Electrical Engineer
Resume:
of
TED F. HUTCHINSON, P.E. CFEI
May ****
I. General Information
Project Engineer - Electrical
Schaefer Engineering, Inc.
Wentzville, Missouri 63385
***@***********.***
II. Professional Summary
A. Education: Bachelor of Science Degree
Electrical Engineering (Power Option)
Brigham Young University
Provo, Utah
June 1988
B. Experience
January 2009 to Present
Position: Project Engineer - Electrical
Schaefer Engineering, Inc.
Wentzville, Missouri
Responsible for electrical engineering projects including failure analysis of electrical
components and systems, analysis of electrical equipment and appliances to determine
their role in an incident, evaluation of electrocution/electrical shock incidents, and
electrical equipment evaluation involving lightning. Conduct arc mapping to aid in fire
origin and cause analysis.
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Experience (continued):
October 1997 to January 2009
Position: Manufacturing Systems Engineer
3M Company
Columbia, Missouri
Focused on the design and manufacturing process development of electrical circuits
and electrical connector components. Emphasis on laser machining and motion
control. Supervised projects to improve material control and shipping effectiveness.
Trained in lockout-tagout, blood borne pathogens, and CPR.
June 1988 to October 1997
Position: Electrical Product Development Engineer
3M Company
Austin, Texas
Designed, built, tested and evaluated high voltage and high current devices. Created
product designs, specifications, and prototypes. Designed implemented and
conducted tests to meet industry standards. Designed and built a lightning simulator.
Conducted failure analysis on prototypes and assisted in failure analysis of failed
product from customers. Performed electrical field analysis on products and designs
to indicate likely failure modes.
January 1983 to June 1988
Position: Maintenance Worker for Municipality
American Fork City
American Fork, Utah
Performed a wide range of maintenance tasks at two municipality swimming pools
systems including electrical, plumbing and mechanical repair. Investigated and
resolved 3 instances of electrical shock to swimmers. Updated underwater electrical
system. Added emergency overhead lighting for indoor pool.
III. Professional Accomplishments
Holder of four US patents
Published twice: Automation of the ANSI C119.4-1991 Connector Test (IEEE
Transactions on Power Delivery), Stray Magnetic-field Response of Linear
Birefringent Optical Current Sensors (Applied Optics)
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IV. Professional Registration
Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri, Illinois, Arkansas, Iowa,
and Nebraska
V. Professional Affiliations
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI)
Missouri Chapter IAAI
Illinois Chapter IAAI
Arkansas Chapter IAAI
Kansas Chapter IAAI
Iowa Chapter IAAI
VI. Continuing Education
1992 - Managing Total Quality.
1992 - Intensity-Based Fiber Optic Systems
1992 - Introduction to Interferometric Fiber Optic Sensors
1993 - Introduction to Optics
1995 - Protective Relaying Texas A&M
1998 - Design of Experiments I
1999 - Fundamentals of Experimentation
2000 - Java for Structured Programmers
2002 - JD Edwards System Administration
2003 - Electrical Safety 3M
2004 - Lockout Tagout 3M
2005 - Six Sigma Green Belt Training
2006 - New Product/System Introduction
2007 - Lean Manufacturing Basics
2009 - Investigation of Electrical Appliance Related Fires, IAAI /AHAM
2009 - Cognitive Interviewing Method for Victims and Witnesses
2009 - Fire Origin and Cause Determination Per NFPA 921 1033 Sections 1-3-8
2009 Electrical Investigations and an Update to Arc Mapping
2009 Development of Joint Examination Protocols and Safety Plan Guidelines
2009 Fire Investigation: Making Decisions from Scene to Courtroom
2010 - Electrical Fires
2010 - Burn Pattern Recognition and Evidence Collection
2010 - Understanding The Fireplace, Chimney and Venting Fire Scene
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2010 Basic Principles of Fire Investigation Oklahoma State University
2011 40 Hour Hazardous Materials Technician, IAAI
2011 Recreational Vehicle Fires, Chris Bloom
2011 Updates to NFPA 921, Cory Reeves
2011 Combustion Explosions & High Explosives and Explosive Recognition,
Dr. John DeHaan and Jack Malooly
2011 Fatality Fires, Dr. Elayne Pope
2012 Joint Fire and Explosion Scene Investigations, M. J. Schultz
2012 National Fire, Arson & Explosion Investigation Training Program, NAFI
2012 Fundamentals of Motor Vehicle Fire Investigation, Society of Automotive
Engineers.
VII. Classes Taught
Automation of the ANSI C119.4-1991 Connector Test September
1996, IEEE Transmission and Distribution Conference, Los Angeles, CA.
Characteristics of Recessed Light Fixtures January, 2011, I.A.A.I. Illinois
North Chapter, Mokena, Illinois
Characteristics of Electrical Devices in Association with Cellulose Insulation June,
2011, I.A.A.I. Missouri Chapter, Lake Ozark, Missouri
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