Eric D. Westenkirchner

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TABS Technologies: Engine Simulation Analyst & Design Engineer (2014-Present) o Principal engineer for all projects involving development of 1D flow models for engine combustion and air systems, as well as all design projects requiring NX Unigraphics o Responsibilities include communicating with clients and suppliers, developing and selecting design concepts, creating CAD drawing libraries, and advising in internal combustion engine behavior o Clients include Caterpillar, Rolls-Royce, Borg Warner, Electro Motive Diesel, and PACCAR TABS Technologies: Design Co-op (2008-2014)

o Responsible for development of CAD models and drawings for all projects requiring NX Unigraphics o Focused on application of concepts learned in classroom to real-world industry projects Rose-Hulman Ventures: Mechanical Engineering Intern (2010-2011) o Participated in product development, group collaboration, brainstorming, and problem-solving o Practiced basic use of machine shop tools and equipment Key Projects:

o Evaluated altitude and ambient temperature capability of turbocharger options and guided in selection of EGR system concepts, using GT-Power to predict behavior and present findings o Integrated proprietary combustion program into GT-Power engine models, giving users access to advanced predictive combustion algorithms not originally part of GT-Power package o Designed turbocharger test rig that integrated unique compressor housing geometry, existing turbine and center housings, and wide array of instrumentation into single unit for validation testing o Managed capstone project for Formula SAE, including development of engine air systems, selection and adaptation of ECM, and characterization of new engine for next-generation car o Developed component and assembly models for wave rotor combustor rig now present at Zucrow Laboratories of Purdue University

Education:

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute, IN: Bachelor of Science (March 2014) o Majored in Mechanical Engineering and minored in Spanish o Received Magna Cum Laude distinction

Organizations:

Society of Automotive Engineers (2014-Present)

Rose Grand Prix Engineering – Formula SAE (2012-2014) o GPE Capstone Design & Engine Team Consultant (2013-2014) o Team car ranked 33rd out of 107 places at 2014 FSAE Michigan competition o Continuing to support team in engine development as alumnus Team Rose Motorsports (2010-2012)

Skills:

CAD Packages

o NX Unigraphics

o SolidWorks

1D Flow Solvers

o Ricardo WAVE

o GT-Power

Analysis & Calculation Utilities

o Maple

o MATLAB

o Fortran

o Minitab

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Hands-On

o Internal combustion engines

o Turbochargers

o Engine service & rebuilding

o Gasoline & diesel combustion

Processes

o Design of Experiments

o Concept selection

Communication Packages

o Microsoft Office

o IBM Lotus Notes

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