Electrolux Group

For Filho, experience is the bridge between innovation and meaningful impact. With a foundation in Mechatronics and an MBA in Project Management, he began his career as a university engineering instructor. Now leading Cooling System Technologies at Electrolux North America, he drives advancements in performance, efficiency, and sustainability, while mentoring future engineers and uniting technical expertise with strategic, cross-functional leadership to deliver dependable and user-focused solutions.

Engineering Smarter Cooling Systems with Purpose

Filho has spent his career bringing clarity, structure, and innovation to the complex world of refrigeration systems. As engineering Manager for Cooling System Technologies at Electrolux North America, he leads a team focused on developing and improving cooling technologies that keep food  fresher and longer. From idea to execution, he’s been involved in shaping components and systems that power some of the most widely used refrigerators across the continent. His work is about creating systems that people rely on every day. Filho oversees projects that touch every part of the cooling system, including compressors, condensers and fans, always looking for ways to make products more efficient and reliable. He works closely with global teams to align technology with manufacturing and purchasing strategies, ensuring solutions are both practical and scalable.

A Leader Invested In People and Progress

Before entering the corporate world, Filho taught engineering at two universities for the Mechatronics Major. That early experience in the classroom continues to shape how he leads today. He’s a strong believer in knowledge sharing, mentoring younger engineers, and creating collaborative environments where innovation can take root.

“Whether testing performance in simulation or troubleshooting issues across teams, Filho brings a calm, methodical approach grounded in practical expertise”

At Electrolux, he has helped standardize best practices through Module Interface Guidelines and actively supports cross-functional collaboration across departments and borders. His leadership style is grounded, approachable and centered on clarity, helping teams stay aligned even in fastmoving projects.

A former colleague once described him as “someone who’s always two steps ahead, but never out of reach”—a fitting reflection of the balance he strikes between vision and team-centered leadership.

Innovation That Balances Performance and Sustainability

Every engineering choice is a chance to do better for both consumers and the environment. In his dual role as Engineering Leader for North America, Filho leads efforts to lower product CO2 emissions while improving functionality. He’s helped drive projects that cut costs, solve quality challenges, and introduce smart features that raise the bar for performance.

He brought a deep technical foundation to every project by applying thermodynamics, airflow mechanics, and CFD simulations to optimize cooling systems for energy use and real-world durability. His experience spans a range of refrigeration formats, from upright freezers to multidoor units, and he regularly supports compliance and certification efforts for international markets. Whether testing performance in simulation or troubleshooting issues across teams, he brings a calm, methodical approach grounded in practical expertise.

Curiosity That Is Empowered By Expertise

What drives Filho isn’t just solving problems; it’s understanding them. With a background in Mechatronics Engineering and an MBA in Project Management, he’s spent years refining the balance between deep technical expertise and strategic thinking. He’s led global initiatives, introduced performance improvements that stuck, and built systems that continue to evolve with the market’s needs.

Each project is a new puzzle, and he approaches it with the same curiosity and care that’s defined his career from the start. Whether designing a more efficient cooling system or mentoring someone through a tough technical challenge, his focus remains the same: make it better, and make it matter.