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Nicolas Y.C. Triebold

Engineer | Developer & System Architect | Maker of Things
Lose worry through wonder: Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.
Born: 1997-12-22 | Nationality: Swiss, French | Languages: (Swiss) German, French, English
Website | LinkedIn | linktr.ee | GitHub | ORCID
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Education▼

02/2022 - 03/2025
Zurich, Switzerland
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH Zurich)
Zurich, Switzerland | 02/2022 - 03/2025 Distinctive grade average: 5.75
Distinctive grade average: 5.75
  • Focus on biomedical engineering, railway and aviation, rocket engineering, data science, industrial design, mechatronics, robotics and engineering education
09/2024 - 03/2025
Boston, MA, USA
Visiting Scholar & Master’s Thesis Research
Tufts University, Center for Engineering Education and Outreach (CEEO)
Boston, MA, USA | 09/2024 - 03/2025 Distinctive grade: 5.75
Distinctive grade: 5.75
  • Conducted thesis on networking systems for educational robotics in collaboration with the CEEO
  • Focus on interdisciplinary hardware/software platform development
01/2023 - 07/2023
Copenhagen, Denmark
Exchange Semester in Engineering and Design
Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Copenhagen, Denmark | 01/2023 - 07/2023
  • Completed courses in data science, machine learning, industrial design and railway engineering
09/2017 - 02/2022
Zurich, Switzerland
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH Zurich)
Zurich, Switzerland | 09/2017 - 02/2022
  • Biomedical engineering major
08/2009 - 07/2016
Zurich, Switzerland
Matura in Latin
Freies Gymnasium Zürich (FGZ)
Zurich, Switzerland | 08/2009 - 07/2016

Professional Experience▼

04/2026 - Present
Oerlikon, Switzerland
Power+ Graduate Trainee
Hitachi Energy
Oerlikon, Switzerland | 04/2026 - Present
  • First assignment as Service Installation Project Manager for Gas Insulated Switchgears in Zurich, Switzerland
  • Second assignment in Strategy & Operations with the Service Hub APAC, in Zurich, Switzerland and Singapore
  • Third assignment abroad tbd
08/2023 - 02/2024
Billund, Denmark
Intern
the LEGO Group, Creative Play Lab (CPL), Digital Play Discovery
Billund, Denmark | 08/2023 - 02/2024
  • Researched novel interactive play experiences
  • Developed and tested approaches using various technology, both digital and physical
  • Testing and validation of concepts with children
  • Super Duper Play Wizard
07/2023 - 08/2023
Zurich, Switzerland
Consultant
ETH Zurich, Product Development Group Zurich (pdz)
Zurich, Switzerland | 07/2023 - 08/2023
  • Consulting and validation for course Innovation Project 23
10/2022 - 12/2023
Zurich, Switzerland
Research Assistant
University of Zurich (UZH), Chair of Technology and Innovation Management
Zurich, Switzerland | 10/2022 - 12/2023
  • Quality Assurance of digital survey tool
  • Administrative and research support
02/2022 - 02/2023
Dübendorf, Switzerland
Team Coach
Academic Space Initiative Switzerland (ARIS), Project LEA (Liquid Engine ARIS)
Dübendorf, Switzerland | 02/2022 - 02/2023
  • Coached team and sub-teams during the complete development and project cycle
06/2022 - 12/2022
Zurich, Switzerland
Teaching Assistant
ETH Zurich, Engineering Design and Computing Laboratory (EDAC)
Zurich, Switzerland | 06/2022 - 12/2022
  • Development and validation of new Engineering Design and Material Selection (EDMS) course
  • Taught exercises as senior teaching assistant
  • Supported 3D-Printing production
02/2022 - 07/2022
Zurich, Switzerland
Coach & Production Co-Lead
ETH Zurich, Product Development Group Zurich (pdz)
Zurich, Switzerland | 02/2022 - 07/2022
  • Coached student teams as part of course Innovation Project 22
  • Developed and optimised production procedure and documentation
  • Lead laser-cutting production team
04/2021 - 08/2022
Zurich, Switzerland
Teaching Assistant
ETH Zurich, Student Services
Zurich, Switzerland | 04/2021 - 08/2022
  • Moderated the workshop on study planning for first year students
  • Lead student groups as part of Pre-Study events
02/2021 - 06/2021
Zurich, Switzerland
Coach & Production Assistant
ETH Zurich, Product Development Group Zurich (pdz)
Zurich, Switzerland | 02/2021 - 06/2021
  • Coached student groups as part of course Innovation Project 21
  • Supported laser-cutting production
09/2020 - 12/2021
Zurich, Switzerland
Teaching Assistant
ETH Zurich, Engineering Design and Computing Laboratory (EDAC)
Zurich, Switzerland | 09/2020 - 12/2021
  • Taught exercises for course CAD & TZ
  • Supported 3D-Printing production
01/2018 - 02/2018
Baden, Switzerland
Intern
libs
Baden, Switzerland | 01/2018 - 02/2018
  • Mastered the use of various industrial machines (Mill, lathe, CNC, etc.) and production processes
  • Individually completed various production projects

