Chris Renner
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
**********@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/chrisrenner2
SUMMARY
Results oriented Design Verification and Test Engineer with proven success
in reducing test cycle time and enhancing overall test productivity.
Extensive background in manufacturing, product testing, performance testing
and electronics troubleshooting. Relied upon to revise test procedures for
better coverage of complex requirements. Identified as a self-motivated
team player, able to meet and surpass program goals. Hands-on experience
with building test boxes, troubleshooting, and working with most types of
electronic test equipment. Secret Security Clearance.
Expertise includes
Process Improvement Quality Assurance
Technical Writing Product Development
Electronic Troubleshooting Precision Soldering and Assembly
Automated and Manual Testing Bench Testing and Production Testing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ITT COMMUNICATIONS, Fort Wayne, Indiana 1994 - 2012
Design Verification and Test Engineer 2008 - 2012
. Verified product designs are fully functional and correctly implemented.
. Evaluated maturity of new products with respect to performance and listed
requirements.
. Communicated anomalies to HW and SW Engineers to correct problems
prior to production.
. Communicated potential problems meeting requirements with Task
Leaders.
. Verified product enhancements performed to specifications.
. Reviewed Field Reports to troubleshoot and characterize issues not seen
in lab testing.
. Performed system/subsystem integration and completed hardware/software
integration tests which included characterizing and documenting failures.
Product Assurance Engineering Assistant 2005 - 2008
. Performed government-witnessed reliability testing utilizing knowledge of
government specifications and standards.
. Wrote and updated test procedures to accurately define reliability
testing.
. Mapped out failure test plans with Engineering Task Leads so that
progress could be tracked upon failures.
. Documented and presented failure analysis process and results to
management to so that a formal failure report could be written for the
customer.
. Established cause of failure and corrective action to be implemented in
order to reduce future problems.
. Implemented and maintained 5S procedures in test lab in order to organize
and increase efficiency.
Design Engineering Assistant 1994 - 2005
. Provided technical support which included evaluating and troubleshooting
new product designs and analyzing vendor components, as well as
mechanical, electrical and thermal stress.
. Analyzed and converted factory technical data to operations standards.
. Established minimum performance standards for the systems under test.
. Prepared schedules and set priorities to maintain a smoothly functioning
laboratory.
. Supervised and advised ongoing work of technical groups and trained new
employees on lab procedures.
. Represented ITT during crucial qualification field testing of final
products. Provided technical support during testing and evaluated post
test data.
EDUCATION
AAS, Electronics Engineering Technologies, ITT Technical Institute, Fort
Wayne, IN