Fellow:Rob Salamon

Summary

Rob is currently an undergraduate Mechanical and Electrical Engineering student with a focus in sustainable energy systems at the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee.  While in school Rob is also working as an Operational Excellence Intern at Joy Global, a Crew Chief and Aviation Mechanic on UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters in the Wisconsin Army National Guard, a Competitor on the "Paws verse Claws" Lakefront marathon team, President of the UW-Milwaukee chapter of Student Veterans of America, volunteer at the Urban Ecology Center and last but not least Proprietor of Smallwaukee Properties LLC.

Current Projects:

Personal

     Smallwaukee Properties LLC

            Smallwaukee Properties has a mission to solve global problems one community, one house and one solar panel at a time.

Professional Summary

My goal is to find a position that would allow me to get into either product testing and failure modes or design.  As a long term goal and interest I want to contribute to the development of sustainable energy systems or the implementation of hybrid systems. I have demonstrated technical support skills such as programming, design drafting, material testing and product failure testing.  Proven capacity to build teams, multi task, manage business operations, complete projects and exceed business goals.  Provide experience in engines, design, end user testing and performance evaluation.

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Education

 

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee – Senior                               Urban Ecology Center, Sustainability Focus, Volunteer               

Major: Mechanical Engineering                                                      Society of Automotive and Aerospace Engineers

Minor: Electrical Engineering Minor                                               Student Veterans of America, President

Current GPA:  2.981                                                                          “Paws vs. Claws” Marathon Team, Competitor

 

Related Course Work

Design and Computation Software: ProEngineer Wildfire 5.0, AutoCAD, MatLab, MathCAD, Windchill, Creo          

Hardware and Software Development: RSP Development and construction, Java, C++ and Assembly

Material Processes Engineering and Failure Analysis:  Test, input data, evaluate, implement continual improvement

Study Abroad:  Spent 3 months studying as an high school exchange Student in Germany  

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Professional Experiences

    Joy Global, Operational Excellence, Intern                                                                                                         

·         Process mapping, problem identification, guiding improvements in value added areas

·         Improving the paint process to eliminate waste and damage

     Generac Power Systems, Standards Design Engineer, Intern                                                                                  

·         Implementing standardized work and part documentation and drawings

·         Researching part utilization to determine necessary updates for drawings

     United States Army, Wisconsin National Guard, Specialist, Crew Chief and Aviation Mechanic                     

·         Inspect, maintain and repair UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopters

·         Nominated for soldier of the year, quick promotion and selected to work as Crew Chief

·         Maintain perfect safety record within entire fleet of 18 helicopters through attention to detail

·         Abide by military regulations and standards to ensure safety of crew and passengers

·         Work regularly within teams to complete critical projects within deadlines, specifications and tolerances

     Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Assembly and Machining Powertrain Operations Co-op                                    

·         Implementing ergonomically correct production processes

·         Improving productivity and reducing waste through layout design and process changes

·         Assisting in problem solving through engineering solutions

·         Maintaining a high level of quality assurance and manufacturing consistency through system implementation

     UW-Milwaukee Military and Student Veterans Resource Center, Administration                                                     

·         Support current and former military personnel transitioning from service to student life

·         Provide information and assist with navigating benefits and opportunities to service members

     Additional Professional Skills and Experiences

·      Held management positions 2005 – 2011 using communication, conflict resolution and organization skills

·      Facilitated the opening of seven businesses from construction through regular operations

·      Demonstrated capacity to build teams and nurture a diverse group of communication and learning styles

·      Adhered to federal and state standards, OSHA requirements and hazardous material protocols

Related Links

Rob Salamon's LinkedIn Page [www.linkedin.com/pub/robert-salamon/17/212/3b8/ What's Your Moonshot]