Plant Engineering, Electrical

Electrical and Electromechanical Product Assembly and Validation

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

Managed a small group of technicians in a flexible manufacturing

environment for electrical, electronic, and electromechanical devices.

Created and maintained parts lists (BOM), assembly and test instructions,

electrical and mechanical drawings.

Knowledge of OSHA, NEMA, NEC, NFPA, CSA, and MIL-SPEC requirements.

Validated products to UL508A, UL508C, 47 CFR 15, and IEEE 519 standards.

Validated customer-supplied equipment to meet safety, operational, and

testing requirements.

Worked with outside contractors to re-configure facility for manufacturing

and testing needs.

Participated in ISO9000 certification for two different companies.

Microsoft Office products, including Project and VISIO.

AutoCAD and ME-10 CAD for electrical and mechanical drawings.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Infotree Service, Inc., Contract Employment 09/2012

- 08/2013

Validation Test Engineer - Eaton Corp., Raleigh, NC

- for new product release 480vac UPS system.

Validated performance of the UPS product against UL508C, IEEE519, and 47

CFR 15.

Managed creation and implementation of calibration and functional test

procedure for this prototype system.

Upgraded validation test systems hardware and/or software to latest

revision as required by ECO.

Submitted ECR as needed due to test failure analysis.

Verified all test instruments and hand tools were properly calibrated per

corporate procedure.

Kelly Engineering Resources, Contract Employment 09/2011-

09/2012

Systems Engineer - Delta Products Corp., RTP, NC

- for the Industrial Automation Business Unit

Managed system designs of motor control centers for industrial HVAC

systems.

Created BOM for 220/480vac motor control systems from 5HP to 215HP.

Created wiring diagrams and mechanical drawings for each system.

Created specialized variants for outdoor use as needed.

Qualified vendors for purchased products by price and availability.

Validated cabinet and panel designs against NEMA, NEC, and UL508A

requirements.

Created mechanical and electrical drawings on AutoCAD.

Designed and built a PLC-based servomotor control cabinet for a large

assembly jig for use in the construction of the Boeing Dreamliner.

Designed and built a PLC-based Artificial Lift pump controller for mobile

outdoor use in the oil and gas industry.

Kelly Engineering Resources, Contract Employment 09/2010-

08/2011

System Operator - Southern Research Institute, Durham, NC - Bio Fuels

Development

Trident Systems, Inc. Morrisville, NC 09/2008-

02/2010

- Private corporation delivering innovative and affordable technology

solutions for critical government and commercial needs.

System Engineer - Naval Special Warfare Systems

Validated C.O.T.S. marine equipment against MIL-SPEC environmental and

performance requirements for use on Special Warfare Coastal Craft.

Worked with cable harness manufacturer to create MIL-SPEC rated wiring

harness for this system. This harness included VGA, USB, and Micro-C M12 5-

pin connections.

Worked with vendors to supply a customized NEMA4x compact computer with

NMEA2000 communications capabilities.

Conducted a validation test of C.O.T.S. marine radar system to meet MIL-

SPEC requirements.

Created wiring diagrams and cable harness drawings in Microsoft VISIO.

Aerotek Staffing Agency, Contract Employment

05/2006-05/2008

Electromechanical Technician - Bell + Howell, Durham, NC

Conducted operational testing of sub-modules for use in high-speed mail

handling equipment.

Conducted validation testing of vendor supplied parts for MTBF studies.

Flextronics International, Youngsville, NC 08/2000-

05/2006

- Global corporation providing design, manufacturing, distribution and

aftermarket services.

Product Engineer

Created BOM parts lists, electrical and mechanical drawings, and work

instructions for electrical and electromechanical devices.

ECO/ECR author or reviewer for BOM parts lists, electrical and mechanical

drawings, and work instructions for electrical and electromechanical

devices.

Configured test facilities for a variety of electronic equipment.

Implemented the calibration program for test equipment and hand tools for

ISO9002 qualification.

Verified work instructions and data collection procedures for ISO9002

qualification.

Supervised 6-10 technicians for the assembly and test of cellular network

base stations.

Managed the relocation of base station test facilities to Flextronics in

Zalaegerzweg, Hungary.

Validated vendor supplied Battery Backup power system for the base station

to meet operational requirements provided by A.T.&T, Nortel, and Southern

Bell.

Validated vendor supplied 240v Distribution cabinet for NEMA 4, UL508A, and

NEC.

Validated vendor supplied TVSS system to meet requirements.

Created BOMs and wiring diagrams for over 100 configurations of equipment

inside the cellular base station enclosures.

Worked with vendor to supply customized wiring harnesses for each

configuration.

Supervised 8-12 technicians for the assembly and test of 700 gph Water

Filtration system.

Managed the installation of testing facilities for up to 4 systems,

including power and water supply.

Worked with vendor to correct operational deficiencies in an integral 25kV

power supply.

Created electrical drawings, mechanical drawings, assembly and test

instructions by reverse engineering a non-functional prototype from another

contract manufacturer.

Graphic Packaging International, Marietta, GA

08/1992-08/2000

- Global consumer paperboard packaging company for the food, beverage and

consumer products markets. Formerly known as Riverwood International.

Senior Electrical Development Technician

Acted as interface between Mechanical and Electrical engineering

departments in the design and construction of prototype high speed beverage

packaging equipment.

Created and maintained BOM for electrical controls.

Generated ECRs as needed for changes to electrical and mechanical designs.

Documented assembly instructions, wire and cable routing, sensor placement

and adjustment for hand-off to manufacturing.

Implemented test equipment calibration schedule for ISO9001 certification.

Verified documentation methods for ISO9001 certification.

Created electrical and mechanical drawings in ME-10 CAD.

Validated machine operation and safety to OSHA requirements.

Designed an internal testing facility to handle up to 3000 cans/bottles per

minute to machine for operational testing and validation.

Worked with international customers in Holland, Germany, and Japan on some

customized machinery.

Assisted in machinery installation at Heineken Brewery in Hertogenbosch,

Holland.

United Tool and Stamping, Fayetteville, NC 08/1989-

06/1992

- Privately owned manufacturer of metal stampings and custom assemblies for

all industries.

Electrical Maintenance Technician

Managed electrical maintenance operations for entire facility.

Documented flexible equipment configurations for different product lines.

Implemented a standardized wiring diagram for 12 PLC controlled high-speed

tapping machines.

Implemented an insulation upgrade for motor rewinding, to reduce downtime

significantly.

Above changes to tapping machinery resulted in a 25% increase in

production.

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S) in Electrical Engineering, North Carolina State

University

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