Ryan Kalmer
Germantown
Summary
Dynamic Applications Engineer specializing in engineering design, project management, and robotics integration. Demonstrates expertise in delivering tailored solutions and enhancing product performance within motion control systems.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Applications Engineer
GCG Neff Power
Chesterfield
04.2013 - Current
- Manage customer inquiries by providing engineering support, executing code redevelopment, and optimizing product selection for various custom applications.
- Provide customer-based engineering solutions through system development of motion control applications involving the sizing and selection of servo & motion control systems.
- Formulate proposals based on unique, specific customer applications requiring mechanical & electrical design, program development, & product system selection.
- Provide complete, custom, integrated solutions involving program development and execution, mechanical and electrical design and builds, robotics integration, testing, and assembly.
Application Engineer
Sunnen Products Company
St Louis
09.2006 - 03.2013
- Executed project management of custom honing applications emphasizing mechanical and pneumatic design and assembly.
- Collaborated with internal design departments and outside machine shops in order to ensure fit, form, and functionality.
Automation Engineer / Project Manager
Rapid Development Services
Chesterfield
09.2005 - 09.2006
- Engineered, 3D modeled, an assembled a custom machine assembly system featuring an integrated ABB 6-axis and Delta robot.
- Executed the robotic programming and oversaw the project management of a capital project for the food and beverage industry.
Engineer I
General Electric
O'Fallon
06.2005 - 09.2005
- Constructed PLC code through application of dynamic flow chart programming principles.
Manufacturing Engineer / Maintenance Supervisor
Cooper B-Line
Troy
06.2000 - 06.2005
- Executed lean manufacturing and manufacturing variance process improvements.
- Oversaw project management of custom-built machines, scheduled and supervised maintenance personnel, developed custom programming code, and was responsible for the mechanical and electrical design of system factory enhancements.
- Purchased capital equipment while providing cost justification and rates of return analysis.
Education
Certificate - Industrial Electricity / Electronics
Ranken Technical College
St Louis, MO05-2003
Mechanical Engineering
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL05-2000
Skills
- Engineering design and development
- Motion control systems
- Product optimization strategies
- Robotics integration solutions
- Project management methodologies
- 3D CAD modeling and analysis
- SolidWorks and ProEngineer proficiency
- Siemens TIA Portal expertise
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Applications Engineer
GCG Neff Power
04.2013 - Current
Application Engineer
Sunnen Products Company
09.2006 - 03.2013
Automation Engineer / Project Manager
Rapid Development Services
09.2005 - 09.2006
Engineer I
General Electric
06.2005 - 09.2005
Manufacturing Engineer / Maintenance Supervisor
Cooper B-Line
06.2000 - 06.2005
Certificate - Industrial Electricity / Electronics
Ranken Technical College
Mechanical Engineering
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville