1. Ragnvald Bernt III
453 E. Strawberry Drive, Mill Valley, CA 94941
415-299-0312 / arbybernt@yahoo.com
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Electromechanical engineer, providing domestic and international manufacturing support,
trouble shooting and failure analysis. Over 20 years of experience designing and building
custom brushless motors, electronics and manufacturing oversight. Demonstrated expertise
developing on-site solutions to mechanical and electrical problems, bridging cultural gaps and
building lasting relationships. References available.
Skills and Abilities
* Electromechanical engineering * Training electromechanical engineers
* R&D laboratory oversight * Machining and Mold processes
* Tests and Measurements * US-Sino project supervision
* Quality control expertise * Comfortable working outside of US
* Basic French and Spanish * Creative “out-of-the-box” thinker
Resided in China and Europe for extended stays. Experienced world traveler, including
Thailand, Morocco, Spain, Italy, Holland, France, Germany, England and more.
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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
* 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: Troubleshoot 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. Zero downtime
 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 leaders
for 200 Chinese workers at a 500,000 square foot manufacturing facility
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2. Electromechanical Engineer, Mattracks, Inc., Karlstad, MN
 Solved track derailment problems and simplified track assembly process (Mattracks)
 Travelled extensively inside China, sourcing material and sub-assemblies (Aleutian)
 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
2001-2006, Electromechanical Engineer/R&D, Transmagnetics, Inc. Cotati, CA
* Also 2014 – Current
 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, 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 (E-Cycle)
 Design for Manufacturing and Assembly specialist
 Design and test CAN BLDC drive systems (2014-2016)
Education and Certifications
Santa Rosa JC, Electrical Engineering 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