Technical Skills | Alex Eynard

Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

Design of complex mechanical parts and assemblies using industry-standard professional software.

3 items

Creo Parametric

Advanced

BUT GMP – IUT'O RC Car Project Troyes Racing Team

Main CAD software used in the BUT programme and personal projects. Mastery of parametric modelling, complex assemblies, and standardised drafting.

3D Modelling Assembly Drafting Parameterisation

CATIA V5

Intermediate

Engineering School – UTT

Getting to grips with CATIA V5 at UTT. Used to design an articulated and parametrised lamp.

Part Design Assembly Design Drafting Surface Modelling

SolidWorks

Basic knowledge

Michelin Internship – Design Office

Used during the Michelin internship to design mechanical solutions for continuous improvement. Mastery of sheet metal, weldment, and kinematic animation modules.

Basic functions Assembly PLM Motion analysis

Simulation and Numerical Computation

Prediction of mechanical behaviour using finite elements and finite volumes. Applied programming and numerical analysis.

4 items

Abaqus CAE

Intermediate

Engineering School – UTT

Structural analysis using finite elements: 1D/2D/3D modelling, convergence study, and calculation of stress concentrations.

Finite elements Convergence Stress concentration Strength of Materials

Matlab / Simulink

Intermediate

BUT GMP – IUT'O Engineering School – UTT

Matrix numerical computation, experimental results processing, and modelling of dynamic systems with Simulink.

Numerical computation Data processing Simulink Control systems

Ansys Fluent

Basic knowledge

Engineering School – UTT

Simulation of fluid flows using the finite volume method. Study of flows in a pipe and turbulence.

Fluid mechanics Flow Turbulence

Python and Numerical Analysis

Basic knowledge

Engineering School – UTT

Development of numerical analysis algorithms in Python: vectorised matrix computation, mathematical decompositions (LU, QR), and iterative optimisation methods.

Python NumPy Numerical analysis Matrix computation

Materials Study and Characterisation

Understanding of microstructure–mechanical property relationships and mastery of experimental characterisation techniques, from standardised tests to microscopy.

4 items

Mechanical Testing

Intermediate

BUT GMP – IUT'O LASMIS Student Project

Performing mechanical characterisation tests: tensile (30/250 kN), rotating bending fatigue, and Charpy impact tests.

Tensile testing Charpy impact test Rotating bending fatigue

Metallography and Heat Treatments

Intermediate

BUT GMP – IUT'O

Knowledge of phase diagrams (iron-carbon), TTT/CCT diagrams, and common heat treatments (quenching, tempering, annealing). Practice of metallographic preparation and observation.

Phase diagrams TTT/CCT Quenching Annealing

Composite Materials

Intermediate

BUT GMP – IUT'O

Introduction to composite materials (glass/carbon fibres, polymer matrices) and their processing methods. Study of specific mechanical properties (anisotropy, tensile strength, porosity, etc.).

Fibres/matrix Lamination Hand lay-up Infusion

Advanced Materials Analysis

Basic knowledge

LASMIS Project BUT GMP – IUT'O

Analysis of structural integrity and material analysis: from nanoscale microstructural study to non-destructive testing via ultrasound.

SEM Non-Destructive Testing Microstructure Ultrasonic analysis

Study of Manufacturing Processes

Practical implementation of the main mechanical manufacturing processes acquired during the BUT GMP: machining, foundry, welding, cutting, metrology, and additive manufacturing.

4 items

3D Printing

Advanced

Personal projects Troyes Racing Team

Advanced mastery of Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) 3D printing. Slicer configuration (infill, supports, orientation) based on mechanical constraints and part geometry.

FDM Slicing Support management

Conventional and CNC Machining

Intermediate

BUT GMP – IUT'O

Practice of turning and milling on conventional and computer numerical control (CNC) machines in the workshop. Mastery of manufacturing blueprint reading, selection of cutting parameters, and dimensional inspection of parts.

Turning Milling Drilling Threading

Foundry and Cutting Processes

Intermediate

BUT GMP – IUT'O

Theoretical and practical knowledge of foundry forming processes (sand, permanent mould) and basics of thermal and high-energy cutting processes.

Sand casting Moulding Plasma/waterjet cutting

Metrology and Quality Control

Intermediate

BUT GMP – IUT'O

Mastery of dimensional metrology instruments (calipers, micrometers, roughness testers, CMM) and basics of statistical quality control (Cp, Cpk capability).

Micrometer Roughness tester CMM Uncertainties

Design Office and Applied Mechanics

Mastery of analytical tools and design methods used in design offices: Strength of Materials, kinematics, and functional analysis.

3 items

Strength of Materials

Intermediate

BUT GMP – IUT'O Engineering School – UTT

Analytical calculation of stresses and strains in beam structures (tension, bending, torsion, shear). Application to the dimensioning of shafts, beams, and mechanical assemblies.

Beams Bending Torsion Tension/compression

Kinematics and Rigid Body Dynamics

Intermediate

BUT GMP – IUT'O Engineering School – UTT

Kinematic and dynamic analysis of mechanisms: joint graphs, degrees of freedom, input/output laws, velocity and acceleration analysis. Equation formulation using fundamental principles.

Mechanical joints Kinematic diagram Mobility Velocities

Functional Analysis and Engineering Methods

Intermediate

BUT GMP – IUT'O Michelin Internship

Functional analysis approach for defining requirements and specifying system functions. Used during academic projects and my Michelin internship.

FAST Specifications Horned beast diagram