THOMAS E. BRUDER

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Macungie, PA 18062

610-***-****

E-mail: abm6w0@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY A highly skilled associate engineer with a diversified

background in the optoelectronic, electronics and medical industries and

expertise in testing procedures, computers and practices. An excellent

troubleshooter who is a competent problem solver. Proven leadership

ability with exceptional interpersonal skills. A fast learner who is

adaptable to new situations.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

. Optical Detectors

. Lasers

. Polarization Controllers

. Lightwave Multimeters

. Fiberoptic Devices

. Signal Generators

. Data Loggers

. EMI & ESD Standards

. Oscilloscopes

. Frequency Counters

. ISO 9000

. Lens welders

. Pick and place bonders

. Ribbon bonder

. Dage Shear tester

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2008 - Present Cornerstone Resources

Electronic Test Technician

Halliburton

. Tested and troubleshot PCB's to component level.

. Manufactured test boxes to test PCBs for oil drilling

tools.

. Manufactured magnets and magnet assemblies for oil drilling

tools.

.

2007 - 2008 Kelly Engineering Resources

Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Therakos Inc.

. Tested components for medical equipment per FDA standards.

. Assembled, tested, and documented test fixtures in a

medical environment.

. Responsible for the investigation and prove in of

replacement components.

. Review and update SOP's and NMR's per FDA regulations.

2001-2007 CyOptics Inc., Allentown, PA

Associate Engineer

Assembled and tested RF modulators and other devices for optical

applications. Responsible for the maintenance and operation of

manufacturing equipment.

. Used automated and manual equipment for the manufacture of

optical components.

. Tested and recorded the data from the manufactured products

to ensure specifications were met.

. Consulted with process engineers regarding changes in the

process and test results

2001. Agere Systems, Breinigsville, PA

Process Development Engineer

Built, assembled and tested optoelectronic devices as components

for the manufacture of telecommunications equipment.

. Sat up required equipment and aligned fiberoptic collimators

using lasers, optical detectors and polarization controllers

to meet required specifications.

. Recorded measurements and tests results to provide accurate

data for quality control.

. Consulted with process engineers regarding changes in the

process or our-of-specification results.

1998-2000 Aerotek, TAD Technical Service and Tech Aid Contractors,

Allentown/Coopersburg/Norristown, PA

Contract Engineering Technician

Tested, troubleshot and assembled on electrical/electronic

equipment and components for fiber optics, lighting and

electronic companies as a contractor.

. Aligned fiber optic components using lightwave multimeters

and optical power meters to conduct setup for the manufacture

of fiberoptic devices for LD Fiber Optics Company.

. Tested and evaluated ballasts and lighting devices to detect

malfunctions and reject of repair faulty products for Lutron

Electronics Corporation.

. Built industrial and commercial lighting devices and fixtures

and conducted tests for Electromagnetic Interference (EMI),

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and electrical surge properties

to ensure that products met the Underwriter

Laboratories (UL), national safety standards and customer

specifications.

. Built, assembled and tested motor controller boards used for

heart pumps and military purposes to detect malfunctions and

ensure high quality devices.

1998. Fairchild Controls Corporation, Frederick, MD

Engineering Technician

Built and tested fixtures for use in the manufacture of

electronic controllers and detection equipment to ensure quality

and accuracy of the environmental test devices.

1997. Marsh McBirney Incorporated, Frederick, MD

Production Team Leader 1995-

1997

Planned and scheduled production to ensure efficient work flow

to meet customer delivery dates with quality product.

. Assigned work to employees and monitored performance to meet

schedules.

.

. Trained employees in performance of duties.

. Processed engineering change requests and ordered parts and

supplies as needed.

. Developed and revised production procedures to ensure that

they met the ISO 9000 guidelines.

Electronic Technician 1993-

1994

Tested and calibrated the finished electronic equipments and

components to ensure proper operation and quality.

Inventory Control Associate 1987-

1993

Coordinated and documented shipping of finished products to

customers.

. Received and maintained inventory of parts and supplies

required for the manufacture of electronic products.

EDUCATION AAS Computer Technology, Frederick Community College,

Frederick, MD

Lehigh Carbon Community College to get these certifications

A+ Certification

NET + Certification

CISCO CCNA Certification

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

. Total Quality Management

. Work Team Development

. Supervisory Skills

. Windows

. Qbasic

. PASCAL

. C Programming Language

. Machine Language

. SPC

. Word

. Excel

. Optical principles

. Labview

. VISIO

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