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Hobbes Engineering LLC

Bend, OR

Robust and effective engineering solutions to complex problems

Services
11
Offices
1
Leaders
1
Size Estimate
1-10 employees

Overview

Hobbes Engineering LLC is a mechanical engineering and machine design practice based in Bend, Oregon. The practice supports clients through all phases of product development and manufacturing. Working with SOLIDWORKS and other 3D CAD tools, it takes concepts from initial napkin sketches to fully engineered prototypes, with capabilities spanning machine design, custom metal fabrication, sheet metal design, hydraulics, controls, and commissioning. It serves mobile machinery, industrial equipment, infrastructure, and defense sectors with an emphasis on safe, functional systems and life safety considerations.

Size Estimate
1-10 employees

Services

Machine Design and 3D CAD

Concept-to-manufacturing machine design and development using SOLIDWORKS and other 3D CAD tools.

Engineering Analysis and Calculations

Rigorous mechanical analysis and calculations to ensure systems are safe, functional, and compliant.

Hydraulics, Controls, and Commissioning

Integrating fluid power, electrical systems, and hands-on testing to bring machinery to life.

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Leadership

James Schroeder

Owner & Principal Engineer

PE

James Schroeder is a Professional Mechanical Engineer with over 15 years of engineering experience across public and private sectors. He specializes in the design and development of mechanical systems, machine design, custom metal fabrication, and mobile machinery with life safety considerations.

Offices

Bend Headquarters

Headquarters