Mark Thompson

***** ******* *****, **********, ** 45246

513-***-**** H 513-***-**** C

abmbwo@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

I am a support engineer who focuses on the needs of the military and commercial

worlds specializing in a wide range of electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic

equipment. My flexibility and adaptability has allowed me to accumulate a diverse

portfolio of expertise. I have provided work for military contract specialists,

Fortune 100 companies and small manufacturing firms. I held a secret security

clearance for more than 15 years. My strengths include software and hardware

designs, troubleshooting and repair as well as development, testing and

implementation. I have accumulated a vast amount of knowledge and technical

know-how in my professional career which has repeatedly made me successful in

creating high quality products for companies such as ATK, Martin Electronics,

AMTANK Armor and General Electric.

AWARDS

Honored with a Letter of Commendation that included a monetary award from

Cincinnati Electronics recognizing my timely completion of a project; management

praised my "superb dedication", "technical expertise", and "outstanding

performance".

Experience

Support Engineer 1994-2009

Hydrotech, Inc.

Cincinnati, Ohio

Invented, designed and built an automated machine incorporating computer controls

with several IP addressable devices which was crucial in the production of 60 and

80 mm mortar shells with suspended explosives and resulted in successfully meeting

a strict deadline for military trials.

Reduced military training costs by designing a system used to seal the explosive

head of the 40mm grenade shell employed in active duty.

Invented, designed & built an automated system which was developed to apply an

adhesive that secured armor plating onto the HUMVEE and other transport vehicles.

Diligence and innovation on the project was critical to speeding up the process to

meet the mandatory safety requirements for the field vehicles.

Created an electronic / hydraulic cooling system used with the turbine gear box on

the new GE jet engine necessary for military testing, staying on schedule and on

budget.

Conceived and created the work instruction on the testing requirements and repair

of hydro-electrical units to ensure quality.

Created individualized blueprints for unique electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic

machinery per the client's specifications.

Designed, modified and scheduled production of custom machines for on-time delivery

to maximize company profit margins.

Established key relationships with customers, vendors, and sales representatives to

cultivate loyalty and ensure fair pricing.

Demonstrated leadership and independent working skills while managing multiple

projects with various deadlines.

Played a crucial role in salvaging failing projects using my technical expertise

and critical thinking skills.

Participated in planning and strategy meetings for new product lines to create a

more diverse company.

Quickly comprehended new software tools that were implemented into evolving system

designs.

Coordinated and conducted training sessions on-site for company employees after

system installation was completed.

Senior Support Engineer Cincinnati 1989-1993

Electronics

Cincinnati, Ohio

Programmed test cells to verify the performance of the SINCGARS ARC 201 Frequency

Hopping Radio for the Army.

Supervised the construction of the electronic circuit boards for form, fit and

function of the ARC 201.

Verified the proper fit and installation of the SINCGARS radio into the armored

vehicles and other transport units.

Implemented the start-up and programming of the HP 3065 Functional Test Station.

Instituted documentation standards to fulfill military contract requirements on

test software source code.

Supervised the manufacturing line assembling printed circuit boards used in the

SINCGARS military communication radios.

Provided programming code for the Universal Instruments IC Placement Systems.

Senior Test Engineer ITT 1985-1989

Aerospace/Optical Division

Ft. Wayne, Indiana

Wrote test procedures for a government special agency project involving a compact

SATCOM device.

Evaluated and purchased automated CE test equipment used to build the ARC-201 Army

radio.

Instrumental in the launch of the Gen Rad 2275 and the Unix-based Computer

Automation Functional Test Stations.

Presented training classes for the military and military depot personnel on the

field operation of test equipment.

Prepared test procedures and collected data needed for analysis and performed any

necessary repairs.

Engineer Analyst General Electric Company

1980-1985

Salem, Virginia & Syracuse, New York

Wrote test software for the PTH 500 and Gen Rad 2270 that verified board level

functions of the SBC sonar system & OTH radar system programs.

Interfaced with the Navy and Sperry Co. to interpret and clarify product

specifications and performance.

Organized and presented instructional seminars to the management and technical

staff.

Created generic software routines resulting in a $20,000 savings to the company.

Programmed the Gen Rad ATE equipment and evaluated the testing requirements needed

on printed circuit boards.

Designed and built test fixtures for the ALCOA industrial control systems.

Electronic Test Technician EG&G Technical Services

1978-1980

Dahlgren, Virginia

Acquired a Secret Security Clearance in order to do military contract work.

Completed any necessary tasks related to the operations of the test lab.

Executed reliability testing of the 3M data storage tapes to replace hard disk

units.

Tested and repaired p/c boards for the military.

Volunteer experience

WorkPlace Associates

2009-present

Hamilton, Ohio

I regularly volunteer and support MRDD & MH consumers with their job searches and

transportation to job interviews.

Education

DeVry Institute of Technology 1975-1977

Columbus, Ohio

Completed a 2-year Electronic Technician Diploma Program.

Technical addendum

OS/Environments

Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, PC DOS, UNIX System.

Development Applications

HP Basic, DOS, Allen Bradley Basic, Modicon, Visual Basic, Industrial Ladder Logic,

UNIX, Machine Code, LabVIEW, Intellution FIX32, Third Party Hydraulic and

Electrical CAD Simulator, Mentor Electrical Simulator, Embedded Software.

Networking

Ethernet, Device Net, Profi Bus, Protocols: TCP/IP.

Hardware

A/B, Horner, G.E., Siemens PLCs, Controls/Servo Drives & Motors, Indramat, Baldor,

Control Techniques, Fanuc, SUN Proportional Controls, DEC (VAX), SUN, IBM, Hewlett

Packard, Computer Automation, PC's, Spectrum Analyzers, DVM, frequency generators,

thermal cameras, temperature and pressure transducers.

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