Brian Grothaus
About Brian Grothaus
Brian Grothaus is a Senior Mechanical Designer at Belcan Engineering, where he has worked since 2009. He specializes in designing with plastics, metal castings, and sheet metal, and is proficient in various engineering software including Pro/Engineer Wildfire, Creo, and AutoCAD.
Work at Belcan Engineering
Brian Grothaus has been employed at Belcan Engineering as a Senior Mechanical Designer since 2009. His role involves utilizing his extensive knowledge in mechanical design to develop effective products from initial concepts. He has contributed to various projects over his 15 years at Belcan, leveraging his expertise in materials such as plastics, metal castings, and sheet metal.
Education and Expertise
Brian Grothaus studied Mechanical Engineering at Northern Kentucky University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology (BSMET) from 2006 to 2014. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his professional skills, which include proficiency in Pro/Engineer Wildfire and Creo software, as well as experience with Solid Works and AutoCAD.
Background in Mechanical Design
Before joining Belcan, Brian Grothaus worked as a Contract Mechanical Designer at AtriCure, Inc. from 2006 to 2007 and at Ethicon Endo-Surgery from 2005 to 2006. These positions helped him develop his mechanical design skills and gain experience in the industry. His background includes over three years of experience with I-DEAS NX software and strong capabilities in Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Brian Grothaus possesses a range of technical skills relevant to mechanical design. He is proficient in Pro/Engineer Wildfire and Creo software versions 1 and 2, and has strong skills in AutoCAD versions 13 and 14. Additionally, he is knowledgeable in ASME Y14.5M-1994 standards and experienced in Tolerance Stack up Analysis and Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA). He also utilizes Team Center v9.1 for project management.