Hi, I am

Matteo.

Hands-on Engineer and Glider Pilot

About Me

I am a mechanical engineering student at ZHAW School of Engineering (B.Sc.), specialising in Computational Lightweight Design and Systems & Automation Technology. I have hands-on experience in composite manufacturing, precision CNC machining, and engineering design.

Outside of university I am an active competitive glider pilot — holding a Sailplane Pilot Licence (SPL) since 2017 with over 700 hours of flight experience.

Skills and Tools:

3DExperience CAD/CAM
Solidworks CAD/CAM
Python
Abaqus
Onshape CAD
Matlab
Computer Vision with OpenCV and B&R Vision
Microsoft 365

Experience

Ensinger Composites
Temporary Work
Empa Dübendorf

Workshop Employee - Ensinger Composites

01/2026 – 02/2026

Support in the production of composite products and ongoing projects during the semester break.

Workshop Employee

11/2021 – 02/2023

Production of high-quality composite products, including carbon plates for medical technology
Manufacturing of prototype components and test specimens for material characterisation
Commissioning and optimisation of machines, in particular CNC milling machines
CAD design of test setups using SolidWorks
General maintenance and administrative tasks

Temporary Employee - Temporary Work

06/2023 – 09/2023

Polymechanist - Empa Dübendorf

08/2020 – 12/2020

Advanced knowledge in 5-axis CNC milling with CAM programming
Manufacturing of prototypes and components for various applications

Apprentice Polymechanist EFZ

08/2016 – 08/2020

Four-year apprenticeship with vocational baccalaureate
Specialisation in prototype manufacturing.

Education

09/2023 – present

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

ZHAW School of Engineering

Expected graduation July 2026
Specialisation in Computational Lightweight Design and Systems & Automation Technology
Bachelor thesis in the field of aircraft structural design (Airframe Structure)
International profile with exchange semester in Oslo, Norway

01/2021 – 05/2021