Engineering Test Technician

MICHAEL S. DAVIS

***** ********* *****, ******, ******** 48188 734-***-****

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OBJECTIVE

Innovative and resourceful professional seeking a position as an

Engineering Technologist, with a desire to utilize my technical,

organizational, planning, management, and communication skills to

facilitate teamwork and enhance performance.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Navistar Defense - Test Technician

September 2011 - Present

. Assemble electrical system harnesses using rough drawings and/or

electrical schematics, and written instructions provided by the

engineering staff. The harnesses include instrument panel, engine, and

other specialty harnesses.

. Update and modify existing electrical systems as required by the

program.

. Troubleshoot and solve electrical issues on the military vehicles.

. Responsible for the management of the Electrical Laboratory.

. Recently completed two week Field Service Representative (FSR)

training.

Powertrain Integration, LLC - Test Technologist

April 2011 - September 2011

. Assemble engine dynamometer test cells.

. Install instrumentation, such as analog input and output signal

conditioners, relays, and thermocouples into the power distribution

cabinets.

. Assign the instrumentation to the dynamometer system channels and

calibrate the instrumentation according to the manufacturer's

calibration sheets.

. Operate dynamometer test cells, performing engine development tests,

such as alternative fuel tests using liquid propane, compressed

natural gas, and gasoline.

Navistar, International Truck - Test Engineer

December 2010-April 2011

. Coordinate the installation of prototype components and

instrumentation for testing a variety of International diesel semi-

trucks and military vehicles.

. Perform tests, as requested by the product engineering staff,

utilizing the CANalyzer, Diamond Logic Builder, and LabView systems.

. Analyze acquired test data and transfer into the appropriate software

program(s) to generate test reports and graphs.

. Brainstorm with peer engineers on a newly designed starter system to

reduce serviceability time by 50%.

iEL, Inc. Independent Engineering Test Laboratories - Project Coordinator

June 2010-September 2010

. Oversee and perform fuel system testing, including an assortment of

fuel fill tests and fuel component testing.

. Generate plots and test reports, from all test data acquired, to be

presented to the engineering staff and program management.

. Coordinate with the customer to ensure that all of their testing needs

are met.

EZGO, Division of Textron - Test Technologist

November 2009-June 2010

. Install instrumentation and test equipment in vehicles per standard

test procedures and test requests.

. Perform tests as requested by the engineering staff including: brake,

stability, powertrain durability, and vibration testing.

. Analyze test data acquired and transfer data into the appropriate

software program(s) to generate test reports and graphs for test and

program engineers.

. Perform tests using the eDAQ data acquisition system.

. Repair and maintain MTS Four Poster test rigs.

Ford Motor Company

Noise, Vibration, and Harshness - Test Technologist

June 2007-July 2008

. Performed Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) impact testing and

sound reciprocity testing on all Ford products as well as competitive

products.

. Completed NVH testing utilizing application of single and triax

accelerometers.

. Transitioned from CADA X test system to LMS Test.Lab Test System,

improving project timing.

. Reduced test timing 50% by eliminating obsolete test procedures and

implementing Test.Lab System.

Michigan Proving Grounds - Test Technologist October 2005-

June 2007

. Provided vehicle line coordination of multiple tests for simultaneous

testing of up to14 vehicles.

. Processed test vehicles in Test Net System and coordinated testing

process with the Lead Vehicle Coordinator ensuring time scheduling and

project management.

. Formatted spreadsheets and provided tracking information to test

requesters with recommendations for next steps that ensured

appropriate testing.

. Acted in a supervisory role on the midnight shift for the Michigan

Proving Grounds Track Office, handling driver assignments and tests,

dispatching tow trucks, and handling track issues.

. Generated reports and graphs showing the up and down times of the test

vehicles, illustrating overall testing status.

Electrical Electronic Systems Engineering - Validation Engineer

June 2000-October 2005

. Scheduled full vehicle validation testing for all test vehicles.

Built test fixtures for specialized testing.

. Developed copper cup speedometer that reduced warranty costs and

eliminated in cab noise.

. Performed over 400 in-vehicle and bench tests of instrument clusters

and analyzed results relative to the design specifications.

. Performed warranty analysis on driver information systems.

. Diagnosed issues and made design recommendations for resolution.

. Responsible for ordering required test equipment and parts.

. Authored Corporate Engineering Test Procedures for Driver Information

Systems.

Electronic Fuel Handling Delivery - Validation Engineer

July 1998-June 2000

. Performed all required fuel system tests including fill rate and fuel

economy deliverables.

. Redesigned the Focus fuel sender card to eliminate erratic fluctuation

in the fuel gauge.

. Functioned as the Department Warranty Analyst, performing warranty

return analysis and generating engineering reports.

. Managed inventory and ordered required test equipment and parts.

Electrical Electronic Systems Engineering - Validation Engineer

March 1990-July 1998

. Performed full in-vehicle and bench testing of instrument clusters to

design intent.

. Piloted and debugged the Analytical Warranty System.

. Released all parts for the Driver Information Section utilizing the

Worldwide Engineering Release System.

. Maintained test plans and schedule for the Driver Information Section.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg

April 1980-

April 1983

EDUCATION

Electronic Engineering Technology, Associate Degree, Macomb Community

College 1993

TRAINING

. Proficient utilizing test equipment, such as: oscilloscopes,

multimeters, CANalyzer, and multi-channel data acquisition systems

including the eDAQ and Hewlett Packard Programmable 36 channel system.

. Experience in Analytical Warranty System, Basic Engine Building,

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Global 8-D, including Ford

Specific software, such as, Test Net for test requests, Ford Product

Development System, Global Product Development System, and Worldwide

Engineering Release System.

. Competent using all Microsoft Office applications including

PowerPoint.

. Field Service Representative (FSR) Training.

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