Thomas e. norwood

Self-motivated and innovative Engineering Professional with over 20 years of experience in electrical subassembly testing, automated systems design and electrical design engineering. Expert-level proficiencies include sound leadership in regards to electrical operations, implementing efficiency strategies, cultivating employee growth, and orchestrating project management solutions that meet and exceed expectations. Recognized as a results-oriented leader with demonstrated record of timeliness, advanced troubleshooting experience, effective multi-tasking under pressure, and quickly adapting to ever-changing environments. Possesses highly developed interpersonal skills that foster a positive team-based atmosphere and collaboration with clients and coworkers of all levels.

SKILLS and EXPERTISE

Employment history

BOEING COMPANY, DESIGN ENGINEER 1998 – 2015

Designed and developed automated test systems.

KEY PROJECT ACHIEVEMENTS:

Automated OATP. Designed Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems for aircraft hydraulics, avionics and electrical subsystems. Collaborated with the responsible engineer, production mechanic and the OATPs

(On Aircraft Test Procedure) to design systems the mechanic could use to efficiently perform the OATP, which was previously taking months to complete. Specified and incorporated all materials for the testing of the aircraft control system and wrote all documentation necessary for the users to perform the OATP. Assisted production with implementation and demonstrated SCADA control systems for customers.

Aircraft Propulsion Data Management Computer (APDMC) Test System. Mechanics requested a SCADA system to automate the verification of proper output signals from the Throttle Leaver Angle and Engine Probe Heater. Researched OATP to determine the specific communication signals that required verification. Wrote C++ program to detect and display ARINC 429 data bus signal for Throttle Leaver Angle and Engine Probe Heater. Integrated and configured a 429 ARINC card into the SCADA system to perform data acquisition.

Aircraft Surface Control Movement System. Mechanics requested a system to move all the flight control surfaces. Reviewed data and developed a SCADA system to allow the mechanic to operate each fight control surface. Coordinated with flight control engineers to determine the parameters necessary to operate the surface, and designed programmable logic controller (PLC) and touch screen based system to execute this task.

Hydraulic Fill and Bleed Control System. Developed SCADA system to give mechanic functional control of aircraft hydraulic fill and bleed system while staying within OSHA guidelines. Researched aircraft hydraulic fill and bleed system and established parameters to control the system. Wrote programmable logic controller (PLC) program to provide the necessary parameters to control the system, and integrated 422 communication protocols to handle the 500 feet distance requirement. Wrote operator interface program to provide control and visual indication for all fluid level and pressures. Tested and demonstrated system for customer and provided all interface documentation.

Access Control System. Developed an Access Control System per OSHA guidelines utilizing Alarm Lock PDK 3000 badge reader and DL-Windows lock database software. Specified and ordered all necessary hardware and software to complete the system. Designed and developed access control circuit, and programmed PDK 3000 badge reader to read company badges.

Work Stand Communication System. Designed communication system that will allow mechanics to communicate with each other. Researched components from David Clark and developed functional requirements for each communication system. Created detailed interface drawing for each system, ordered all necessary hardware and trained production personnel on the use of the communication system. 557 NEBRASKA AVENUE, #1 LONG BEACH, CA 90802 562-***-**** acqlya@r.postjobfree.com LEADERSHIP SKILLS

Team Training, Mentoring and Development

Establishing and Maintaining Professional Relationships

Organized Planning and Decision Mapping

Analytical Problem-Solving and Troubleshooting

Commitment to Deadlines

Proactively Aligning with Company Goals

Highly Proficient Communication Skills

SPECIALIZED SKILLS

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA). System Design

Automated System Design

System Analysis and Design

Computer Aided Design (CATIA V5, UniGraphics NX 8)

Electrical Test Equipment Design

Special Test Equipment Design

Computer Programming

Full Knowledge of OSHA Standards

MCDONNELL DOUGLAS COMPANY, TEST ENGINEER 1988

Designed system to test electrical subassemblies/wire harness for the C17, MD80 and MD11 aircraft. Designed and developed a system to test the electrical subassemblies/wire harness. Developed test system compatible with FACT system; collaborated with the engineer responsible for each subassembly/harness, analyzed all wiring information, and put into a mainframe database to be utilized by the new test system. Designed and developed all interface cabling; utilized the mainframe data design interface cables for all electrical subassemblies/harness.

Utilized Time Sharing Operating System B (TSOB) to set up all the necessary datasets to convert engineering access database wire information to FACT system standard, and generated mainframe test program. RAYTHEON, TEST ENGINEER 1983 – 1988

Designed test programs to test electrical subassemblies. Designed and maintained all interface cabling.

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, SYSTEM ENGINEER 1979 – 1983 Tactical Air Command and Control Center (TACC) system level engineer. EDUCATION

B.S. IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS, DEVRY UNIVERSITY – LONG BEACH, CA CERTIFICATE IN INDUSTRIAL CONTROL TECHNOLOGY, CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY – LONG BEACH, CA

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