Daniel Helder
Current: **** **** **, **********, ** 20011 abkx2t@r.postjobfree.com
Home: **** *** ********* ****, ********, PA 19533 202-***-****
Objective:
I am looking to gain new experiences by actively contributing to the goals
of the company. I am creative and self-sufficient, having self-managed most
of the projects I have been assigned, from gathering information to process
development, design, assembly, and testing of prototypes prior to
manufacture.
Work Experience:
Genex Systems Inc., Contractor for the FHWA, McLean, VA Sept. 2009 -
present
Research Technician (Full time)
. Automation of an active large scale turbulence generator (thesis)
o Updating the system with a control software (LabVIEW, C)
o Successfully implementing self designed micro-controller based
control boards
o Random signal generation and filtering
Atlantic Zeiser, Emmingen-Liptingen, Germany Mar. 2009 -
August 2009
Research Technician (Full time)
. Designed and constructed a sliding table with variable speed for
calibrating and testing, high precision, high-speed ink-jet printer
heads
. Testing a XAAR four-color print head on its precision and with UV-LED
dryer in the prototype stage
. Feedback reports for companies in UK(XAAR) and USA(Phoseon Technology)
. The machine was later sold a several times
Alcan Inc., Singen, Germany Fall 2007 and Fall
2008
Mechanical Technician
. Repair and maintenance of Aluminum and Polyethylene composite
manufacturing machines
Spaun SNT, Hilzingen, Germany Oct. 2003 - June
2005
Electrical Assistent
. Part-time work at the local firm in Hilzingen producing various
electronic sub assemblies, as well as switching power supplies.
Education:
University of Applied Science, Offenburg Germany July 2010
BS in Mechatronical Engineering (equivalent to a US masters degree)
Relevant Coursework: Control Systems, Software Engineering, Physics, CAD,
Electronics, Micro Controller Programming, Mechanics (Statics and
Dynamics), Materials (Metal and Plastics), Project Management;
ZGS Technical School, Konstanz Germany
July 2005
IT-Technician (2 year training to certified technician)
Relevant Coursework: Windows and Linux Server Systems (SQL), Network
structures and design, Electronics, Software Development, Computer repair
and maintenance;
Additional Qualifications
Languages German and English (both fluent)
Office Software Mac OS, Microsoft Windows, Linux Ubuntu, OpenOffice, MS
Office, MS Project, Open Workbench, Adobe Photoshop
Programming Languages LabVIEW, C, C++, Assembler and MATLAB Simulink
CAD Software Solid Works and Solid Edge (all 2D, 3D), CadSoft Eagle, NI
MultiSIM
Interests & Community Involvement:
Junior Achievement:
o Designed and programmed the Singen Crusaders (Germany) baseball team
website 2004
o Active member of the adult team and coached the youth baseball team
(age 9-18-200*-****
o Design and construction of a digital control interface including a
touch screen display for a tube amplifier
o Renovating indoor and outdoor project, as well as doing a lot of
carpenter work
References upon request.