Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering
"A Computer-Based Electro-Hydraulic Controller for a Self-Loading Trailer"
University of Canterbury, New Zealand
1996 to 1997

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering
1st Class Honours
University of Canterbury, New Zealand
1992 to 1995

Product Development Engineer
Lingk & Sturzebecher Leichtbau GmbH, Germany

Period:
April 2000 to present

Firm Description:
L&S specialise in the design and manufacture of lightweight structural components, in particular carbon-fibre hydraulic cylinders. Products are used in such applications as aerospace, military, space research, Formula 1 motor sport, mobile hydraulic and the construction industry.

Job Description:
Principally involved with product design and analysis, as design engineer and finite element specialist. Non-technical tasks include development of internet-based presentations, and English communication and translation tasks.

Mechanical Engineering Consultant
Advanced Mechanical Engineering Solutions Ltd., New Zealand

Period:
September 1997 to February 2000

Firm Description:
A.M.E.S. is a small consultancy business providing industry with specialised mechanical design analysis and problem solving services.

Job Description:
Work at AMES demanded a variety of tasks including marketing, tendering, liasing with clients, management, mechanical engineering design and analysis, and reporting of results. Typical projects included fatigue design reviews for heavy industry, machine design, and finite element simulation of offshore pipe-laying operations.

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Have a thorough knowledge of the ANSYS FE software and FEA techniques. Have performed linear and non-linear, static and dynamic analyses, using both isotropic and orthotropic materials. Have the ability to back up results with manually calculated predictions and an understanding of the physical situation. Have also used MSC NASTRAN for Windows and ALGOR FE software packages.

CAD Systems
Have worked with the following CAD software packages: I-DEAS Artisan Series, Solid Works, Pro-Engineer and Bentley Microstation.

Strain gauging and Data Acquisition
Have some experience in strain gauging and data acquisition. Have used these results to validate FEA results.

Robotics and Control Systems
Completed a Masters Thesis focusing on computer-controlled hydraulics. Built a hydraulically actuated mechanism and the necessary electronic hardware for interfacing it to a PC. Developed a closed-loop control system for controlling the mechanism.

Hydraulic System Design
Have knowledge of hydraulic system design.

Programming
Can write computer code in the following languages: C++, Visual Basic, APDL, HTML, VRML, and JavaScript.

Computers
Competent with computers, networks and the Internet. Familiar with most mainstream and engineering-related software programmes including MATLAB, Mathcad, MS Office, MS Access, MS Project.

Management
As an organised, task-orientated person, I am well capable of communicating, making decisions, delegating and leading a team.

Sports and interests include underwater hockey, social volleyball, rugby, cricket, motorbiking, motor sport, fly-fishing, tramping, guitar, and reading.

For a reference of my character and professional abilities, please contact:

Dr. Ernst Hustedt
Air NZ Engineering
Christchurch, New Zealand
Ph: +64 3 374 7680
Email: ernst.hustedt@airnz.co.nz

Dr. Carsten Mueller
Lingk & Sturzebecher Leichtbau GmbH
Stuhr, Germany
Ph: +49 421 56 98 0
Email: c.mueller@lingk-sturzebecher.de