Mechanical Engineer · Lausanne, CH
2 years designing aircraft refueling systems at CLA-VAL. Pursuing M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering at HES-SO Master. Bilingual — French & English.
2 yrs
Industry
FR / EN
Bilingual
M.Sc.
HES-SO
FE
NCEES
Victor Garnier
Mech. Engineer
Location
Lausanne, CH
Available
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I'm a mechanical engineer with a B.Sc. from Cal Poly Pomona which is a polytechnic university with a strong hands-on engineering culture. My degree built a rigorous foundation in fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, machine design, and structural analysis.
For two years I worked at CLA-VAL (Griswold Industries) designing components for aircraft refueling systems such as nozzles, inline valves, hydrant couplers. Full product lifecycle: brainstorming, SolidWorks concept design, FEA validation, fixture design, and compliance testing. Improved my design for manufacturability skills and deepened my understanding of machine design and fluid systems.
Currently pursuing an M.Sc. at HES-SO Master in Lausanne, deepening research capabilities in advanced simulation and applied mechanics. Native French speaker, fluent English.
Some of the hobbies I enjoy include 3D printing anything and everything from simple stands to complex mechanical devices. Playing, watching and discussing about soccer. Snowboarding when the weather allows it is my favorite winter sport. And listening to or playing music as I believe there is nothing better than your favorite song to give you that extra boost of energy and motivation to power through a long day of work or study.
— Work Projects
Aluminum hog-out manifold used to control the piston of a main valve via solenoids and pressure regulators. Designed for compactness and ease of assembly in an aircraft refueling truck.
New design iteration of a differential pressure bypass valve for aircraft refueling applications. Focused on improving manufacturability and performance under dynamic pressure conditions.
Custom test fixture designed to validate the performance of the 1626M valve under simulated operating conditions. Ensured repeatable clamping and alignment for consistent test results.
Specialized tool to safely compress and hold the internal spring of the X149 valve during assembly. Designed to reduce assembly time and improve technician safety.
Hub component for a wire rope press machine used in internal assembly operations. Designed for durability and precise fitment within the press assembly.
— Academic Projects
Full UGV design for the NGCP project. Responsible for the full payload assembly.
Two CFD studies: (1) NACA 4412 airfoil — lift and drag across 0°–15° AoA, comparing k-ε, k-ω SST, and Spalart-Allmaras turbulence models. (2) Liquid sloshing in a spherical tank using VOF multiphase method.
Design and fabrication of a smart insole that harvests energy from walking to power embedded electronics. The insole is manufactured via silicone injection molding with PCB components overmolded directly into the sole structure. The mold was designed to fully encapsulate the electronics while maintaining the flexibility and comfort required for a wearable device.
— Personal Projects
Designed and built a custom door lock mechanism combining Arduino control logic with 3D-printed mechanical components — concept to working prototype.
Designing and printing mechanical parts, enclosures, and functional prototypes. Full loop from CAD model to physical object.
— Work Experience
2023 – 2025
Griswold Industries DBA CLA-VAL
Jun – Aug 2022
CLA-VAL Summer Internship
2022 – 2023
Safaran Boutique
— Education
2025 – Present
HES-SO Master · Lausanne, Switzerland
Advanced study in product development and design, production of components and systems, materials and manufacturing. Focus on simulation, analysis, and optimization of mechanical and mechatronic systems.
2018 – 2023
Cal Poly Pomona · Pomona, USA
Core curriculum in mechanical design, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and materials science.
— Certification
Fundamentals of Engineering — first step toward PE licensure. Demonstrates competency across all core engineering disciplines.
Please feel free to reach out for any inquiries, collaborations, or just to say hi! I'm always open to connecting with fellow engineers, potential employers, or anyone interested in discussing projects, ideas, or opportunities.
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