Electrical Engineer Design

KENNETH C. TATE

**** ******** ******, **********, ** 98226

360-***-**** ******@*****.***

SUMMARY OF JOB SKILLS

. Highly proficient using multiple CAD platforms including SolidWorks

3D Modeling (4 years), AutoCad (15 years), PADS PowerPCB (10

years), OrCad Schematic Capture (10 years)

. Effective communication skills with engineering, production /

fabrication staff, outside vendors and customers

. Experienced in producing highly detailed part and assembly

fabrication drawings for in-house or out-sourced requirements

. Detail oriented with proven problem solving abilities and able to

work effectively on multiple projects

. Able to work both cooperatively as an integral member of a design

team and, when necessary, effectively work alone to complete

assigned duties

. Adept at learning new procedures, job requirements and adapting to

changing environments and CAD programs

. Competent using MS Word, Excel and Corel Word Perfect

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CAD Design / 3D Modeler / Drafter

Aluminum Chambered Boats, Bellingham, Washington - 2006-2010

Responsible for the design of government, commercial and

recreational boats. Created 3D models of all parts and

assemblies (in-house and out-sourced) required in the

construction of 21 foot to 38 foot aluminum boats. Utilized 3D

models to make 2D drawings of all individual parts and detailed

construction / fabrication drawings of all sub-assemblies and

all phases of total boat fabrication and outfitting. Formulated

BOM's and specified to purchasing all needed hardware, windows,

doors, fuel tanks, etc. required to complete boat. Designed

multiple jigs required for boat assembly. Central designer on

ACB's JMEC (Joint Mission Expeditionary Craft) in conjunction

with Northrup-Grumman, United States Coast Guard CB-L (Cutter

Boat - Large) and the new, just awarded contract for the United

States Coast Guard Transportable Port Security Boat (TPSB).

PCB Design & Prototype Fabrication / Precision Sheet Metal Electronic

Chassis Design & Fabrication

Independent Design Consultant / Senior Design Engineer - Shomi

Corporation / Rave Engineering /

ARC International, San Diego California, Showtime Video

Ventures, Tillamook, Oregon - 1983-2006

1988-2006 - Duties included design and layout of through hole

and surface mount, multi-layer, high density circuit boards /

created all files required for pcb fabrication / order boards

and coordinate with pcb fabrication facilities / correction and

revision of electronic schematics / component research and

definition / production of BOM's / design of all internal and

external sheet metal components and hardware.

1984-1988 - As machine shop foremen performed all sheet metal

operations from design through fabrication of precision

electronic enclosures. Produced precision jigs and fixtures for

improved manufacturing efficiency in the machine shop, the

assembly floor and the silkscreen facility.

1983-1984 - Entry level mechanical assembler inserted input /

output jacks, mounted circuit boards, connected wiring harnesses

in electronic chassis and performed final assembly of video

products.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

Precision Measuring Equipment Technician, United States Air Force -

Rank E-5 (Staff Sergeant) - 1972-1978

Tasked with repair and calibration of a multitude of electronic

and mechanical measuring devices including volt meters, signal

generators, frequency counters, pressure and vacuum gauges,

micrometers, barometers, scales and torque wrenches. Also

required to order parts, schedule incoming and outgoing

equipment and maintain maintenance schedules for all calibrated

measuring devices for an entire Air Force Base.

EDUCATION

B.A., Design - Western Washington University, Fairhaven College,

Bellingham, Washington, 1982

A.A.S., Electronics Technology - Shoreline Community College,

Seattle, Washington, 1972

A.A.S., Oceanography Technology - Shoreline Community

College, Seattle, Washington, 1972

REFERENCES

Vern Bushway, Electrical Engineer, Trabuco Canyon, California (949)

888-7826 - *******@*********.***

Brady O'hare, Engineering Manager, Aluminum Chambered Boats,

Bellingham, Washington 360-***-**** *****.*****@*****.***

Mark Morgan, Lead CAD Designer, Aluminum Chambered Boats,

Bellingham, Washington 360-***-****

**********@*********.***

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