Bruce Christensen and His Inventive Career
Channel: Adventist Digital Library
Date: 18/04/2024

Bruce Christensen shares the details in his life that led to his career at Clark Equipment Company as an inventor.


Bruce Christensen, a Christian inventor, shares his journey from attending a dolphin academy to becoming an engineer and inventor, working on various projects, managing departments, and dealing with challenges like standardization and computerization.

Main Topics
Early Education and Career Choices[00:00]
Attended a dolphin academy and considered being a dentist before getting into engineering and chemistry. [00:37]
Received a scholarship for physics achievements and started teaching science. [02:39]
Moved to Texas for a teaching position and later transitioned to engineering. [04:29]

Transition to Engineering and Inventing
Started as a draftsman and worked on forklift machines and new designs. [11:53]
Progressed to designing larger machines like front-end loaders and dozers. [18:39]
Invented a unique compact wheel design to differentiate from competitors. [37:10]

Designing Machines and Handling Projects
Managed departments, worked on microfilm projects, and standardized parts across divisions. [44:37]
Dealt with challenges of combining companies, converting computer programs, and government contracts. [58:23]
Taught at Andrews University and served as a treasurer for over 20 years. [59:07]

Standardization and Computerization
Led standardization efforts and adapted to computerization in engineering processes. [54:00]
Managed projects using computers and faced challenges in project control and consulting. [59:44]