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Alejandro Diaz Bandres

Senior R&D Acoustic Engineer

Alejandro Diaz Bandres
Girona, Spain

Experience

Feb 2024 - Present
2 years 1 month

Senior R&D Acoustic Engineer

Knobloch Strings SLU

  • Optimize acoustic performance and durability of musical strings.
  • Develop and apply relaxation models to predict material behavior under tension and stress over time.
  • Design technical tools to assist with new product development, focusing on physics-based acoustics and material constitutive models.
  • Improve production techniques and quality control processes to ensure consistent frequency behavior and sustainability.
Jul 2022 - Jan 2024
1 year 7 months

Vibroacoustic Engineer

ICR SL

  • Performed FEM simulations using COMSOL to model ground vibration propagation and structural responses.
  • Carried out acoustic certification of rolling stock.
  • Ran advanced lab and field testing, including Experimental Modal Analysis (EMA), Operating Deflection Shapes (ODS) and Transfer Path Analysis (TPA).
  • Conducted data analysis using Matlab and Python.
  • Completed vibroacoustic projects for diverse industries, delivering technical reports and root-cause analysis for noise and vibration issues.
Aug 2020 - Jun 2022
1 year 11 months

Acoustic Engineer

Alstom Transport Link Austria GmbH

  • Executed interior and exterior noise predictions for light railway vehicles using proprietary simulation tools.
  • Led noise source identification and control of ductwork noise in HVAC systems.
  • Collaborated with design teams to comply with noise and vibration requirements.
  • Defined and supervised acoustic type tests at client sites, ensuring compliance with client requirements.
Oct 2018 - Sep 2019
1 year

Research Assistant

Chair of Vibroacoustics of Vehicles and Machines, Technical University of Munich

  • Conducted automated measurements using Polytec PSV-500 scanner vibrometers.
  • Developed MATLAB scripts for automated modal analysis and signal processing.
  • Performed modal analysis using Vibrant ME'Scope software.
Apr 2017 - May 2018
1 year 2 months

Working Student - Optics Group

ARRI AG

  • Executed MTF-based automated measurements of prototype targets and optical filters in a laboratory setting.
Oct 2015 - Oct 2016
1 year 1 month

Working Student - Technologies in Environmental Acoustics

Müller BBM GmbH

  • Performed in situ measurements of rolling noise using CPX and statistical pass-by (SPB) methods.
  • Conducted sound absorption coefficient measurements with an impedance pipe.
  • Conducted surface roughness measurements both in situ and in the laboratory to support environmental acoustics assessments.
Jan 2015 - Jul 2015
7 months

Working Student - Data Acquisition Systems and Robotics

National Instruments Munich

  • Prepared and processed measurement data for rolling noise prediction using SPERoN, ensuring consistency and reliability of input parameters.
  • Superimposed surface profiles and carried out quantitative calculations of surface properties in Matlab for detailed acoustic surface characterization.
  • Evaluated and formatted measurement protocols, contributing to clear documentation of test setups, procedures and results.
  • Assisted in communication with clients in Spanish, supporting technical discussions and the clarification of measurement results.

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing (7 years), Education (1 year), Media and Entertainment (1 year), Professional Services (1 year), and Automotive (0.5 years).

Manufacturing
Education
Media and Entertainment
Professional Services
Automotive

Business Areas Experience

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Experienced in Quality Assurance (7 years), Research and Development (7 years), and Product Development (5.5 years).

Quality Assurance
Research and Development
Product Development

Summary

Senior R&D Acoustic Engineer specialized in physics-based acoustics, vibroacoustics and materials characterization. Skilled in FEM (COMSOL), scripting/analysis (MATLAB, Python) and advanced testing (EMA, ODS, TPA), with knowledge in plastics and acoustics-based product optimization.

Skills

  • Simulation: Comsol, Ansys
  • Testing: Ema, Ods, Tpa
  • Scripting/analysis: Matlab, Python
  • Daq: Ni/labview, Oros, B&k, Polytec
  • Materials Characterization

Languages

Spanish
Native
Catalan
Advanced
German
Advanced
Greek
Advanced
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 2014 - Jun 2019

University of Munich / University of Salzburg

B.Sc. Engineering Science · Engineering Science · Munich, Germany

Oct 2007 - Jun 2009

University Mozarteum Salzburg

M.A. Concert Guitarist · Concert Guitarist · Salzburg, Austria

Oct 2003 - Jun 2007

University Mozarteum Salzburg

B.A. Guitar and Jazz Pedagogy · Guitar and Jazz Pedagogy · Salzburg, Austria

Certifications & licenses

LABVIEW APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT

National Instruments Munich

NI WORLDCLASS - DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS AND ROBOTICS

National Instruments Munich

Driving license category B

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Where is Alejandro based?

Alejandro is based in Girona, Spain and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Alejandro speak?

Alejandro speaks the following languages: Spanish (Native), Catalan (Advanced), German (Advanced), Greek (Advanced), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Alejandro have?

Alejandro has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Alejandro has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months. Note that Alejandro may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Alejandro be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Alejandro would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior R&D Acoustic Engineer, Vibroacoustic Engineer, Acoustic Engineer.

What is Alejandro's latest experience?

Alejandro's most recent position is Senior R&D Acoustic Engineer at Knobloch Strings SLU.

What companies has Alejandro worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Alejandro has worked for Knobloch Strings SLU, ICR SL, and Alstom Transport Link Austria GmbH.

Which industries is Alejandro most experienced in?

Alejandro is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Media, Entertainment and Publishing, and Professional Services. Alejandro also has some experience in Education and Automotive.

Which business areas is Alejandro most experienced in?

Alejandro is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA), Research and Development (R&D), and Product Development.

Which industries has Alejandro worked in recently?

Alejandro has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Alejandro worked in recently?

Alejandro has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Quality Assurance (QA), and Research and Development (R&D).

What is Alejandro's education?

Alejandro holds a Master in Concert Guitarist from University Mozarteum Salzburg, a Bachelor in Engineering Science from University of Munich / University of Salzburg and a Bachelor in Guitar and Jazz Pedagogy from University Mozarteum Salzburg.

Does Alejandro have any certificates?

Alejandro has 3 certificates. These include: LABVIEW APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT, NI WORLDCLASS - DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS AND ROBOTICS, and Driving license category B.

What is the availability of Alejandro?

Alejandro is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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