Richard Schulze

Experience

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  LASZLO'S FOREIGN CAR SERVICE

  Jan 1976 - Jan 1979

  Automotive Technician

  Repair of engines, electrical systems, and fuel systems. Organized and implemented and ran a department for the overhaul of alternators, generators, and starters.

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  FRANKS CASING CREW

  Jan 1979 - Jan 1980

  Truck Technician

  Repair of brakes, electrical systems, standard transmissions and engines. Repair of many types of custom oil field specific equipment.

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  J. HUGHES

  Jan 1980 - Jan 1981

  Truck Technician

  Repair of brakes, electrical systems, Standard transmission repair and overhaul, repair of 9000 series Allison automatic transmission, and repair of many types of custom oil field specific equipment.

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  MOTOR CARS LTD

  Jan 1981 - Jan 1983

  Automotive Technician

  Repair and restoration of Jaguar luxury and sport cars. Repairs to engine, electrical, fuel, air conditioning, brake, suspension, and steering systems. Overhaul of most components.

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  GRAND PRIX MOTORS

  Jan 1983 - Jan 1985

  Automotive Technician

  Repair and restoration of upper end European luxury and sport cars. All general repairs to all systems. Design & implementation of fuel, emission, and safety systems to convert European luxury and sports cars to US specifications. Passing EPA & DOT testing of conversions.

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  Van Luppen Motors

  Jan 1985 - Jan 1990

  Owner/Automotive Technician

  Repair and restoration of upper end European, Japanese, and Domestic luxury and sport cars, motor homes, motorcycles and trucks. All repairs to all systems. Electrical harness repair, electrical component repair, engine repair and overhaul, transmission repair and overhaul, performance modifications, custom tuning, custom system design, custom car design and repair.

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  INTERNATIONAL AUTO REPAIR

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1992

  Master Automotive Technician

  Repair of current and classic European sports cars. All general repairs to all systems. Engine repair and overhaul, Transmission repair and overhaul, electrical harness repair, and custom tuning.

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  BALCONES AUTO REPAIR

  Jan 1992 - Jan 1994

  Master Automotive Technician

  Repair and restoration of upper end European luxury and sport cars. All general repairs to all systems. Frame off restorations, including structural welding, electrical harness repair, engine repair and overhaul, transmission repair and overhaul, performance modifications, custom tuning, and race track preparation.

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  THORNHILL & ASSOCIATES

  Jan 1996 - May 1998

  Consultant

  Automotive Expert - Analysis of mechanical failure, electrical failure, design, and repair of automotive, commercial truck, and recreational vehicles and all of their systems. Evaluation of damage due to vandalism, theft, loss of control, contamination, and security breaches.

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  EOA SYSTEMS INC

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2001

  Mechanical Design Engineer

  Design and development of robotic tools for the automotive and aircraft industry. Technical customer support, custom modifications of tools, & determination of proper tool size based on dynamic forces created by robotic movement. 3-D modeling of product line. Maintenance of Web site database.

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  UNIFIED INVESTIGATIONS & SCIENCES, INC

  Jul 2001 - Oct 2016

  Mechanical Engineer

  Analysis of mechanical design, mechanical failure, & electrical failure, of components and systems in automobiles, commercial trucks, heavy equipment and recreational vehicles. Origin and cause investigations of vehicle and heavy equipment fires. Motor vehicle accident investigation and reconstruction. Evaluation of damage due to accidents, vandalism, theft, hail, contamination, and security breaches of vehicles. Cause of water losses in structures and appliances. Industrial and shop accident investigations. Show less

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  Www.Schulze-Engineering.com

  Nov 2016 - now

  Forensic Mechanical Engineer and Vehicle Expert

  Analysis of mechanical design, mechanical failure, & electrical failure, of components and systems in automobiles, commercial trucks, heavy equipment and recreational vehicles. Origin and cause investigations of vehicle and heavy equipment fires. Motor vehicle accident investigation and reconstruction. Evaluation of damage due to accidents, vandalism, theft, hail, contamination, and security breaches of vehicles.