John D Tonks

**** **** ******, *** ******, NM ***11 P: 575-***-**** H: 505-***-**** abmg9x@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Overview

Field Engineer and dedicated team player with extensive knowledge of electrical engineering

concepts and a creative aptitude for new product development.

Summary of

Skills

• AutoDesk Inventor

• CAD software expert

• 3D design and simulation software

• Technical writing

• Data collection

Employment

History

Field Engineer II

06/2012-10/2014 Raytheon El Paso, TX

As a Field Engineer I monitor operations of an X-Band radar system. I also perform

maintenance on the system. This position requires me to deploy to various locations abroad.

Computer Operator

04/2012 – 05/2012 ITT Exelis Las Cruces, NM

For this position I transfer old back-up tapes to newer tapes using a Linux based computer

system.

Computer Operator 1

08/2010 - 09/2010 Westech International Inc White Sands, NM

As a computer operator I entered collected data into a data base used by the army for evaluation

of their military exercises. I also used a computer system that tracks the soldiers for their

commanding officers to monitor their progress.

Data Collector

03/2010 - 07/2011 Atamir-WSMR White Sands, NM

As a data collector I accompany the operators and record the time, dates, and all pertinent

information about the equipment I am assigned to. I keep logs about both successes and

problems during the test.

Operator

10/2009 - 10/2009 Atamir-WSMR White Sands, NM

As an operator I would set up the equipment being tested and if problems occurred I would work

with the engineers to correct the issues.

Student Technician

07/2004 - 01/2006 NMSU ICT Department Las Cruces, NM

Install A/V equipment in classrooms, maintain and troubleshoot campus cable and satellite

systems, other duties as assigned

Design Engineer

06/2001 - 08/2001 MPC Design Technologies Albuquerque, NM

Electronics drafting, PCB layout, network administration, reverse engineering.

Satellite Installer

08/1999 - 09/1999 DSS Outlet & Home Theater by Design Roswell, NM

Install DSS Systems, home theater systems, Antennae, and security cameras.

Research Assistant

12/1998 - 12/1998 NMSU Dept of Agronomy and Horticulture Las Cruces, NM

I maintained weather equipment, downloaded data to be used on a web site, and other tasks as

assigned.

Light Industrial

07/1996 - 07/1996 Kelly Temporary Services Las Cruces, NM

Inspected circuit membranes for shorts/opens. Cleaned area. Other quality control tasks.

Education

Associates Degree, Drafting Technology 5 2005

Dona Ana Community College – Las Cruces, NM

I studied architectural, civil, and electro/mechanical drafting. I completed the coursework for

graduating with the degree for architectural and mechanical/electronics drafting technology.

Bachelor’s Degree, Electrical Engineering Technology 12 1998

New Mexico State University – Las Cruces, NM

I graduated with the degree for an EET, and studied security design courses.

Additional Information

Available to start work immediately

Hold a current security clearance

References

Available upon request

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