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PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLEOverview30 years of service in the Automotive, Medical Education and Research and Development industries specializing in mechanical and electro mechanical technology. Assisted in the legal process as an expert witness relating to automotive product development and safety issues. Various duties include: problem identification, invention, expert witness, design, development, production release, qualification, management, customer interface, application and problem solving. EducationUniversity of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MichiganBachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering 1977Professional ExperienceOwner / PartnerEvoke TechnologiesSarasota, Fl 34243See separate attached sheet.Viking Technologies - Sarasota, Florida 2003 to November 2005 Senior Mechanical EngineerAdvanced research and development of piezoelectric based products. Primary tools included SolidWorks CAD and CosmosWorks finite element analysis software. Prior to fabrication and manufacture, designs were stringently tested for stress, deflection and performance using these tools. Worked intimately in the fabrication of components using mills and lathes. Four patent applications are in process from accomplishments at Viking.Medical Education Technologies Inc. - Sarasota, Florida 2001 to 2003 Senior EngineerResponsibilities included mechanical and electro mechanical component and system design. Focus was on the development of the Human Patient Simulator product line which simulates physiological conditions. Using advanced simulation techniques, this product is used to train medical and emergency care students in both the private and military sector. All electro mechanical systems were controlled by a PC104 microprocessor, which involved the coordination of electrical and software engineers.Accomplishments in Sarasota Simulated lung system providing CO2 exchange and representative chest excursion Created mannequin convulsions for simulation of weapons of mass destruction Created silent pulse simulation Created mobile packaging for ease of transportation, set up, and ambulance loading simulation Created low cost and safe trauma and casualty simulator Identified critical safety issuesInvensys Sensor Systems, (Electro Corporation) - Sarasota, Florida 1998 to 2001 Principal EngineerResponsibilities included program management and mechanical design support for the new sensor technology being developed called Spiral Position Sensing . This involved coordinating the efforts of a team of electrical engineers, ASIC design consultants, silicon foundry, lab technicians, and product managers. Mechanical design support involved the packaging development, and customer interface for proper application. Specific applications were developed with direct customer interface. Other responsibilities included designing and packaging of Hall Effect, and VR sensors for specific customer applications.Accomplishments in Sarasota: Non contact rotary position sensing with low sensitivity to misalignment and air gap Non-contact linear position sensing with similar attributes. Protection of electronic printed circuit boards in direct overmolded packages. Hi-Stat Manufacturing - Sarasota, Florida 1996 to 1998 Senior Product EngineerResponsibilities included support of existing product lines of Variable Reluctance sensors used for Anti-Skid Braking systems, concept generation, design, development, testing, of new sensor concepts and applications.Accomplishments in Sarasota Win 88 process (Ford) BR 2000 sensor (Chrysler) Hall effect designs (General Motors) Toyo Kogyo design (Honda) Spoutless cable overmold (Ford) WIN 126 sensor (Ford)Walbro Automotive Corporation - Auburn Hills, Michigan 1994 to 1996 Engineering Manager, Corporate Research and Development Responsibilities included creation of a corporate R & D facility, staff selection, staff management, training, problem identification, customer support, product invention, product development, and product verification. Automotive manufacturers would typically come to me for assistance in solving their problems. The solutions would result in the expansion of Walbros product line. This position increased the scope of development activities from a division level R & D to corporate level R & D. Accomplishments in Auburn Hills : (P) Liquid Seal ORVR System Design (Chrysler, GM) (P) Advanced Vapor Management System (Chrysler, GM) (P) Diesel Fuel Additive Injection System (Ford, Navistar) (P) Sensor for OBDII Engine Misfire Diagnostic (Chrysler) Sensor for Fuel Tank Level Indication (Chrysler) (P) Air Flow Control Valve (Chrysler) (P) Dual Function Spud Valve (Chrysler)(P) Indicates patent applied for by WalbroWalbro Automotive Corporation - Meriden, CT. 1988 to 1994 Manager, Advanced ProductsResponsibilities included staff training, staff selection, staff management, problem identification, product invention, product development, product verification, manufacturing support. These products focused on a divisional level in support of the Meriden Division and its core products. Accomplishments in Meriden: (P) Diaphragm Check Valve (Chrysler) Electronic Liquid Level Sensor (Chrysler) Fuel Tank Storage System (Chrysler, Ford, GM) OBDII Lower Door (Chrysler, Ford) (P) Ceramic Capacitive Pressure Sensor (Chrysler, Ford) Mechanical Returnless Fuel System (Chrysler, GM, Saab) (P) Contained Recirculation Fuel System (Chrysler) (P) Electronic Returnless Fuel System (Chrysler, Ford, GM, Honda) (P) ORVR Liquid Seal Valve (Chrysler, Ford, GM) (P) ORVR Mechanical Seal Cartridge (Chrysler, Ford) (P) Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor (Chrysler, Ford)(P) Indicates patent application filed by WalbroAirpax, Cheshire Division, North American Philips - Cheshire, Ct. 1986 to 1988 Engineering Manager, Automotive ProductsResponsibilities included managing the engineering department, and its automotive product line including sensors, actuators, and integrated products. New product development, problem solving, customer support, concept generation, and manufacturing support were also part of the responsibilities.Accomplishments in Cheshire : (P) Torque motor WOT valve (GM, Jaguar) (P) Power steering control valve (Ford) Idle air control valve (sonic) (Chrysler, Ford) Idle air control valve (digital) (GM) Crankshaft position sensor (GM) Camshaft position sensor (GM) (P) New generation IACV (GM)(P) Indicates patent application filed by NAPEaton Corporation, Controls Division - Carol Stream, IL. 1982 to 1986 Senior Project EngineerResponsibilities included concept generation, product design, product development, product qualifications, program management, customer interface, staff management of product line including comfort and emissions controls.Promoted to Engineering SupervisorResponsibilities included supervision of engineering staff, product management, and production support, in addition to the above responsibilities. Accomplishments in Carol Stream : (P) Electronic EGR valve (Chrysler) (P) Electronic integrated EGR valve (Ford) (P) Eddy current position sensor (Chrysler) (P) Non contact throttle position sensor (Chrysler)(P) Indicates patent application filed by EatonInternational Harvester Company - Melrose Park, IL. 1977 to 1982 Design EngineerResponsibilities included engine design, layout drawing, engine application layout, component fabrication, product testing.Promoted to Liaison EngineerResponsibilities included managing the pilot engine and pilot vehicle program with Ford Motor Company for the 6.9L Diesel engine in the light duty truck. Accomplishments in Melrose Park : Ford 6.9LD Truck program HUMMV 6.9LD Vehicle Pilot (P) Coolant conditioning system (C) Engine Application Manual(P) Indicates patent application filed by International Harvester(C) Indicates copyright protection filed by International Harvester Legal References for Expert WitnessCorkern & Crews, L.L.C.Steve Crews616 Front Street P.O. Box 1036Natchitoches, Louisiana 71458-1036PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE/pre> |
