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Shoreview, Minnesota, United States

Conducted detailed analysis of program system requirements and specifications to ensure that all design objectives are met, including safety, reliability, and performance. - Oversaw the requirements for 78 products as part of a project to re-certify to revised industry standard (UL2200). - Worked with project lead and engineers to develop DVP&R and tracked test results back to system requirements. - Collaborated with the corporate safety team to perform reviews for new product launches.

Fridley, Mn

Coordinated between engineering and in-house test lab to drive testing. Created and/or sourced parts to prevent testing delays. Reviewed test plans to ensure accuracy and provide feedback on test methods.Worked with Applications Engineering to troubleshoot field test issues. - Tracked 20 prototype units that were deployed across the United States for EPA compliance. - Reduced total test time by 25% in the first 6 months in the position.

Shoreview, Mn

Designed, modeled, sourced and verified prototype part function as part of a 5 person team. Worked with domestic and global suppliers to source parts. Developed patented anti-bounce mechanism to increase transfer switch capability and reliability. Created test plans and drove testing. Achieved a UL certified 3 cycle withstand rating that exceeded competitors’ ratings by 235%. - Optimized product with fail fast method to build, test, redesign, source and rebuild product in 4 to 6 week cycles. - Oversaw complete CAD assembly using Creo software.

Fridley, Mn

Met noise, cooling and alternator performance requirements for a new mobile genset. Created test plans and worked with technicians to improve and validate components and systems. Established Engineering Standard Work (ESW) process to test and validate alternators. Designed generator set components as part of NPD team. - Prepared and presented design updates at cross functional reviews. - Released product that increased air conditioner starting performance by 50%.

Worked closely with Design Engineering on design improvements of new generator sets. Helped manufacturing to troubleshoot build and testing issues to minimize delays.- Built and tested development generator sets.- Fabricated prototype parts for testing use.- Developed innovative and cost-effective solutions for design challenges.

Mankato, Mn

- Instructed and oversaw student’s laboratory activities- Graded and provided feedback on student’s papers- Setup and tested procedures for students to follow- Helped students convert CAD drawings into CNC code

Mankato, Minnesota, United States

Master’S Degree, Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Bachelor’S Degree, Automotive Engineering Technology

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