Richard Schulze

Richard Schulze

Automotive Technician

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Forensic Mechanical Engineer and Vehicle Expert at Schulze Engineering

  • Education

    • Greenhill School

      1973 - 1975
    • The University of Texas at Austin

      1994 - 1998
      BSME Mechanical Engineering

      Activities and Societies: SAE ASME Pi Tau Sigma

  • Experience

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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

    • 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.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Master Automobile Technician

      National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
      Nov 1991
      View certificate certificate
    • CFEI

      National Association of Fire Investigators
      May 2005
      View certificate certificate
    • Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator (CVFI)

      National Association of Fire Investigators
      Sept 2007