Patricia Araujo Ferreira
Barcelona
Summary
Detail-oriented Engineer skilled in transforming regulatory and system constraints into clear technical requirements for product development and certification. Collaborated across R&D, validation, and production to align design with compliance and practical deployment. Seeking system-level engineering roles focused on technical complexity, integration, and scalability.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Homologation Responsible
Stark Future S.L.
Sant Boi de Llobregat
11.2024 - Current
- Defined homologation strategy for electric motorcycle platforms across EU, US, AUS and NZ, enabling structured and timely market entry.
- Translated regulatory frameworks into concrete engineering requirements, driving alignment between R&D, validation and production.
- Identified compliance risks at prototype stage through system-level reviews, avoiding late-stage redesigns before certification.
- Coordinated validation and certification activities with external laboratories and technical services, ensuring traceability and compliance.
- Established Conformity of Production (CoP) processes and standardized documentation, improving audit readiness and certification efficiency.
Homologation & Technical Requirements Engineer
Stark Future S.L.
Sant Boi de Llobregat
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Defined system-level modifications required to convert off-road (motocross) platforms into road-legal (enduro) vehicles across EU, US and AUS markets.
- Translated regulatory requirements into concrete engineering changes across key vehicle systems (lighting, braking, electronics, safety).
- Identified gaps between prototype design and homologation constraints, driving targeted design adaptations before validation.
- Acted as the interface between regulatory and engineering teams, ensuring technical feasibility and compliance alignment.
Homologation Engineer – Light Mobility
Applus IDIADA
Santa Oliva
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Led end-to-end type-approval projects across multiple vehicle systems (electronics, braking, lighting, safety) under global regulatory frameworks.
- Coordinated validation campaigns with internal and external laboratories, ensuring traceability between requirements and test results.
- Supervised on-site testing, identifying compliance risks early and ensuring system performance under regulatory constraints.
- Delivered technical reports and interfaced with authorities and partners, supporting successful certification across multi-phase projects.
Internship – Homologation Engineering
Applus IDIADA
Santa Oliva
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Structured technical documentation and tracked evolving regulatory requirements to support homologation activities.
- Contributed to internal workflow organization, improving coordination across certification processes.
Electrical Operator
Kuadrotek
Constantí
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Operated electrical equipment and machinery safely and efficiently.
- Assembled electrical panels and wired terminal blocks, ensuring compliance with industrial quality standards.
- Monitored system performance and reported malfunctions to supervisors.
- Gained hands-on understanding of electrical systems and manufacturing constraints, enhancing practical engineering skills.
Internship – Aeronautical Mechanics
Fundación Rego CESDA
Reus
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Assisted with maintenance activities, acquiring knowledge of aircraft systems, components, and safety-critical procedures.
Waitress & Floor Manager (Seasonal)
Gelatus
La Pineda
07.2016 - 09.2020
- Managed high-volume service shifts, ensuring speed, quality and coordination under continuous customer demand.
- Took responsibility for floor operations, organizing workload and supporting team coordination during peak hours.
- Handled customer issues directly, developing strong communication and real-time problem-solving skills.
Education
Industrial Electronics And Automation Engineering - Electronic Engineering
Universitat Rovira I Virgili
Tarragona, Spain06-2022
PRL - High and low voltage Electrical Installations -
SP Activa
Tarragona08-2021
Skills
Technical & Systems
System Requirements Definition & Technical Specification
Systems Integration & Validation
Technical Documentation & Traceability
Product Compliance & Certification (EU / US / AUS)
Conformity of Production (CoP)
Engineering & Industry
Automotive & Light Mobility Systems
Type-Approval & Regulatory Frameworks
Prototype-to-Certification Transition
Cross-functional Engineering Coordination
Understanding of industrial automation systems (PLCs, sensors, control architectures)
Microsoft Office
Basic JAVA, C/C, PLC
Languages
English (Fluent)
Spanish (Native)
Catalan (Fluent)
Portuguese (Native)
French (Basic)
Timeline
Homologation Responsible
Stark Future S.L.
11.2024 - Current
Homologation & Technical Requirements Engineer
Stark Future S.L.
01.2024 - 11.2024
Homologation Engineer – Light Mobility
Applus IDIADA
10.2022 - 01.2024
Internship – Homologation Engineering
Applus IDIADA
10.2021 - 06.2022
Electrical Operator
Kuadrotek
07.2021 - 09.2021
Internship – Aeronautical Mechanics
Fundación Rego CESDA
01.2021 - 03.2021
Waitress & Floor Manager (Seasonal)
Gelatus
07.2016 - 09.2020
Industrial Electronics And Automation Engineering - Electronic Engineering
Universitat Rovira I Virgili
PRL - High and low voltage Electrical Installations -
SP Activa