Hi, I'm Peter B. Koop Sr., a mechanical design engineer with extensive experience in automotive batteries and energy storage products. I design new and improved internal and external components, lead CIP and NPI programs, and drive product and process improvements in manufacturing environments. I enjoy turning customer needs into robust, manufacturable designs and leading projects across global facilities. I have also taught drafting and CAD at Berks Technical Institute and remained active in community organizations in Belvidere, including the town council and planning board. I value teamwork, mentoring, and staying hands-on with CAD tools like AutoCAD, Inventor, and Solidworks.

Peter B. Koop Sr.

Hi, I'm Peter B. Koop Sr., a mechanical design engineer with extensive experience in automotive batteries and energy storage products. I design new and improved internal and external components, lead CIP and NPI programs, and drive product and process improvements in manufacturing environments. I enjoy turning customer needs into robust, manufacturable designs and leading projects across global facilities. I have also taught drafting and CAD at Berks Technical Institute and remained active in community organizations in Belvidere, including the town council and planning board. I value teamwork, mentoring, and staying hands-on with CAD tools like AutoCAD, Inventor, and Solidworks.

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Hi, I’m Peter B. Koop Sr., a mechanical design engineer with extensive experience in automotive batteries and energy storage products. I design new and improved internal and external components, lead CIP and NPI programs, and drive product and process improvements in manufacturing environments. I enjoy turning customer needs into robust, manufacturable designs and leading projects across global facilities.

I have also taught drafting and CAD at Berks Technical Institute and remained active in community organizations in Belvidere, including the town council and planning board. I value teamwork, mentoring, and staying hands-on with CAD tools like AutoCAD, Inventor, and Solidworks.

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Work Experience

Lead Product Engineer at EnerSys
July 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Design new and improve existing internal/external components used in EnerSys products. Lead CIP and NPI programs for new and existing products. Lead tests and projects at manufacturing facilities for product and process improvements.
R & D/Product Development Engineer at Tyco Electronics Inc.
September 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018
Create manufacturing schematics based on customer requests. Develop new and improve existing assembly processes to improve product quality, reliability and process output. Incorporate feedback from assembly workers to improve ergonomic aspects of hands-on assembly processes.
Product Engineer at Yuasa Batteries Inc.
November 1, 2015 - November 1, 2015
Design new and improve existing internal/external components used in Yuasa products. Develop, design and implement tooling components and improve machine elements of existing equipment. Develop, implement and maintain standards for corporate CAD systems.
Instructor – Drafting Technology at BERKS TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
December 1, 2009 - December 1, 2009
Instruct students in a wide variety of Mechanical Design topics including AutoCAD (3D modeling), geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, structural design, jig and fixture design, and architectural drafting fundamentals. Courses also cover AutoCAD, Inventor, technical mathematics, public speaking, and related software.
Senior Design Engineer – Automotive Batteries/CAD Manager at EAST PENN MANUFACTURING CO. INC.
April 1, 2000 - April 1, 2000
Design and improve internal/external components; develop tooling and fabrication tooling for formed/stamped components; improve machine elements of existing equipment; maintain CAD standards; train personnel in AutoCAD.

Education

Bachelor of Technology Degree in Mechanical Design Engineering Technology at Penn State University, Capitol Campus
September 1, 1983 - May 1, 1984
Associate Degree Mechanical Engineering Technology at Penn State University, Berks Campus
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 1983

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Energy & Utilities, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other