PERSONAL INFORMATION:
Full Name: Agustín Ramón Ruckstuhl
Master of Sciences in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Bachelor of Sciences in
Mechatronics Engineering
Advanced Certificate in Technology Research & Innovation
Place of birth: Puebla, Puebla. México
Nationality: Mexican/French Age: 24 yrs
Current residency: 519 South Beech Street
Syracuse, NY. USA 13210
Personal telephone: 315 – 416 – 7397 (USA)
E-mail: [Send email using form at bottom]
INTRODUCTION:
I am a natural team leader but can work under supervision, restrictions and
pressure with no problem. I always use the tools available to aid in innovation
and improvements within the company that provides them. I consider myself a
scientist that bases assumptions and conclusions in technical knowledge. Added to
this, with the time spent in sales of software packages, my customer service
skills grew and are now very well developed. The 4 years of engineering
experience I have, are mainly through research and software expertise, added to
the curiosity of the mechanics and physics in everyday events.
Throughout all these years I have designed and taught extensive training courses
in different Software Packages (CAD, CAE, CAM, FEM). On the other hand I have
also designed and built electro-mechanical systems from conceptual analysis to
performance characterization. By developing APIs I have been able to make
interesting connections between physical systems and software for these systems’
analysis. In my opinion any software package can be learned and hardware
functions understood as long as the theoretical part is well established and
known. Added to this, if there is commitment to the position and will to grow
inside a company, which I have a lot of both, then a good relationship will be
formed and I am sure expectations will be exceeded.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Creative and Innovative; Very high level of cooperation and teamwork by sharing
knowledge and experience; Great technical and scientific understanding of
phenomena; Usually exceeding the quantity and quality of work required; Very
efficient in troubleshooting; High flexibility of tasks and very good
prioritization and organization; Excellet attitude, presentation and customer
service skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
2010 – JUN2011 (current): Syracuse University. Syracuse, NY. USA-
Position: Graduate Research Assistant.
Achievements: Designed and developed API’s in C++ for CAD/CAM systems and
Mathematical Reasoners. Performed Energy Systems Analysis for Ecological
Assessment of Manufacturing Processes. Designed and developed Mathematical
Models and Frameworks of Reusability and Remanufacturability of Parts and
Mechanisms. Designed Framework and Software Interface (Matlab, C++, XML, UML,
VRML) for on-time signal processing of inspection procedures in manufacturing
systems and simulation accounting for end-of-life scenarios.
Related fields: Sustainable manufacturing, Lifecycle analysis, Mathematical
modeling, Remanufacturing of parts and products, Signal processing, Inspection
procedures, Information models, Interoperability.
2008 – SEP2009: e2s (Enterprise Engineering Solutions). Monterrey, Mexico –
Technical Consulting Company for the manufacturing industry and authorized VAR
for DASSAULT SYSTEMES.
Position: Application Engineer.
Achievements: Efficient use of 2-D and 3-D CAD tools for the automation,
automotive and metallurgical industries; Use of CAE modeling and analysis for
manufacturing processes validation and optimization; FEM analysis and CFD for
optimization and analysis in metallurgic processes; Incorporated CAD tools for
CAM code optimization and machining simulation for process analysis; Worked in
sheet metal design for automotive seating systems; Designed software for
calculating cost of machining operations and mass production of parts (Cotizador
e2s V1.0, V1.1, V1.2).
Related Fields: Metallurgic industry, Automation industry, Automotive industry,
Software programming, Machining processes, G & M Machining Code, CAM analysis,
CAE modeling and analysis, Automation through robot offline programming.
2007 – AUG2009: ITESM (Institute of Technology and Higher Studies of Monterrey)
– Campus Monterrey, Mexico.
Mechanical Engineering Department. Micro-machines Laboratory.
Position: Research Assistant.
Achievements: Modeled Plastic Injection industrial processes to determine
variables of interest in design; Research in the design and manufacturing
processes of automotive power transmission units; Used CAE for shaft, bearing and
gear analysis and design; Research in bearing technology inside power
transmission systems; Heat transfer modeling in the materials of power
transmission unit´s housings using FEM; Designed mechanisms for precision
positioning; CAD Modeling, FEM validation, parts fabrication and assembly of a
high precision horizontal positioner used for an EDM (Electro discharge
machining) machine; Design and implementation of the control system for a CNC
Lathe controlled from a PC; Operated lathe and mill.
Related Fields: Mechanical design, CAD modeling, FEM analysis, Electronic
design, Machines operation, Automotive technology, Power transmission units,
Polymer injection processes, Machining configuration and excecution.
2007 – DEC2008: ITESM (Institute of Technology and Higher Studies of Monterrey)
– Campus Monterrey, Mexico.
CIDyT (Centre of Innovation in Design and Technology), Digital Manufacturing
Laboratory.
Position: Software Course Instructor, Software & Laboratory Manager.
Achievements: Course professor for ITESM´s undergraduate and postgraduate
students, as well as industry’s engineers and managers (software CAD, CAM, CAE);
Research in the PLM and its connection with data base and design software;
Operation of Mill and Lathe for CAM validation.
Courses taught:
- CAD Modeling using CATIA V5.
- CAM Analysis and design using CATIA V5.
- CAE Modeling and analysis using DELMIA V5.
- Basic FEM Analysis using Generative Structural Analysis (CATIA V5).
Related Fields: CAD, CAM, CAE, FEM, Automation, Software Installation and
Troubleshooting, Knowledge Management.
