Mechanical Project Manager
Resume:
JOEL D. BRATMAN
P.O. BOX ****
SAN JOSE, CA *5150
*******@*****.***
TEST ENGINEER / PROJECT MANAGER - MECHANICAL DESIGN & COMPUTER NETWORKING
Performance-driven test engineering professional known for excellent
research, investigative & communication skills. Resourceful and detail
oriented with extensive experience in many technical fields and an
outstanding aptitude for managing & prioritizing multiple priorities. Team
player & very people oriented. Extensive familiarity with computer
networking, commercial & military satellite & wireless communication
industries. Highly proficient with project management, team leadership,
computer networking prototype development, mechanical test & stress
screening, satellite test & integration and software quality assurance.
Held a DoD secret clearance on multiple occasions. Additional expertise
includes environmental/reliability testing, acoustics, RF systems testing &
troubleshooting, high-reliability hardware testing, quality control,
antenna mapping and statistical analysis.
TECHNICAL & MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Environmental: HALT/HASS/ESS Testing; Thermal Test & Analysis;
Vacuum Chambers; Random Vibration; Shock Testing; NEBS
Compliance testing; Acoustics; Airflow Testing;
Thermocouples; Accelerometers
Mechanical: Satellite Mechanical Operations; Failure Analysis; Cross
Sectioning; Mechanical Measurements; Mechanical Assembly;
Machining Equipment; Power Tools; Visio 6.0; SDRC I-DEAS
3D modeling and drafting
Computer Networking: Router/Switch IOS & diagnostics; Autotest
scripts; Prototypes; LAN layout & configuration; FPGA
programming; power sequencer programming; software &
firmware upgrades; mechanical test & analysis
Project Management: Scheduling; Personnel Supervision & Training;
Procurement; Equipment Calibration; Quality Control
Computer & Office: Windows; Macintosh; Adobe Photoshop; Microsoft
Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher; Statistical Analysis;
HTML; UNIX; Accomplished Photographer
Electrical: Satellite Electrical Operations; RF systems; Satellite In-
Orbit Test; Component & System Level Testing; Wiring
diagrams & schematics; Cable routing & layout; RF Link
Analysis;
Test Equipment: Lansmont & Ling Vibration Systems; Tenney,
Cincinnati & Environtronics thermal chambers; Spectrum
Analyzers; Network Analyzers; Signal Generators; Power
Supplies; Oscilloscopes; Agilent & Fluke data loggers;
Dactron Control System; PC based automated test
equipment; Antenna Control Systems
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TEST ENGINEER - PROTOTYPE SERVICES / MECHANICAL DESIGN
2006 - 2011
Cisco Systems, San Jose, CA
Oversaw receipt, inspection, tracking, software/firmware upgrades to ensure
high quality prototype routers, switches & modules were delivered to
multiple engineering teams in a timely manner. Led technical team in
prototype services group, providing training & guidance to ensure
priorities were met. Created, modified & reviewed procedures for both
prototype services and mechanical device verification test. Coordinated,
prioritized & scheduled mechanical, environmental & acoustic testing for
networking hardware. Participated in cross-functional prototype
development meetings, providing input on all quality and scheduling issues.
Prioritized workflow for large quantities of prototype units to meet
engineering schedules.
. Performed acoustic testing to ISO 7779 standards on networking
hardware for NEBS compliance testing
. Performed mechanical & environmental stress testing (random
vibration, shock testing, thermal testing, humidity, altitude) to
IEC and MIL-STD-810 standards on networking hardware for NEBS
compliance testing
. Managed and prioritized workflow in and out of Proto Services lab to
meet program scheduling requirements
. Developed method to process large quantities of prototype units
which improved turnaround time by 50%
. Configured IP addressing for data and voice communication between
multiple routers & switches in local area networks
. Wrote & modified IOS configurations to provide support to test
engineers for both prototype services & mechanical test
. Provided software, firmware & hardware upgrade services on routers &
switches to multiple engineering groups
. Debugged software & mechanical failures/errors to minimize the
amount of time for products to reach engineering release
. Created test procedures, which eased the transition of work.
. Developed training programs for inventory tracking, autoscript test,
rommon, IOS & diagnostics
LAB MANAGER - ENVIRONMENTAL STRESS SCREENING (ESS)
2005-2006
Akon Inc., San Jose, CA
Responsible for all ESS testing of microwave subsystems. Testing included
random vibration, mechanical shock, thermal shock and temperature cycling.
Supervised, trained and wrote reviews for technicians in ESS lab.
Developed lab coverage schedules. Met with customers to discuss & resolve
ESS issues. Developed proposals for continuous quality improvement.
Routinely conducted multiple tests at once. Maintained ESS equipment.
Wrote product test procedures and compiled statistics of test results.
. Interfaced with project engineers to set up priorities and schedules
for ESS testing, resulting in quick turnaround times
. Communicated with vendors to facilitate the set up of new equipment
. Managed and tracked workflow in and out of ESS lab
. Maintained large database which covered all ESS testing
. Programmed equipment for 24 hour use
PLATFORM PHYSICALS LAB TESTER (contract assignment - 5 months)
2005
Intel, Hillsboro, OR
Worked in research & development group to develop optimal acoustics of
computer hardware. Managed and carried out acoustic and airflow tests on
desktop and laptop hardware. Developed acoustics testing methodology for
product test validation. Created extensive spreadsheets and performed
statistical analysis of data. Provided amplitude, tonality, loudness,
sharpness and roughness data for acoustic tests under a variety of
parameters.
