ATA Engineering
Ben Kolb is a Test Engineer at ATA Engineering with a strong background in mechanical engineering, having earned both a Master's degree and a Bachelor's degree from Michigan Technological University. Prior experience includes serving as a Graduate Research Assistant, where Ben designed a hydraulic test cell for heavy machinery and developed methodologies for noise analysis. At Caterpillar Inc., Ben held various positions, including Sr. Associate Engineer in Global Sound Solutions, focusing on sound regulation and noise reduction, and involvement in the Machine Dynamics and Shake Table team, where responsibilities included validating fatigue life and conducting extensive data analysis on powertrain systems. Early internships with Caterpillar involved validating product designs and developing fatigue testing protocols, showcasing a consistent trajectory of engineering expertise.
ATA Engineering
ATA Engineering, Inc. (ATA) provides innovative solutions through test- and analysis-driven design by focusing on the engineering needs of manufacturers in addressing their cost, quality, and time-to-market challenges for mechanical and aerospace systems. We use testing and analysis coupled with computer-aided engineering and mechanical engineering software to solve problems in the aerospace, entertainment, industrial, biomedical, and consumer products industries. We are experts in applying advanced mechanical engineering software to design, test and analyze mechanical engineering structures. Besides our headquarters in San Diego, we also have offices located in Albuquerque, the Bay Area, Denver, Huntsville, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C.