Andrew Caron

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Andrew Caron
Gear Test Engineer at Rexnord Industries
Andrew.Caron@Rexnord.com
Experience
Gear Test Engineer at Rexnord
June 2014 – Present (1 year 10 months)
• Develop test plans and procedures with design and project engineers • Design tooling and test fixtures •
Execute product evaluation using vibration, sound, and data acquisition equipment • Communicate test
results, progress on testing, and issues encountered to team members • Coordinate project scheduling with
lab team to test and use lab resources efficiently
President at UW-Milwaukee BAJA SAE Race Team
June 2013 – June 2014 (1 year 1 month)
• Managed officers and race team to design, manufacture and race our off-road vehicles while developing
young engineering professionals • Responsible for university affairs, travel arrangements, vehicle design,
manufacturing, financials and coordinating sponsorship with companies.
Test Engineering Intern at Caterpillar Inc.
May 2013 – August 2013 (4 months)
• Commissioned a 1000V test stand used to simulate mine conditions for mining products • Evaluated
the performance of a prototype temporary roof support • Participated in a low cost production analysis •
Traveled to Virginia to benchmark a competitor’s continuous miner
Recruitment Chair at UW-Milwaukee BAJA SAE Race Team
September 2010 – May 2013 (2 years 9 months)
• Former Chassis 41 Project Lead Fall Semester 2010 • Organized opportunities for prospective team
members to contribute to creation of off road racing vehicle • Coordinated build sessions for new members
to collaborate with senior members on the completion of complicated projects
Hydraulics Evaluation Intern at Case-New Holland
June 2012 – August 2012 (3 months)
• Designed and maintained prototype cylinder testing equipment • Repaired skid loader test cylinders •
Fabricated hydraulic hoses and fitting assemblies • Installed prototype and testing components into combines
and other agricultural equipment
Engine Products Group Co-op at Modine Manufacturing Company
January 2011 – June 2011 (6 months)
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• Conducted strenuous quality control experiments on radiators, engine gas re-circulators, and charged air
coolers • Worked through complicated design process to create a casting modification fixture • Lead coolant
boiling study and thermal cycle testing projects
Frame Design Co-op at Harley-Davidson Motor Company
June 2009 – December 2009 (7 months)
• Communicated with suppliers to fix assembly line processes due to variation in quality of parts • Worked
with mechanics to assemble parts and systems • Worked with machinists to machine prototype parts, SLS
and standard steel • Took PRO E classes and used GD & T to create and review prints • Assisted lead project
engineers by communicating to the machinists and mechanics what work needed to be completed • Worked
on projects with lead engineers using PRO E software for design and then ordered parts for assemblies
Machinist at UW-Formula SAE Racing Team
September 2007 – May 2009 (1 year 9 months)
• Member of the Suspension Team and responsible for bearing design • Manufactured suspension parts using
a lathe, mill, grinders, sanders, and air tools • Maintained suspension system of the car while at the track test
driving on the weekends • Researched ways to make the car faster and more efficient
Technical Fabrication Intern at Polaris Industries
June 2008 – August 2008 (3 months)
• Machined tools and parts, ranging from a cradle for a military tow bar to brackets for power steering and
oil testing fixtures • Integrated into Corporate America by working with mentors and other interns • Gained
experience with manual mills, lathes, a surface grinder, and iron press • Worked on oil testing data analysis
with senior intern and graphed results of oil pump inlet and outlet temps vs. frequency, peak current, and
hold current for -40F, -20F, 0F, and 32F and frequencies .5Hz, 1Hz, 2Hz, and 3Hz • Traveled to multiple site
locations to learn more about company culture and different work environments
Coxswain at Wisconsin Men’s Crew
September 2007 – May 2008 (9 months)
• Motivated crew to perform at the division-one level • Responsible for the entire boat including the power
and rhythm of the rowers while maintaining the course of the boat • Led a “bow-coxed” four to a second
place finish at the 2007 American Heritage Classic in Wyandotte, Michigan • Daily practice at 4 p.m. with
two 6:45 a.m. practices a week, one on Saturday mornings
Projects
UWM-BAJA SAE
September 2010 to May 2014
Members:Andrew Caron
BAJA SAE is a collegiate design competition run by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). The
concept is to design, build, and race a single seat off-road vehicle that can withstand the punishment of the
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toughest racing environments. An addition goal of the SAE series is to generate financial support through
sponsors, all while maintaining our individual academic excellence. This series simulates the real-world
scenario of exposing the team members to possible situations we could face in our post-collegiate careers.
Interests
Off-road racing, the outdoors, fishing, atvs, hockey, hunting, and snowboarding.
Skills & Expertise
Testing
Pro Engineer
Project Management
Manufacturing
Engineering
Machining
Automotive
Leadership
Recruiting
Problem Solving
Fabrication
Inspection
GD&T
Hydraulics
Customer Service
Automation Studio
Microsoft Office
Warranty
Off-road
Auto Racing
PTC Creo
Certifications
Vibration Analyst: Category 2
October 2015
Education
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Mechanical Engineering, 2010 – 2014
Activities and Societies: Society of Automotive Engineers BAJA-SAE
Dublin City University
Mechanical Engineering, 2012 – 2012
Grade: 2012 Spring Semester
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Mechanical Engineering, 2007 – 2009
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Activities and Societies: Wisconsin Men’s Crew Team Wisconsin SAE Formula Racing
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Andrew Caron
Gear Test Engineer at Rexnord Industries
Andrew.Caron@Rexnord.com
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