Thomas Lakas, P.E.
Sevierville,Tennessee
Summary
Licensed Professional Engineer with experience in mechanical and electrical engineering. Skilled in project management, manufacturing, machine design, and computational physics, with expertise in CAD, FEA, and CFD. Holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Tennessee–Knoxville and thrives on tackling new challenges.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Engineer & Project Manager
Tuff Torq Corporation
02.2018 - Current
- Managed critical projects involving design optimizations, cost improvements, test procedures, and quality issues
- Oversaw drawing review and approval using engineering change system
- Programmed inverters to control BLDC motors and hand-wired small electrical components to develop prototype vehicles
- Tasked with improving stakeholder engagement and efficacy of an engineering team
- Utilized Microsoft Project to organize and facilitate the implementation of the electric drive system products
- Managed the development of the electric drive system department
- Optimized hydrostatic transmissions using structural finite element analysis (FEA) software and computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
- Utilized Creo Parametric software for the design and modification of hydrostatic transmissions
- Led successful key projects for the resolution of quality issues with teams of ten or more people
- Secured patent (#11,333,135) for transmission drive and led project to development
- Performed root cause analysis of returned products
- Performed structural finite element analysis studies using Creo Simulate for material reduction and cost savings
- Analyzed material selection and validation for cost, performance, and application improvements
Design Engineer
GEFCO (Astec Industries)
03.2014 - 02.2018
- Created detailed drawings of oil and gas equipment in Creo Parametric and Solidworks
- Used engineering calculations to design welds for volume optimization and cost savings
- Led design and implementation of cooling package for 3000 HP hydraulic fracturing trailer
- Oversaw structural analyses of oil derrick weldments in accordance with American Petroleum Institution standards
- Oversaw structural validation of cement plant silos
- Performed duties as Finite Element Analysis expert for American Petroleum Institution certification
- Utilized Windchill and Solidworks PDM environment for data organization and storage
- Worked with cross functional teams across departments to ensure timely and functional releases of new designs
- Prepared technical reports and documented test results
- Performed engineering failure analysis on returned products and insured engineering reports were completed according to industry standards
Education
Bachelor's of Science - Biosystem's Engineering
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN05-2014
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING LICENSE # 120810
Timeline
Senior Engineer & Project Manager
Tuff Torq Corporation
02.2018 - Current
Design Engineer
GEFCO (Astec Industries)
03.2014 - 02.2018
Bachelor's of Science - Biosystem's Engineering
University of Tennessee
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING LICENSE # 120810
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