• 3D visualization and rendering with CATIA Composer and KeyShot

SOFTWARE & CODING

• Programming Languages: C, SQL
• Databases: MySQL
• Design & CAD: CATIA V5, SolidWorks, 3DX.

• Analysis & Simulation: Ansys, HyperMesh.

• Office & BI Tools: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI

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LANGUAGES:

• English – Proficient (C2)
• Spanish – Native
• Basque – Native

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ACHIVEMENTS:

• Set a parts approval record at Microdeco by optimizing workflows.
• Presented a fluid transfer mechanism design to the European Space Agency.
• Active leader within the IEEE and IEEE-HKN engineering communities.

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OUTSIDE THE OFFICE:

Outside of engineering, I enjoy video games, sports, and reading. I value spending time with family, friends, and pets, and I’m always eager to learn something new—whether it’s a design tool, a programming language, or a fresh technical challenge.