Paul Schuth
About Paul Schuth
Paul Schuth is a Developmental Test Technician at Navistar Inc, specializing in emissions testing and equipment maintenance. He has over two decades of experience in various roles within the company, including quality control and leadership positions.
Current Role as Developmental Test Technician
Paul Schuth currently serves as a Developmental Test Technician at Navistar Inc., a position he has held since 2018. He works at the Navistar Engine Plant located in Melrose Park, Illinois. In this role, he conducts emissions testing and utilizes advanced software and hardware, including INCA and ETAS, for data collection. His responsibilities include operating eddy current and electrical dynos for EPA and OBD fault verification tests using the STARS and iTest platforms.
Previous Experience at Navistar Inc.
Paul Schuth has a substantial history with Navistar Inc., where he worked in various capacities. He began as a Machine Operator from 1998 to 1999, followed by a role as a Diesel Engine Repairman from 2003 to 2012. He then transitioned to Quality Control for Non-Conforming Materials and Line Investigations from 2012 to 2015. After that, he served as a Shipping Group Leader from 2015 to 2017 and as an Endurance Test Technician for a brief period in 2017 to 2018.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
In his current and previous roles, Paul Schuth has developed expertise in conducting gaseous testing using Horiba MEXA analyzers, smoke meters, PM, and FTIR systems. He is responsible for the daily calibrations and maintenance of engine test cells and related equipment. Additionally, he oversees work order issues and service repairs associated with testing equipment, ensuring operational efficiency in the testing processes.
Educational Background
Paul Schuth has pursued education in the healthcare and technical fields. He studied Registered Nursing at Prairie State College, where he achieved an Associate's degree in 2023. He also attended Coastal Carolina Community College, earning certificates in Certified EMT Basic and homebuilding classes, which included foundations, bricklaying, framing, and roofing. Earlier, he qualified as a Marine Machinist at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, U.S. Army base in 1993.