Engineer Manager
Resume:
Donald Ray Taylor
Madison, AL 35757
256-***-**** home
256-***-**** cell
abh69y@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
. 20+ years experience in electronics test development and support and
Information Technology support
. Expert knowledge of programming and maintenance of Automated Test
Equipment (ATE) including GenRad 227x, 228x, Teradyne Z18xx, TS1xx,
Agilent HP3070, SPEA flying probe FP4040, and Checksum manufacturing
defects analyzer
. Extensive experience in setup, maintenance, troubleshooting, and
repair of personal computer hardware and software
. DOS, Win9x, W2K, WinXP, Vista, Win7, VMWare, SCO Unix and Linux setups
. MS-Office, OpenOffice, antivirus, spyware-removal, LAN, Wi-Fi, SOHO
setups
. Programming in BASIC, Visual Basic, ANSI-C, C++
. IEEE Member # 2278497
. FCC License # P3-5-28755
. CompTIA # COMP001020110349; A+, Network+, Security+ certified
. DOD 8570 IAT Level II/IAM Level I compliant
. USAF veteran
EDUCATION
THOMAS EDISON STATE COLLEGE
Trenton, NJ
BSEET
3.5 GPA, 120 semester hours
ST. EDWARDS' UNIVERSITY
Austin, TX
General college courses
3.0 GPA, 110 semester hours
LENOIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Kinston, NC
AASEET (President's List, Dean's List, High Honors)
3.9 GPA, 104 quarter hours
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE
Weapons Control Systems Technician
4AMF32271Q
27 semester hours
EAST DUPLIN HIGH SCHOOL
Beulaville, NC
Graduate
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WORK HISTORY
CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC. - Huntsville, AL
SENIOR TEST ENGINEER - Nov. 2007 to present
(YOH contractor)
. Designs test plans and fixtures for in-circuit testing of printed
circuit boards.
. Performs design for testability analysis (DFT) and provides feedback
to design engineers.
. Participates in design reviews for New Product Introduction (NPI) and
Engineering Change Orders (ECO).
. Participates in continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cycle
times, cost, and scrap.
. Utilizes six sigma statistical process control (SPC) tools for test
plan validations.
. Designs flash programming images using various communication protocols
including Boundary Scan (JTAG), Universal Serial Bus (USB), Serial (RS-
232), Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and
Controller Area Network (CAN) bus.
ICT SOLUTIONS, INC. - Madison, AL
SENIOR TEST ENGINEER - Dec. 2006 to Nov. 2007
. Performs computer aided design (CAD) analysis using computer based
analysis tools such as em-TestExpert (FABMASTER) and Teradyne Design-
to-Build (D2B).
. Plans and develops test programs and fixtures for GenRad and Teradyne
automated testers.
. Analyzes test data and reports to determine if design meets functional
and performance specifications.
. Interfaces directly with customers to resolve technical difficulties
and clarify specifications and requirements when necessary.
. Maintains test dept. computer systems and peripherals, including
printers, modems, switches, and routers.
. Installs and upgrades operating systems and productivity software.
Installs anti-virus and spy-ware removal tools.
REMEC-VERITEK - Escondido, CA
SENIOR TEST ENGINEER - Mar. 2003 to Nov. 2006
. Assists customers with design for testability analysis for
manufacturing test of electronic printed circuit boards.
. Plans and develops test programs and fixtures for GenRad, Checksum and
SPEA automated testers.
. Analyzes test data and reports to determine if design meets functional
and performance specifications.
. Interfaces directly with customers to resolve technical difficulties
and clarify specifications and requirements when necessary.
. Maintains test dept. computer systems and peripherals, including
printers, modems, switches, and routers.
. Installs and upgrades operating systems and productivity software.
. Installs anti-virus and spy-ware removal tools.
. Performs personal computer repairs including hard disk drive (HDD)
replacement and formatting, Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) replacement,
Input/Output (I/O) expansion cards.
. Upgraded all test dept. computers to WINDOWS 2000 and WINDOWS XP for
implementation of Microsoft Active Directory.
. Assisted Information Technology (IT) dept. with Domain Name change
over of corporate computer system.
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PLEXUS CORP. - Poway, CA
SENIOR TEST ENGINEER - Feb. 2002 to Feb. 2003
. Supervises lower grade engineers and technicians.
. Assists technicians in PCB troubleshooting.
. Prepares cost proposals for products and services.
. Trains floor personnel in operation and maintenance of GenRad, HP3070,
and SPEA Flying Probe automated testers.
. Performs design for testability analysis for manufacturing test.
. Plans and develops test programs and fixtures.
. Uses ORCAD computer aided design software to layout printed circuit
boards to control test fixture electronics.
. Provides feedback to customers to resolve technical difficulties and
suggest design changes and/or enhancements for manufacturing test.
. Maintains test dept. computer systems and peripherals, including
printers, modems, switches, and routers.
. Installs and upgrades operating systems and productivity software.
. Installs anti-virus and spy-ware removal tools.
. Performs personal computer repairs including hard disk drive (HDD)
replacement and formatting, Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) replacement,
Input/Output (I/O) expansion cards.
ATE DEVELOPMENT INC. - Whitesboro, TX
SENIOR TEST ENGINEER - Apr. 1995 to Feb. 2002
(Independent contractor)
. Served as Test Engineering consultant for Raytheon, Westinghouse, ITT
Aerospace, Litton Amecom, Delco, SCI, Optical Data Systems, and Temic.
