Quality Assurance Electrical Engineer

SANDRO SILVA

** ******* * . *********, ** ***** . Phone 401-***-****

e-mail: ******.*****.***@*****.***

objective

Manager of Engineering & supervisor of Quality Assurance looking

for an exciting position related to engineering. Interested in

expanding his horizons and be able to apply his engineering and

managerial business skills to improve company strategy.

Experience

2002-Present Phoenix Electric Corporation, Canton, MA

2009 Manager of Engineering & Supervisor of

Quality Assurance

Responsible for Managing, supervise, direct and coordinate the

Engineering department which includes Project Engineers,

Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Industrial Engineers,

and drafters by setting goals, monitoring personnel in the

execution of projects, development and identifying new sales

opportunities. Responsible for overseeing and tracking all

projects to ensure on-time and accurate completion of engineering

according to established schedules. Participate and make

recommendations in management meetings to discuss on going

projects relating to general design criteria, project costs,

customer requirements, staffing requirements, employee salary

levels, and office & test equipment. Consult with management,

production, and marketing staff to determine engineering

feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and

existing products.

Responsible for supervising, direct and instruct the Quality

Assurance department. Plan and direct field installation and/or

testing of equipment. Develop and implement test procedures.

Recruit employees; assign, direct, and evaluate their work; and

oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.

2008 Supervisor of Quality Assurance

Responsible for supervising and direct the activities of the

quality assurance department. Responsible for the detailed

quality inspection and/or testing of incoming material purchased

from vendors and products manufactured at PEC to ensure

conformance with established quality standards.

2003-2009 Project Engineer

Responsible for the technical design and implementation of

complicated high voltage / high current switchgear equipment and

control system related project starting from basic ideas or

sketches through to final installation procedures and perform

these assignments under minimum direction. Participate in

meetings with customers to discuss technical issues and design

criteria relating to a particular project.

2002-2003 Electrical Engineer

Responsible for the technical design, development and

implementation of a project starting from the basic concept and

carrying through to the completion and perform these assignments

under general direction.

List of current and past significant projects can be provided

once requested.

Previous EXPERIENCE

1998-2002 OfficeMax, South Attleboro, MA

Sales Supervisor

Excellent customer service and superior product knowledge.

Acquired sales experience in computers, peripherals, PDA's,

Digital Cameras, Cell phones, calculators, etc.

1997-1998 Texas Instruments, Attleboro, MA

Assembly Technician

Responsible for Hypot Testing and assemble various aircraft

circuit breakers.

Education

2013 UL508A Certificate,

Norwood, MA

2008 Substation Protection, Control and Communication

Certificate,

Distibutech Conference & Exhibition, Tampa FL

2007 Electrical Substation Design Fundamentals

Certificate,

University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI

2005 ABB Gas Insulation Substation (GIS) Certificate,

Manheen, Germany

2002 B.S., Electrical Engineering Graduate

University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI

Skills

Extensive knowledge of electrical engineering theory and

electrical control system design.

Thorough knowledge and understanding of published industry

standards relating to the design and testing of medium and high

voltage switchgear assemblies.

Thorough knowledge and understanding of published industry

standards relating to the design of control schemes for the

proper operation of high voltage circuit breakers and associated

equipment.

Highly organized and able to work independently and under any

situation.

Excellent management and leadership skills.

Able to make proper and quick decision.

General understanding and training using Microstation and CAD

software design.

Trained in use of commercial software programs (i.e. Microsoft

Word, Excel, Access, Project, Adobe Acrobat, etc.).

General knowledge in the design of large / heavy gauge structural

equipment.

Excellent team working skills and able to engage people at all

levels of the company.

Communication skills to work with other disciplines within

engineering, customer interface, and other company departments.

Ability to exercise good judgment.

Complete understanding & familiarity of electrical testing and

inherent dangers associated with such testing.

Work from specifications, technical manuals, schematics and

written or verbal instructions.

Excellent in creating short and long term plans.

Able to manage all aspects regarding to engineering.

Excellent in prioritizing and multitasking.

Trilingual: Portuguese, English and Spanish.

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