Eric Michalke
About Eric Michalke
Eric Michalke is a Senior Product Engineer at Plexus Corp., with a background in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Oklahoma State University. He has held various engineering and management roles, including Lead Applications Engineer at GridBridge and experience in military intelligence analysis.
Work at Plexus
Eric Michalke has been employed at Plexus Corp. as a Senior Product Engineer since 2020. He works in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area and has contributed to various engineering projects during his tenure. His role involves applying his engineering expertise to develop and enhance products, ensuring they meet industry standards and customer requirements.
Education and Expertise
Eric Michalke holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Oklahoma State University, where he studied from 2013 to 2017. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Information Technology from the University of Phoenix between 2012 and 2013. Additionally, he studied Business Administration and Management at the Community College of Aurora in 2005. His educational background supports his diverse skill set in engineering and business communication.
Background
Eric Michalke has a varied professional background that includes roles in engineering, management, and military service. He served as an Intelligence Analyst in the US Army from 2000 to 2007 in Wiesbaden Area, Germany. Following his military service, he worked in various engineering and managerial positions, including as a Turn Key Manager at Balfour Beatty Communities and as a Lead Applications Engineer at GridBridge, Inc. and ERMCO Inc.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Plexus Corp., Eric Michalke held several positions that contributed to his engineering and management experience. He worked as a Lead Applications Engineer at GridBridge, Inc. and ERMCO Inc. from 2018 to 2019 in the Raleigh-Durham area. Prior to that, he served as a Turn Key Manager at Balfour Beatty Communities from 2009 to 2013 and as an Appliance Repair Technician at Sears, Roebuck and Co. from 2008 to 2009.
Skills and Contributions
Eric Michalke possesses a strong background in business writing and communication, which complements his technical skills in engineering. He has demonstrated the ability to merge diverse skills to assist teams beyond traditional job scopes. His experience includes manufacturing test design for a Naval RADAR program, showcasing his capability to work on complex engineering projects.