Aleks Vrcek
Penningkruidlaan 18,Enschede
Summary
Results-driven Tribology Specialist with proven expertise in research, technical communication, root-cause analysis, and managing/leading/planning various technical projects. Known for leading tribological investigations and enhancing product efficiency. Committed to driving innovation in engineering solutions.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Tribology Specialist / Principle Engineer R&D
Huisman Equipment
04.2023 - Current
- Responsible for all tribological topics within R&D to develop and improve Huisman products
- Advise R&D engineers, new built engineers, service engineers and concept engineers.
- Technical specialist in bearings, lubrication, brakes, gears, and condition monitoring systems
- Analyzed operational processes to enhance efficiency and reduce downtime in equipment handling.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues, contributing to timely resolutions and minimal disruption.
- Networking, HR and visibility tasks
Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Twente
10.2021 - 2023
- Conducted independent research on advanced materials and their applications in engineering for Tata steel.
- Developed and optimized experimental protocols for research.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to integrate findings into broader research frameworks.
- Mentored graduate students in research methodologies and laboratory techniques, fostering skill development.
PhD Candidate
Luleå University of Technology
05.2016 - 10.2022
- Manage, lead and design tribological testing using various tribodevices. Apart from planning, testing, and analyzing, project includes problems solving, reporting and presenting tasks in cross-disciplinary colaboration.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Published research findings in peer-reviewed journals, contributing to the academic community's knowledge base.
- Project was carried out in extensive international collaboration with Volvo Car Corporation (VCC), Sweden and partially with SKF, The Netherlands.
Senior Research Engineer
Luleå University of Technology
10.2014 - 04.2016
- Led research project to develop experimental device for tribological investigations.
Soldier
Slovenian Armed Forces
06.2011 - 09.2011
- Volunteerd military service
Education
Ph.D. - Machine Elements - Tribology
Luleå University of Technology
Luleå (Sweden)10-2020
Master of Science - Engineering - Tribology
Luleå University of Technology
Luleå (Sweden)10-2015
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Ljubljana
Ljubljana (Slovenia)07-2013
Skills
- Technical communication
- Root-cause analysis
- Expert in tribology
- Coaching and mentoring
- Knowledge sharing
- Self motivation
- Problem-solving
- Organizational skills
- Project planning
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
Languages
English
Full Professional
Slovenian
Native or Bilingual
Croatian
Limited Working
Dutch
Elementary
Timeline
Tribology Specialist / Principle Engineer R&D
Huisman Equipment
04.2023 - Current
Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Twente
10.2021 - 2023
PhD Candidate
Luleå University of Technology
05.2016 - 10.2022
Senior Research Engineer
Luleå University of Technology
10.2014 - 04.2016
Soldier
Slovenian Armed Forces
06.2011 - 09.2011
Ph.D. - Machine Elements - Tribology
Luleå University of Technology
Master of Science - Engineering - Tribology
Luleå University of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Ljubljana