One of the most trusted, experienced, talented, innovative, and knowledgeable Engineering Services companies in the country.
UES PRESIDENT Matt Michel
In 1991, Frank Monteiro had a vision: to create a design engineering firm that is an expert in mobile equipment system design while being nimble and responsive to all customer requests.
In 2014, Matthew Michel took the reins as 2nd generation owner that clearly understands the necessity of delivering value for customers’ businesses.
Matt cut his teeth in a large corporate environment, one where there was a clear segregation of responsibilities. Projects were often delayed due to a lack of expertise or a lack of clear accountability, resulting in a “no one at fault” mentality.
Matt is adamantly determined to change the landscape of design services through a flexible, easy-to-engage process and hiring only those engineers, designers, drafters, and analysts that understand the need to deliver value for their customers.
Through the stellar reputation that UES possesses via excellence in project execution, UES has become a high demand firm in a crowded market place.
PRESIDENT/PRINCIPAL
Capital Program manager at 3M Company, managing $25MM+ projects
20 years of hands-on experience in Industry composing of:
R&D equipment design and IP assessment
Process and Manufacturing engineering support
Lean Six Sigma trained
Structural Design Methodology
Fatigue assessment studies and in-depth studies into linear elastic fracture mechanics
Mechatronic design, applying adaptive controls to electromechanical or electrohydraulic systems
Highly successful in solving critical to quality issues on products under high pressure circumstances
Experience includes major projects for Oil Drilling Exploration and Production, entire Crane System design, and Farm Machinery equipment manufacturing companies
BSME Summa Cum Laude, University of St. Thomas, MN
Concentration in Mechatronics and systems design
Licensed Professional Engineer in MN, WI, NY, NC, WA in Mechanical Design
Principal Engineer
Former Chief Engineer at American Hoist and Derrick
Program Manager at Honeywell
51 Years of design, analysis and management experience with all aspects of mobile equipment design
Extensive experience in design and upgrading of new and existing products from initial conceptual stage through final design, prototype build, testing, debugging and final production
Former Chairman ISO Subcommittee
Former Member of API-2C and SAE specification writing committees
Registered Professional Engineer with a Masters Degree in Structural Engineering from the University of MN
Design Engineer/FEA Analyst
35 Years of Hands On Design Engineering and Finite Element Experience in Agriculture, Mining, Transportation, Defense, Aerial Lift and Consulting Engineering industries
Primary Experience with Machinery Support structures, Weapon Systems, Lattice Crane designs, precision Mechanical Parts, Suspension systems, Heavy Mobile Equipment Structures, and entire system designs
10 years with Universal Engineering Services
Has done extensive Cyclic, Harmonic, and Modal analyses for production equipment and Defense Vehicles as well as advanced analyses such as transient shock and seismic conditions. Thesis on hyperelastic strain behaviors
Experienced Analyst in the following codes: NASTRAN/PATRAN, Hypermesh/Hyperworks, ANSYS, ABAQUS, I-DEAS
Experience Includes 10 Years of FEA at BAE Systems with armament, weapon, and missile design
Has Done In-depth Work on Non - Linear FEA methods
Holds a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota
Mechanical/Structural Engineer/FEA Analyst
50 Years of Hands-on Design Experience With Cranes (Lattice Boom, Gantry, Box Boom), Boom Trucks, Telebelt Trucks, Track Drills, Excavators, Scissors Lifts and Log Loaders
30 years with Universal Engineering Services
Experience Includes Major Design Projects at Amhoist, Link Belt, Manitowoc and Universal Engineering Services.
Experience in the Area of Mechanical/Structural Systems Design. Well Versed With Finite Element Analysis and continuous ANSYS usage since 1991
Versatile Engineer With 50+ Years of Farm Equipment Maintenance Experience.
Works on All Aspects of Mobile Equipment Design including full machines
Holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from NDSU
Senior Mechanical Engineer
42 Years of Hands-On Experience with Design of Major Components of Cranes (Gantry, Lattice Boom, and Box Boom), Conveyors, Log Loaders and Tractors, Mobile Drilling Rigs, Fire Trucks, Wall Saws, Forklifts, Telehandler, Scissors Lifts, Locomotive Discharge Hoppers, etc.
26 years with Universal Engineering Services
Experience Includes Undertaking Major Design Projects at UES, EPG Companies, Inc. and Overseas Construction Equipment Manufacturing
Has designed Gantry Cranes for PaR Systems
Experience in the Areas of Mechanical and Structural Systems Design
Versatile Engineer Who Can Work on All Aspects of Mobile Equipment Design, including complete machines
Holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
FEA Analyst and Senior Mechanical Engineer
41 Years Experience in Aviation Maintenance, Agricultural Equipment, Cranes (Lattice Boom, Gantry, Box Boom), Concrete Telebelt Trucks, and Genset Installations Covering Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, and Hydraulic Systems
25 years with Universal Engineering Services
Experience Includes Four Years in Rough Terrain Forklift at Lull Industries Covering the Following: Structural, Hydraulic System and Electrical System Design
Excellent understanding of Aerospace systems and aluminum composite constructions, and has undertaken full machine designs
Excellent proficiency with ANSYS, HyperWorks, ABAQUS and Pro Mechanica for FEA
MS Degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of MN
Design Engineer/FEA Analyst
27 Years of Hands On Design Engineering and Finite Element Experience in Aviation Defense industries
Primary Experience with Gun Mount Systems, Rocket propellant substructures, Avionics, precision fabricated systems, Heavy Mobile Equipment Structures, and entire system designs
Has done analysis on crankshafts for engines/compressor systems consisting of modal, transient dynamic, and PSD studies
Has done extensive Cyclic, Harmonic, Modal, Seismic, Shock Loading, Mach 6+, and highly advanced analyses for production equipment and Defense Vehicles. Has also applied analyses to transportation applications including transient, nonlinear responses
Experience Includes Major FEA Studies at Boeing and Aerojet Rocketdyne with rocket propellant systems
Holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin with some post-Doctoral work