Ian Burress
Engineering Rotational Development Program Engineer
- Role
- Engineering Rotational Development Engineer at Caterpillar Inc.
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ian Burress
Ian Burress, a dynamic mechanical engineer with a Master of Science in Mechanical…
Experience
Engineering Rotational Development Engineer
Aug 2024 — Present · Houston, TX, US
SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS- Rebuilt a field failure engine from block-up, organizing 360+ components and resolving 28 part discrepancies on my G3500 Platform Rotation- Investigated turbocharger failures across large engine platforms, assisted in teardown of customer-returned units, and documented failure modes for ongoing root cause analysis- Conducted warranty investigations and failure analysis for marine, locomotive, oil & gas, and electric power industries on my Product Support Rotation- Executed critical validation fieldwork, including six in-field audits and troubleshooting, ensuring product compliance and reliability as an Application and Installation Engineer.CORE RESPONSIBILITIES- Performed hands-on testing using Dewesoft, CANape, and CADet software, and a range of instrumentation (strain rosettes, thermocouples, hydraulic transducers, instrumented bolts, phototachs) on my Test & Development rotation- Mastered Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD & T) principles for precision manufacturing- Led root cause analysis and warranty investigations, interfacing with dealers and customers to resolve in-field failures- Documented engine performance data, roading, and bump tests for customer-designed chassis- Served as a corporate liaison between global dealers and customers, resolving technical inquiries and aligning support strategies- Facilitated New Product Introduction (NPI) projects from warranty level through handoff to platform engineering- Conducted comprehensive audits and categorized data for strategic company and dealer conferences.
Education
Michigan State University
Engineer's degree, Mechanical Engineering
2018 — 2022
Poquoson High School
High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
2014 — 2018
Texas A&M University
Master of Science - MS, Mechanical Engineering
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