1. Ragnvald Bernt III
453 E. Strawberry Drive, Mill Valley, CA 94941
415-299-0312 / arbybernt@yahoo.com
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Electromechanical engineer seeks opportunity to provide international support services to
electronics manufacturer. Over 20 years of experience designing and building custom electric
motors and electronic controllers for military vehicles, sailboats and other applications.
Demonstrated expertise developing simple solutions to complex mechanical and electrical
problems, bridging cultural gaps and building lasting relationships.
Skills and Abilities
* Electromechanical engineering * Training electromechanical engineers
* R&D laboratory oversight * Engineering construction management
* Vehicle electronics * US-Sino project supervision
* Quality control expertise * Comfortable working outside of US
* Basic French and Spanish * Creative “out-of-the-box” thinker
Over 10 years experience developing and supervising production and R&D teams.
Resided in China and Europe for extended stays. Experienced world traveler, including
Thailand, Morocco, Spain, Italy, Holland, France, Germany and Great Britain.
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Employment
2006 – 2014, Electromechanical Engineer, Mattracks, Inc. Karlstad, MN
 Develops magnetic structures and custom electronics for automated vehicles
 Designed & built Mattracks T4 robotized military vehicle drive systems
(electric motors/controllers/battery systems) for autonomous vehicle operation
* Designed electrical systems for 2 vehicles – a tethered prototype that provided
A development foundation, and an advanced vehicle with autonomous capacity.
* Conducted 100km rough terrain vehicle burn-in test without failure
 Oversaw all electromechanical troubleshooting and repairs, resulting in finding
innumerable simple, inexpensive solutions to complex problems
 Example 1: Designed, built and instrumented several heavy-duty brake dyno-systems
(1000+ ftlb capacity) based on low-cost OTS automotive components
 Example 2: Troubleshot $500k Mitsubishi laser that halted production, got the laser
up and running with a drop light, then sourced and replaced a $27 bulb/power supply
instead of a $4500 display, resulting in zero downtime
 Example 3: Saved a $150K order for Mattracks Snowboard sample
* Sample lacked handle due to late supplier delivery – problem solved via
inexpensive welder from Chinese hardware store; transferred welder
handle to snowboard, resulting in making shipment deadline/closing order
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2. Electromechanical Engineer, Mattracks, Inc. Karlstad, MN
 Served as R&D Engineer in MN and Chief Engineer in China for joint US-Sino
venture to manufacture powered snowboard tracked recreational vehicles
 Lived and worked in Yongkang, China for 3 years, overseeing and training 200
Chinese workers at 500K square foot manufacturing facility
 Solved track derailment problems and simplified track assembly process, resulting in
lower production costs and higher product quality
 Travelled extensively inside China, sourcing material and sub-assemblies
 Possesses current Chinese Driver’s License
 Recruited to US-Sino JV as result of consistently finding simple solutions in China to
complex manufacturing issues for Transmagnetics
2006 – 2014, Chief Engineer, Advanced Marine Electronic Propulsion Cotati, CA
 Owner and founder of company that builds and installs customized, ABYC-compliant
electric motors for sailboats
 Designed, built and installed 30 customized, easily operated electric motors
* Motors have only one moving part and feature service life of over 20,000
hours, lasting the life of the boat
 Employed Gore-Tex membranes to vent direct drive motor. Waterproof motor sealed
to 10 feet of submersion, yet runs at ambient air pressure
2010 – Present, Electromechanical Engineer/R&D, Transmagnetics, Inc. Cotati, CA
* Also 2001 – 2006
 Charged with vetting and perching Chinese manufacturers and transferring technology
for Brushless DC electric motors and controllers
 Travelled to China monthly (2002-2006), resulting in development of key contacts and
familiarity with Chinese business culture
 Developed BLDC motors and controllers for John Deere golf course greens mowers,
replacing hydraulic motors that had been contaminating course greens
 Designed and built electric motors for manufacturers of commercial equipment,
including Pool Covers Inc., Toro, EMP, American Marine Jet et al
 Incorporated design improvements, resulting in over 6000hr mean time between
failures, exceeding JD requirement by 4X without increasing costs
 Recruited by Transmagnetics after developing unique stator winding methodology for
electric bicycle motor for Lee Iacocca
 Design for Manufacturing and Assembly specialist
Education and Certifications
Santa Rosa JC, EE program (analog)/Construction Management Santa Rosa, CA
* Attended SRJC at 16 prior to high school graduation
Sacramento State University, Construction Management Sacramento CA
Industrial Hygiene Certification, (40hr HAZWOPER) Hercules, CA
Hybrid Vehicle Systems Certification, SAE Troy, MI
Certified Rubber Technician, Goodyear Rubber Institute Akron, OH