Thomas Palmer

*** **** * ** . *********, AL ***** . Phone 260-***-****

.abnenf@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Dynamic leader, competent designer and vehicle test engineering analyst

with broad based experience in powertrain system validation and

development, hybrid vehicle development, chassis dynamometers, vehicle

systems and electric motor component design. Extensive experience in

project planning, equipment procurement, test equipment design, setup,

operations and manufacturing supervision, supervision of testing, and

development of analytical tools for data analysis. Blends technology &

engineering foundation with business administration development skills

into an effective leadership style.

Education

April 2004 Indiana Wesleyan University Marion, IN

Masters of Business Administration (MBA)

June 1995 Cedarville University Cedarville, OH

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical

Engineering (BSME)

Professional experience

1/08 - Present Harley-Davidson Motor Co.

Lincoln, AL

Test Engineer, Sr.

Experience in setting up automated chassis dynamometer test stands

including duty cycle development, test stand parameter setup,

troubleshooting, instrumentation and data acquisition equipment,

monitoring tests, analyzing results, developing data analysis tools,

improving data standardization and management across the group to align

with the testing organization.

Involved in project planning, developing a work breakdown structure and

project timeline, estimating project costs and justification of

investments.

Projects include EPA full certification testing, duty cycle correlation,

data standardization, test stand upgrades, data management system upgrade

and automation of data analysis and reporting.

Developed data mining, analysis, and reporting tools and database

integration tools with data analysis applications utilizing Visual Basic,

SQL, and Python Object-Oriented programming.

2/99 - 1/08 International Truck and Engine

Corp. Ft. Wayne, IN

Powertrain Systems - Senior Engineering Analyst

Experience in establishing test plans, developing procedures,

coordinating material, setting up necessary instrumentation and data

acquisition equipment, performing tests, analyzing results, development

of tools for data post processing, and making recommendations for the

product development of medium and heavy duty trucks in the Powertrain

technology area. Involved with project planning, equipment and test

vehicle scheduling and procurement, and estimating project completion

dates and milestones.

Responsible for supervision over the Powertrain Test Technicians

including their work load, mentoring, and testing method; development of

new testing procedures and instrumentation setup for powertrain design

validation of new engine and transmission, driveline systems, fuel

systems, exhaust systems and engine component and system designs.

Programs and validation responsibilities include Hybrid Electric Vehicle

(HEV) design validation, developing validation and proof of concept

evaluation plans on Hybrid Hydraulic Vehicle (HHV) drive systems, engine

design validation and performance, new transmission adaptation design,

shift scheduling, shift quality, driveability advancement, fuel economy

improvement, driveline torsional and bending vibration validation,

cooling performance, fuel system evaluation, exhaust systems, emissions

systems, cold climate performance and starting, engine air intake system

validation, clutch engagement and launchability characteristics, and

governor control evaluation.

Expert in Powertrain performance and fuel economy. Very familiar with

advanced digital signal processing and data analysis tools - developed 3

major automated applications for data analysis and reporting including a

reporting tool that renders signature analysis results for driveline

torsional vibration testing.

Thomas Palmer

Professional experience (Continued)

11/97 - 2/99 International Truck and Engine

Corp. Ft. Wayne, IN

Heavy Air Brake System Design Engineer

Experience includes 3D design layout of chassis systems, Bill of Material

development and feature coding programming for truck variations, creating

installation drawings, 3D modeling using Unigraphics, supplier product

and design specifications, leading a design team in implementing timely

engineering releases.

Competent in air systems design & FMVSS-121

11/95 - 11/97 Reuland Electric

Cincinnati, OH

Mechanical Design Engineer

Experience includes developing casting patterns, complete product design,

bill of materials, critical speed calculations, high speed rotor-shaft

rotational dynamic analysis, motor design specifications, production

techniques, prototype testing, special instructions, and assembly details

for R&D AC electric motors.

Contributed as an active team player in problem solving in bearing

failure, shaft dynamics, vibration problems, cooling techniques, testing

development & techniques, and overall motor performance.

Developed Excel programs for ease of calculations such as rotor dynamics,

hoop stress analysis, and rotor shrink fit analysis.

Engineering responsibilities included collaboration with sales groups to

form a design proposal, customer interaction for complete product design,

product application analysis for determination of special design

requirements, product designing process, determination of any tooling or

special processes required, supervision of the production and assembly

process, and supervision of product testing.

summary of professional exposure, applications, & Qualifications

Unigraphics and Pro/E Coastdown Analysis and SoMat TCE

AutoCad Road Load correlation SoMat Ease & InField

Certified Engineer in Driveline torsional nSoft

Training (EIT) analysis nCode GlyphWorks

QS9000 & ISO 9000 Statistical tools: Matlab

DOE Weibull/Weibayes and TK Solver

Geometric Tolerancing & Principal Component Algor, Ansys

ASME Standard Analysis Diadem

Y14.5M-1994 Pressure Transducers DOS & Batch

SAE Member Accelerometers Fortran

Eagle Scout Strain Gages Digital Filters, FFT, ASD

Data Acquisition Encoders Time at level, Rainflow

CDL driver's license Torque Meter Signature analysis, modal

FMEA Chassis Dyno analysis

FMVSS 121, 124, 301, National Instruments EPA Certification

102 Labview AVL Concerto

Visual Basic (.NET & Allison TransPro Python Programming

VBA) Diagnostics

Microsoft Project International Engine

Master Diagnostics

SQL database

Weibull++

RECOGNITIONS & Articles:

Significant contribution to the recognition of the 2001 Medium Duty

Product launch, specifically engine performance and calibration and

intuitive shifting: Refrigerated Transporter, March 1, 2001 International

Debuts New Medium Truck Line

Directly contributed to the success of the Class 8 ProStar heavy duty

vehicle for best-in-class fuel economy: FleetOwner Oct. 22, 2007, ProStar

claims drag race victory.

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