Principal Electrical Engineer
Resume:
Ralph Troute
Reno, NV *****
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Principal Electrical Engineer
Ralph W. Troute, Consulting
Highly experienced Principal Electrical Engineer with over 30-years in electrical engineering specializing in electric vehicle infrastructure, aerospace industry, technical standards development and regulations. Proven track record of leading complex projects, driving innovation and establishing industry standards and policies. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, implement and manage advanced electrical and mechanical systems for electric vehicles, aerospace flight hardware and alternative fuel applications.
Professional Experience
Technology, Advisory and Research
Design and optimize electrical and mechanical systems for a variety of applications including hydrogen gas fuel cell power generator manufacturing, low volume high reliability precision processes, kanban and 5S factory layout, and visual factory automated process planning.
Created the “EnergIIZE” implementation manual for the state of California Energy Commission.
Designed and built the first utility owned and operated public DC Fast Charing parking facilities in Sacramento, California.
Lead continuous improvement projects for automotive and aerospace using best practices and innovated six sigma solutions.
Regulatory awareness by staying abreast of all government changes related to electric, hydrogen gas and other alternative fuel advances.
Conducted detailed design and process reviews for the creation of the Failure Modes Effects and Analysis of a hydrogen fuel cell DC power generator that would be submitted to Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) as part of the construction analysis.
Developed technical project documents per government contract requirements.
Created operational, installation and trouble shooting manuals for the hydrogen gas DC power generator.
Created the Quality Management System (QMS) for the hydrogen manufacturing factory in accordance with UL’s specifications for record retention, engineering controls and drawing revisions.
Developed the process for request for quotes and request for proposals that would be used in the selection of general contractor, architectural firm, electrician, real-state attorney and site inspector.
Projects are completed on-time and within budget specifications as approved in the project planning.
Management of engineering staff and non-direct reports.
Professional Affiliations
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
American Society of Quality
National Institute of Standards and Technology
American National Standards Institute
Society of Automotive Engineering
Education and Professional Development
Leadership, Education and Development Certification
Six Sigma Black Belt, American Society of Quality (ASQ)
Certified Quality Manager and Organizational Excellence (ASQ)
Project Management, California State University, Sacramento
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Arizona State University
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