Founded by NSPE in 1951, Engineers Week, or EWeek, is dedicated to ensuring a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce by increasing understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers. EWeek is celebrated each February.
This week, Sullair will spotlight seven members of its global engineering team. Our Engineering team is comprised of many engineers working on new product development, research and development, mechanical engineering, benchmarking, sustaining engineering, air end development, and more.
Abram Valencic
Senior Mechanical Engineer (Air Ends)
Abram joined Sullair in 2004. He is responsible for supporting the design of new rotary screw air compressors from the initial concept through the production release.
What do you enjoy most about being an engineer?
I get to take an idea in my mind and work with a collaborative team to take everyone’s ideas and turn them into a physical product.
Why do you like your job?
I am given the opportunity to not only design new products but to also be involved in the manufacturing and testing of the air compressors. Some Engineering jobs are primarily a “desk job” but others, like mine, allow me to get my hands dirty working on and testing the products during the design and validation.
What is one piece of advice you would give to aspiring engineers?
Find a mentor and learn everything you can from them.
What are you currently working on?
I am working on designing the future generation of single- and two-stage air compressors to improve their efficiency. Global efficiency standards are driving companies to produce equipment that uses less energy.
What was the most fun/innovative project that you’ve been a part of at Sullair?
I worked on a test compressor that was used to map the optimum location of the oil injection ports used to cool the gas chambers during compression. The compressor had more than 50 oil lines that could be selectively turned on and off during testing to determine the ideal locations.
