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Patrick Olson
Seeking Application Engineer Position

414 8th Street SW, Forest Lake, MN 55025 polson@motionmaker.net (612) 270-2841

Manager with unique blend of advanced technology and business acumen. Strong understanding of
design from concept through delivery, and implementation for the manufacturing, assembly,
component environment. Demonstrated ability to drive performance in team members, product
quality, and processes, while managing cost and time constraints. Proven manager in multiple areas of
business with the ability to coach and guide a team to success. Experienced in developing work plans,
scopes, assumptions, timelines, milestones, risks, process improvement, and contingencies with the
hands-on ability to follow through on the set goals.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Owner and Application Engineer
Motion Maker Engineering - Forest Lake, MN - April 2013 to Present
Representing original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), Technical products and contract service
groups. (Robotics / Lasers / Inspection / Additive Manufacturing / Lab Testing / Software)
Responsibilities:
B2B Sales, Consulting, Project Management, Application Engineering, and client relationships
System conception, Pricing, and Written Quotations.
Direct Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Web Site Development, and Analytics
Trade Shows, Conferences, and Travel as required.
Accomplishments:
Building "Word of Mouth" lead generation group.
Introduction and branding of companies to US market.
Entrepreneurial spirited launching a new company endeavor.

Equipment Sales Manager
LasX Industries - White Bear Lake, MN - March 2007 to December 2012
Sales and Application Manager for Electronics, Industrial and Medical laser processing equipment.
(Web handing / Lasers (YAG, Fiber, CO2, UV) / Robotics / Work Cells / Custom Systems)
Responsibilities:
System conception, Pricing, and Written quotations.
R&D Project Management and R&D Process Development (DOE, URS, FAT, SAT, FMEA)
Direct sales of machinery, direct sales contract service programs, and client relationships.
Leadership and coaching to engineering groups.
Accomplishments:
Closed companies first three year, million dollars per year service contract project with a gross
margin of 45%, creating jobs and ability to purchase new capital equipment for facility.
Assisted in successful integration of Salesforce.com creating better visibility in sales process.
Integral to the efforts to achieve Inc. Magazine Top 5000 -Fastest Growing Companies and
Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal Fast 50 in years 2010 and 2011.

Operations & Engineering Manager
Straub Design Company St. Louis Park, MN - 1999 to 2007
Hands-On direct manager of an Original Equipment Manufacturing company specializing in industrial
markets. (Web handing / Adhesive Tape Applications / Heat Bonding / Robotics / Custom Systems)
Responsibilities:
Complete life cycle for equipment (Conception to Integration) and client relationships
Direct Management: Electrical/Software Engineering (2), Mechanical Engineering/Design (8),
Contract Staff (per work load) and Assembly (3).
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P&L responsibility on all machinery projects. (Company $5 million Average)
R&D process development and new product line development
System conception, pricing, written quotations, design, and project management.
Accomplishments:
Stream lined engineering group and processes for a company profits 6 years in a row.
Transitioned company from 2D to 3D CAD which met customers requirements.
Assisted with 3M Capital Equipment divesting to companies portfolio.

Project Manager
Straub Design Company St. Louis Park, MN - 1998 to 1999
Project management responsibility for a variety of automated systems.
(Web handing / Adhesive Tape Applications / Heat Bonding / Robotics / Custom Systems)
Responsibilities:
Complete Cycle for standard and custom equipment (Conception to Integration)
Trouble Shoot, debug electrical/mechanical systems.
Installation and training of customers at their facilities.

Project Manager
Paragon Machinery - Brooklyn Center, MN - 1995 to 1998 Company is closed
Cradle to grave project management responsibility for a variety of automated systems.
(Conveyors / Friction Feeders / Packaging / Custom Systems)
Responsibilities:
Complete Cycle for standard and custom equipment (Conception to Integration)
Concept, Design and build mechanical systems and components.
Installation and training at customer facilities.
Accomplishments:
Creation of new friction feeder system and base model of conveyor lines
Built relationship with partner companies and clients

Mechanical Drafter
Minnesota Automation - Crosby, MN - 1991 to 1993
Detail and design of systems and components for packaging machinery.
(Cartoners / Case Packers / Vacuum Pick & Place / Custom Systems)
Responsibilities:
Complete Cycle for standard and custom equipment (Conception to Build)
Design and Drafting of mechanical components and systems
Accomplishments:
Assisted with creating better technical manuals with isometric drawings
Helped create improved part library system

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:
Mechanical Engineering - St. Cloud State University - 1993 to 1994
Mechanical Design & Drafting A.S. - Northwestern Technical Institute NTI - 1989 to 1991
Six Sigma Green Belt 2005
Google Analytics- 2013

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:
Machinery Risk Assessment; SolidWorks; MS Suite; AutoCAD; WordPress; Salesforce CRM; WebEx; DFM;
Quality Management; Kaizen Principles; Project Management Scrum & Kanban; Lean Manufacturing;
Robotics; Additive Manufacturing; Subtractive Manufacturing; G-Code Basics; Word Press.