Extracurricular Activities▼

09/2024 - 03/2025
Cambridge, MA, USA
Secretary & Board Member
MIT Visiting Student Association (VISTA MIT)
Cambridge, MA, USA | 09/2024 - 03/2025
  • Managed board meetings and minutes, handled various administrative tasks and supported event organisation
  • Developed SOPs and reorganised digital filing concept
02/2022 - Present
Bern, Switzerland
Business Audit Committee Member
National Students' Union of Switzerland (VSS-UNES-USU)
Bern, Switzerland | 02/2022 - Present
  • Serving as adjudicator for any disputes, complaints or questions regarding the interpretation of bylaws
  • Financial and compliance auditing
  • Support the association in day-to-day business with any legal or compliance issues
10/2021 - 01/2023
Zurich, Switzerland
Makerspace Manager
ETH Zurich, Student Project House (SPH)
Zurich, Switzerland | 10/2021 - 01/2023
  • Lead introduction courses for proper tool and machine use
  • Oversaw production floor and ensured safety standards
09/2020 - 02/2023
Zurich, Switzerland
Business Audit Committee Member
Students' Union of ETH Zurich (VSETH)
Zurich, Switzerland | 09/2020 - 02/2023
  • Served as adjudicator for any disputes, complaints or questions regarding the interpretation of bylaws
  • Supported the association and all sub-associations in compliance and constitution matters
  • Ensured compliant day-to-day operations of the association
06/2019 - present
Zumikon, Switzerland
JS Shooting Instructor
Schützenverein Zumikon (SV Zumikon)
Zumikon, Switzerland | 06/2019 - present
  • Instructor for the youth shooting course (ages 15-21)

Projects▼

03/2025
Boston, MA, USA
Master's Thesis: Networking for Educational Robotics: Design and Dev. of the Smart System Platform
Tufts University, Center for Engineering Education and Outreach (CEEO)
Boston, MA, USA | March 2025 Distinctive grade: 5.75
Distinctive grade: 5.75

- Developed an educational robotics kit architecture design based on existing Smart Motors project - Created custom networking library based on ESP-NOW to enable wireless module to module communications - Wrote supporting documentation and tools to enable broad usability and lower barrier of entry - Tested developed approach and tools with college students

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02/2024
Billund, Denmark
Internship Abroad
the LEGO Group, Creative Play Lab (CPL), Play Discovery Digital
Billund, Denmark | February 2024
07/2023
Copenhagen, Denmark
Exchange Semester
Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Copenhagen, Denmark | July 2023
01/2023
Zurich, Switzerland
Semester Project: Impact of Limited Field of View on Human Behaviour in Virtual Reality
ETH Zurich, Institute of Machine Tools and Manufacturing (IWF), Innovation Center Virtual Reality
Zurich, Switzerland | January 2023

