Wilson Duarte
About Wilson Duarte
Wilson Duarte is a Development Engineer specializing in Software Testing for HV Charging, currently employed at FERCHAU in Germany. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering and a Master's degree in Renewable Energy and E-Mobility, with extensive experience in the automotive industry.
Current Role at FERCHAU
Wilson Duarte serves as a Development Engineer Software Testing for HV-Charging at FERCHAU, a position he has held since 2021. He works in Bietigheim-Bissingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. In this role, he focuses on software testing related to high-voltage charging systems, contributing to the development and optimization of automotive technologies.
Educational Background
Wilson Duarte completed his Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering at Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie from 2011 to 2015. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Renewable Energy and E-Mobility from Hochschule Stralsund, which he completed from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, he studied German Language and Literature at Sprachenakademie Aachen gGmbH, achieving a C1 level from 2018 to 2019.
Professional Experience
Prior to his current role, Wilson Duarte gained diverse experience in the automotive and IT sectors. He worked as a Student Assistant at Hochschule Stralsund from 2019 to 2020 and completed internships at BMW Group in Design and Simulation of Powertrains in 2020 and as a Master Thesis Student from 2020 to 2021. He also served as an IT PMO Intern at Monsanto Company from 2014 to 2016.
Language Proficiency
Wilson Duarte has a strong command of English and German. He achieved a TOEFL iBT score of 109 while studying English Language and Literature at Approach International Student Center, Inc. from 2017 to 2018. He later completed a German language course at Sprachenakademie Aachen gGmbH, reaching a C1 level, which supports his professional endeavors in Germany.
Cultural and International Experience
Wilson Duarte lived in Massachusetts for two years to enhance his English proficiency and gain cultural experiences before relocating to Germany. This international exposure has contributed to his adaptability and understanding of diverse work environments, particularly in the automotive industry.