Technical Staff

Principal Engineer

Martin P. Schroeder, M.S.M.E., P.E.

The Principal Engineer of SC Engineering is Martin Schroeder. Martin has over 20 years experience in mechanical engineering, specializing in structural dynamics, vibration modal analysis, fatigue, mechanical design, machine dynamics, testing, data analysis and software. To provide our customers with a better solution that is grounded in hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge, Martin utilizes extensive engineering experience in areas of automotive, rail transportation, aerospace, government energy research, and consumer and industrial product development. Positions held have included engineering Group Leader, Senior Research Engineer, Project Manager, and Program Manager of high-level engineering projects. (more)

Director
Paul C. Schroeder

Paul is a director of SC Engineering with experience in experimental aircraft manufacture, aircraft mechanics and electronics. Most recently, Paul built and currently flies a bi-wing fabric covered aircraft.

John F. Leary, B.A., M.B.A.

Mr. Leary brings over 25 years of experiece in program development and business management. John has provided high-level program support in transportation industries, working with rail-car manufacturers, municipalities, and transportation operating authorities. (more)

ASSOCIATES

Instrumentation / Design

Mark Stangl, P.E., MSE Systems

Mark is owner and Principal Engineer of MSE Systems, providing high-tech services in instrumentation system design, testing and data collection, product design and systems integration. MSE Systems is a National Instruments Alliance Member. (more)

Engineering - FEA / Stress Analysis

Juan Carlos Valdez

Juan Carlos Valdez is an engineering associate of SC Engineering, bringing expertise in ANSYS FEA modeling, design and stress analysis. Mr. Valdez has a wealth of experience in the analysis of vehicle structures and was responsible for leading major rail-car programs at Bombardier Transportation. Experience also includes engineering design of consumer products and conduct of product design reviews. (more)

Management / Team Building

Rick Evans, Principal, RAE Consultants, Inc.

Rick Evans brings a wealth of experience spanning over 20 years in team building and human development, particularly in rail and bus transportation industries. Rick's expertise helps solve problems with project teams steaming from personality problems or group dynamics, and provides solutions that get projects back on track and opens new possibilities for improved performance. (more)