Charles A. Ogborn

Staff Consultant

Mr. Ogborn specializes in Mechanical Engineering. He has extensive experience with Farming and Agriculture equipment including Tractors, Combines, and Grain drying systems. Mr. Ogborn also provides engineering and technical assistance in the areas of failure analysis, accident reconstruction and industrial testing. His current activities include, site inspections, setting up and conducting laboratory testing, including instrumentation and operating automated test equipment.

Prior to joining Packer Engineering, Mr. Ogborn was as an engineer for Lear Automotive Corporation designing floor layouts for automotive manufacturing assembly lines. He worked as a machinist for United Machines and Britt Tool, Inc. operating lathes, mills, and die assemblies for aircraft companies. He also worked for Great Dane Trailers, Inc. on various projects, which required designing and making revisions for trailer specifications. Mr. Ogborn also manages and operates the family farm in Indiana.

Mr. Ogborn is currently the ASABE Vice-Chairman of the Chicagoland Section.