Electrical Engineer with ** years experience improving circuit quality and profitability in
diverse industries by R&D and circuit redesign to widen the market for existing products and
develop state-of-the-art products to increase competitive edge and reduce costs of existing
products, conduct root cause analysis to identify and resolve under performing products, travel
as required, supports automated test equipment, processes, and systems, possesses a BSEET and
is familiar with Six Sigma and LEAN concepts.
Technical Skills:
Mentor Graphics Power PCB Schematic and PCB Layout, Microsoft Visio/Project/Suite, MS-
DOS, ORCAD Capture, ACT 2000, FOX PRO, PM/Series/SEM Motor Controllers,
Oscilloscope, Logic Probe, Spectrum Analyzer, EEPROM Programmer, Multimeter, Solder Iron,
C, C++, Assembly Language/microchip, Siemens PLC, JD Edwards, UL Certification
Requirements, EMC/EMI Testing, Environmental chamber, magnetic, through-beam, retro-
reflective sensors and encoder driven and interfaces. UL Certification.
Core Competencies
Troubleshooting R&D Redesign Product Testing
Product Changes Technical Writing Quality Control Staff Training
Sales Support Project Management Cost Reduction Customer Svc
Key Accomplishments
Created a universal automated testing system using PLC's to allow for multiple
production test sites to have custom operation by just downloading a different program into the
same controlling PLC's
Intermediary between contracted manufacturing facility supplier and internal purchasing
department during conversion of 100% of the companies electronic products over from old
supplier to new supplier.
Saved the company an extra annual $46,000 by implementing matching current products
with hard to find and obsolete products to remove the need to support obsolete low volume
products
Reduced training time and costs by creating and implementing a how-to video training
course and writing 90% of all procedures to solve training process issues
Helped to generate $450,000 in new sales by supporting the sales staff during an on-site
customer presentation to provide technical details
Saved department $9000 in 30 days by tracking down older inventories and getting them
sold to the customer before implementing updated design into production.
Reduced product costs by redesigning present product to reduce need for new models
Operation Improvements:
Created and implemented in-house line reject and field return part handling procedure to
eliminate false failures as well as create an information structure in which to apply six sigma
principles
Implemented LEAN process to streamline folder hierarchy in engineering network to
ensure only the most recent documents were in use while maintaining history
Created automated EXCEL worksheets to reduce customer machine operation time and
assist field service personnel in machine calibration and remove the need for complex
calculations real time.
Improved company reputation by being proactive and ensuring that every customer,
regardless of size would receive an answer to their question or issue
Career Profile
Horton Automatics, Corpus Christi, Texas 05/07-Present
Electrical Engineer
Redesign existing products to increase reliability and reduce production cost, design streamlined
production automated testing equipment, R&D for continuous product enhancement and
upgrading. Develop state of the art products for security revolving doors. Validate engineering
changes.
Richard D. George, Mobile Notary Public (Self Employed) 01/04 - 05/07
Perform Notary Services by traveling where needed at a moments notice, 24 hrs / 7 Days a week
Litrex Corporation, Pleasanton, California 01/06 - 01/07
Product Support Engineer
Provided highly visible customer support through the performance of final testing of the
equipment prior to shipment, on-site installations, servicing and repair of complex equipment
and systems. Checked and approved operational quality of system equipment. Trained
customers in the operation and maintenance of the inkjet chemical deposition tools used in the
manufacture of FPD (flat panel displays).
Curtis Instruments, Livermore, California 02/01 - 01/06
Product Engineer
Proposed changes in products to create new opportunities, reduce costs and improve
performance of controllers. Coordinated all activities between Sales, Engineering and
customers. Produced product sampling and new model releases. Trained Application engineers
and sales. Tested and evaluated controllers on vehicles and on dynamometers to validate new
modifications. Prepared product status reports for distribution to sales. Updated manuals and
technical publications. Conducted product evaluations for compliance to the MRD and related
specifications. Tracked product turnover. Traveled as required for presentation or for
troubleshooting.
ON-POINT Technology Systems Inc, San Marcos, California 05/00 - 02/01
Electronic Engineer
Performed R&D for state-of-the-art lottery ticket dispensing machines. Supervised, trained and
wrote all procedures for prototype production, testing, and final assembly. Wrote complete
manual for proper operation. Modified PCB drawings using Power PadsPCB 3.0 Software.
Maintained and edited current C and Assembly language programs. Troubleshot field machines
via the telephone. Wrote proposals to submit to state lottery commissions for state contract bid
and presented to Oregon State Lottery.
MC Machinery Systems, Cypress, California 07/98 - 05/00
Field Service Engineer
Provided troubleshooting of technical software, hardware, and mechanical problems with CNC
EDM WIRE machines via telephone and travel to the customer sites. Interpret diagrams and
mechanical drawings.
Motorola, Inc., Libertyville, Illinois 04/97 - 07/98
Communications Technician III
Troubleshot digital and analog cellular phones down to component level in a manufacturing
environment, quickly recognize reoccurring problems, and provide feedback to resolve future
occurrences. Teach classes on troubleshooting current products. Interact with all levels of
management.
Credentials
BS in Electronic Engineering Technology DeVry Institute of Technology
12 Years electronic engineering experience