. Provides design for testability analysis for manufacturing test.
. Designs test fixtures and programs for personal computer,
telecommunications, medical, military, and automotive industries.
. Maintains test dept. computer systems and peripherals, including
printers, modems, switches, and routers.
. Installs and upgrades operating systems and productivity software.
. Installs anti-virus and spy-ware removal tools.
. Performs personal computer repairs including hard disk drive (HDD)
replacement and formatting, Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) replacement,
Input/Output (I/O) expansion cards.
. Served as WINDOWS and UNIX system administrators.
. Served as Local Area Network (LAN) manager.
GTE - Carrollton, TX
TEST ENGINEER - Nov. 1991 to Apr. 1995
(Oxford & Associates contractor)
. Designs test programs and fixtures for GenRad 227x, Teradyne Z18xx,
and Fluke 3050 automated testers.
. Installed Stromberg-Carlson Digital Central Office (DCO) and Northern
Telecom DMS-10 Public Branch Exchange (PBX) switches for functional
testing of telephone switch cards.
. Provided parts sourcing and procurement.
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Performed reverse engineering of switch card components to facilitate in-
house repairs for cost savings in excess of $1,200,000.00 annually.
. Standardized test procedures for ISO certification.
. Served as VAX-VMS system manager, RSX system manager, LAN manager.
. Designed vector tests for Teradyne Corp. using Z1860VP.
. Trained technicians in component level troubleshooting and repair of
telephone switch cards and personal computer peripherals.
. Trained technicians in proper use of Digital Multi Meters (DMM),
oscilloscopes, Radio Frequency (RF) spectrum analyzers and logic
analyzers.
. Writes computer code to control test & measurement instruments using
the General Purpose Interface Bus (GPIB I-488).
TEST TECHNOLOGY ASSOC. - Lewisville, TX
TEST ENGINEER - Jun. 1988 to Nov. 1991
. Designed test programs and fixtures for GenRad 227x, 228x automated
testers.
. Served as Test Engineering consultant.
. Provided on-site customer support.
EAGLE SIGNAL CONTROLS - Austin, TX
TEST ENGINEER - May 1985 to Jun. 1988
. Designed test programs and fixtures for GenRad 227x automated tester.
. Designed functional test sets for traffic control systems and
industrial control systems using Relay Ladder Logic.
. Documented test procedures.
. Participated in New design verification meetings.
. Performed failure analysis on in-house test failures and customer
returns.
. Setup personal computer hardware and software.
. Served as RSX system manager.
UNIVERSAL INSTRUMENTS - Richardson, TX
FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER - Nov. 1982 to Apr. 1985
. Performed installation, repair, and customer training of computer
controlled component insertion equipment.
. Setup automated production lines and product tracking capabilities.
DATA GENERAL - Clayton, NC
TEST TECHNICIAN - Jun. 1980 to Oct. 1982
. Designed test programs and fixtures for Fairchild FF101, FF303, and
GenRad 1795 automated testers.
. Performed component level troubleshooting and repair of Data General
Nova 3, Nova 4, S-120, S-140, CS/10 and MV-3000 computer systems using
voltmeters, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
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UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
WEAPONS CONTROL SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN - Aug. 1974 to Aug. 1978
. Maintained AN/APQ-120 airborne radar on F4-E Phantom aircraft.
. Performed calibration and repair of Hazeltine multiple sensor
displays.
. Calibrated and repaired Northrop electro-optical target identification
systems.
. Performed component level repair of aircraft Line Replaceable Units
(LRU's).
. Maintained SECRET security clearance.
TRAINING CERTIFICATES:
. CompTIA Security+, Huntsville, AL, Sep 2010
. CompTIA Network+, Huntsville, AL, Jun 2010
. CompTIA A+, Huntsville, AL, Jun 2010
. LEAN Manufacturing Concepts, Huntsville, AL, Oct 2009
. Agilent 3070 Maintenance, Neenah, WI, May 2002
. SPEA 4040 programming, Tyler, TX, Apr 2002
. Agilent 3070 User Fundamentals, Loveland, CO, Jun 2001
. GenRad 227x Operation and Programming, Milpitas, CA, Nov 1985
. Universal Instruments VCD/Sequencer Mechanical, Binghamton, NY, Dec
1982
. Universal Instruments Satellite and Positioning Systems, Binghamton,
NY, Dec 1982
. Universal Instruments UICS1 and Pass-Thru II, Binghamton, NY, Dec 1982
. Data General Nexus Test Technician, Clayton, NC, Sep 1982
. Data General MV3000 Test Technician, Clayton, NC, Sep 1982
. Data General S140 Test Technician, Clayton, NC, Jun 1982
. Data General CS/10 Test Technician, Clayton, NC, May 1982
. Data General Assembly Language, Clayton, NC, Apr 1982
. Data General S120 Test Technician, Clayton, NC, Feb 1982
. Fairchild Series 30/303 Maintenance, Latham, NY, Oct 1981
. Fairchild Series 30/303 Programming, Latham, NY, Sep 1981
. Data General Nova 4 Test Technician, Clayton, NC, Jul 1981
. GenRad Functional Test System Operation and Programming, Framingham,
MA, Aug 1980
. USAF NCO Orientation, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jun 1977
. USAF Multiple Sensor Displays, Seymour Johnson AFB, Goldsboro, NC, May
1976
. USAF Weapons Systems Technician, Lowry AFB, Denver, CO, Jul 1975
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