. Used HEAD ArtemiS and HEAD Online Analyzer to achieve reliable
acoustic data
. Performed sound pressure, sound power and binaural tests to ISO
standards
. Designed and laid out acoustics test setups, which included
precision positioning of microphones
. Performed regular calibration of Br el & Kj r microphones
. Utilized acoustic cell in Intel's Corporate Certification and
Environmental Labs
. Interfaced with other departments to ensure proper assembly of
flight compatible cables
ELECTRONIC INTEGRATION & TEST TECHNICIAN (term assignment - 4 months)
2004
Stanford Linear Accelerator Center, Menlo Park, CA
Team member of Gamma Ray Large Area Telescope Integration & Test group;
Maintained and updated multiple databases of EGSE cables for I&T test;
Performed electrical tests on engineering models of high reliability flight
hardware
. Procured large variety of flight compatible cable subcomponents from
outside vendors
. Designed and laid out test setups
. Reviewed and modified test procedures
. Interfaced with other departments to ensure proper assembly of
flight compatible cables
SENIOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANT (contract assignment - 3 months)
2003
Northrop Grumman Marine Systems, Sunnyvale, CA
Team member of Reliability Engineering Electrical group; Responsible for
test and analysis of electrical hardware for Trident II tactical
subsystems; Performed failure analysis to component level
. Designed and built test fixtures and test consoles
. Interfaced with other departments to ensure proper repair and
documentation of tactical hardware
. Conducted surveillance testing of Trident II firing units and launch
safing units
. Tracked and controlled lab budget, including procurement of tools &
supplies
. Updated and helped maintain large database of surveillance test data
SR. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE / LAB MANAGER
2001-2002
Spectrian, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA (Acquired by REMEC, Milpitas, CA)
Managed all activities in mechanical engineering laboratory for product
development of power amplifiers for wireless base stations; Performed
airflow and thermal tests on power amplifiers, which included layout and
installation of thermocouples, design of RF test setups and complete data
analysis; Wrote and reviewed lab test procedures
. Provided mechanical engineering support to Quality Assurance for
HALT, HASS & ESS reliability testing
. Maintained database for calibration of lab equipment
. Increased reliability by developing a method of affixing
thermocouples for vibration testing
. Interfaced between various departments to ensure that testing
requirements were met
. Provided thermal imaging support company wide
. Conducted training for engineers on the use of airflow equipment and
thermal imaging software and hardware
. Performed ESD surveys on test stations to ensure ESD requirements
were met
. Trained as an ISO 9000 & TL 9000 internal auditor
TEST SUPPORT MECHANIC / SATELLITE TEST & INTEGRATION TECHNICIAN
1998 - 2001
Lockheed Martin Missiles & Space, Sunnyvale, CA
Performed electrical & mechanical tests on multi-million dollar satellites
& other high-reliability hardware in class 100K & 10K clean rooms for
commercial & military programs; Ensured tests were done to military
standards (mil-std). Made preparations and performed tests for thermal
vacuum, acoustics, random vibration, and temperature & humidity cycling;
Possessed a DoD Secret Clearance
. Worked in the field at launch base performing launch preps for high-
reliability flight hardware
. Performed static load tests of mechanical devices, which included
assembling large steel structures
. Designed electrical test setups and performed tests on electronic
systems and components
. Prepared discrepancy reports and reviewed test procedures for
acceptance
. Conducted training of incoming technicians and gave tours of work
area to visitors
SATELLITE TEST TECHNICIAN (contract assignment - 6 months)
1997
Space Systems/Loral, Mountain View, CA
Worked in the field internationally and domestically at remote ground
stations performing in-orbit-tests of communications satellites. Created
test reports, which included antenna characterization. Set up test
consoles, routed cables and performed certification of calibration on test
equipment used in the field for in-orbit-test.
. Maintained entire inventory of all in-orbit-test equipment and
systems.
. Performed RF link analysis to determine power levels present at
ground stations and at satellite being tested. Set up networking
equipment, routed associated cables and tested network at remote
ground stations.
. Created numerous drawings and schematics for various ground control
systems.
. Wrote and reviewed segments of UNIX based automated test programs.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN (contract assignment) - Stanford Linear Accelerator
Center 1995 - 1997
TEST & INTEGRATION TECHNICIAN (contract assignment) - Space Systems Loral,
Palo Alto, CA 1993 - 1994
SPACE LABORATORY TECHNICIAN - Lockheed Missiles & Space Co., Sunnyvale, CA
1989 - 1992
EDUCATION
CISCO Engineering Education - IOS Configuration; Networking skills; CCNA
Certificate of Completion in Business Administration, De Anza College,
Cupertino, CA
Other coursework at De Anza includes Statistics, Electronics, Computer
Science and Speech classes.
Graduated from Microwave Training Institute, Mountain View, CA
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