About Francesc
I'm a Senior Mechanical Engineer with over 25 years of experience in the design, calculation and development of industrial and pharmaceutical equipment. Throughout my career, I have specialized in mechanical design, pressure vessel engineering, clean utility systems and GMP-compliant process solutions for the pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical and medical device industries.
My core strength is combining advanced mechanical engineering, regulatory-compliant design and process expertise to deliver safe, efficient and fully validated equipment. I work under the main international standards, including EN 13445, ASME VIII Div.1, AD-2000, ASME BPE, ISPE Baseline Guide.
Key areas of expertise:
• Pressure vessels, tanks, reactors, heat exchangers and custom process equipment
• Clean utilities: PW, WFI, Pure Steam, Clean Air, Nitrogen, CIP/SIP and sanitary distribution loops
• GMP HVAC and cleanroom engineering: ISO classification, pressure differentials, airflow/ACH sizing, environmental control and room requirements
• P&ID development, instrumentation lists, specifications and engineering documentation
• Structural and thermal FEA.
• 3D CAD and detailed manufacturing drawings (SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
• Validation deliverables: FAT/SAT support, IQ/OQ protocol development, traceability matrix
I have successfully led complete engineering cycles, from conceptual design and utility sizing to detailed engineering, fabrication follow-up, commissioning and validation. I collaborate with companies of all sizes—OEMs, engineering consultancies and global pharmaceutical manufact.—providing reliable technical solutions, clear communication and strong regulatory awareness.
My goal is to deliver high-level engineering, precise tech documentation and robust, GMP-compliant designs that meet the most demanding industry standards. If you need expert support in mechanical design, pressure vessels, pharmaceutical utilities, HVAC cleanrooms or engineering documentation, I will be glad to help.
Spanish
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Catalan
Native or bilingual
Can work on-site
Barcelona (up to 50km)
Experience
- INSVATECHDIRECTOR TÉCNICOMECHANICAL ENGINEERINGMay 2026 - Today (1 month)Barcelona, SpainSpecialized in the design, calculation and technical validation of pressure equipment according to EN 13445, ASME VIII, AD 2000 and PED 2014/68/EU. Experienced in leading engineering teams, preparing technical documentation, reviewing P&IDs, component lists, mechanical calculations, FAT/IQ/OQ documentation and supporting manufacturing, quality and client-facing technical decisions.Key responsibilities include:Mechanical design and calculation of pressure vessels, autoclaves, reactors, tanks and thermal equipment.Technical leadership of multidisciplinary engineering projects from concept to manufacturing and validation.Review and approval of technical documentation, drawings, calculations and supplier documentation.Compliance with PED, EN 13445, ASME VIII, AD 2000 and GMP-related documentation requirements.Support to production, quality, purchasing and commercial teams in technically complex projects.Cost optimization, standardization of designs and continuous improvement of engineering processes.Preparation of validation and qualification documents such as FAT, IQ, OQ and technical reports.
- JP SELECTA, SAU,TECHNICAL MANAGERJanuary 2023 - Today (3 years and 5 months)Abrera, CT, SpainIndustry: Laboratory equipment, thermal equipment, industrial engineeringRole: Technical leadership · Mechanical engineering · Product developmentKey Responsibilities•Leading the entire Technical Department (mechanical, electrical, quality).•Development and validation of new thermal/process equipment.•Redesign and optimisation of existing products to improve manufacturability and cost.•Coordination with Production, Quality, and Purchasing for industrialisation.•Project management: planning, technical specifications, cost control, deadlines.•Development of technical documentation and BOMs.•Support to after-sales, installation teams and regulatory inspections.•Participation in audits, technical meetings and international exhibitions.Technologies & StandardsSolidWorks · Thermodynamics · EN 13445 · Pressure vessels · ERP systems
- PHARMABIOS INNOVA, S.L,SENIOR ENGINEERBIOTECHMarch 2020 - December 2023 (3 years and 9 months)Barcelona, SpainIndustry: Pharmaceutical · BiotechnologyRole: Mechanical design · Pressure vessel calculation · GMP documentationKey Responsibilities•Design and engineering of process equipment for pharmaceutical facilities.•Preparation of P&ID, equipment layouts and Functional Design Specifications (FDS).•Mechanical design and verification of pressure vessels according toEN 13445, ASME VIII, AD 2000.•Thermal and hydraulic calculations for process systems.•3D modelling with SolidWorks fully integrated with SAP.•Supplier coordination, manufacturing follow-up and technical support.•Execution of FAT, SAT, IQ/OQ and regulatory compliance tasks.Technologies & StandardsSolidWorks · AutoCAD · SAP · GMP · EN/ASME/AD Codes
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Education
- Delineación IndustrialEscuela Industrial,1996Delineación Industrial
- Educación Ingeniería , MecánicaUniversidad Politécnica de Catalunya2007Educación Ingeniería , Mecánica
Certifications
- ASME VIII div1Lloyd's Register2018