John Cote

Experience

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  Caterpillar Inc.

  Jun 2011 - Dec 2012

  Reliability Engineering Intern

  Conducted Weibull analysis to accurately forecast life cycle cost models for Caterpillar Global Mining Equipment. Gained international experience working with vendors and clients in South Africa.

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  Kohler Power - Engines

  Jun 2013 - Jul 2017

  • Supervised a highly skilled, cross functional team of eight technicians and one junior engineer in the reliability laboratory and regulatory emissions laboratory.• Collaborated with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) to manage product compliance with awareness of environmental impact.• Analyzed reliability test data for 1500-hour product tests and advised upper management on areas of improvement in product design.• Implemented million-dollar laboratory expansion plan to assist with growing demand of product testing and provide a safer, more comfortable work environment for technicians.• Mentored two junior engineers on career aspirations, engineering design and development and product technical backgrounds. Show less • Created and executed new product validation plan, delivering new products on time, within budget and obeying regulatory compliance law.• Lead development engineer for new 440 cubic centimeter displacement horizontal shaft engine targeting commercial applications. • Developed and compiled data for 1500-hour engine reliability and emissions testing. Collaborated with design engineers to dissect test data and offer design recommendations for engine increased life, lower emissions, and cost reduction.• International experience working with Chinese engineering counterparts and oversaw operations for 200 prototype engines built in Chongqing, China. Show less

  • Reliability and Regulatory Emissions Laboratory Supervisor

    Jan 2017 - Jul 2017

  • New Product Development Engineer

    Sept 2015 - Jan 2017

  • Fuel Injection Design Engineer

    Jun 2013 - Sept 2015
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  US Navy

  Sept 2017 - Aug 2022

  Operations Specialist

  • Advise shipboard warfare operations and navigation; maintain Combat Information Center (CIC)/Combat Direction Center (CDC) displays and provide strategic plotting for warfare areas, weapons control, and navigation.• Operate surveillance radars, identification equipment, communications equipment, and associated Command and Control equipment.• Interpret and evaluate radar presentations and tactical situations. • Apply current procedures and doctrine to CIC/CDC operations as specified by Joint/Allied/U.S. Navy publications and instructions.• Disseminate tactical information and make recommendations to senior leadership on tactical course of action with best interest for country, ship, and crew. Show less

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  Parker Hannifin

  Sept 2022 - May 2024

  Engineering Manager
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  Kohler Co.

  Jun 2024 - now

  Sr. Project Leader