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Global market & target reviews
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Competitive landscape analysis
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Voice of customer studies
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“Where to play” & “How to win” considerations
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Performance analysis & requirements
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Machine specification definition
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Major system specification definition
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Technology advancements & innovation
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Manufacturing & purchasing requirements
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Material and heat treat selection & specification
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Casting & forging selection, qualification, & auditing
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Welding technology & design
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Weld joint analysis & transition optimization
Advanced Analysis
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Linear & non-linear
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Stress & fatigue
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Weldment durability
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Deflection
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Impact
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ISO 3471 & 3349 ROPS/FOPS
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Vibration & modal
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CFD
Simulation
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Kinematic linkages
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Axle & suspension geometry optimization
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Steering geometry optimization
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Full vehicle simulations
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Ride quality
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Machine & power train performance
Additional Support
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Definition of load cases & verification criteria
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Interpretation of results
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Identification of problem areas
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Development of design iterations & resolutions
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New “clean sheet” machine developments
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Development of initial machine layout
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Major system & component concepts
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Verification or revision of machine/system specifications
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Definition & development of key governing points
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Space claim development & management
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Systems integration
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Option management
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Weight & CoG management
Complete Systems
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Schematic development & design
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Steer
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Hoist & Lifting
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Brake
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Suspension
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Experienced with major suppliers
Custom Components
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Cylinders
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Accumulators
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Manifolds & valves
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Advanced sealing techniques
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Reservoirs & tanks
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Filtration solutions
Electro-Hydraulics
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“By-wire” steering & braking systems
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Hoist control
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Traction control
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Brake control
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Speed control
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Custom valves
Brakes
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Dry disc designs & integration
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Oil cooled disc
Power Train
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Performance calculations & requirements
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Engine selection & installations
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Cooling systems
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Fuel systems
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Air intake systems
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Exhaust systems
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Transmission selection & installations
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Electric drive system installations
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Trolley integration & pantograph design
Custom Gearing
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Complete drive axle designs
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Mechanical & electric power trains
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Differential assemblies
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Planetary assemblies (single & double reductions)
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Power take off assemblies
Electrification & Hybrid
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Concept development
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Feasibility studies
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Energy and performance calculations
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Battery sizing
Electrical
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Schematic development & design
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Component selection - instrumentation, panels, displays, sensors, and gauges
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Harness & cable design
Software
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Machine controller development
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Control, monitoring, and display software
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System integration & communication
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Control logic – traction, speed, payload, and performance optimization
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Tasks, Schedules, & Milestones
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Development Phases
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Product development (R&D, engineering, design)
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Prototype manufacturing & assembly
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Product testing (lab, factory, & field)
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Complete front & rear axle designs
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Suspended & steerable axles
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Experienced in different axle configurations (Sliding Pillar, MacPherson, Trail Arm, Multi-Link, etc.)
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Establishment of critical steering & suspension points
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Toe, camber, & caster selections
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Kinematic geometry of axle & steering mechanisms
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Force optimization for component sizing
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Brake, wheel bearing, lubrication, & sealing integration
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Akermann steering error analysis
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Steering self-aligning torque performance
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Steering force optimization
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Suspension spring and damping performance
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Roll dynamics
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Ride and operator comfort performance
Design
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Layouts
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Concepting
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Detailed design
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Manufacturing drawings
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Assembly drawings
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Installation drawings
CAD Software
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PTC Creo
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Siemens NX
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Dassault Systems Solidworks
Industry Experience
Development Planning
Machine Layout / Integration
Axles, Steering & Suspensions
Metallurgy
Analysis & Simulation
Hydraulics
Power Train
CAD Design
Electrical & Software
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Heavy fabrications
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Light fabrications
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Castings
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Forgings
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Hybrid structures – welded fabrications with castings & forgings
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Chassis (frame)
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Arms & booms
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Buckets, dump bodies & trailers
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Sheet metal & access systems
Structural
Product Management
Senior Principal Engineer, MSME, PE – Structural & Analysis
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35+ years of years of experience in off-highway engineering applications
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Former Manager of Structures and Analysis for Euclid Heavy Equipment
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Technical expertise in metallurgy, structural design, structural manufacturing processes, and advanced finite element analysis
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SAE/ISO ROPS & FOPS committee member.
Senior Engineer – Gearing
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35+ years of experience in off-highway engineering applications
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Former Design Engineer, Project Engineer, and Structural Test Supervisor for Euclid Heavy Equipment
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Former Engineering Manager of Arvin Meritor axles
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Technical expertise in structural components, complete drive axle assemblies, and gearing.
Senior Principal Engineer – Axle, Suspension & Steering Systems
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30+ years of experience in off-highway engineering applications
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Former Test Engineer, Test Laboratory Manager, and Product (vehicle) Engineer of 100-ton dump trucks for Euclid Heavy Equipment
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Technical expertise in axle, suspension, steering systems, and system/machine simulation
Senior Engineer – Hydraulics
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30+ years of years of experience in off-highway engineering applications
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Former Hydraulics Engineer for Euclid Heavy Equipment
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Technical expertise in hydraulics systems and components
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SAE/ISO Brakes and Operator Safety committee member
Senior Engineer – Electrical & Software
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20+ years of experience in off-highway engineering applications
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Former Electrical/Software Engineer for Euclid Heavy Equipment
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Technical expertise in electrical systems and software development
Senior Engineer, PE – Structural & Analysis
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15+ years of experience in off-highway engineering applications
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Former Design Engineer for Euclid Heavy Equipment.
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Technical expertise in design, engineering, structural, and advanced finite element analysis
Senior Engineer – Machine Layout & Structural
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15+ years of machine design experience for off-highway equipment applications
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Former Design Engineer for Euclid Heavy Equipment
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Technical expertise in clean sheet new product development, machine layout, machine integration, axle & steering kinematics, structural design, and finite element analysis
Senior Engineer – Machine Layout & Structural
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15+ years of machine design experience for off-highway equipment applications
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Technical expertise in clean sheet new product development, machine layout, machine integration, axle & steering kinematics, structural design, and finite element analysis
Senior Project Engineer
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15+ years of machine design experience for off-highway equipment applications
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Technical expertise in product planning, machine & system specification development, machine performance, and power train systems
Key Personnel Profiles
Off-Highway Equipment Engineering & Design Experience
Pioneer Solutions’ technical expertise is built upon 25+ years of experience functioning as the engineering and design department of an OEM (Euclid Heavy Equipment), and 15+ years of experience functioning as a technical solutions provider to global off-highway equipment OEMs and end-users.