Chris Michalec

About Chris Michalec

Licensed Professional Engineer with extensive experience in mechanical design, in-depth analysis, project management, leading small teams of engineers and developing creative solutions to industry challenges. I have extensive experience designing and testing tools expected to withstand high pressures and temperatures without compromising mechanical functionality and also tools expected to perform a variety of functions on rig floors. I have also designed products of my own, written the provisional patents, and converted my garage into a test facility to conduct testing to industry standards. I have also designed and tested devices expected to withstand high speed vehicle collisions and have examined product failures to determine the cause of the failure and then explained to a jury the engineering principals behind the failure as an expert witness. I have also evaluated company funding pitches, pitch decks, market strategies, and financial projections.

Experience

1. Senior Mechanical Engineer - Project Engineer

   NOV

   Oct 2021 — Present

   Providing technical leadership and oversight to move projects forward by personally performing in depth technical analysis for tools and components while also managing the multidisciplinary work of other engineers to develop solutions for hydraulic, electrical, software and mechanical aspects of projects. Overseeing the methodology and technical accuracy of analysis (including FEA) performed by other mechanical engineers. Performing mechanical design and conducting finite element analysis of my own for developing solutions to more complex design challenges. Perform design and analysis required for the improvement of hydraulically driven rig floor equipment. Creating and overseeing engineering labor budgets and adapting to a rapidly changing environment by providing technical assistance for manufacturing, customers and the field while also moving multiple business driven projects forward.

Education

• Texas A&M University

  Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering

  2003 — 2005

• Texas A&M University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering

  1999 — 2003