M ichael D. Houchin

Cell: 859-***-**** m acoyin@r.postjobfree.com

Seeking a position in Electrical Engineering or Circuit & Control Design

Experienced Electrical engineer in many phases of design, development and t roubleshooting of

electrical control products. Especially effective in technical, analytical, quality design,

p lanning and the management of projects. Team Player with high integri ty, driven, analytical

and technically minded, with a keen sense for business.

Professional History

Diversified Automation May 2013 - Feb

2014 Louisville, KY

Controls Engineer

• Designed control systems for various FedEx material handling systems throughout United

States. Work included new equipment as well as update of existing equipment.

• Provided PLC programming as well as wiring diagrams and hardware design.

• Hardware design included control panels and remote control stations.

• Oversaw electrical installation and after installation provided customer with commissioning

and support.

Wausau Paper Co. Feb 2012 -May

2013 H ar rodsburg, KY

Maintenance Engineer

• Offered technical support to maintenance department.

• Assisted maintenance with t roubleshooting of automation equipment.

• In charge of arc f lash study and worked with contractors to upgrade electrical circuit breakers

to reduce arc f lash levels throughout the plant.

• Maintained records and ensured electrical safety gloves were tested within the prescribed

dates. Monitored electrical distribution equipment from utility company to plant to ensure

p roper levels of harmonic distortion were maintained.

Dematic Apr 2011 – Feb 2012

Hebron, KY

Controls Engineer

• Design and support of material handling control systems in various locations in United

States. Provided technical advice for the design of safety systems for material handling

systems. Provided onsite as well as remote support to customers.

• Created new AUTOCAD as well updating existing drawings. Oversaw creation of spare part

l ists for new systems.

L-3 Communications J un 2008 – Apr 2010

Richmond, KY

Electrical Engineer

• Design of wiring harnesses for Blackhawk and Chinook helicopters.

• Selected to design audio circuit to power amplifier for use in helicopter early warning system.

• Assisted with creation and update of Engineering Change Notices.

• Assigned to fabrication shop for one month to fabricate wiring harnesses.

R. R. Donnelley & Sons Jan 2007 – May 2008

Danville, KY

Electronics Technician

• Troubleshooting and repair of electrical equipment in bindery and printing press.

• Performed periodic preventive maintenance on equipment.

• Monitoring PLC programs to bring out of commission equipment back in service.

• Assisted with Christmas shutdown to ensure existing electrical distribution equipment was

w ithin standard.

U. S. Navy J an 2006 – Jan 2007

Operation Enduring Freedom

Served as Assistant Engineer to assess electrical distribution systems throughout country of I raq.

FK I Logistex Mar 1996 - Jan 2005

Danville, KY

Controls Engineer

• Design and commissioning of material handing control systems in United States, Canada, and

Colombia.

• Design of pneumatic schematics.

• Modifying of existing drawings as per customer request. Selected to t ravel with customer

service on several occasions to t roubleshoot problems at various locations.

• Creating and modifying existing PLC programs for material handling systems for both light

and heavy equipment.

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering, University of Kentucky

Military History

U. S. Navy J un 1983 – Jun 1989

U. S. Navy Reserve Currently Serving

Nuclear Reactor operator and shutdown reactor operator

Electronics Technician

M ilita ry Education

U. S. Navy Electronics Technician School

Naval Nuclear Power School

Basic Electricity and Electronics School

S3G nuclear prototype

US Army Civil Affairs School

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