OBJECTIVE:

To provide an organization with the accomplishment of tasks in a quality and timely manner, within a team or individual environment, with enthusiasm and the desire to excel in all assigned duties and responsibilities.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

• 20+ years of experience in Computer, Electrical, and Electronic Systems: Construct, Assemble, Test, Trouble - shoot, and Repair.
• 15+ years of experience in Avionics and Aerospace Systems: Assemble, Test, Trouble-shoot, Repair
• 10+ years of experience in Manufacturing and Quality Test Engineering: Interconnection, Set-up, and Configure all computers in a network, Manage constantly changing workloads, Writing and maintaining documentation, Data collection and manipulation, Problem-solving, Decision-making, Critical thinking, Strong communications skills, Customer Service skills, Hardware and Software Testing, Hardware and Software Development.
• 4+ years of experience in Construction and Maintenance of Primary and Secondary, Overhead and Underground Power Systems for residential and industrial, including street-lighting, obstruction lighting, and airfield lighting.
• Bilingual and fluent in both Spanish and English.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Electronic Technician

Confidential, Lansing, MI

Responsibilities:

• Wire upgrades to refurbished machine equipment.
• Construct and wire control panels.
• Install Panduit, route, and terminate wires to various components.
• Test, troubleshoot and repair new machine components and subassemblies.

Tutor/Educator

Confidential, Lansing, MI

Responsibilities:

• Provided instructions to individuals or small groups on improving academic performance in the areas of GED, TABE, vocational performance, and academic remediation.
• Taught study skills, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies.
• Assessed students' progress throughout tutoring sessions.
• Developed teaching/training materials for individual study, and/or quiz/test preparation.
• Worked in bi-lingual capacity of English and Spanish.

Telephone Sales Consultant

Confidential, Lansing, MI

Responsibilities:

• Delivered prepared sales talks to persuade potential customers to purchase products and or services.

• Communicated with businesses for relational development and partnerships.
• Explained products, services, and prices and answered questions from customers.
• Obtained and entered customer information such as name, address, and payment method and sales orders into sales database on IBM compatible computers.

Manufacturing Test Engineer

Confidential, Grand Rapids, MI

Responsibilities:

• Work with manufacturing, quality and engineering to define and document the test requirements and test methodologies, both for qualification and production purposes.
• Act as the manufacturing liaison to the engineering development team.
• Perform qualification of test fixtures and test equipment to ensure test systems are capable of providing accurate and reliable test results.
• Functional Test Development using National Instruments and LabView products.
• Define and document calibration and maintenance requirements of all test fixtures and equipment.
• Evaluation and procurement of fixtures and equipment with emphasis on cost justification and mistake-proofing.
• Review and/or develop manufacturing test techniques/specifications including ICT, functional, and final test for PCBs; analog/digital circuits, and custom electrical components.
• Develop manufacturing process flow diagrams, process FMEA/FMECAs, process characterizations, and process validation protocols/reports.
• Coordinate with internal production and satellite facilities to set-up test fixtures, methods, change orders and train manufacturing personnel.
• Develop and/or review schematic assembly drawings, bill of materials, and component drawings in an ISO-9000 design and document control environment.
• Drive major projects, programs, and initiatives from planning through tactical execution.
• Analyze and design the sequence of operations and process flow to improve efficiencies in plant and production facilities and equipment layouts; and establish methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel.

Quality Control Test Engineer

Confidential, Jackson, MI

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of engineering concepts and procedures in the use of computers, peripherals, data gathering, and manipulation and control of data.
• Applied engineering principles and concepts to my area of specialization and was able to draw solutions from both my formal training and experience.
• I worked closely with other engineering and functional areas to obtain optimum designs, and facilitate the use of equipment, machinery and resources.
• I was responsible for design, test and engineering analysis of work product, systems or processes as they applied to my assigned area.
• Genrad 7500/8600 In Circuit and Functional Test experience, support, and test development.
• Functional Test Development using National Instruments and LabVIEW products.
• I used Sparton policies and procedures to complete work assignments.
• I supported manufacturing processes when required.
• I provided my recommendation for enhancements, and cost reductions and initiated Engineering Change Notices. I also assisted in formulating cost impacts.
• From time-to-time I assisted in the evaluation of materials and systems, identified equipment to complete assemblies, and prepared process/work instructions for manufacturing.
• Kept accurate and complete data and records of engineering activities.
• Generated and submitted engineering documentation.
• Applied root cause analysis for design or work product issues as it applied to the engineering discipline.
• When required I would input applicable data for bid and proposal activities.
• Communicated and showed presentations to customers, suppliers and vendors.
• Participated in field testing of products.
• Trained electronic technicians and production personnel in accordance with established training plans.
• Ensured that all assignments were performed in compliance with all safety and health regulations, and where applicable, proper personal protective equipment was used.

