EMMANUEL OPHEL GILBERT
Waterloo,USA
Summary
Detail-oriented Mechanical Engineering researcher specializing in dynamics and vibration. Skilled in solving complex engineering challenges through rigorous analysis and interdisciplinary collaboration. Focused on delivering innovative modeling and experimental solutions while contributing to the scientific community.
Overview
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Maintenance
Tyson Food Inc
Waterloo, IA
06.2025 - Current
- Troubleshot and resolved mechanical and electrical issues promptly to minimize production downtime.
- Maintained awareness of effective production and equipment maintenance procedures (conveyors, pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, shafts, gear boxes) to support operational efficiency.
- Coordinated cross-departmental communication to align project goals and enhance collaboration.
- Recorded and communicated equipment malfunctions and production incidents to management for timely resolution.
Customer Services Representative III
John Deere Tractor & Engine via Mindlance
Waterloo, IA
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Addressed customer requests and inquiries to boost overall satisfaction.
- Delivered attentive service to customers through face-to-face interactions and phone conversations.
- Determined customer requirements to enhance service quality. of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Conducted system analysis and testing to identify and resolve technical issues.
Graduate Assistantship (GA)
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Guided students in executing tensile, hardening, compression, and torsion tests on ductile and brittle materials to deepen practical engineering knowledge.
- Facilitated students' understanding of equilibrium trusses and shear/principal stresses through equation-based calculations.
- Tutored students in Statics/Strength of Materials, whose majors were automation, manufacturing, and construction engineering.
The principal
Khula Weekend School (KWS)
Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
01.2020 - 11.2022
- January 2018, became the principal, set goals for this high school by providing direction and inspiration for staffers, students, and the community.
- Reviewed and verified physical sciences and natural sciences curriculum, ensuring alignment with educational standards.
- Tutored natural sciences, physical sciences, and mathematics for grade 8 to 12 learners, supporting academic development across multiple levels.
- Advocated for students' needs, addressing social and emotional challenges to foster a supportive learning environment.
- Provided weekend services for KWS, enhancing educational opportunities for VUT students.
Instructor
Vaal University of Technology
Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
06.2020 - 08.2022
- Delivered lectures on mechanical technology concepts, enhancing student comprehension of key principles.
- Taught calculations on pulley systems, solid friction/viscosity, motions, work/power/energy, and their applications, fostering practical understanding.
- Supervised students’ project on designing a simple air bearing to reduce energy loss due to friction and improve efficiency in a flywheel.
- Lectured on organic and inorganic chemistry, facilitating student engagement with fundamental chemical concepts.
Tutor
Vaal University of Technology
Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
01.2016 - 11.2017
- Tutored Calculus topics including double integration, applications in differentiation, Laplace and Fourier series to final year Mathematics 3 students (2016)
- Tutored Thermodynamics, motion, and optics concepts to Physics 1 & 2 students, enhancing understanding of foundational principles (2017- 1st semester)
- Tutored organic and inorganic chemistry topics such as polymerization and rates of chemical reactions to 1st and 2nd-year Chemistry students (2017- 2nd Semester)
Internship- Production Engineering
Technology Transfer & Innovation Science Park
Sebokeng, Gauteng
03.2012 - 10.2016
- Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
- Filtered plastic pellets to ensure quality for manufacturing.
- Manufactured plastic tiles with Plastic Injection Molding Machine
- Analyzed temperature of machine and manufactured plastic tiles using Infrared Image Camera to ensure optimal production conditions.
- Detected faults in bearing on the Plastic Injection Molding Machine adopting vibration analysis and tribology under (Condition and Predictive Monitoring).
- Ensured efficient packaging of manufactured plastic tiles for distribution
- Determined consumer needs to provide products and services appealing to a larger market.
The Principal and Director
Oxford Institute
Aba, Abia State, Nigeria
01.2003 - 11.2011
- The remedial school prepared candidates to sit for West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) & Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) exams for university admission.
- Taught Geometry, Trigonometry, Functions, Elevation, Depression, Interest Rate, Latitude and Longitude, Bearing and Location, and Calculus 1, enhancing WASSCE and JAMB candidates' exam readiness.
- Facilitated Practical Chemistry, including Volumetric and Qualitative Analyses, Organic Chemistry, and Inorganic Chemistry, to strengthen students' practical science skills.
- Taught Genetics, Evolution Theory, Movement (Conduction) of Materials in plants, Dentition in man and other animals, Five Senses of Organs and animals, and elaborated the characteristics of living things to Biology students.
- Verified subject curriculum and addressed social and emotional challenges, fostering a supportive academic environment for student success.
Education
Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
VAAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Vanderbijlpark, South Africa04-2026
Master of Science - Technology Management
UNIVERSITY OF NOTHERN IOWA
Cedar Falls, IA05-2024
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
VAAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Vanderbijlpark, South Africa04-2020
National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
VAAL UNIVERSITY
Vanderbijlpark, South Africa04-2018
West African Senior School Certificate Examination - undefined
Total Knowledge International Secondary School of Arts and Science
Aba, Nigeria05-2008
No Degree - Cyber Security
Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN10-2026
Skills
- Predictive maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- System diagnostics
- System troubleshooting
- Operational efficiency
- Data analysis (S-plus, SPSS, R & Tableau)
- Adept in SolidWorks, Ansys, MATLAB, Mathcad & CAD/CREO
- Adept in Word Doc, Excel & Power Point
- Project coordination
- Problem solving
- Client relations
- Leadership & Team collaboration
Accomplishments
- Author of “An Analysis of Hertzian Contact and Inner Race Crack-Induced Vibrations in a Coupled Shaft-Bearing System,” published in Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research in 2025.
- Supervised team of 23 staff members at Khula Weekend School South Africa.
- Collaborated with team of 8 in the development of shaft-bearing system of De-hair machine at Tyson Foods Inc.
Affiliations
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Membership Number: 103808471 04/2024 – Current
- Golden Key International Honor Society 06/2023 Lifetime Member
Certification
- Supply Chain Simternship 04/2024
- Certified Manufacturing Associate (Certificate Awaiting) Cengage Group 05/2025
- Certificate of Achievement Presented University of Northern Iowa 05/2024
- Tutor Skills Development Training Certificate Vaal University of Technology 02/2016
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
- Supporting STEM education initiatives and mentorship programs
- Web Development and Design
- Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations
- Sustainable Tech Innovations
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning
- Design and Build Websites
Timeline
Industrial Maintenance
Tyson Food Inc
06.2025 - Current
Customer Services Representative III
John Deere Tractor & Engine via Mindlance
05.2024 - 05.2025
Graduate Assistantship (GA)
University of Northern Iowa
01.2023 - 05.2024
Instructor
Vaal University of Technology
06.2020 - 08.2022
The principal
Khula Weekend School (KWS)
01.2020 - 11.2022
Tutor
Vaal University of Technology
01.2016 - 11.2017
Internship- Production Engineering
Technology Transfer & Innovation Science Park
03.2012 - 10.2016
The Principal and Director
Oxford Institute
01.2003 - 11.2011
West African Senior School Certificate Examination - undefined
Total Knowledge International Secondary School of Arts and Science
National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
VAAL UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
VAAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Master of Science - Technology Management
UNIVERSITY OF NOTHERN IOWA
Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
VAAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
No Degree - Cyber Security
Purdue University Global