Steve Hamann
About Steve Hamann
Steve Hamann is a Senior Design Engineer at Navistar Inc, where he has worked for 13 years. He has a strong background in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in hydraulic design, sealing systems, and custom fleet truck design.
Work at Navistar
Steve Hamann has been employed at Navistar Inc. as a Senior Design Engineer since 2011. His role involves designing custom fleet trucks, where he applies his extensive knowledge in engineering design. Based in Lisle, IL, he has contributed to various projects within the Custom Engineering Department, utilizing his skills in hydraulic design and failure analysis.
Education and Expertise
Steve Hamann completed his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, from 1997 to 1999. He also attended Moraine Valley Community College, where he studied Pre-Engineering/Drafting from 1993 to 1997. In addition to his formal education, he completed a specialized training program in hydraulic design of rotodynamic pumps in 2008, enhancing his expertise in engineering design.
Background
Prior to joining Navistar, Steve Hamann worked at Tuthill Pump Corporation as a Test/Product/Application Engineer from 2003 to 2007. His experience in this role contributed to his understanding of sealing systems, centrifugal pumps, and vibration problems. This background has been instrumental in his current engineering responsibilities.
Certifications and Skills
Steve Hamann holds multiple certifications from Parametric Technologies Corporation, including Pro Engineer and Pro Engineer/Wildfire 3.0. His diverse skill set includes LEAN Manufacturing and customer service, which are essential for his contributions to the Custom Engineering Department at Navistar. His extensive training in sealing systems and failure analysis further supports his engineering design capabilities.