Michael Rowell: acxslk@r.postjobfree.com

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Summary.

I accept diverse changes in my career as an opportunity to expand my experience in the world. In my most recent positions I managed laboratory assets and constructed new product support models to expand customer satisfaction and demand. My contribution to the engine programs at Caterpillar are complex… Please contact me to learn more about what I can do to help your organization.

Experience.

10-2015 – Present GO WEST LLC. Brighton MI.

Machine Design and repair.

Build light vehicle components for limited production testing.

Construct low cost PC based CNC machines for custom production requirements.

7-2007 – 6-2015 Caterpillar Inc. Greenville SC

Marine Application Engineer.

Support engine electronics and marine navigation control systems using analysis and on-site investigation. Reduce manufacturing cost and defects by training and design change from lessons learned.

Hands on installation and integration of marine propulsion, navigation and telematics products including engine control and monitoring software and systems. (Vector.CAN)

Construct new electronic simulators for research. (Telematics test bench)

Repair marine engine defects or malfunctions on site and in factory.

5-2004 – 6-2007 Contract engineer; diesel engine and hybrid systems.

Support hybrid powertrain test and validation.(CAN, ODB2, Ford, Vector.CAN)

Launch electronic interface HMI for diesel powertrain system. (Cummins engine.)

Test and service of hybrid battery control systems. (Ford Escape, BMS, CAN BUS)

10-1999 – 5-2004 General Motors Corporation. Milford, MI

Senior Associate Engineer.

Manage lab operations and maintenance. Brakes & electro-hydraulic systems testing.

Conduct performance validation using DAQ on high speed test track.

Design test system and fixtures for vehicle testing. Portable DAQ, instrumentation.

8-1998 – 9-1999 Instrumentation Laboratory. Ann Arbor, MI

Associate Maintenance Engineer. (Co-op)

Maintenance and engineering support of production system automation. (PLC & HMI)

Design and construct custom fixtures using CAD and machine shop tools.

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4-1997 – 8-1998 Nematron Corporation. Ann Arbor, MI

Field Service, Application Support.

Technical support, and configuration, of PC, and PLC based control and monitoring systems. Validate and tune motion control servo systems. Support customer start-up of flexible automation and PLC controlled machining systems.

1-1993 – 4-1997 Progressive Tool, (PICO). Southfield, MI

Controls Designer.

Design, program and install electronic data acquisition equipment for production test of engines, and transmissions using PLC, VFD, Motion control, and PC based automation systems. (Allen Bradley PLC5, SLC500, LabView)

Developed imbedded instrumentation systems (8051, PIC) to test wire harness and function of electronic engine control components. (End-point simulation, production)

Field service support for start-up, training, and debug of electronic automation hardware and software. Support of skilled trades training, and instructed use of engine dynamometers, including operation and debug. (Ford, GM)

Conduct post installation support of control systems. Update, purge & maintain final engineering documents for customer database.

1-1990 – 12-1992 West End Welding. Wixom, MI

Plant Operations Supervisor, Maintenance Lead.

Managed the manufacture of large fabricated metal products and substructures.

Scheduled production staff to insure deliveries of time critical shipment to job-site.

Reported cost analysis, and production results to management.

Serviced and maintained CNC plasma systems, and fabrication machinery.

2-1984 – 12-1989

United States Air Force

Non-commissioned Office in charge of Vehicle Operations.

Stationed around the world to support logistical requirements for all armed forces of United States. Master trainer on over 25 vehicle types, and machines used by DOD.

Subject mater expert for heavy vehicles, and MHE for airport/airbase operations.

Schedule and dispatch fleet resource’s to serve 5 separate base operations.

EDUCATION

1993 – 1998 Washtenaw Community College GPA 3.57

Ann Arbor, MI: Associates applied science – Industrial electronic control systems.

NACE corrosion design engineer, Marine cooling circuits.

Technical Training

AutoCAD, LabView. Microsoft Office applications. Networking topology TCP/IP configurations. Windows PC. Introduction to C++, and VB 6.0, Six Sigma. Design for Corrosion. Microprocessor projects, UAV. CNC and manual machining.

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