RALPH R. MUELLER
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Bloomsburg, PA 17815 *******@***.***
Education
University of Phoenix 2010
Associates of Arts Degree in Information Technology,
. Courses of study: IT security, W-LAN Technologies, WAN Technologies,
LAN Technologies and Design of Information Systems
RETS Electronics School 1975
. Professional Certification in Electronic Engineering
Computer Skills
. Proficient with Microsoft Office 2003 and 2007 including: Microsoft
Outlook, Word, Power Point, Publisher, Excel, Access, Visio and
Publisher
. Can create a network infrastructure along with the necessary security
safeguards in place, such as firewalls, anti-virus/ad-ware programs
and setup the security of access points in both wired and wireless
networks
. Experienced in loading and removing software, maintaining and
repairing computers
Electronic Skills
. Proficient with oscilloscopes, DVMs, Safety Analyzers, and various
test equipment
. Can generate test procedures from engineering documentation
. Experienced in evaluating new processes and implement procedures on a
production line
. Capable in understanding new processes and interpret engineering
documentation
Experience
Electrician/Electronic Technician 2008-2009
Bloomsburg Mills, Bloomsburg, PA
. Managed the electrical and electronic department providing electrical
and electronic maintenance to the production floor and the plant
. Designed enhancements to various electrical and electronic circuits
which resulted in saving the company $3000.00 in the course of a year
. Repaired and maintained various types of production machines
. Updated and modified electronic circuits as necessary
. Designed circuits that monitored the safety of the equipment
. Implemented a preventive maintenance program
. Designed electrical circuits in conformance with NEMA guidelines
. Created a database for the electrical inventory using MS Access
Team Leader/Manufacturing Supervisor 2000- 2007
Hi-Tronics Designs, Hackettstown, NJ
Scheduled and prioritized the work flow for the day
Consistently met or exceeded all production schedules and quality
standards
Supervised fifteen to twenty operators and technicians
. Trained employees on test and production documentation
. Kept training records of personnel up to date as required by the Food
and Drug Administration
. Monitored the performance and completed reviews on employees
. Interacted with engineering and quality on new products
. Diagnosed failure trends and reported any abnormalities to quality and
upper management
. Ensured the required test equipment is functioning and the calibration
is up to date
. Created a clean and safe working environment as outlined in Six Sigma
and standards set by Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Production Manager 1975-2000
Datascope Corporation, Paramus, NJ
. Supervised ten assemblers and two technicians in the manufacturing of
biomedical electronic equipment
. Monitored the amount of production completed and modified the work
schedule as necessary
. Prepared performance reviews on employees
. Conducted interviews of prospective new hires
. Collaborated with Engineering and QC to resolve quality and
reliability issues
. Streamlined test and manufacturing procedures resulting in a 20%
increase in production
. Increased the product reliability by 10% by tracking failure levels
. Conducted FDA compliance and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
inspections of the work area weekly
Military 1971-1974
United States Army
Honorable Discharge
Rank SP4
. Worked in a communications center in Berlin, Germany as a Fixed
Cryptographic Specialist
. Attended Fort Monmouth Signal Center and School
Certifications
. Workkeys Silver Career Readiness Certification - Central Pennsylvania
Workforce Development Corporation
. Quality System Training - Hi-Tronics Designs Inc.
. Training in ISO 13485 - Hi-Tronics Designs Inc
. IPC 610 - Association Connecting Electronics Industries (expired)
. J Standard - Association Connecting Electronics Industries (expired)