Engineer Technician
Resume:
ALLEN J. BLACKFORD
Redford, MI **240
************@*****.***
CAREER OBJECTIVE
A position in a Test Engineering environment that will utilize my skills in
the field of design and assembly of computer controlled testing equipment
as well as automation and control systems.
BACKGROUND SUMMARY
Began as a Certified Mechanic, doing engine teardowns in a dynamometer lab.
Became supervisor over six associates. Studied electronics technology at
the Junior College while working and moved into the Electronics division.
Built and installed dynamometer control systems for automotive, aircraft,
and small engine applications. Went on to build and operate test systems
for military electronics. Became a test and validation engineer for an
automotive supplier, building computer controlled electronic module test
systems. Have been involved with all aspects of the projects, from
specifications, budgeting projects, ordering equipment, and building
systems.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Reliance One, Inc-Roush Enterprises
2010-2012
Dynamometer Technician
Contract engine test facility. Installed and dyno tested automotive
engines for various manufacturers.
LEAR CORPORATION, Southfield, MI 1989-2006
(United Technologies Automotive - acquired by Lear in 1999)
Tier One supplier for automotive electronics and interiors.
Test Engineer
2002-2006
Developed test plans for the electronic products. Design Test Systems to
test the product according to the manufactures specifications. Ordered
the equipment needed from multiple vendors and assembled the systems.
Group Leader
1996-2002
Supervised the technicians in the laboratory. Provided training when
necessary and made work assignments to complete the jobs. Performed
maintenance on the systems. I upgraded approximately 50 of the
department computers saving the company over $1000 per system.
Senior Technician
1989-1996
Started the department using standard Microsoft computers to perform
testing. We also began to use standard plug in IO cards for data
acquisition and control.
DETROIT TEST LABS, Oak Park, MI 1986-1989
A contract test service.
Test Engineer
I designed and built validation test systems for Military electronics.
Performed EMC and RF testing for various military and automotive
electronic modules.
MARCO, INC., Ann Arbor, MI 1977-1985
An automotive dynamometer shop providing emissions and durability testing.
Electronic Technician 1981-1985
Built and maintained the controls for the dynamometers for in house
testing. Built and installed systems for customers, including aircraft,
automotive, and small engine manufacturers.
Lab Technician / Supervisor
1977-1981
Performed testing, did mechanical teardowns of test engines.
EDUCATION
Computer Networking Center, Livonia, MI
2006-2007
Electronic Technology, HFCC, Dearborn, MI
1990-1994
Electronic Technology, Washtenaw CC, Ann Arbor, MI
1984-1988
Industrial Education, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant MI
1970-1976
REVELANT TRAINING
A+ Certification
Six Sigma
QS-9000
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Access
SolidWorks
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