Engineer with 15+ years of experience in hydraulic, electromechanical, and control system design. Expert in developing custom test stands and machinery integrating mechanical, electrical, and fluid power systems. Strong problem-solving ability with a proven record of translating complex customer requirements into robust, manufacturable solutions.
Titan, An Ascential Technologies Company
Senior Systems Engineer
Aug 2022 – Present |Sturtevant, WI
Develop detailed technical proposals, cost estimates, and project plans for custom hydraulic and electromechanical test systems.
Lead design and integration of hydraulic and electromechanical test systems.
Oversee control system design, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver machines meeting ISO 9001 and CMMC compliance standards.
Titan, Inc
Hydraulic Design Engineer
Sep 2011 – Aug 2022
Designed and developed complex hydraulic systems for custom test stands.
Supported full project lifecycle from concept through installation.
Mentored junior engineers and technicians on hydraulic circuit design and machine assembly.
Bucyrus International, Inc.
Staff Engineer, June 2010-August 2011
Worked in the Simulation and Controls division of the Special Projects group.
Developed simulation models to support control software development.
Technical lead for Hardware in the Loop Simulation laboratory development.
Group lead for test plan development.
MSOE- Rapid Prototyping Research
Undergraduate/Graduate Research Assistant, June 2006-June 2010
Developed product from fundamental research to managing a production line.
Developed electronics for metal casting research test platform.
Designed hydraulic components for Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power test bed project.
Dennis Tronca and Associates, Inc.
Consultant Engineer, September 2009- February 2010
Field installation and repair of assembly line equipment.
Troubleshooting issues with industrial equipment.
Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, WI
Master of Science, February 2010
Major: General Engineering, Hydraulic Control Systems specialty
Relevant Coursework: Feedback Control for Fluid Power Systems, Theory of Fluid Power Dynamics, Science of Engineering Materials, Transport Processes. GPA: 3.69/4.0
Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, WI
Bachelor of Science, May 2007
Major: Electrical Engineering
Relevant Coursework: VLSI Design, Control Systems, Low Noise Analog System Design. GPA: 3.14/4.0
Skills
Design Tools: SolidWorks, HyDraw, Solidworks Electrical, KiCAD, Visual Studio (VB.Net, C#, C++)
Fabrication: Milling, Turning, Welding
Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Elementary)
Achievements
Winner of MSOE’s Senior Electrical Engineering Design Show in 2007 (Old project are no longer listed on the site but the photo is my project.)
Member and former active president of MSOE Chapter of Triangle Fraternity.