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Rick Schneider

Rick Schneider

Co-Op Engineer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Simulation Engineer at OPmobility

  • Education

    • University of Wisconsin-Madison

      1998 -

      Engineering Design with Polymers Course.Implications for plastics part design of polymer classification, structure, melt rheology, mixing, polymer blends, anisotropy, solidification, mechanical behavior, failure. Plastics design for electrical, optical, acoustic and barrier properties.

    • University of Evansville

      1993 - 1998
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Mechanical Engineering

    • Lake Michigan College

      2000 -

      Plastics Processing II course.Knowledge and experience in solving common problems encountered in running plastics compression/transfer, thermoforming, rotational molding, blow molding, extrusion and injection molding production equipment with a concentration on injection molding. Relates machine control parameters to effects on the process and final part quality. Primary troubleshooting, process optimization, estimation of production costs and application of standard quality control… Show more Plastics Processing II course.Knowledge and experience in solving common problems encountered in running plastics compression/transfer, thermoforming, rotational molding, blow molding, extrusion and injection molding production equipment with a concentration on injection molding. Relates machine control parameters to effects on the process and final part quality. Primary troubleshooting, process optimization, estimation of production costs and application of standard quality control techniques. Mold changes and machine setup are practiced in the laboratory. Show less

  • Experience

    • Union Pacific Railroad

      Jan 1996 - Dec 1996
      Co-Op Engineer

      (Co-Op experience while in college)• Worked with a group of engineers to design various rail yard improvementprojects including fueling facilities, repair pits, and HAZ-MAT facilities.• Created detail drawings using Intergraph Microstation.• Developed design specifications, and prepared cost estimates.

    • DSM Engineering Plastics

      May 1997 - May 1998
      CAE Technician

      (Part time position while in college)• Built finite element models of various plastic parts using HyperMesh.• Ran structural, mold filling, and topology optimization simulations using Marc, C-Mold, and OptiStruct software respectively.

    • Whirlpool Corporation

      Jun 1998 - Jan 2015
      Senior Engineer

      • Provided design support for laundry, dishwasher, small appliance, and refrigeration projects. Evaluated, optimized, & troubleshot designs.• Provided Injection molding analysis service using Moldflow Plastic Insight software. Analyzed part design, mold design, and process conditions in order to optimize part quality, moldability, and cost. Troubleshot molding issues.• Provided structural analysis service using ANSYS software for simulation based design. Analyzed structures in order to ensure function and durability.• Provided topology optimization, topography optimization, and size optimization service using OptiStruct software. Created optimized design concepts that meet design requirements while minimizing material usage.• Provided coaching and mentoring to develop analysis skills of other CAE engineers. Supervised simulation projects globally. Show less

    • CAE Services Corporation

      Jan 2015 - Mar 2023
      Senior Project Engineer - Expert Moldflow Analyst

      • Provided design support to clients from a wide variety of industries including Appliance, Automotive, Caps & Closures, Electronics, Medical, Furniture and Packaging. Evaluated, optimized, & troubleshot designs.• Provided Injection molding analysis service using Moldflow Plastic Insight software. Analyzed part design, mold design, and process conditions in order to optimize part quality, moldability, and cost. Reduced warpage through optimization and windage.

    • OPmobility

      Jul 2024 - now
      Simulation Engineer

      Support product development and industrial teams by conducting blow molding simulations.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Autodesk Moldflow Insight Expert Level Certification

      Autodesk
      Jun 2016