Fernando Salmon

Fernando Salmon, PhD, currently serves as a Principal Engineer in Stress Tools and Methods at Solar Turbines since July 2023, following a role as Lead Engineer in Mechanical Components at GE Aerospace, where responsibilities included overseeing the design cycle for GE9X external hardware and supporting FAA certification. Prior experience includes serving as Lead Structural Engineer for GE Renewable Energy, focusing on structural assessments for wind generators, and consulting on structural integrity at Lumia Consultores. Fernando's academic background features a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Sheffield, complemented by an MSc in Advanced Mechanical Engineering from the same institution, and a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from Instituto Tecnologico de Queretaro. Notable earlier positions include research roles at The University of Sheffield and GE Aviation, where contributions spanned product support and design engineering for aircraft engines.