Rodrigo Tinoco Barreto

Electrified Powertrain Development Engineer @AVL

Coventry, GB

Lead validation activities for Electric Drive Unit (EDU) programs, supporting the full development cycle from early prototypes to production-ready units.Perform in-depth analysis of thermal and lubrication system performance during validation testing, using tools such as AVL Concerto.Manage EDU technical follow-up, ensuring seamless progression across build, test, and validation phases.Act as lead engineer for EDU component testing, coordinating with internal teams and external test facilities to plan and execute test campaigns.Produce high-quality technical documentation to support design verification and system sign-off.Ensure on-time delivery of validation activities while meeting strict quality and performance standards.Supervise test rig setup and execution, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and safety standards.Facilitate issue tracking and resolution using standard quality tools (e.g. 8D problem solving, AIMS).Contribute to technical reviews and drive continuous improvement in validation processes for electrified powertrains.

Tecnológico de Monterrey

High School Diploma

University of Sydney

Exchange student

Tecnológico de Monterrey

Bachelor of Science - BS

University of Warwick

Master of Science - MSc. in Sustainable Automotive Electrification