EDUCATION:
• 2010 – 2011: Master of Sciences in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from:
Syracuse University. (Degree Date: 05/2011)
GPA = 3.6/4.0, Thesis title: “Computer Aided Revalorization Process Planning
and Assessment (Framework and SW Interface design)”
• 2004 - 2009: Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics Engineering degree from:
ITESM Campus Monterrey.
(Degree date: 06/2009), GPA = 89/100. NOTE: Mechatronics includes Mechanical,
Electronics, Control and Automation.
• 2007 - 2009: Advanced Certificate in Scientific Research and Innovation from:
ITESM Campus Monterrey.
(Degree date: 06/2009) GPA = 95/100
Thesis title: “Precision positioner design, fabrication and assembly using
complaint mechanisms and circular to linear motion transmission.”
• 1999 – 2001: High School Sacred Heart School, Newport, Vermont (USA). No
Degree
GPA = 91/100
COMPUTER SKILLS:
ADVANCED(100-75%), INTERMEDIATE(75-50%), BASIC(50-25%):
- CATIA (ADV)
- DELMIA (ADV)
- UNIGRAPHICS (INT)
- AUTOCAD (BAS)
- PRO-ENGINEER (INT)
- SOLID EDGE (ADV)
- SOLID WORKS (ADV)
- SURFCAM (INT)
- VERICUT (INT)
- MASTERCAM (INT)
- GIBBSCAM (INT)
- PRO-MODEL (ADV)
- HYPERMESH (ADV)
- MOLDFLOW PLASTICS INSIGHT (ADV)
- KISSSOFT (ADV)
- KISSSYS (ADV)
- ELECTRONIC WB (INT)
- MULTISIM (ADV)
- FLUIDSIM PNEUMATICS (INT) - FLUIDSIM HYDRAULICS (INT)
- MATLAB (INT)
- SCILAB (INT)
- SIMULINK (INT)
- LAB VIEW (INT)
- SIEMENS & ALLEN BRADLEY PLC SOFTWARE (BAS)
- MICROSOFT OFFICE (ADV)
OPERATING SYSTEMS:
- WINDOWS (ADV)
- LINUX (INT)
PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES:
- VISUAL BASIC (ADV)
- C++ (ADV)
- C (INT)
- PASCAL (INT)
- ASSEMBLER (INT)
- JAVA, UML, XML, VRML (BAS)
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:
* Manufacturing Processes
* Complaint Mechanisms
* Micromachinery
* Power transmission units
* CNC Machining
* CAD,CAM, CAE Modeling
* Sustainability
* Signal Processing
* Inspection Procedures
* Mathematical Modeling
* Interoperability
* Computer Programming
SPOKEN LANGUAGES:
Spanish (fluent) - English (fluent) – Italian/German/French (beginner)
SCHOLARSHIPS, PATENTS & AWARDS:
- ITESM Scholarship for academic achievement and admission test results for
undergraduate coursework. 40%
- ITESM Scholarship for research and academic achievement for specialization
studies. 100%
- ITESM Scholarship for academic and research achievement for postgraduate
coursework. (not accepted).
- Syracuse Graduate Research Scholarship to complete Master of Science courses
& expenses: 100%
o Syracuse University 50% tuition waiver from Slutzker Center for International
Students.
o Graduate Assistantship for Research work for 50% remaining tuition at
Syracuse U.
- Research Grant for Prototype Development at Syracuse University.
- Syracuse Graduate Research Scholarship to complete PhD courses & expenses:
100%
- Patent Pending: “Complaint flexible Mechanism for high precision positioning”,
Inventor.
- Award for Prototype Development 2011: ” A Service for Ecological Assessment of
Product Revalorization Processes” 1st Annual Invention & Creativity Competition
(LC Smith College of Engineering at Syracuse University).
ARTICLES & MANUALS (not including trivial technical reports):
Accepted/InRevision
A. SOMIM format:
1) “Random heat transfer throughout material characterizations.” (A) 2010
2) “Shaft design and power transmission units’ manufacturability analysis in
KISSsoft and KISSsys.” 2009
B. SAE format.
3) “Appropriate design of low cost and high precision positioning systems for
EDM Machinery.” 2010
C. ASME format:
4) “Energy Consumption and Material Waste Analysis in Remanufacturing Processes”
(A) 2010
5) “A Framework to Assess the Ecological Viability of Recycling and Incineration
Processes.” (IR) 2011
D. Other Journals:
6) IJNCM: “Computer Aided Revalorization Process Planning and Assessment”
2011
7) IJNCM: “An Extension of the CMSD Information Model to Support End-of-life
Scenarios” (IR) 2011
8) IJEECS: “Signal Management for Manufacturing Systems Calculations and
Visualization” (IR) 2011
9) JCIT: “The Need for Extensions in Information Models to Support End-of-Life
Scenarios” (IR) 2011
E. LC Smith Competition for Research Grant:
10) “An Ontology in the “end-of-life” Revalorization of Products” (P) 2011
11) “Revalorization Process Planning and Assessment” (P) 2011
F. TRAINING MANUALS:
12) CATIA, DELMIA: CAD CAM FEM Manuals. 400 pages
13) KISSSOFT, KISSSYS technical SW: Power transmission unit design and
analysis. 100 pages
14) Electrical, Mechanical and Hydraulic design of a water dispensing system.
200 pages
HOBBIES & INTERESTS:
Particle Astrophysics, Celestial Mechanics, Writing, Reading, Software
Programming, Machines Operation & Sports.
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