Electrical Engineer

MELANIE C. JONES

**** *. ****** ****** ? Chicago, IL, 60619

*******@***.*** ? 773-***-****

[pic]Objective: To secure a position that will utilize my skills/knowledge

in electrical design, troubleshooting, or six sigma

Education:

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL

. Master of Science-Manufacturing Systems, December 2011

. Cumulative G.P.A.: 3.6/4.0

. Bachelor of Science-Electrical Engineering Technology (ABET-TAC

accredited), August 2010

. Cumulative G.P.A.:3.058/4.0

Projects:

Six Sigma Black Belt Project: Reduction of Metal Pin Sticking in

Sienna Door Handle

Aisin Manufacturing, Marion, IL

(September 2011-December 2011)

Used the DMAIC method to solve the problem of a metal pin

sticking intermittently inside of a Toyota Sienna door handle

Automated Frequency Response Testing Project

Department of Technology, SIUC

Project Manager

(January 2010-April 2010)

Designed a voltage-controlled oscillator, two-stage testing

amplifier, scaling circuit, and data acquisition software to

measure and test the frequency response

Employment:

National Railway Equipment Co., Mt. Vernon, IL

Electrical Engineer

(February 2012-Present)

. Perform 2D AutoCAD drawing of locomotive electrical

components and systems

. Create and modify electrical schematics, associated bill of

materials, and wire run lists

. Develop and design new locomotives and their components

. Arrange and participate in design reviews

. Create field modification instructions/change orders for

production

. Provide guidance and support to new employees

Southern Illinois University-Minority Engineering Department,

Carbondale, IL

Teaching Assistant

(August 2010-May 2011)

. Assist professor with pre-calculus lectures

. Proctor exams and quizzes

. Evaluate and score worksheets/homework assignments

Secretary of State of Illinois - Department of Motor Vehicles,

Chicago, IL

Student Worker/Clerk

(Summer 2008, 2009, 2011; Winter 2008, 2009, 2010)

. Inspected vehicles prior to road test to determine if they

met state requirements

. Administered eye and written exams

. Distributed photo identification cards

. Processed driver applications

Skills:

. AutoCAD 2013

. Microsoft Office

. Six Sigma

. Drafting

. Lean

. Electrical Circuits

. LabView

. PLC

. Robotics

. Quality Assurance

. VR CNC Milling

. Reliability

Activities:

. National Society of Black Engineers - N.S.B.E. (2008-2011)

. Expanding Your Horizon- Volunteer Service (Nov. 2010, Oct. 2011)

. Adopt-A-Spot Community Service (2009-2010)

. Minority Engineering Program (2006-2010)

. Relay for Life (April 2009)

Scholarships/Awards:

. Minority Engineering Scholarship (2006-2010)

. Dean's List (Spring 2007, Spring 2009)

. Illinois Merit Recognition College Scholarship (2005)

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