Thomas Byron Email & Phone Number

Eden Prairie, Mn, Us

Systems Engineer for the Materials Segment

Eden Prairie, Mn, Us

Electrodynamic Test Systems Products (MTS Acumen)● Systems level engineering support● Consulting with mechanical and electrical engineers● Manufacturing and factory checkout support● Hands-on system troubleshooting and documentation creation and updating● Custom test fixture integration and factory checkout● Field service support with direct interaction with customers, MTS field service● On-site customer support● Presale support of application engineer feasibility testing● Mentor engineers, interns, and engineering co-ops on system/software operation● Primary system integration and test lead for Acumen 12 product development ● Primary test lead for Acumen 3 motor replacement testingHydraulic Products● MTS servovalve service and performance testing● Support manufacturing and bench testing of MTS model 256, 3-stage servovalves● Primary technical consultant for 256 test bench design, operation, and integration● Follow internally established and industry standard testing protocols● MTS 515 hydraulic pump performance and durability testing● MTS 201/244 actuator/manifold design verification and fatigue testing● MTS 295.1X/2X hydraulic service manifold design verification and fatigue testingMechanical Products Testing Lab● Manage flow of materials and testing● 5S/6S organization, implementation, and sustainment● Work with engineers to understand, create, and execute test plans● Follow testing requirements from conception, through implementation, and conclusion● Continuous lab improvement● Designed, and implement, oil detection system with Wago PLC control● Track calibrated equipment and maintain testing systems readiness● Plan, acquire, and assemble all required hardware for testing3D Printing Lead● Stratasys Fortus 400mc (fused deposition modeling)● R&D prototypes● Tooling design● System maintenance and calibration

Columbus, Indiana, Us

Maintain, monitor, and modify engineering test cell activates● Perform testing of engine efficiency developmental technologies● Participate in development of lean-burn, spark ignition, generators● Lead assembly and testing of Combined Heat and Power project● Operate test cell according to specified parameters● Set up monitoring equipment used during test operations● Provide input to project engineers and interpret collected data● Ensure safe working environment● Resolve mechanical issues● Maintain test cell and project-unique equipment● Provide support to other projects outside primary assignments● Train manufacturing assemblers to efficiently build BEAR generators● Develop solutions to problems with on-hand resources● Manage project supplies and materialsAssemble, troubleshoot, and modify pre-production test (PPT) generator sets.● Properly read and assemble mechanical assemblies from engineering drawings● Assist engineers with design changes● Implement engineering changes to existing PPT units● Develop assembly instructions and tooling for generator manufacturing● Identify PPT maintainability issues and generate solutions● Make modifications, when necessary, to existing parts● Operate overhead cranes and forklifts● Direct and assign tasks to assembly team● Adhere to timelines and build schedules● When required, operate off-site to facilitate repairs and testing