Lucas Fernandez
About Lucas Fernandez
Lucas Fernandez is a Junior Mechanical Engineer with a diverse educational background and international experience. He has worked at Hatch and has studied in Germany and Finland, demonstrating his commitment to cultural adaptability and professional development.
Current Role at Hatch
Lucas Fernandez currently holds the position of Engenheiro Mecânico Júnior at Hatch, where he has been employed since 2021. His work is based in Belo Horizonte, where he applies his mechanical engineering skills to various projects. This role follows his previous experience at Hatch, where he served as an Estagiário em Engenharia Mecânica from 2018 to 2020. During this time, he gained practical experience in the engineering field, contributing to his professional development.
Education and Academic Background
Lucas Fernandez completed his Bacharelado em Engenharia at Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, studying from 2015 to 2020. He also participated in an academic exchange program at Lappeenranta University of Technology in 2017, focusing on Engenharia Mecânica for 11 months. Additionally, he studied Língua Alemã at DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst in 2018, completing a Winterkurs program. His educational background is complemented by a Técnico em informática from Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia de São Paulo - IFSP, which he achieved from 2011 to 2014.
Professional Experience
Lucas has accumulated diverse professional experience in engineering and technology roles. He worked as an Assistente de Engenharia Mecânica at Hatch for one month in 2020. Prior to that, he was an Estagiário em Engenharia Mecânica at Hatch for two years, where he developed skills relevant to his current role. He also served as a Monitor da Disciplina de Resistência dos Materiais at Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais for five months in 2018. His experience extends to Appen, where he worked as an Avaliador de Mídias Sociais from 2016 to 2017.
Language Skills and Cultural Exposure
Lucas Fernandez is proficient in four languages and is currently learning a fifth, reflecting his commitment to linguistic skills and cultural adaptability. His international exposure includes living in Finland and Germany, which has enriched his understanding of different cultures. He has also traveled to 18 countries, further broadening his global perspective and enhancing his ability to work in multicultural teams, particularly through his involvement with the Erasmus Student Network (ESN).
Interests and Specializations
Lucas has expressed interest in various engineering disciplines, including hydraulic calculations, mechanical equipment design, structural integrity assessment, and risk analysis. He is also focused on asset management and project management within the mining sector. His diverse interests indicate a well-rounded approach to mechanical engineering, positioning him to contribute effectively to projects in these areas.