1. 3022 Fairwinds Dr. Phone (208) 921-3899
Neenah, Wi 54956 E-mail: steven.hofer@mines.sdsmt.edu
Steven E. Hofer
Mission Statement Self-motivated professional with leadership and teamwork skills demonstrated through
industry internships and community STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering,
Mathematics) programs including FIRST robotics mentoring. Seeking position in electrical
circuit design, automation control systems and/or test engineering leveraging education,
previous experiences, lean principles and leadership roles to support continuous
improvement within a team environment.
Education South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD 2013-Present
Anticipated Graduation: May 2017, B.S. Electrical Engineering GPA: 3.04
Centennial High School Boise, ID 2009-2013
Graduation: May 2013 GPA: 3.98
Relevant Courses: Digital & Analog Circuits, Signals, Mechatronics, Electromechanical Design,
Programming(C++,JAVA),Computer AidedDesign(CAD),Computer Integrated Manufacturing,Technical
Communications
Work Experience Caterpillar Incorporated
Telematics Test Engineering Intern Peoria, IL Summer 2015
 Troubleshootandresolve communicationsystem (hardware/software)issues on construction
equipmentplatforms
 Designedand documented 4 new test fixtures for integration into a mobile test system
 Realizedan annual costsavings of ~$50,000 in labor by optimizing test fixture utilization
 Conducted software validation on 6 machine families
 Created an on-line interactive training course for enhanced software features
 Certified on 13 Caterpillar construction equipment platforms
Hewlett-Packard Company
Test Firmware Engineering Intern Boise, ID Summer 2014
 Restructured printer/scanner operational firmware to improve system test protocol
 Created routine to capture log file events for performance analysis
 Code base support utilizing .NET (C-Sharp) with existing system
 Annual cost savings in labor hours ~ $65,000
Firmware Engineering Intern Boise, ID 2011- 2013
 Designed and improved 7 key software developer tools in various languages
 Designed ’automated’ code review tool and process for all sectional software developers
 Annual costsavings in labor hours ~ $300,000
 Created and improved automated 3 disk test protocol for performance analysis
 Completed HP Green Belt Training and "C++" Programming Training
OfficeMax
Sales Associate Rapid City, SD 2013 – Present
 Providing customer service in technical sales and application support
 Knowledgeable aboutgeneral business technology
Awards/Memberships SDSM&TDean’s List Fall 2013
SDSM&T Tech Scholarship 2013, 2014
SDSM&TChemECar 2015-Present
FIRSTRobotics Team 4593 – ‘RapidAcceleration’ 2014 - 2015
Positions held: Team Mentor – Chairman’s Award,Electricalteam 2014 - 2015
Ron Vauk Scholarship 2013
FIRST Robotic Team 1891 - Bullbots 2009 - 2013
Positions held: Team President, Project Manager, Electrical Team Lead
Key Club 2010 - 2013
Secretary 2012 -2013
National Honor Society 2010 - 2013
Boy Scouts of America Troop 93 2006 - 2013
Eagle Scout 2009