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Engineer Technician

Location:
Redford, MI
Posted:
December 08, 2012

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ALLEN J. BLACKFORD

***** ********

Redford, MI **240

313-***-**** H

313-***-**** C

abgiwm@r.postjobfree.com

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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