Hedingen, Zurich, Switzerland
Structural Engineer in customer support for all structural aspects of PC-6, PC-12 and PC-24
Customer Support PC-12 and PC-6
In terms of the mandatory industrial internship ot the ETH Zurich, I had the opportunity to make a five month internship at Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. It was very interesting to see what it means to work as a stress engineer. I learned a lot from the experienced engineers and I appreciated the pleasant working atmosphere. This position involved: - Structural Analysis - Classic Static Stress Analysis & Numerical Simulation - Performance of stress analyses and preparation of certification reports, documenting analyses and results - Static analysis of the airframe structure based on Finite element Models - Application of finite element modelling techniques on the given structure - Definition, preparation and support of structural testing and preparation of certification reports documenting the testing and the results - Management of internal groups and liaison with external companies performing check stress analysis or structural testing for Pilatus - Used Softwares (SAP, CAD NX8.5, NX Nastran, MS Office, Teamcenter)
ETH workshop training at Buehler Ltd. Job tasks: turning, milling, welding, grinding, filing