Experience

imc Test & Measurement

• Germany
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Field Sales Engineer

  • May 2022 - Present

  Los Angeles, California, United States imc Test & Measurement is a manufacturer and solution provider of productive test and measurement systems. Together with its customers from the fields of automotive engineering, mechanical engineering, railway, aerospace and energy, imc implements metrological solutions for research, development, service and production.



HBK - Hottinger Brüel & Kjær

• United Kingdom
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Field Sales Engineer

  • Dec 2017 - May 2022

  Los Angeles, California, United States First resource for technical questions on test and measurement products. Problem solving a wide variety of transducer and DAQ applications. Inside Sales Engineer of the Year 2019 award. ▪ A consultant for a variety of testing applications, shared knowledge and expertise with customers. ▪ Explained concepts of data acquisition, sampling rates, sensor setup and technology, calibration, and data analysis. ▪ Expert in sensor usage and installation including strain gauges, pressure, force… Show more First resource for technical questions on test and measurement products. Problem solving a wide variety of transducer and DAQ applications. Inside Sales Engineer of the Year 2019 award. ▪ A consultant for a variety of testing applications, shared knowledge and expertise with customers. ▪ Explained concepts of data acquisition, sampling rates, sensor setup and technology, calibration, and data analysis. ▪ Expert in sensor usage and installation including strain gauges, pressure, force, displacement, and temperature. ▪ Taught testing concepts such as the Wheatstone bridge, power efficiency in electric motors, noise reduction, optical measurement, and high-speed transient recording. ▪ Used past experience in field testing to help with rugged applications involving extreme temperatures, shock, and vibration. Experience in modal and frequency analysis, acceleration and shaker testing. ▪ Reached all sales and personal goals for all years employed. Show less



Align Production Systems

• United States
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Application Engineer

  • Nov 2016 - Dec 2017

  Decatur, Illinois Area Collaboration with customers to solve material handling problems with extremely heavy products. ▪ Innovative design with air bearings to create custom methods of floating very heavy products. Including turntables and scissor lifts used in high volume manufacturing environments. ▪ Managed many large projects at once. Visited customers to and did complex cost estimates for custom work. ▪ Determining agreeable payment terms, shipping terms, and writing proposals with specific deliverables… Show more Collaboration with customers to solve material handling problems with extremely heavy products. ▪ Innovative design with air bearings to create custom methods of floating very heavy products. Including turntables and scissor lifts used in high volume manufacturing environments. ▪ Managed many large projects at once. Visited customers to and did complex cost estimates for custom work. ▪ Determining agreeable payment terms, shipping terms, and writing proposals with specific deliverables and specs. ▪ Customer support after sales for technical issues. Pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric subsystem troubleshooting, maintenance and warranty issue resolution. Show less



Caterpillar Inc.

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Design Engineer - Engine Installation and Cooling

  • Sep 2015 - Aug 2016

  Decatur, Illinois Area Designed, validated, released, and procured parts in the engine installation and cooling team for wheel tractor scrapers. ▪ Facilitated training on dimensioning, tolerances, casting and weld design. ▪ Performed model simulation, detailing, and drawing release. ▪ Supported the design of hoses, tubes, brackets, hardware, radiators, fans, exhaust systems, and heat shields. ▪ Held design reviews, FMEA meetings, space claim collaboration, volunteered to lead the young professional group.

• Product Improvement Engineer

  • Apr 2014 - Sep 2015

  Lafayette, Indiana Area Managed small teams on Six Sigma projects, cost reduction, and customer request projects saving over $1.3 Million. ▪ Released a new 24-cylinder tandem engine; led resolution of issues on 6060 shovel after Bucyrus acquisition. ▪ Planned and executed test requests for modal/dynamic structures in test cells, proving grounds, and customer sites. ▪ Ensured quality, reliability, and compliance of systems and protected the manufacturing facility. ▪ Warranty Weibull analysis to select… Show more Managed small teams on Six Sigma projects, cost reduction, and customer request projects saving over $1.3 Million. ▪ Released a new 24-cylinder tandem engine; led resolution of issues on 6060 shovel after Bucyrus acquisition. ▪ Planned and executed test requests for modal/dynamic structures in test cells, proving grounds, and customer sites. ▪ Ensured quality, reliability, and compliance of systems and protected the manufacturing facility. ▪ Warranty Weibull analysis to select improvement products working with re-manufacturing group to improve part life. ▪ Closed more than 50 projects successfully; including one “better than new” part to be sold by implementing a brand-new technology called twin wire arc metal spray on used exhaust parts. ▪ Released a paper on best practices for bolted joints including high temperatures, spacers, bolt stretch, and new gasket technologies.



Navistar Inc

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Field Test Engineer

  • Jan 2011 - Apr 2014

  Lisle, IL Facilitated instrumentation, diagnostics, manufacturing quality support, and training for medium/heavy-duty trucks. ▪ Provided technical support and resolved issues for international dealers and customers. ▪ Acquired CDL and collected road load data. Including mountain heavy haul, harsh conditions, and long trips. ▪ Facilitated testing on the first electric truck in production in the US called the International E-Star. ▪ Special training and diagnostic support for electric vehicles… Show more Facilitated instrumentation, diagnostics, manufacturing quality support, and training for medium/heavy-duty trucks. ▪ Provided technical support and resolved issues for international dealers and customers. ▪ Acquired CDL and collected road load data. Including mountain heavy haul, harsh conditions, and long trips. ▪ Facilitated testing on the first electric truck in production in the US called the International E-Star. ▪ Special training and diagnostic support for electric vehicles including CAN recording, battery, and charger validation. ▪ Managed global programs including the introduction of the Pro-Star in Russia and managed testing in St. Petersburg. ▪ Implemented a revolutionary test fleet data collection software platform called Maintenance Connection and performed the duties of an admin, as well as generated reports after analyzing the data. Show less