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Eddie Westerlund

Eddie Westerlund

Vaasa,Ostrobothnia

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in product development and quality assurance testing, specialising in fuel injection systems and 4-stroke engine technology. Demonstrates strong verbal communication skills and a proven track record of successful collaboration within multinational teams. Career goals include advancing innovative solutions in automotive engineering.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Development engineer

Wärtsilä Oy
Vaasa, Ostrobothnia
06.2023 - Current
  • Identified technical malfunctions to facilitate prompt repairs and minimal downtime.
  • Conducted risk assessments with thorough analysis of potential hazards .
  • Developed new technologies for increased efficiency in manufacturing processes.
  • Elucidated technical concepts to non-technical colleagues, promoting better understanding within the team.
  • Executed prototype testing to ensure product safety and reliability.
  • Managed supplier relationships to guarantee timely delivery of materials and parts.
  • Performed root cause analysis and resolved problems to reduce backlogs.

Trainee Engineer at Advanced Concepts

Wärtsilä Oy
Vaasa, Ostrobothnia
01.2020 - 05.2023


  • Produced 2D and 3D CAD drawings and bill of materials.
  • Combined academic study with work placements to gain hands-on experience.
  • Helped build the Optical Spray Combustion Chamber, which includes design, setup, and order. A hydraulic system, a gas system, and a fuel system.
  • Studied fuel injection sprays with the help of optical techniques.
  • Done a master thesis work analyzing the W46TS-DF injector, this includes designing components needed, studying measurement techniques, calculating heat release curves, and analyzing and post-process results, which includes calculating spray area, cone angles, and spray penetration.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Management

Yrkeshögskolan Novia
08.2015 - 01.2020

Master of Science - Energy Technology

Åbo Akademi
08.2020 - 05.2023

Skills

  • Strong verbal communication
  • Previous experience in multinational team working
  • Good understanding of Research and Development
  • Done multiple designs in Siemens NX of injector and HP-pump components
  • Complex problem analysis
  • Quality assurance testing
  • Product development expertise
  • 4-stroke knowledge
  • Fuel injection expertise

Languages

Swedish
Native
English
Fluent
Finnish
Intermediate

Affiliations

  • Golf
  • Cross-country skiing

Timeline

Development engineer

Wärtsilä Oy
06.2023 - Current

Master of Science - Energy Technology

Åbo Akademi
08.2020 - 05.2023

Trainee Engineer at Advanced Concepts

Wärtsilä Oy
01.2020 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Management

Yrkeshögskolan Novia
08.2015 - 01.2020

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