Thomas Usalis Jr.
About Thomas Usalis Jr.
Thomas Usalis Jr. is a Senior Engineering Team Lead at Navistar Inc., where he has worked since 2018. He has a strong background in engineering, quality control, and troubleshooting, with degrees in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering from Northern Illinois University.
Current Role at Navistar
Thomas Usalis Jr. serves as the Senior Engineering Team Lead at Navistar Inc. since 2018. He is based in Lisle, Illinois, and has held this position for six years. In this role, he oversees engineering projects and leads a team to ensure quality and efficiency in product development.
Previous Experience at Navistar
Prior to his current role, Thomas worked at Navistar Inc. in various capacities. He was a Senior Product Development Engineer from 2012 to 2016, contributing to engineering projects for four years. He also served as an Engineering Team Lead from 2016 to 2018, gaining valuable experience in team management and project execution.
Experience at Wellington Drive Technologies
Before joining Navistar, Thomas worked as an Applications Engineer at Wellington Drive Technologies Ltd from 2010 to 2012. His responsibilities included applying engineering principles to support product development and customer needs during his two-year tenure.
Education and Expertise
Thomas holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Northern Illinois University. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in engineering principles and practices. He has expertise in quality control, troubleshooting, and is proficient in various engineering software and tools.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Thomas possesses a range of technical skills relevant to engineering. He is proficient in using NX 7.5 and Team Center for project management. His capabilities extend to programming in C++ and utilizing Matlab for engineering solutions. He is also skilled in using Capital XC and AutoCAD for design and development tasks, along with experience in using electronic testing equipment.