Engineer in Materials Science & Engineering
Graduated from Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
7 years of experience
International Ing.Sc.Mat.Dipl.EPF
13.01.1987
Single
Objective
Experience RUAG Space, Zürich, CH (2018-now)
Production Engineer responsible for planning of technical personnel and testing phases/facilities,
supply chain management of technical parts for manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing
of Satellite Mechanisms.
RUAG Space, Zürich, CH (2016-2018)
Product Assurance Engineer specialised in Materials & Processes and Cleanliness for Satellite
Mechanisms. Implementation of Quality Assurance Guidelines in Research & Development
innovative projects.
RUAG Space, Kourou, French Guyana (2012-2016)
Launch Campaigns Manager based on the European Spaceport. Operation Leader & Quality
Inspector on Ariane 5, Vega & Soyuz Launcher, for Fairing & Adapter assembly & integration.
European Space Research & Technology Centre, ESA-ESTEC TEC-QTE, NL (2011-2012)
Young Graduate Trainee at Materials Space evaluation & Radiation effects section. Research for
qualification of space materials‘ degradation process under UV/VUV/XR radiation, vacuum &
thermal cycles. Accelerated space environmental testing on thermal protection materials, such as
ceramics & coatings.
Young Professional willing to acquire knowledge in emerging technologies in the field of materials
science & engineering in an international environment. Interested in research & development for
specific materials engineering applications, as well as in improving project & innovation
management skills.
Competences Technical Management IT Languages
Ceramic Coatings
Composites Structures
Team Leader
Operations Leader
Visual Basic / C++
Matlab / Octave
CH-German
(Mothertongue)
Plasma Sputtering
Chemical Analysis
Project Lead
Customer Support
Labview / Origin
Catia / Avizio
English C2
(Cambridge FCE)
Alloy welding
Pyrotechnics
Logistics
Archiving
Comsol Multiphysics
PS / Illustrator
French
(School/Studies/Work)
Quality Control
Process, Test, Verification
Administration SAP / PPMS / MS Italian A1
Spansish (Beginner)
Executive Master of Business Administration, Kalaidos Fachhochschule, CH (2018-2020)
General Management, Strategic Management and Mangerial Finance Studies.
Quality Assurance for Space Projects, RUAG Space, CH (2017)
ISO 9001 & 9100 Certification, as well as Space Quality System training.
Cleanroom Training, RUAG Space, CH (2017)
Cleanliness control & behaviour awarness for cleanroom work.
ITAR & Compliance-Training, RUAG Space, CH (2017)
Awarness for ITAR export & import regulations.
17th European Space Mechanisms and Tribology Symposium, Hertfordshire, GB (2017)
Conference for tribological materials issues & solutions in space system designs.
Mechansims Design Course, Hertfordshire, GB (2017)
Space mechanisms architectural, technical & analytical issues and solutions.
Tribology Design Course, Hertfordshire, GB (2017)
Tribological materials issues & solutions in space subsystem designs.
Traitements surface du Titane, de l‘Aluminium et de leurs alliages, FSRM, CH (2017)
Coating technology & process for Titanium, Aluminium & their alloys, especially used in aerospace
industry.
Self-Management in Projects, BWI Zürich, CH (2016)
Oranisational Management, Leadership & project phases.
Space Pyrotechnical License level 3, Kourou, French Guyana (2014)
French License Airbus Defence & Space
Blasting License level A, Villeneuve, CH (2013)
Swiss License SAFAS
Installation of RUAG Clamp Band Systems, Linköping, SWE (2013)
International License RUAG Space AB
12th International Symposium „Materials in the Space Environment“, Noordwijk, NL (2012)
ISMSE-12 Published 2 Papers & 1 Poster, accompanied by a conference talk
„Radiation & Temperature Influences on the Degradation of Ceramic Materials“
„Detailed Study of the Degradation of Yttrium Oxide“
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne EPFL, CH (2005-2011)
BS & MS of Science in Materials Science & Engineering
Orientation: Structural materials for transport, energy & infrastructure
MS Thesis: Validity of accelerated Space environmental simulation
Minor: Space Technologies / Human & social sciences: Musicology
Music Pianist Diploma, Music Conservatory, CH (2010)
Music Instrument & Theory Diploma at Conservatory Neuchâtel and Lausanne.
Education
References Dr. Prof. Claude Nicollier
Professor at EPFL / ESA astronaut corps
EPFL STI CTS-GE
ELD 015 (Bâtiment ELD)
Station 11
CH-1015 Lausanne
Mobile: +41 79 223 96 36
E-mail: claude.nicollier@epfl.ch
Website: http://space.epfl.ch/
Beny Wüthrich
Manager Project Management
RUAG Schweiz AG
RUAG Space
Schaffhauserstrasse 580
CH-8052 Zürich
Tel.: +41 44 306 20 46
Mobile: +41 79 630 08 64
E-mail: beny.wuethrich@ruag.com
Website: www.ruag.com
Eric Wiesmann
Manager Sales Mechanisms
RUAG Schweiz AG
RUAG Space
Schaffhauserstrasse 580
CH-8052 Zürich
Mobile: +41 76 451 70 88
E-mail: eric.wiesmann@ruag.com
Website: www.ruag.com
Interests Social Music Astronomy Sports
Women Pilots Switzerland
Woman In Aerospace
Professional Networking
Piano
Conservatory Diploma
Callista, EPFL
SRV, AJB
Association Member
Aviation:
Glider Pilot (Aerobatics)
PPL (SEP)
Swiss & World Championship
Air Navigation Race
Rallye & Precision Flying
Aéropoly, EPFL
Co-founder
Altosaxophone
Big Band
Observatory Moléson
Animation / Observation
Polynesian Rowing / Crossfit
Running / Futsal / Unihockey
Coach, EPFL
Integration support
Badminton / Biking
Scubadiving / Jungle trips
Bar-Profi Diplom,
Barfachschule Zürich