John D Tonks
**** **** ******, *** ******, NM ***11 P: 575-***-**** H: 505-***-**** *******@****.***
Professional Overview
Field Engineer and dedicated team player with extensive knowledge of electrical engineering
concepts and a creative aptitude for new product development.
Summary of
Skills
• AutoDesk Inventor
• CAD software expert
• 3D design and simulation software
• Technical writing
• Data collection
Employment
History
Field Engineer II
06/2012-10/2014 Raytheon El Paso, TX
As a Field Engineer I monitor operations of an X-Band radar system. I also perform
maintenance on the system. This position requires me to deploy to various locations abroad.
Computer Operator
04/2012 – 05/2012 ITT Exelis Las Cruces, NM
For this position I transfer old back-up tapes to newer tapes using a Linux based computer
system.
Computer Operator 1
08/2010 - 09/2010 Westech International Inc White Sands, NM
As a computer operator I entered collected data into a data base used by the army for evaluation
of their military exercises. I also used a computer system that tracks the soldiers for their
commanding officers to monitor their progress.
Data Collector
03/2010 - 07/2011 Atamir-WSMR White Sands, NM
As a data collector I accompany the operators and record the time, dates, and all pertinent
information about the equipment I am assigned to. I keep logs about both successes and
problems during the test.
Operator
10/2009 - 10/2009 Atamir-WSMR White Sands, NM
As an operator I would set up the equipment being tested and if problems occurred I would work
with the engineers to correct the issues.
Student Technician
07/2004 - 01/2006 NMSU ICT Department Las Cruces, NM
Install A/V equipment in classrooms, maintain and troubleshoot campus cable and satellite
systems, other duties as assigned
Design Engineer
06/2001 - 08/2001 MPC Design Technologies Albuquerque, NM
Electronics drafting, PCB layout, network administration, reverse engineering.
Satellite Installer
08/1999 - 09/1999 DSS Outlet & Home Theater by Design Roswell, NM
Install DSS Systems, home theater systems, Antennae, and security cameras.
Research Assistant
12/1998 - 12/1998 NMSU Dept of Agronomy and Horticulture Las Cruces, NM
I maintained weather equipment, downloaded data to be used on a web site, and other tasks as
assigned.
Light Industrial
07/1996 - 07/1996 Kelly Temporary Services Las Cruces, NM
Inspected circuit membranes for shorts/opens. Cleaned area. Other quality control tasks.
Education
Associates Degree, Drafting Technology 5 2005
Dona Ana Community College – Las Cruces, NM
I studied architectural, civil, and electro/mechanical drafting. I completed the coursework for
graduating with the degree for architectural and mechanical/electronics drafting technology.
Bachelor’s Degree, Electrical Engineering Technology 12 1998
New Mexico State University – Las Cruces, NM
I graduated with the degree for an EET, and studied security design courses.
Additional Information
Available to start work immediately
Hold a current security clearance
References
Available upon request