Kyle R Wolf
Summary
eMachine PVV Engineer with seven years of engineering experience in both Product Design & PVV roles. Designed for Utility and Large Tractor programs while testing environments include Software, Drivetrain Subsystems, Field Test Vehicles, and high/low voltage Electrification Architectures. Documented success in each role through a determined approach enabled by leveraging proficiencies in technical fields, developing and leveraging solutions within Enterprise tools, and remaining adaptable to changing landscapes within work content.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
EMachine PV&V
John Deere Product Engineering Center
02.2024 - Current
- PVV Lead for 5 eMachine suppliers. Manage and coordinate ~150 individual tests across 10 different motor programs, leveraged in nearly $2B of platforms across the Enterprise, including F9 and F10. Support adoption into Small Ag & Turf, Construction, Road building, SPFH, and PPA.
- Introduced UUT Resources to eMachine PVV, allowing the team to track hours on UUTs, document issues in Events, resulted in Electrification org developing more structure, traceability, and a reduction of duplicate workflow.
- Leverage software PVV skills to troubleshoot and resolve DTAC and Field issues.
- JDQ204 Rewrite Committee - Invited to committee after only 9 months on the team. Own Off Level Oil, and Partial Discharge standards for update.
- eLab COP - Chairman of Enterprise Tools, Scheduling, and Processes Subcommittee. Lead team to uncover opportunities and drive value downstream to customer via efficient, structured, and repeatable workflow, processes, and toolsets.
Performance Engineer - Tech Stack Verification
John Deere Product Engineering Center
10.2022 - 15 2024
- Owned Software PVV for F10.
- Validated payload performance through the utilization of standardized test procedures, both domestically and internationally, for Utility, Mid-Tractor 7R, 8R, and 9R Tractor Programs.
- Performed testing of Gen5 Display/camera sub-system in HiL to fail fast and understand bus load before VIL testing.
- Experience in testing tractor/implement automation testing utilizing AI WinSim.
- Developed test procedure for 7R/8R User Adjustable Semi-Active Cab Suspension.
- Demonstrated knowledge of J1939 Protocol through the utilization of virtual tools such as Cansniff, Canparse, Canalyzer, and CPS Test Tool, Service Advisor, Livit, GVI, etc.
Activity Engineer - Drivetrain Test
John Deere Product Engineering Center
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Oversaw installation, shakedown, and operation of tractor drivetrain activities spanning 7 tractor programs.
- Implemented Pre-Test Checklist to boost First Pass Yield, reduce overall time to test, and increase transparency and communication amongst stakeholders.
- Project management experience through planning and coordinating the development of activities.
- Assisted in the development of bay upgrades by providing recommendations in scope generation to allow for 100% increase in capability and throughput.
Vehicle Design and Integration Engineer
John Deere Product Engineering Center
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Owned fan drive and cooling package ETNs for F10. Implemented SOEs which save $50,000 in unique tooling.
- Developed a prototype engine fan drive retrofit assembly to increase aftermarket margin in 9R 13.5L tractors.
- Coordinated the field test validation of paint performance on MY23+ 8R exhaust tips.
- Leveraged communication skillset to align efforts of ETEC staff and engineering technicians to ensure goals and scopes were aligned across multiple time zones.
- Coordinated, executed, summarized, and presented results and recommendations of trial fits in 8R and 9R tractors to ensure distinct product quality.
- PDP MY26 8R cooling package installation listed as Key Development Win by Product Line Management Team.
Harvester Technician, Design Engineer Internships
John Deere
05.2018 - 08.2020
- Traveled almost 25,000 miles to Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic to support global engineering teams focusing on R2 seeding software PVV, and Seeding PVV.
- Traveled to customer sites in five different states to provide engineering technician support to X9 DB combines in a multitude of ways ranging from in field repairs to the transportation of hardware from GCHPDC to field sites.
- Disassembled, inspected, repaired, assembled, and prepared X9 combines, draper heads, corn heads, and planters for field test.
- Leveraged expansive mechanical and fabrication knowledge to modify existing parts for assembly and to create custom parts.
- Conducted Dealer Q&A at home Dealer to understand opportunities in the 5 Series program in local environments.
- Modeled CREO solutions for opportunities in exhaust routing, after treatment design, and front end accessory placement.
- Utilized interdisciplinary teams to improve customer satisfaction leveraging cost price analysis.
Utility Tractor Engineering Intern
John Deere Product Engineering Center
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Conducted Dealer Q&A at home Dealer to understand opportunities in the 5 Series program in local environments.
- Modeled conceptual solutions for opportunities in exhaust routing, after treatment design, and front end accessory placement.
- Experience working within interdisciplinary teams to improve customer satisfaction utilizing cost price analysis.
- Toured Riesterer and Schnell, Pulaski, WI, and discussed the performance of 5 Series tractors in Northern Wisconsin applications with sales and service managers.
Product Engineering Technician Intern
John Deere Global Crop Harvesting Product Development Center
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Traveled almost 25,000 miles to Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic to support global engineering teams focusing on R2 seeding software PVV, and machine PVV.
- Traveled to customer sites in five different states to provide engineering technician support to X9 DB combines in a multitude of ways ranging from in field repairs to the transportation of hardware from GCHPDC to field sites.
- Disassembled, repaired, assembled, and prepared X9 combines, draper heads, corn heads, and planters for field test.
- Leveraged expansive mechanical and fabrication knowledge to modify existing parts for assembly and to create custom parts.
Education
Systems Engineering Fundamentals Level 3 -
California Institute of Technology
05-2023
Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering -
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI12-2021
Student Assistant Coach -
UW Platteville Pioneer Wrestling
Platteville, WI05-2021
Fundamentals of Reliability - Reliability
Hottinger Bruel & Kjaer
09.2024
Student Athlete -
UW Platteville Pioneer Wrestling
Platteville, WI05-2020
Skills
- High and Low Voltage Electrification Architecture
- Vision, VNSM, RV&S, JDAX
- MECA1/MECA2 & DARC Software Architecture
- CREO Parametric/CREO View
- Microsoft Suite
- Written and Oral Communication
- Structured, Organizational skills and tools
Custom Section
John Deere Product Engineering Center
- Coordinated 2021 and 2022 PEC Car Show for a Cause. Coordinated t-shirts since 2021 and have raised over $4,000 from this alone.
- Fostered inclusion and assisted in career development among development engineer community via mentoring new EDPs as a member of the Waterloo EDP Development Committee.
Timeline
EMachine PV&V
John Deere Product Engineering Center
02.2024 - Current
Performance Engineer - Tech Stack Verification
John Deere Product Engineering Center
10.2022 - 15 2024
Activity Engineer - Drivetrain Test
John Deere Product Engineering Center
02.2022 - 10.2022
Vehicle Design and Integration Engineer
John Deere Product Engineering Center
06.2021 - 02.2022
Utility Tractor Engineering Intern
John Deere Product Engineering Center
06.2020 - 08.2020
Harvester Technician, Design Engineer Internships
John Deere
05.2018 - 08.2020
Product Engineering Technician Intern
John Deere Global Crop Harvesting Product Development Center
05.2018 - 08.2019
Systems Engineering Fundamentals Level 3 -
California Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering -
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Student Assistant Coach -
UW Platteville Pioneer Wrestling
Fundamentals of Reliability - Reliability
Hottinger Bruel & Kjaer
Student Athlete -
UW Platteville Pioneer Wrestling
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