Jim Thelen

Senior Design Engineer(motors) @ Windings, Inc.

About

I am a big picture guy who loves to learn. My varied background give me a large cross section of experience to draw from for problem solving and design work. Some of my best training was doing sound for world touring rock and roll bands. The curtain open at 8:00 PM there are 20 to 50,000 reasons why there better be a show to see and hear. This taught me to think on my feet, look for all the solutions, trouble shoot, and do it in a limited time frame. My goal is to come up with innovative solutions to whatever challenge I face. To make sure to keep looking for different ways to do things. To listen more then I talk and file away everything I learn to be applied to future endeavors. To emulated the good traits I see in others, and check myself to see if I possess non productive traits and work to eliminate those quality .

Country

United States

City

New Ulm

Industry

Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing

Skill

Computer Simulation, Electro-mechanical troubleshooting, Project Management, Custom Tool Development, Electro-Magnetic Design, Logical Thinker, Strategic Technology Development, Purchasing, Troubleshooting, CAD, Aerospace, Machine Tools, Training, Manufacturing, Solidworks, Testing, Cnc, Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Engineering Management

Experience

Senior Design Engineer(motors)

Windings, Inc.

2019-1 - Present · 7 yrs 9 mos

New Ulm, Minnesota

Motor Design Engineer

SL-MTI

2014-11 - 2019-12 · 5 yrs 2 mos

Eden Prairie MN

Dynetic Systems was Acquired by SL-MTI in late July of 2014. Electromagnetic design for PM Brushed, BLDC, and AC induction motor. Design mechanical motor enclosures along with custom accessories and features for aerospace, medical, military, and specialty use motors. These designs are done in Solidworks 3D software and designed into the customers 3D models to confirm the mechanical fit prior to cutting metal. Design product to meet Mil-Spec, AS9100, ISO, DOT, DOD, DFAR, DO160, DO178, and other specifications. Design, build and implement tooling for production and specification testing of product lines. Assist customers with product integrating early in the design stage to provide the best possible understanding of the customers needs and obstacles. Develop test plans and equipment for DO compliance testing, conduct testing and train other to carry out test procedures.

Motor Designer / CAD Designer

Dynetic Systems Inc

2006-1 - 2014-11 · 8 yrs 11 mos

Elk Eiver MN

Electromagnetic design for PM Brushed, BLDC, and AC induction motor. Design mechanical motor enclosures along with custom accessories and features for aerospace, medical, military, and specialty use motors. These designs are done in Solidworks 3D software and designed into the customers 3D models to confirm the mechanical fit prior to cutting metal. Design product to meet Mil-Spec, AS9100, ISO, DOT, DOD, DFAR, DO160, DO178, and other specifications. Design, build and implement tooling for production and specification testing of product lines. Assist customers with product integrating early in the design stage to provide the best possible understanding of the customers needs and obstacles.

Owner/operator

Jim Thelen Wood Engraving

2003 - 2012 · 9 yrs

Ramsey Mn

Design and manufacture of products made from a CNC router. Products for external customers as well and products developed myself. Products include cabinetry, signs, plaques, furniture, propellers and other ultra aircraft parts, tooling, wind mill parts, general CNC custom cutting.

Purchasing Manager

Electrosonic Systems

1984 - 2002 · 18 yrs

Minnetonka MN

I worked many positions at this company starting at wiring equipment racks, installations, drafting, QC, design, project management, and purchasing.

Sound Engineer

Varied

1980 - 1985 · 5 yrs

All over the world

Setup and running the sound equipment for touring rock and roll bands. Deal with equipment failures and work around to assure that show could go on. Dealing with different cultures in a multitude of countries around the world. Working with extremely demanding personality types and temperaments, assessing what they needed and delivering the best technical solutions so the sound was impeccable.