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Montserrat Polo Alonso

Montserrat Polo Alonso

Montornés del Vallés

Summary

Telecommunications engineer with over 10 years of expertise in vibroacoustics, NVH, and testing within automotive and offshore wind sectors. Proficient in designing and implementing advanced test plans, conducting vibration and noise analysis, and performing data post-processing using MATLAB, FAMOS, PAK, Müller BBM, LMS TestLab, CADNAA, and ArcGIS. Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and collaborate effectively with international stakeholders to achieve project goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Test & Validation Lead Engineer, System Validation

GE Vernova
Barcelona, Spain
01.2021 - Current
  • Assisted in planning and executing vibration test activities for offshore prototypes.
  • Supported data post-processing and reporting to improve project outcomes.
  • Conducted vibro-acoustic analysis for offshore wind turbines to assist in internal root cause investigations.
  • Designed and implemented new test and data-analysis methodologies to expand systems validation department’s service portfolio for internal stakeholders.
  • Collaborated with design teams and stakeholders to define test requirements and acceptance criteria.
  • Guided new team members to facilitate their integration into the team.
  • Prepared technical reports and performed modal analysis to verify structural behaviour.

Vehicle NVH Engineer

QuEST Global Engineering Spain – Nissan Technical
Barcelona, Spain
04.2017 - 09.2020
  • Supported team of three engineers in comfort NVH department.
  • Assisted in managing NVH projects in partnership with design departments and Nissan Japan, focusing on cost-reduction initiatives.
  • Conducted noise and vibration tests on prototypes and helped analyse results using PAK Müller and BBM.
  • Aided in defining technical solutions to align with internal NVH targets and facilitate vehicle development decisions.

NVH Project Engineer

Applus IDIADA
Santa Oliva (Tarragona) , Spain
02.2013 - 04.2017
  • Assisted in design and execution of NVH tests for international automotive OEMs.
  • Supported modal analysis by running mode shapes and transfer path analysis on full vehicles and components.
  • Facilitated signal acquisition and processing using LMS TestLab, Artemis, and Squadriga II, while aiding in the development of analysis scripts in MATLAB.

Vibroacoustic Engineer / Intern

AV Enginyers Vibroacústics
Sant Cugat del Vallès, Spain
01.2010 - 02.2013
  • Assisted in calculation and prediction of environmental noise using CadnaA.
  • Created noise maps with ArcGIS and aided in signal processing using LMS Pimento, MATLAB, and Pulse (Brüel & Kjær).
  • Supported railway noise and vibration assessments as well as ground-borne vibration studies according to UNE and ISO standards.

Vibro-acoustic Intern

Acoustical and Mechanical Laboratory (LEAM), UPC
Terrassa, Spain
07.2008 - 12.2009
  • Executed detailed environmental noise and ground vibration studies employing Cadnaa, LMS Pimento, MATLAB, and Pulse, ensuring comprehensive data collection and analysis.

Education

Master of Science - Data Science

Nuclio Digital School
Barcelona
2021

Master of Science - Telecommunication Engineering

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)
Barcelona
2011

Bachelor of Science - Telecommunication Engineering: Image and Sound

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
Barcelona
2008

Skills

  • Vibration testing
  • Noise analysis
  • Modal analysis
  • Data post-processing
  • Test methodology design
  • Problem solving
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Root cause analysis
  • Data visualization
  • Complex decision making
  • Continuous improvement focus
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Solution engineering

Languages

English
Advanced
C1
Spanish
Proficient
C2
Catalan
Proficient
C2

Additional Information

Publications:

  • “RECYTRACK project: elastomeric eco‑friendly material based on end‑of‑life tires blended with organic bind resin for railway applications”, 2012.
  • Co‑author of patent “New technique for diagnosis and fault detection of asymmetric magnetic coil loudspeakers”, 2008.

Timeline

Test & Validation Lead Engineer, System Validation

GE Vernova
01.2021 - Current

Vehicle NVH Engineer

QuEST Global Engineering Spain – Nissan Technical
04.2017 - 09.2020

NVH Project Engineer

Applus IDIADA
02.2013 - 04.2017

Vibroacoustic Engineer / Intern

AV Enginyers Vibroacústics
01.2010 - 02.2013

Vibro-acoustic Intern

Acoustical and Mechanical Laboratory (LEAM), UPC
07.2008 - 12.2009

Master of Science - Data Science

Nuclio Digital School

Master of Science - Telecommunication Engineering

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

Bachelor of Science - Telecommunication Engineering: Image and Sound

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
Montserrat Polo Alonso