Casey Krause
Eden Prairie,Minnesota
Summary
Mechanical Engineer with 10+ years of experience designing operator-focused machinery for mining, agriculture, turf, and utility industries. Experienced in cab ergonomics, hydraulics, grease systems, electrical harnessing, FEA, GD&T, and large-scale assemblies. Proficient in SolidWorks, Creo, and mechanical drawings. Dedicated to delivering safe, effective, and comprehensive products with the end user in mind.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Mechanical Engineer
RFA Engineering
05.2024 - Current
- Led full redesign of 16-ton underground haulage truck, improving operator ergonomics, visibility, climate control, and interior noise through integrated console and sound-deadening architecture.
- Redesigned hoods and covers to enhance operator access and machine safety.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop brake cooling, grease, hydraulic, and electrical systems for multiple underground loaders and trucks.
- Created thousands of part, weldment, and assembly drawings in Creo and SolidWorks.
Engineer III
RFA Engineering
05.2021 - 05.2024
- Redesigned 7-ton wheel loader to improve ground and turn clearance and modernize overall styling.
- Repackaged hydraulic, fuel, DEF, and grease systems to fit updated machine geometry.
- Updated full wheel-loader product line to Tier 3 and Stage V emissions standards.
Engineer II
RFA Engineering
05.2017 - 05.2021
- Designed electrical boom covers using SOLIDWORKS Surfacing to meet ANSI/SIA A92.2 safety requirements.
- Performed fatigue analysis using SOLIDWORKS Simulation and supported redesign of mid-size woodchipper to eliminate critical stress failures.
Engineer I
RFA Engineering
05.2014 - 05.2017
- Conducted ANSYS and SolidWorks FEA to redesign boom base and outriggers, solving weld and bolted-joint failures.
Education
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering
North Dakota State University
Skills
- SolidWorks
- Creo
- GD&T
- FEA (ANSYS)
- 3D Routing/Surfacing
- PDM
- Cab Ergonomics
- Electrical Harnessing
- Hydraulics & Grease Systems
- Weldments
- Large Assemblies
- Bolted Joints
- Machine Drawings
- Underground Mining Equipment
- Turf/Agriculture Equipment
Certification
GD&T; Certification
Volunteer Leadership
Team Captain, Team World Vision, 5 Years, Raised $15,000+ personally and led teams raising hundreds of thousands for clean-water initiatives, providing lifesaving resources to thousands of children globally.
Timeline
Senior Mechanical Engineer
RFA Engineering
05.2024 - Current
Engineer III
RFA Engineering
05.2021 - 05.2024
Engineer II
RFA Engineering
05.2017 - 05.2021
Engineer I
RFA Engineering
05.2014 - 05.2017
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering
North Dakota State University