Robert Usselman Email & Phone Number

Towson, Maryland, United States

Stanley Black & Decker: DeWalt and other Power Tools in the SB&D family* Developed new versions of DeWalt battery chargers to achieve design improvements and cost reductions* Supervised a team of engineers and technicians maintaining and improving DeWalt battery packs and chargers* Process and quality audits of suppliers' factories in N. America, Europe and Asia* Responsible for product reliability, safety, schedule and cost* Developed new electronic concepts for woodworking machines, air compressors, job-site generators and laser instruments, leading a small team* Hardware and embedded firmware design for AC and DC motor speed controls* Technical supervision of outside design resources developing motor speed controls, battery chargers and LCD displays* Multiple patent disclosures, worked with IP resources on patent filings* Worked with internal compliance, product safety and legal teams as necessary

aka Automatic Products, now part of Crane MerchandisingHot beverage vending machines* Supervised small team, providing electronics support to development and manufacturing* Wrote design specifications, built concept models, worked with suppliers

MPCo was acquired by Siemens Energy and Automation* Designed I/O modules for large industrial control systems, some with TÜV certification for safety critical applications* Component evaluation, software specifications, test plans, customer support and occasional field service