C&DH Lab Supervisor

Confidential, Greenbelt, MD

Responsibilities:

• Managed a well diverse staff of 15+ engineers.
• Developed and modified hardware and software for potential space flight projects.
• Wrote programs using ADA, Pascal, Basic, ANSI C, and Intel assembly languages.
• Provided renowned scientists with the ability to communicate and gather raw data from collection stations.
• Tested, maintained and monitored the installation of computer software and hardware at contractor sites.
• Developed, documented, and revised system design procedures, test procedures, and quality standards.
• Provided staff and users with assistance solving computer-related and program-related problems.
• Interconnected and set-up our lab computers into a LAN and bridged our LAN into our Confidential WAN.
• I had all of the logistics responsibilities for ordering, receiving, and performing inventory on all office furniture, office equipment, test equipment, software, hardware, and electrical and mechanical components.
• Read manuals, periodicals, schematics, blueprints, and technical reports to learn how to develop programs that met staff and other user requirements.
• Represented our lab at technical mastermind meetings within the Confidential and contractor community.

Associate Project Engineer

Confidential, Lanham/Seabrook, MD

Responsibilities:

• Interconnected, set-up, and supported computer configurations in use by internal personnel.
• Performed software and hardware installations and upgrades for Windows platforms.
• Worked closely with office personnel, programmers and engineers to ensure proper operation of hardware and software.
• Was logistically responsible for the order, receipt, inventory, and control of computer systems and peripherals.
• Was part of our project engineering support team for Confidential projects.
• Assigned to support Command and Data Handling Laboratory activities at Goddard space flight Center.

Master R&D Technician

Confidential, Falls Church, VA

Responsibilities:

• Performed inventory control, material control, and production control of printed-circuit card assemblies.
• Collected, maintained and manipulated data regarding the testing, troubleshooting and repair of printed-circuit cards.
• Tested, trouble-shot and repaired printed-circuit card assemblies.
• Perform routine maintenance on all printed-circuit card, testing equipment.
• Tested, trouble-shot, and repaired all printed-circuit card, testing equipment.

Electronic Assembly Test Tech

Confidential, Agoura Hills, CA

Responsibilities:

• Hired as part of a product support team for a Remote Communications and Control system in Saudi Arabia.
• Assembled, wired, and tested Genrad 7000 series test fixtures.
• Soldered and wire-wrapped test adapter circuit cards for Genrad fixtures.
• Assisted Test Engineers with operations and maintenance of Genrad test equipment.

Engineering Technician

Confidential, Huntsville, AL

Responsibilities:

• Hired as part of a product support team for a Remote-Tracking Missile System at the Kwajalein Islands.
• Assembled, wired, cabled, and soldered assemblies and subassemblies into a full-blown antenna control system.
• Assisted Primary Engineer with the testing, troubleshooting, and repair of the antenna control system.
• Assisted the drafting department with the generation of schematics and assembly drawings for the antenna control system.

Electronic Technician

Confidential, Huntsville, AL

Responsibilities:

• Hired as part of a product support team for a USN Pursuit Plane, P-3 contract.
• Assembled, wired, cabled, and soldered assemblies and subassemblies into a full-blown P-3 test set.
• Assisted Test Engineers with operations and maintenance of P-3 test sets.
• Assisted Test Engineers with the testing, troubleshooting, and repair of P-3 test sets.
• Assisted Document Control with the generation of manuals and parts break-downs for P-3 test sets.

Medical Customer Engineer

Confidential, Andover, MA

Responsibilities:

• Hired as part of the Manufacturing team for the computerized EKG and Catheterization labs.
• Assembled, wired, cabled, and soldered assemblies and subassemblies into computerized EKG and Catheterization labs.
• Assisted Test Engineers with operations and maintenance of computerized EKG and Catheterization labs.
• Assisted Test Engineers with the testing, troubleshooting, and repair of computerized EKG and Catheterization labs.
• Promoted to the field in support and repair of computerized EKG and Catheterization labs and other medical systems.