Michael Peske has experience in mechanical engineering, process engineering, and fleet engineering. He graduated magna cum laude from North Dakota State University with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a 3.8 GPA. At his current role at Karcher North America, he introduced a new vacuum cleaner, transitioned their product catalog through a branding change, and solved customer issues. Previously, he developed welding processes, reduced downtime and jamming, and helped enter new markets at Hutchinson Technology. He also gained knowledge of nuclear plant systems as an intern at Xcel Energy.

1. Michael Peske
7707 W 54th
Ave. Apt 210, Arvada, CO 80002
E-mail: mpeske@gmail.com
Telephone: (218)760-6098
EDUCATION:
North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND
• Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
• Graduated magna cum laude, 3.8 GPA
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Karcher North America November 2014 – Current
Contractor
• Introduced new Chariot 3 iVacuum to the market to increase sales and diversify product lineup
• Solidified corporate identity by transitioning the entire product catalog through a color scheme and
branding change
• Solved customer concerns with existing machines by determining root cause of problems and
developing economical solutions
• Established solid relationships with suppliers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of new parts
Hutchinson Technology Inc. May 2012 – June 2014
Process Engineer
• Developed laser welding process for multiple new products across several customer lines
• Created and led laser welding team meetings to foster communication between team members and
promote process improvement activities
• Cut unit downtime by developing weld tooling capable of running three times as long between
cleanings
• Altered bowlfeeder design and tooling to reduce unit jamming by 75%
• Helped company branch into new markets by developing the laser welding process for new materials
and applications
• Standardized and maintained documentation on laser welding process
Xcel Energy May 2011 - August 2011
Fleet Engineering Intern
• Gained in-depth knowledge of the HVAC, radiation monitoring, effluent control, and fire suppression
systems at the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant (PINGP)
• Transitioned PINGP from the Appendix R fire code to the NFPA 805 fire code
SKILLS:
• Computing:
o Engineering modeling and drawing packages (Pro E/Creo, AutoCAD)
o Data analysis programs (Minitab, Excel)
o Data management software (Windchill, AS/400, SAP)
o Microsoft Office
o VBA and HTML programming
• Technical:
o Lean manufacturing
o Design of Experiments (DOE)
o 8D problem solving

2. Michael Peske
7707 W 54th
Ave. Apt 210, Arvada, CO 80002
E-mail: mpeske@gmail.com
Telephone: (218)760-6098
o Statistical analysis
o Technical writing