1. Christian A Hagen
Dunlap, IL
hagenchristian3@gmail.com - 309-357-0194
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
WORK EXPERIENCE
Technologist-Design
Caterpillar Incorporated - Mossville, IL - June 2007 to Present
Harness Design Engineer - Designing wiring harnesses for entire electrical system. Routing complex systems,
including remote control, object detection, and full autonomy. Part of Ethernet Physical Team to implement the
use of Ethernet backbone for service and support of machines.
Wiring Harness Auditor - Electrical system auditor for all medium and large machines. Tasks include
documentation and pictures for potential issues that could result in loss of machine function and injury of
person.
Engineering Standards Author - Standard for electrical drawings internal to Caterpillar Inc. Includes format
information for harness and schematic drawings.
Wiring Harness Design Guide Author - Guide for designers of electrical wiring harnesses to use preferred
routing practices, support, and methods specific to machine application.
Engineering Specifications Author - The processing specification for Electrical Wiring Harnesses. Suppliers
use this for all harnesses being produced for Caterpillar Inc. The document includes processes and procedures
to meet the requirement set by research and development testing.
Project Engineer
Infotech IT (Formerly Daxcon Engineering) - Peoria, IL - November 2004 to June 2007
Project Manager for Electrical wiring harnesses to provide guidance and work flow for designers. Training
designers on 3D CAD routing and assemblies of hardware for wiring groups.
Project Engineer
Butler Service Group - Peoria, IL - January 2002 to November 2004
Project Manager for Electrical wiring harnesses to provide guidance and work flow for designers. Training
designers on 3D CAD routing and assemblies of hardware for wiring groups.
CAD Designer
ACCS - Peoria, IL - July 1998 to January 2002
CAD designer
Illustrator/Graphic Designer
Butler Service Group - Peoria, IL - January 1991 to July 1998
Illustrator for service publications for Caterpillar Inc.
Illustrator for parts, service, operation, and maintenance manuals.
Instructor for illustration software and layout of exploded assembly views and perspective design operations.
Missile Maintenance Technician
2. USAF - Whiteman AFB, MO - November 1987 to February 1990
Performed Electrical and Mechanical work on the ICBM Minute Man II Nuclear Weapon System
EDUCATION
High School Diploma in Drafting, Machine Technology, Woods and Welding
Canton High School - Canton, IL
1982 to 1986
SKILLS
Microsoft Office (10+ years), CNC Plasma design and operation (1 year), 3D printer (Less than 1 year),
Photography (10+ years), Creo Parametric (10+ years), QCADCAM (1 year), GIMP (Opensource Graphic
software similar to Photoshop) (8 years)
MILITARY SERVICE
Service Country: United States
Branch: USAF
Rank: E4
November 1987 to February 1990
AWARDS
Accident Reduction Techniques Program
January 1988
Winter driving course for techniques to avoid accidents
CERTIFICATIONS
How to Build & Implement Self-Directed Work Teams
June 1993
Rockhurst College Continuing Education Center
Certification for the implementation of a self direct work group with Caterpillar Inc. Managing all work activities,
which include managing accounting, projects, and work performance.
Missile Maintenance Specialist
July 1987
Course for United States Air Force Minute Man Missile System.
Electrical and Hydraulic classes for maintaining all aspects of mechanical and electrical systems.
Pro/Engineer Production Drawing
June 1997 to Present
Training for CAD based production drawing standards and implementation for Caterpillar Inc.
Pro/Engineer Basic Design
February 1997 to Present
Training for CAD base 3D design software.
Missile Maintenance Specialist
3. July 1988 to February 1991
Training course to complete missile maintenance program and assigned jobs in field. Training included
the following tasks: Nuclear safety, Fire safety, security code training, top secret clearance, electrical and
mechanical hands on training.
6 Sigma DMAIC Green Belt training and Certication
September 2007 to Present
Six Sigma is a disciplined, data-driven approach and methodology for eliminating defects (driving toward six
standard deviations between the mean and the nearest specification limit) in any process – from manufacturing
to transactional and from product to service.
PATENTS
Two-terminal Radial Connector (#US020130157513)
http://pdfaiw.uspto.gov/.aiw?docid=20130157513&SectionNum=1&IDKey=EAAE2F262F82&HomeUrl=http://
appft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2%2526Sect2=HITOFF%2526p=1%2526u=
%25252Fnetahtml%25252FPTO%25252Fsearch-bool.html%2526r=7%2526f=G%2526l=50%2526co1=AND
%2526d=PG01%2526s1=casperson.IN.%2526OS=IN/casperson%2526RS=IN/casperson
June 2013
Electrical connector that allows for universal radial orientation when connected to a two-pole electrical device.
PUBLICATIONS
Wiring Harness Design Guide
Engineering Standard B 6.10
Wiring Harness Specification 1E2358
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Self Starter
Enjoy challenging work and projects