Eric O'brien
About Eric O'brien
Eric O'Brien serves as the Senior Engineering Manager of Lifecycle Engineering at Tennant Company, a position he has held since 2014. He has a background in mechanical engineering, having studied at Cedarville University, and has previously worked at Oshkosh Corporation and Caterpillar Inc.
Current Role at Tennant Company
Eric O'Brien serves as the Senior Engineering Manager for Lifecycle Engineering at Tennant Company. He has held this position since 2014, contributing to the company's engineering efforts in Holland, Michigan. His role involves overseeing engineering projects and ensuring that lifecycle considerations are integrated into product development.
Previous Experience at Oshkosh Corporation
Before joining Tennant Company, Eric O'Brien worked at Oshkosh Corporation as a Test and Development Engineer. His tenure lasted for one year, from 1996 to 1997, in the Oshkosh, Wisconsin area. This position provided him with foundational experience in engineering within the manufacturing sector.
Career at Caterpillar Inc.
Eric O'Brien spent 17 years at Caterpillar Inc., where he held the position of Engineering Supervisor for Hydraulic Systems. His time at Caterpillar, from 1997 to 2014 in Aurora, Illinois, allowed him to develop significant expertise in hydraulic engineering and project management.
Education in Mechanical Engineering
Eric O'Brien earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from Cedarville University. He studied there from 1992 to 1996, completing a four-year program that equipped him with essential engineering principles and practices.