Keith F. Kresge

Email: abh2g3@r.postjobfree.com

Current Address

**** ************ **.

Columbus OH 43221

614-***-****

OBJECTIVE To obtain a management or senior engineering position in R&D,

test, quality control, or project management/sales at a

consumer, medical, electronic or transportation

corporation. I will use my development knowledge and

teamwork skills to improve services, products, reduce

costs/lead times, and help mentor others. I am also

planning to pursue an advanced degree in systems

engineering/technology management with a possible focus in

biomedical engineering.

RELEVANT WORK

EXPERIENCE

6/05-Present Honda Research & Development Americas, Columbus OH

Vehicle Research Engineer, Electrical Safety

- Developed a Honda first FSK TPMS system using redesigned

LF/RF components to improve system performance and

packaging.

- Improved parts quality by analyzing market and warranty

data, and implementing countermeasures to improve

performance, reduce cost, and increase profit margin.

- Issued and maintained all part specs while guaranteeing

part conformity to those specs through QAV plant

visits, validation testing, circuit analysis, and

hardware/software verification.

- Worked closely with suppliers, design group, Honda

Manufacturing, and Honda Japan during development for

optimum layout and validation activity.

- Performed part and system level FMEA/FTA for new

technologies and research projects

- Radar expert for electrical group in charge of developing

Adaptive Cruise Control systems

- Responsible for training new associates and technicians on

test methods and equipment

- Experienced working in a confidential environment and

proposing patent ideas

7/03-9/04 TRW Automotive Electronics, Auburn NY

Quality Engineer

- In charge of all vehicle level testing for Tire Pressure

Monitor System

- Worked closely with the customer and headquarters for

product launch and failure analysis activities.

- Inspected and tested all prototype parts built and

shipments made by programming a Mitutoyo optical measuring

machine and designing fixtures

- Setup ion chromatography equipment and training for process

cleanliness investigations

- Completed gauge and capability studies for process changes

or countermeasures using Six Sigma practices and tools.

- Designed and built test benches for confirming electrical

properties of prototype parts.

APPLICATIONS C++, VHDL, Assembly, Excel/VB, Lab View, Orcad, Mat-lab,

Microsoft Office, Minitab, Chromeleon, Photoshop, ModelSim,

Xilinx, Visio, SystemView

TRAINING University of Missouri-Rolla Shielding and grounding

certificate

IPC-610A-Rev C - Acceptability of electronic assemblies

(Qualified as an Instructor)

IPC-650 - Test Methods and soldering applications

Ion Chromatography testing and applications through Dionex

EDUCATION ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Rochester, NY

Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering Technology (May

2005)

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, Baltimore, MD

Masters of Science Systems Engineering/Program Management

(Expected Summer 2012)

AVAILABILITY Immediately (References Provided Upon Request)

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