Engineer Sales
Resume:
Dennis Hechel
Cedar Park, TX ****3
************@*****.***
Education
. MBA from Northern Illinois University (management and marketing
emphasis)
. BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin
(instrumentation and controls concentration)
. Associate Degree in Renewable Energy Technology
. Associate Degree in Power Generation Technology
. Registered Professional Engineer
. North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners Photovoltaic
Entry Level Certificate of Knowledge
. Advanced PV Installer Training
. Classes toward a Certificate in International Business (emphasis in
supply chain management)
. Certificate in E-Business E-Commerce from the University of Illinois
. Studies in semiconductor processing with classes in
electronics/electrical design and software development
. Independent study in Alternative Energy Development & Sustainability
. Certified Teacher of Physical Sciences (Chemistry, Physics, Earth
Science) and of Mathematics
Skills
Development and Production Management experience in controls, automotive,
aero-space, medical, and energy industries in the following disciplines:
Management
. Managing most business departments
. Identifying, evaluating and presenting customer needs and business
opportunities
. Cost/benefit analysis
. Developing strategies, designs, and proposals
. Defining, presenting, coordinating project processes, and expediting
project closure
. Developing and managing customer and vendor relationships
. Developing and managing engineering programs and projects
Technology
. Researching technologies
. Defining product features and functions
. Authoring product proposals
. Writing product specifications
Engineering
. Developing product technologies and product designs
. Writing functional specifications
. Defining performance specifications
. Writing test protocols and developing test fixtures
. Developing mechanical components, electronic hardware, and firmware
and software algorithms
. Building models and prototypes
. Conducting verification and validation tests
. Propelling products through development and into production.
Production
. Managing the supply chain
. Identifying component sources and building vendor relationships
. Managing costs and contracts
. Improving quality
. Controlling schedules and improving productivity
Professional Experience
Viryd Technologies - startup company developing and manufacturing Small
(<100kW) Wind Turbines Dec 2007-Present
Product Development Engineer, Controls
. Advising on all aspects of Wind Turbine Design and complete
responsibility for all control algorithms, software, electronics, and
electrical panel design, component selection, grid connection
requirements, UL and IEC approvals, test systems and fixtures and
controls, facilities wiring, and hybrid wind-diesel off grid systems
Austin Community College - large multiple campus community college
2007-Present
Adjunct Professor
. Developed curriculum for Electronics and Advanced Technology classes -
Robotics, Wind Energy
. Taught Robotics classes. Currently Teaching Wind/Geothermal Energy
classes
. Independent readings of about 3000 pages in alternative energy
development
. Involved with Austin Electric Vehicle Association and Austin Inventors
and Entrepreneurs association
. Member of Texas Renewable Energy Industry Association (TREIA).
Presentation to Texas Legislators.
Austin Community College
2007
Student, Consultant, Entrepreneur
. Participated in Texas Statewide Nanotechnology Conference & University
of Texas Workshop on Renewable Energy.
. Authored several SBIR energy harvesting proposals
. Developed models of several renewable energy generators
. Consulted on Optimum Technology for Utility Scale Solar Power Plant
. Completed classes toward a Certificate in International Business.
. Earned associates degrees in Power Systems Technology and in Renewable
Energy Technology
Hill Country Christian School of Austin - Private school
2006
Educator - Teacher in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics
. Certified Teacher in Physical Sciences and in Mathematics
. Experience teaching Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, Calculus,
Trigonometry, Algebra
. Trained in Classical Education and College Board pedagogy
. Specified Chemistry/Physics laboratory upgrade requirements and
initiated the implementation
Emerson Process Management - Supplier of process control components and
systems 2001-2004
Technologist - Hardware Team Lead
. Managed projects through development, prototype, and test - then to
production offshore.
. Supported product development by leading hardware group through the
process of outsourcing of production to contract manufacturers both
domestic and offshore.
. Developed new business processes and established necessary vendor
relationships, assuring fulfillment of project schedules and goals.
. Reduced lead time to receive production equivalent product for test
from more than 6 months to 3 weeks resulting in potential savings of
more than $100,000/week.
Fibra-Sonics Inc. - Medical device contract design and manufacturing
1997-2001
Director of Engineering and Operations
. Wrote portions of the Strategic Business Plan, Annual Operating Plan,
and Key Result Areas in order to meet operating objectives during
business cycle.
. Negotiated with customers and consulted with sales and management in
assessment of customer needs and product requirements.
. Worked with clinicians to develop product specifications,
applications, and clinical requirements; and with customers both
domestic and foreign to define product specification, cost, warranty,
and delivery.
. Wrote and presented a technical paper at the national Ultrasonic
Industry Association's 29th Annual Symposium.
. Wrote project proposals that resulted in development and production
contracts for medical devices and supplies that represented about 25%
of company sales.
. Negotiated and wrote non-disclosure agreements for consultants,
suppliers, and customers. Taught sales training to company reps and
customer sales force. Promoted sales at trade shows and through
customer contact
. Managed customer relationships to promote sales, schedule deliveries,
and collect payments.
. Developed and managed engineering and manufacturing processes to
ensure product quality, component traceability, and conformance to
ISO9000 and FDA cGMP.
Buehler - Manufacturer of laboratory equipment for microstructure analysis
1991-1997
New Product Definition/Electronics Engineering Management
. Developed and managed new product definition teams and engineering
teams with participants in the US, Germany, and UK. Product
development employed mechanical, electronics, and software
engineering.
. Presented new product ideas to the Corporate Staff at a division
growth conference in St. Louis - one of two presentations that
received complements from the CEO.
Bear Automotive - Developer and supplier of automotive diagnostic and
repair equipment
Project Design Engineer - engineering lead
. Researched customer needs. Defined, acquired, and managed product
definition. Led mechanical, electronic, and software engineering in
product development.
Barber-Colman - Manufacturer of industrial controls for heat treat and
plastic injection molding machines
Development Engineer - electronics and embedded software
. Defined product operation. Designed electronics and embedded
software. Supervised engineering teams.
Sundstrand Aviation - Supplier of aero-space components
Test Equipment Design Engineer - for Space Shuttle and F15, 16, 18 military
aircraft components
. Designed and supervised installation of instrument and control systems
which controlled motors, valves, heaters, and measured power, speed,
torque, linear and angular position, temperature, flow, etc. Designed
intrinsicly safe facilities.
Audible Voice - Founded and Managed a Computer Music and Speech startup
corporation 1997-2001
President
. Wrote business plan, developed product and company website, produced
product and production documentation per ISO9000, sold and serviced
product, maintained accounting records, and filed taxes and annual
reports
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