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Luis Eduardo Pedro Sedeño

Seville

Summary

Electronics, Robotics, and Mechatronics Engineer with experience in hardware design and electronic system development for defense and motorsports applications. Passionate about technological innovation in acquisition and control systems, focusing on high-performance projects and compliance with demanding standards. Proficient in leading multidisciplinary teams, solving complex technical problems, and implementing innovative electronic solutions.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hardware Engineer

Aertec Solutions
Seville
02.2024 - Current
  • Design and validation of high-reliability acquisition and control systems for a defense aircraft ensuring compliance with aerospace reliabilty requirements.
  • 8-layer mixed-signal PCB design, analog electronics without integrated electronics, and self-designed isolation techniques.
  • Characterization under the operating range conditions, ensuring compliance with HTOL (FIT).
  • Management of high-cost testing and production, optimizing workflows to reduce risks and costs.
  • Technical liaison with clients and suppliers, ensuring seamless integration of new components and technologies while managing supplier transitions.

Assistant and vehicle diagnosis

Family Workshop
Conil de la Frontera
06.2015 - 02.2024
  • Diagnosed and resolved faults in electronic control systems using oscilloscope and electrical schematics.
  • Repaired and cloned ECU immobilizers, ensuring vehicle security and functionality.
  • Gained hands-on experience with injection systems, multiple sensors, and actuators.
  • Worked with CAN, K-Line, and other automotive communication protocols through OBD.

Chief Technical Officer (CTO)

ARUS: Andalucia Racing University of Seville (Formula Student Team)
Seville
09.2021 - 09.2022
  • Led the technical team in designing powertrain and electronic systems of the electric single-seater.
  • Led 100-person team to develop first competition-ready electric vehicle in team history.
  • Participated in international competitions: FS Italy: 2nd place in efficiency and 3rd overall. FS Germany and FS Hungary: 1st place in Business Plan and best-ranked Spanish team.

Electronics Team Member

ARUS: Andalucia Racing University of Seville (Formula Student Team)
Seville
09.2019 - 09.2021
  • Designed and validated critical hard-wired subsystems such as Tractive System Active Light and Isolation Monitoring Device.
  • Participated in international competitions: FS Spain: 1st place in efficiency and 6th overall. FS Germany: 2nd place in business plan. FS Netherlands: 3rd place in cost and manufacturing.

Education

Bachelor’s degree - Electronics, Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering

University of Seville
Seville, Spain
06.2024

Secondary Education – High School - Science

I.E.S. "La Atalaya"
Conil De La Frontera
06-2019

Skills

  • PCB design and manufacturing
  • Altium Designer expertise
  • Mixed-signal circuit design
  • High-frequency signal processing
  • Impedance matching techniques
  • Soldering and assembly skills
  • Lead-free and RoHS compliance
  • Through-hole and surface mount technology
  • Reflow soldering methods
  • Project management and teamwork
  • Microcontroller programming proficiency
  • C programming language
  • Arduino platform development
  • Texas Instruments MSP430g2553 experience
  • Digital system architecture
  • Xilinx FPGA design
  • Vivado Design Suite utilization
  • VHDL programming skills
  • Logic circuit design
  • Self-directed learning initiatives
  • Solar charger development projects
  • Car alarm systems design
  • Drone technology applications
  • Inductive sensor testing expertise
  • Hall effect sensor testing skills
  • PCB manufacturing processes

Leadership And Project Experience

  • Technical Practice – Family Automotive Workshop, Gained hands-on experience diagnosing and repairing electronic vehicle systems, including ECUs, immobilizers, and injection control systems. Used oscilloscopes and electrical schematics for troubleshooting; worked with communication protocols such as CAN and K-Line via OBD interfaces.
  • Vehicle Electronics & Innovation Projects – Personal & Academic, Built custom drone, alarm system, solar charger, and sensor tester. 10+ years of self-learning electronics and embedded systems.
  • Public Training Initiative, Delivered a workshop on electric vehicle systems at Seville Police Headquarters.

Languages

  • English, Professional working proficiency, currently preparing Cambridge B2 certification – exam 07/01/25
  • Spanish, Native

Skills And Technologies

Proficient in PCB Design using Altium Designer, Mixed-signal PCB Design, hard-wired electronics (without programmable devices), high-frequency signal handling (Ethernet, SIM, RS-232), 4-layer PCB design with impedance matching, Proficient in soldering PCBs: Sn/Pb & RoHS, TH & SMD, Reflow Soldering, Project management and teamwork in a group of nearly 100 members, Contact with companies and institutions like the University, Seville town hall, police headquarters, as well as securing sponsorships, Conducted a training course on electric vehicles at the Seville Police Headquarters, Microcontroller programming in C: Arduino and Texas Instruments MSP430g2553, Academic experience in digital system design using Xilinx FPGAs and the Vivado Design Suite, Worked with VHDL to implement and simulate logic circuits during university coursework, Ten years of self-directed learning, including five years prior to University. Projects include a solar charger, car alarm, drone, and inductive and hall effect sensor tester. PCB manufacture by the iron method., Advanced VBA (Visual Basic for Applications): Designed and implemented a custom billing program in Excel

Personal Information

Relocation: Open to relocation

Affiliations

  • Academic Honors
    High School Diploma with Honors.
    Thesis 'Safety Systems in a Racing Car' awarded with honors for innovation
  • Competitions / Awards
    Formula Student Italy – 2nd place in Efficiency, 3rd overall (as CTO of ARUS Team).
    Formula Student Germany & Hungary – 1st place in Business Plan category.
    Formula Student Spain – 1st place in Efficiency, 6th overall.
  • Leadership and outreach delivered technical training on electric vehicle systems to the Seville Police Headquarters
    Secured sponsorships and industry collaborations for ARUS Formula Student Team.
  • Personal Achievements
    10+ years of self-learning electronics, including projects such as a custom drone and solar charger.

Certification

  • Certificate: “Occupational risk prevention in vehicle and motorcycle repair” (5 hours)
  • Certificate: “Practical and theoretical proof for working with HV electric power systems up to 1000 V” (5 hours)

Languages

Spanish
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Timeline

Hardware Engineer

Aertec Solutions
02.2024 - Current

Chief Technical Officer (CTO)

ARUS: Andalucia Racing University of Seville (Formula Student Team)
09.2021 - 09.2022

Electronics Team Member

ARUS: Andalucia Racing University of Seville (Formula Student Team)
09.2019 - 09.2021

Assistant and vehicle diagnosis

Family Workshop
06.2015 - 02.2024

Bachelor’s degree - Electronics, Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering

University of Seville

Secondary Education – High School - Science

I.E.S. "La Atalaya"
Luis Eduardo Pedro Sedeño