Robert L Davis Email & Phone Number

Peoria, Illinois Area

Led team responsible for power system integration on Hydraulic Excavators. Worked closely the engine, hydraulics, and machine control teams to deliver an integrated solution that provided value to the end customer while being compliant with the latest emissions regulations. Teams that were collaborated with resided in US, UK, China, Japan and India. Team involved with controls development & validation, requirements documentation, virtual product development (simulation) and lab & machine testing.

Wuxi, Jiangsu, China

Temporary assignment to assist with the commissioning of new China based R&D facility. Responsible for being liaison to US based experts to facilitate implementation of processes and insure proper commissioning measures were followed during initial start up of the facility.

Peoria, Illinois Area

Engineering management of all Peoria based facilities focused on R&D testing for engine, hydraulics, drivetrain, materials, structures and construction equipment. Teams responsible for Tech Center R&D campus and the machine development/test facility. Teams also responsible for facility infrastructure (power, steam, roofs, roads, parking, fuel, water treatment and office space). Capital management for all R&D projects.

Peoria, Illinois Area

Engineering Management of Team in US and UK responsible for tools & facilities required for engine development. Tools included analysis tools, data acquisition software & hardware (purchased & created), test procedures, data management and workflow tools. Facility equipment include all capital for data acquisition, dyno, emissions measurement and fuel & air temperature control. Capital management was for all R&D related projects.

Peoria, Illinois Area

Engine Test Lab facility engineering manager responsible for facility design, maintenance, and capital projects. Lab consisted of 100+ test cells ranging from 80kw to 6000kw, fuel system development and validation, engine structures validation, cold room, EPG Performance, transient on-road certification and altitude simulation.

Peoria, Illinois Area

Machine Application engineering for engine and cooling system . Design control of engine arrangement, calibration requirement, proto & pilot build for NPI programs, Applications included excavators, Ag tractors, combines, articulated trucks, and wheeled excavators powered by 3116 (6.6 liter) engines,

Peoria, Illinois Area

Design control responsibilities for cooling and lube system of 3600 series engines (two years). Design control and development responsibilities for Piston, Ring, Liner, Crankshaft and Connection Rods for 3600 series engines.

Peoria, Illinois Area

Engine Validation and field follow of 3600 Series engines (Medium Speed Diesel) with 280mm bore.

Peoria, Illinois Area

Engineering College Graduate Training Program

Bsage Ag Engineering, Bs Agricultural Engineering

Activities and Societies: Campus Student Judicial board member, Resident Hall Resident Assistant, Resident Hall night security. and ASAgE.

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