Mihai Ovidiu Marinescu
About Mihai Ovidiu Marinescu
Mihai Ovidiu Marinescu is a Product Development Engineer Team Lead at Navistar Inc, with extensive experience in engineering roles at various companies, including CNH Industrial and Caterpillar Inc. He holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Transylvania University of Brasov, Romania.
Work at Navistar
Mihai Ovidiu Marinescu has been employed at Navistar Inc. as a Product Development Engineer Team Lead since 2018. His role involves overseeing product development initiatives and leading engineering teams in Lisle, IL. His extensive experience in engineering and project management contributes to the company's efforts in advancing vehicle technologies and improving product performance.
Previous Experience at CNH Industrial
Prior to his current position, Mihai worked at CNH Industrial in various capacities. He served as a Sr. Project Engineer from 2011 to 2017, contributing to multiple projects over six years in Burr Ridge, IL. He also held a contract position as a Sr. Project Engineer and Liaison for eight months in 2009 in Wichita, KS, and briefly worked as a Liaison from 2010 to 2011.
Career at Caterpillar Inc.
Mihai's career includes a significant tenure at Caterpillar Inc., where he worked as a Sr. Project Engineer and Liaison from 2006 to 2009 in East Peoria, IL. His responsibilities included managing project timelines and ensuring effective communication between teams, which enhanced project outcomes during his three years with the company.
Educational Background in Mechanical Engineering
Mihai Ovidiu Marinescu earned a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Transylvania University of Brasov, Romania, where he studied Machines Construction & Technology in Wood Industrialization from 1984 to 1990. This advanced education laid the foundation for his expertise in mechanical engineering and product development.
Early Career and Technical Training
Mihai began his professional journey as a Master Electrician at Electroprecizia in Sacele, Brasov, Romania, where he worked from 1981 to 1990. He also completed his technical training in Electronic and Electromechanic for industrial automation machines and installations, achieving the Electrician certification from 1978 to 1981. This early experience provided him with a solid technical background in electrical systems.