Mechanical Engineer

Mr. Hrobak joined CED in 2004 as a Mechanical Engineer.  He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University and recently finished his thesis for fulfillment of graduation requirements to earn a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland Baltimore County.

Mr. Hrobak’s thesis described the tensile and fatigue failure analysis of fibrous monolithic composites.  His researched focused on material evaluation and damage evolution coupled with modeling for the failure prediction of the material.  His credentials include, Certified Mold Inspector and Remediator, obtained from the South Eastern Mold Institute in Panama City, Florida; a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator from the National Fire, Arson and Explosion Investigation Training Program in Sarasota, Florida; and most recently obtained the certification as an XL Tribometrist.  

Mr. Hrobak has experience in performing accident reconstructions, analysis of industrial machinery cases, material failure investigations, water intrusion evaluations, and strength of materials determination.  He is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the Society for the Advancement of Materials and Process Engineering, National Fire Protection Association and the National Association of Fire Investigators.

Mr. Hrobak has passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and is currently a candidate to take the Principles and Practice of Engineering Examination to obtain his license as a Professional Engineer. Prior to joining CED, Mr. Hrobak worked as a mechanical engineer with Borg Warner Automotive Morse Tec in New York where he worked in the powdered metal division.

Academic Background:

• M.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Maryland
• B.S., Mechanical Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, State College, Pennsylvania
• Certified Mold Inspector and Remediator, South Eastern Mold Institute, Panama City, Florida
• Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator, National Fire, Arson and Explosion Investigation Training Program, Sarasota, Florida
• English XL  Certification Course, Atlanta, Georiga, January 26,2009

Areas of Expertise:

• Dynamic Analysis
• Mechanical Engineering
• Accident Reconstruction
• Strength of Materials
• Slip and Fall Analysis
• Mold Origin and Cause
• Water Intrusion
• Mold Testing
• Fire Origin and Cause Determination
• Products Liability