Edwin D. Herrmann
Niles,MI
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Service Technician
Nortek Data Cooling Center
New Carlisle, IN
01.2025 - Current
- First experience on a construction site, very enlightening.
- DAHU Units are energized by 480V.
- Managed a building with a hundred units Installed, and commissioned.
- Ordered parts, updated workflow templates and attended meetings.
- Very interesting to see water removing heat, as opposed to refrigerant.
- Learning commissioning, service and maintenance of DAHU Units.
Service Technician
New Flyer (ARBOC)
Middlebury, IN
01.2024 - Current
- Performed service on chassis under warranty across the country.
- Replaced transmissions, AC components, and electrical modules for doors, cameras, and other transit bus systems.
- Diagnosed mechanical and electrical components to identify and resolve issues.
- Created instructions for servicing and installing specific apparatus on chassis.
Application Engineer
Spheeros/Valeo
Elkhart, IN
01.2014 - 01.2023
- Assembled and disassembled AC components, including evaporators, condensers, electrical boards, and compressors.
- Created instructions for production personnel to use and follow on the production floor.
- Developed BOMs for AC units and installation components.
- Delivered classes on servicing and installing AC systems, checking performance, and maintaining component longevity.
- Created technical bulletins, standards for installation practices, and assembly procedures.
- Taught courses on R134A refrigerant handling and performance.
- Drew up electrical diagrams for 12-volt systems.
- Traveled across the country, gaining experience with different chassis and AC systems.
Installation Manager
ACC Climate Control
Elkhart, IN
01.2006 - 01.2014
- Managed an installation team of up to 25 technicians across multiple locations.
- Oversaw installation and commissioning of AC systems on mainly transit buses and ambulances.
- Established installation practices and team workflows for effective operations.
- Coordinated with engineers and customers to meet project requirements and deadlines.
- Company Acquired by Spheeros, above
AC Tech/Installer
Pro Air
Elkhart, IN
01.1994 - 01.2006
- Installed auxiliary AC units in conversion vans during the transition from R12 to R134A refrigerants.
- Performed servicing and troubleshooting of AC systems.
- Gained MACS certification for R134A refrigerant.
Education
GED -
09.1985 - 06.1989
Certification
MACS R134A Certification
Timeline
Service Technician - Nortek Data Cooling Center
01.2025 - Current
Service Technician - New Flyer (ARBOC)
01.2024 - Current
Application Engineer - Spheeros/Valeo
01.2014 - 01.2023
Installation Manager - ACC Climate Control
01.2006 - 01.2014
AC Tech/Installer - Pro Air
01.1994 - 01.2006
Niles High - GED,
09.1985 - 06.1989