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ROBERT E. SMITH - MECHANICAL ENGINEER

EMAIL: VAIR65@BRESNANLINK.NET

JOB INTEREST: Design work requiring high levels of creativity and hands-on ability. 

EDUCATION:

• Michigan Technological University, 1999-present: MS (In Progress), Mechanical Engineering Details

• Michigan Technological University, 1995-1999: BS, Mechanical Engineering Details

• Lake Michigan College, 1991 - 1993: English, calculus, chemistry, government

• St. Joseph High School, 1991. Subjects: Electronics, math, drafting and science courses

EXPERIENCE:

Research Engineer (Summer 1999 to present): Thermoanalytics, Inc. Researched all aspects of Hybrid Electric Vehicle Motors (electrical, mechanical, and thermal) for comprehensive vehicle design FEA package.  Created algorithms to simulate these motors.  Also performed various thermal modeling tasks.  Details

Engineering Intern (Summer 1998): Ford Motor Company (Automatic Transmission Ops). Designed SDRC IDEAS models of torque converters then created drafting details of these components.  Details

Engineering Intern (Summer 1997): Ford Motor Company (Automatic Transmission Ops). Work planning and communication coordination for Automatic Transmission Engineering Management. This supported the C3P/ Ford 2000 implementation for ATEO. Details

Engineering Intern (Summer 1996): Whirlpool Technology Designed and performed a laboratory approval program, including the supervision of 2 technicians. Details

Engineering Technician (Full Time): Whirlpool Technology Center 2/94 to 10/95. Core team member of the Lint Storage Dryer design/implementation team. Executed laboratory and field/life test programs and originated many design improvements.  Details

Computer Technician (Full Time): Whirlpool Art Department 3/91 to 2/94. Designed elaborate job-tracking/billing software for the department. Also prepared graphic arts media and maintained the departments computers and film processors.  Details

HONORS/AWARDS:

• 2 Patents and 1 Idea Disclosure Held with Whirlpool Corporation (US5560120 and US5664339) 

• 2 Patents in progress through Michigan Technological University (Invention Disclosures Filed) 

• MTU Leadershape Program Graduate-- Intensive 70 hours of leadership, team, and action planning training

• GM/MTU Quality Leadership Academy-- 30+ Hours of Total Quality Management Training

• Eagle Scout and Licensed Amateur Radio Operator 

TECHNICAL SKILLS-- Possess both hands-on and theoretical expertise in the following:

• Computer Software: IDEAS Masters Series; Fortran; Matlab, OfficeVision; Mathematica; Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project; Quick BASIC; and Miscellaneous graphic design packages 

• Test Equipment: Meriam Airflow Machine; thermal imaging; thermocouples; oscilloscopes 

• Fabrication: Lathes; mills; grinders; MIG/TIG welders; tubing benders; bandsaws; etc.

• Automotive: Thorough understanding of internal combustion engines, automatic transmissions, and general vehicle systems. Also proficient with snowmobiles and motor cycles. Much restoration and rebuild experience. 

NON-TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Business acumen and marketing knowledge

• Excellent "people skills"

• Solid leadership ability and much team-based experience

• Very persistent and innovative