Summary
Rodrigo Augusto is a senior R&D engineer with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering and nine years of experience applying advanced numerical methods to powertrain and structural problems in the automotive industry. He combines deep CAE expertise (ANSYS, ABAQUS, OptiStruct, Nastran) with scripting and development skills in MATLAB, C++, Python and TCL/TK to automate simulations and build bespoke analysis tools. Rodrigo has led transmission simulation teams, correlated physical tests with virtual models, and developed fatigue and NVH procedures for crankshafts, shafts and gears using both FEM and statistical reliability methods. His background in academic research—developing finite element code and performing sensitivity and shape optimization—gives him a strong foundation for solving complex contact and large-deformation problems often encountered in engines and forged components. Based in São Paulo, he also brings hands-on experience supporting sales and OEMs to align product design with manufacturing and testing capabilities, reflecting a rare blend of technical depth and pragmatic stakeholder engagement.
9 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer
Engineering, Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology, Engineering, Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology at Universidade Estadual de Campinas
English, German, Portuguese