1. MICHAEL J. VOIGT 531 Full Sweep East
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(952) 426-5512 mikevoigt12@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE:
I’m seeking a challenging Senior Mechanical Engineering position that would
allow me to apply my mechanical and hydraulic design as well as project
management skills and experiences.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Continental Hydraulics, Savage, MN 2/13- 10/16
Engineering Project Manager (worked remote from home office)
• Lead engineering design team to develop new vane and piston pumps using
Solidworks, Mathcad, FEA, and Excel software.
• Oversee test lab to insure product design goals are being met.
• Provide technical product support to sales team as well as production group.
Eaton Power and Motion Controls Division, Eden Prairie, MN 06/10- 01/13
Lead Engineer
• Designed new axial pump concept with improved efficiency and power
density using ProE, AutoCAD, Excel and Mathcad. This work involved
establishing the concept, CAD design, submitting patent disclosure, making
calculations and working with designers and program manager to create
prototypes and performing tests.
• Lead Engineer for Hydraulic Launch Assist (HLA) pump/motor vehicle
system.
Eaton Hybrid Vehicle Division, Eden Prairie, MN 01/07 – 06/10
Lead Engineer
• Lead Engineer for Hydraulic Series and Hydraulic Launch Assist (HLA)
pump/motor vehicle system.
• Responsible for qualification testing and documentation for HLA pump/motor,
including approximately 90 field hybrid refuse test trucks.
• Provide technical support for both manufacturing and customers.
Eaton Aerospace Division, Jackson, MS 01/06 – 01/07
Senior Project Engineer
• Project leader for F35 Joint Strike Fighter Engine Pump development and
qualification program.
• Responsible for all qualification testing and documentation to meet
customer’s requirements.
• Maintained FRACA’s reporting system. Responsible for resolving any
performance problems required to meet product specifications.
Eaton Hydraulics Division, Eden Prairie, MN 03/00 – 12/05
Principal Engineer
• Principal Design Engineer for Hydraulic Launch Assist (HLA) program.
• Designed 250cc, 5000 psi, (400 HP) pump/motor. Received Patent for the
control design. Responsible for all pump/motor testing and documentation.

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• Provided on location development support (1-3/04) for the EPA, Ann Arbor.
Bosch Automation Technology, Racine, WI 05/99 – 03/00
Senior Project Engineer
• Managed several design/development programs for vane pumps.
• Assisted sales and marketing with technical support.
• Member of a Zero Defect Team.
Eaton Hydraulics Division, Eden Prairie, MN 05/95 – 05/99
Senior Product Engineer
• Senior Design Engineer for new open-loop pump program.
• Designed patented electro-hydraulic (RE) control for transit/cement mixers.
• Involved in other various design projects such as cooler by-pass valves,
drive yokes, and charge pump improvements.
Dynapower/Stratopower, N. Charleston, SC 06/94 - 04/95
(Unit of General Signal)
Senior Project Engineer
• Senior Project Engineer for the Dynapower mobile hydraulic pump line.
• Worked on product improvements for cost reduction.
• Provided technical support for sales and manufacturing.
• Responsible for all engineering issues with the Romanian Dynapower pump
production.
The Oilgear Company, Milwaukee, WI 06/84 - 05/94
Design Engineer
• Designed axial piston pumps and controls for industrial and mobile
applications.
• Designed patented lubrication feature for shaft bearing on axial piston
pump.
• Designed components using PRO/Engineer and ANSYS FEA.
EDUCATION:
B.S. Mechanical Engineering Technology, Milwaukee School of
Engineering, May 1984 with Honors
A.A.S Fluid Power Engineering Technology, Milwaukee School of
Engineering, May 1983 with Honors
Additional course work includes:
AutoCAD Failure Mode & Effects Analysis
SolidWorks Pro/Engineer
ANSYS FEA Supervision
GD&T 8D Quality Process
Design of Experiments Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
REFERENCES: Available on request