OBJECTIVES

• A challenging position with diversified tasks offering increasing responsibility and management potential.

Areas of expertise

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Manufacturing processes
• Understanding of engines and engine components
• Knowledge of materials and methods of manufacture
• Knowledge of instrumentation, data acquisition, test instrumentation and electrical prints
• Experience with Diesel Engine hot test
• Hands on engine test experience
• Understanding of closed loop control, PID tuning
• Basic digital/analog sensor instrumentation
• Internet and web page construction experience
• Programming in MTS Vixen
• High level of mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Excellent troubleshooting skills in both mechanical and electrical.
• Excellent verbal communication and documentation skills developed through product engineer interaction prior to, during, and following completion of the projects
• Possess strong team and group participation skills within department
• Proficient with computers, DOS, Windows, Windows NT, MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Front Page, GroupWise, Lotus Notes
• Use of various lab equipment including the following, Multi meters, Pressure calibrator, Dead weight Calibration, Oscilloscope, Datronics, Camac, Drag Machines, Torque Machines, Burst Testing, Yield Testing, and many others

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Detroit, Michigan

Manufacturing Test Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Provide engineering support for diesel production test operations including commissioning of test cells, equipment installation, calibration, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of 32 engine dynamometer test cells
• Setup and troubleshoot test and measurement systems for testing engine production, emissions (smoke), fuel consumption, horse power and torque, create commissioning documentation
• Interface with project managers to assure project budgets and timelines are met
• Install, setup, calibrate, maintain and repair ALV 415S Smoke meters
• Implement and tune complex control loops
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems on test beds and data acquisition equipment
• Interface with skill trades for repair, removal and installation of all production test equipment
• Create and maintain documentation in accordance with applicable ISO standards
• Design, manage and implement process improvement projects
• Integrate auxiliary equipment into test system
• Supervise staff of up to 50 on a rotational basis for production testing and skilled trade activities
• Interface with production, maintenance, safety and quality personnel on a daily basis
• Oversea calibration and maintain records for the production test cells
• Develop and implement new technologies for use in the production test cells; Examples: Designed new dump valve and control system for 16 water brake dynamometer.
• Designed engine fuel back pressure monitor system, Assisted in the design and installation of a fuel boost pump system to raise test cell prime pressure to 80 PSI
• Maintain a current skill mix concurrent with new technologies and equipment. Write local work instruction and train technicians on new system and or procedures
• Responsible for departmental purchasing

Confidential, Redford, Michigan

Commission Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Perform on - site system integration and commissioning of various test beds
• Install, calibrate, and commission dynamometer and hardware at customer’s location
• Perform start-up and run acceptance test
• Perform on-site service and support (software and hardware support)
• Provide on-site basic system training for customer
• Implement modifications of system design
• Investigate (debug) system interfaces
• Provide on-the-job training and guidance for trainee and junior technicians
• Coordinate day-to-day activities of all technicians
• Provide feedback to manager regarding training and progress

Instrumentation Test Technician

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support to dynamometer operations, test engineering and other support organizations within the lab.
• Calibrate and maintain ISO 9002 records for the test cells
• Develop and implement new technologies for use in the test cells
• Maintain a current skill mix concurrent with new technologies and equipment
• Assist test engineering with development of new testing methodologies and strategies
• Interface with all internal and external customers to meet power train testing requirements of the lab
• Interface with skill trades for repair, removal and installation of all dynamometer equipment
• Responsible for Laser aligning Torque meters, Head Stands, and Dynamometers
• Calibration, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of 56 dynamometer test cells, and 6 chassis rolls down to the component level.
• With a variety of data acquisition equipment. Xact, Adacs, Mira, Camac, Windows NT, and others
• Replacement and Calibration of Torque meters, Transducers and Load cells as needed
• Reconditioning and replacing torque meter lube systems
• Refurbishing of the torque meter monitoring system

Confidential, Livonia, Michigan

Private Investigator

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for performing surveillance, spot checks, neighborhood canvases, and interview’s
• Transfer audio and Videotape of surveillance’s and interviews
• The use of high tech hidden video and audio devices
• Detailed report Writing.

Confidential, Livonia, Michigan

Product Test Technician

Responsibilities:

• Designed and built a dust intrusion chamber for test on Confidential rear drums and hat assembly
• Fabricate and install wire harness
• Wrote various programs for the dyno’s to achieve the desired test criteria needed for the testing of brake components
• Train other technicians on lab equipment and operations

Confidential, Redford, Michigan

Service Manager

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs of various types of industrial cleaning equipment
• Performed scheduling for the service department
• Direct contact with customers / customer relations

Confidential, Romulus, Michigan

Repair Technician

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the repair of aircraft boost pumps and starter generators
• Performed scheduling for the service department

Confidential, Farmington Hills, Michigan

Repair and calibration Technician

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the repair and calibration of transducers, load cells, and electronic torque wrenches