- Conducted a study of head movements in Virtual Reality (VR), comparing it to Reality (RL) and Reality with limited Field of View (LR) - Designed and built a testing environment in VR and reality - Conducted Data Analysis of recorded head movement behaviours, which led to no definitive conclusion

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02/2022
Zurich, Switzerland
Bachelor's Thesis: Comparison of Cell-free Hemoglobin Measurements by Means of Microscale Acoustofluidics and Centrifugation
ETH Zurich, Product Development Group Zurich (pdz)
Zurich, Switzerland | February 2022 Distinctive grade: 5.75
Distinctive grade: 5.75

- Developed and validated novel separation and measurement approach in context of research of impact of Hemoglobin to victims of cerebral aneurysms. - Built test-stand and conducted comparison measurements between traditional centrifugation approach and microscale acoustofluidics - Conducted data analysis and came up with future steps for project

Link

06/2021
Zurich, Switzerland
Blood Regulator Award
ETH Zurich
Zurich, Switzerland | June 2021 1st Place
1st Place
12/2018
Zurich, Switzerland
Innovation Project 18
ETH Zurich, Product Development Group Zurich (pdz)
Zurich, Switzerland | December 2018 Competition Finalists
Competition Finalists

CAD Designer of “Unfluffy Unicorns”

03/2016
Zurich, Switzerland
Matura Thesis: Book - Traditional Production of Bündnerfleisch
Freies Gymnasium Zürich (FGZ)
Zurich, Switzerland | March 2016

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07/2014
London, UK
Language and Photography Course
London, UK | July 2014

Skills and Interests▼

“Domain Expertise"

  • Aviation: Operations, Revenue Management, Network Management
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Data Science: Data Processing, Analysis, Visualisation
  • Defence
  • Design: UI, UX, Engineering Design, Graphical Design
  • Digital Technology: Automation, Software Development
  • Industrial Engineering: Product Development, Process Design
  • IT: System Administration, Network & Server Management
  • Mechanical Engineering: Research & Development, CAD & Modelling, Prototyping, Testing & Validation
  • “Electrical Engineering": Mechatronics, Robotics, Embedded Systems
  • Travel Management: Cost & Comfort Optimisation, Route & Schedule Planning, IROPS Handling

Tools & Technology

  • Productivity: Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Overleaf, Confluence, Jira, Trello, Notion, Git, GitHub, GitLab
  • Production & Prototyping: 3D-Printing, Laser-Cutting, Soldering, PCB, CNC, and more
  • Modelling & Simulation: Siemens NX, AutoCAD, Blender, Matlab/Simulink
  • Programming Languages: C#, C++, Python, MicroPython, BASIC, BASH, JavaScript, Matlab, R
  • Markup Languages: HTML, CSS, LaTeX, Markdown
  • IDE: Visual Studio, VS Code, JetBrains Suite, Jupyter Notebook, RStudio, Thonny, Unity, PyScript
  • Graphic Design: Adobe Suite, Affinity Suite, Pixelmator
  • Embedded Systems: Arduino, ESP (MicroPython), Raspberry Pi
  • IT: Synology NAS, Zyxel Firewall & Switch, Unify, Self-Hosting, VMs, Docker, Proxmox, Authentik, Traefik

Interpersonal

  • Professional Skills: Cummunication, Problem Solving, Creativity, Curiosity, Analytical Thinking, Common Sense
  • Leadership: Military technical expert team leader, Lead student, engineering, TA teams, Youth club instructor
  • Mentoring: Student mentoring, Technical coaching, Volunteer teaching
  • Project Management: Risk assessment, Planning and allocation, Resource Allocation, Stakeholder Management

Languages

  • Swiss German: Mother tongue
  • German: Fluent
  • English: Fluent
  • French: Mostly fluent (second mother tongue)
  • Danish: Beginner

Hobbies

  • Science, Technology, Creativity
  • Learning, Discovering, Problem Solving, Playing
  • Travel, Aviation, Railways
  • Reading, Writing, Photography, Design, Film
  • Golf, Yoga, Swimming, Winter Sports

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