DAVID AKIN

**** *. **** ******

Chicago, IL *****

773-***-****

acgr8j@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE:

I would like to obtain a challenging and rewarding position within an

organization utilizing my knowledge and experience in the electronics

field.

QUALIFICATIONS:

( Persuasive communicator and effective listener.

( Easily establishes and maintains excellent

working relations with individuals at all

levels.

. Efficiently develops work schedules in order for projects to meet set

requirements.

. Proficient in problem-solving and implementing solutions.

( Frequently acknowledged for exceeding performance expectations.

. Over 25 years of experience in the electronics field.

EXPERIENCE:

PRODUCT SAFETY CONSULTING, INC

Bensenville, IL

2011 to 2014 LAB TECHNICIAN

Performed agency testing on Lighting Equipment, Medical Devices, Motors,

Controls and Power Supplies (UL, ETL, CSA, & CE) through client

test programs. Managed Test Equipment Calibration and prepared tolerance

reports when equipment came back from Calibration.

ROBERTSON WORLDWIDE

Blue Island, IL

2010 LAB

TECHINICIAN

ENGINEEERING SERVICES

Provided performance evaluations on LED drivers and Electronic Ballast

(Fluorescent & HID). Worked in collaboration with Sales & Marking to

help write specification for the products which were evaluated.

PHILIPS LIGHTING ELECTRONICS, NA Rosemont, IL

1982- 2009 (27 years)

2007 - 2009 LAB TECHINICIAN III,

QUALITY & PRODUCT SERVICES

Provided first time responses on customer complaints on

Electromagnetic and Electronic Ballast. Maintained analysis data in

SAP. Worked in collaboration with Design Engineering, Quality and

Product Services to assist in resolving field issues.

1996 - 2007 LAB TECHINICIAN III,

PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEERING

Performed quality and reliability testing on products from concept to

fully operational status. Performed agency testing on products (UL,

CSA, and FCC) through client test programs. Performed analysis on

competitors' products and prepared reports.

1993 - 1996 RMA DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR

Performed route cause analysis on products which arrived at the plant.

Reviewed all analysis completed by staff to ascertain that all

engineering requirements were achieved. Prevented product which had

design problems from going into the field by placing the product on

Quality Hold.

1987 - 1993 SENIOR ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN

Built prototypes and performed tolerance analysis on components with

respect to product performance. Set up and organized Life Test.

Performed cost reduction testing and evaluation.

1982 - 1987 ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN

Built prototypes and performed tolerance analysis on components with

respect to product performance. Set up and organized Life Test.

Performed cost reduction testing.

EDUCATION:

1992 Design for Six Sigma

16-hour course - Motorola University Schaumburg, IL

1982 DeVry Institute of Technology

Associate Degree Electronic Technology Chicago, IL

INTERESTS:

Fishing.

REFERENCES:

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