Technician Engineering

Summary

Experienced Engineering Technician with diversified exposure and demonstrated success in:

Robotics/Automation

Prototypes / Test Fixtures

Electromechanical Design

Pneumatics

Problem Analysis & Resolution

Electronics

Vendor Management

Milling & Lathe Operations

Applications: AutoCAD, OrCAD, Innoveda (schematic capture), Agile, Omnify, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Google SketchUp, Onshape

LOCKHEED MARTIN, Cambridge, MA July 2016 to April 2017

Lockheed Martin Advanced Energy Storage (LMAES). LMAES is developing a novel energy storage system that enables the deployment of renewable energy technologies, such as solar and wind power.

Electro Mechanical Engineering Technician

Responsible bonding and then pressure testing the seal of plate/cells used in the construction of a new battery designs.

Serialized numbered and then engraved the plates/cells whose bond was successful.

Assisted in the pricing, purchasing and procurement for various stock and materials

Aided and assisted in the composition of an SOP

Did various building maintenance projects along with being responsible for the safe removal and recycling of hazmat materials and chemicals 2 to 3 times per week

Fireye, Derry, NH September 2010 to January 2016

A division of United Technologies Fire and Security, manufactures leading edge, flame safeguard and combustion control systems for commercial and industrial applications throughout the world.

Engineering Technician

Aided in the development of prototype systems for the engineering group; documented design specifications and work instructions

Designed and built test fixtures, support burner, scanner systems

Built several Sales Demo Cases for our Sales Team to showcase various new products

Built various Precision Test Fixtures

Waters Corporation, Milford, MA (contract) July 2010 to September 2010

For over 50 years, Waters has developed innovative analytical science solutions, such as Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography (UPLC), High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Chromatography Columns & Chemistry Products, Mass Spectrometry Systems and Laboratory Informatics Solutions.

Electromechanical Engineering Technician

Aid in the development of prototype systems for the RD&E group

Contribute to an inventory spread sheet of laboratory equipment

Subject check valves to high pressure in reverse direction, to determine leak rate characteristics

Ark-les Inc., Stoughton, MA (contract) November 2009 to May 2010

The Automotive Business Unit is a supplier of automotive sensors such as, brake fluid sensors, clutch, proximity sensors - door / trunk latch systems, capacitive sensors - door handle, and automotive interior lighting

Electromechanical Engineering Technician

Aided in the development of automotive switches and sensors in the transportation business unit

Constructed and operated test fixtures for the collection of test data of automotive switches and sensors

Subjected switch and sensor samples to temperature, humidity, voltage and mechanical shock testing and retesting; in a laboratory environment, with the use of environmental chambers, materials testing instrument systems, custom fixtures and other associated laboratory instruments

Segway Inc., Bedford, NH (contract) May 2009 to September 2009

Leading manufacturer of electric personal mobility transportation systems

Electromechanical Engineering Technician

Diagnosed and tested printed circuit board assemblies for the Segway’s P.U.M.A. (Personal Urban Mobility & Accessibility) prototype

Collected data using spreadsheets to debug, repair and/or modify battery interface boards and sequencer boards

Copley Controls Corporation/Analogic, Canton, MA September 2004 to May 2009

Leading manufacturer of motion control amplifiers with medical and industrial applications

Electromechanical Engineering Technician

Designed and built prototype test fixtures for high power medical imaging amplifiers and burn-in racks that consistently met and exceeded engineering specs

Identified and purchased cutting edge materials and equipment to enhance the performance

Reviewed and revised schematics significantly increasing clarity and readability

Analyzed test cables, fixtures and test box malfunctions in order to expedite problem resolutions

Bluefin Robotics Corporation, Cambridge, MA (contract) March 2004 to September 2004

Underwater autonomous vehicles for scientific research, defense and industrial applications

Electromechanical Engineering Technician

Built test stand for 21” diameter vehicle, incorporating the main vehicle electronics to aid the software group prior to assembly of an A.U.V. (Autonomous Underwater Vehicle), debugged electrical issues as needed

Assembled 19” racks for battery charging and vehicle power; fabricated custom brackets and hardware

Documented assembly work by creating prints in 2D CAD

Instrumentation Laboratory, Lexington, MA (contract) February 2002 to March 2004

Major manufacturer of clinical laboratory instrumentation and reagents

Electromechanical Engineering Technician

Developed multiple sub-systems, including vibrating bowl research for the ACL Elite Pro robotic test tube de-capping and re-capping system

Used LabVIEW prototyping of system integration; built custom interfaces of electro-mechanical systems

Worked from 2D and 3D CAD drawings, fabricated custom brackets and assemblies; modified parts from 3rd party vendors

Analog Devices Inc., Micromachined Products Division, Cambridge, MA June 2001 to February 2002

Leading semiconductor manufacturer

Electromechanical Characterization Technician

Fabricated and constructed custom components for optical test systems used for characterization of Optical MEMS test platform; these systems provided the analytical data for design and reliability advancements

Programmed VBA macros in Excel to make LabVIEW data acquisition more efficient

Designed high voltage interlock and vacuum wand assembly for a safe operator interface

Installed multiple optical benches; plumbed compressed air lines for the pneumatic systems, establishing the stable platform necessary for vibration-sensitive optical work

Collaborated with service engineers to maintain proper operation of multiple Cascade Microtech semiconductor wafer probing systems, ensuring ISO 9001 standards of lab equipment calibration

KaZak Composites, Woburn, MA July 1998 to June 2001

High performance carbon fiber and fiberglass value-added composite structures

Engineering Assistant

Designed electrical circuits to synchronize motors for process control

Worked with Piezo electrical elements for an active structural beam for the U.S. space shuttle

Designed, developed and constructed necessary parts and circuits for use in composite projects; developed and implemented procedures to speed the cutting of panels and lay up of composite parts

Standardized personal protection equipment procedures to meet safety standards

Developed strong vendor base to ensure quick and economical purchasing decisions; selected and ordered appropriate equipment for lab tools, instrumentation, and laboratory furniture; procured new parts and equipment; maintained inventory, organized the laboratory space, ordered material storage system

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc., Cambridge, MA May 1989 to June 1998

Advanced Research and Development lab

Electromechanical Project Technician

Autonomous Vehicles:

Performed fabrication of airframe structural modifications for autonomous helicopter, including integration of electrical and mechanical systems; development of specialized mounting hardware to perform in a high vibration environment

Provided technical support for Unmanned Underwater Vehicle, including construction, troubleshooting and maintenance of systems control van and vehicles used to launch and recover the UUV in open ocean

Maintained government-bonded service area for Deep Submergence Recovery Vehicle

Composite Technology:

Collaborated with project engineers in new machine systems concept and design brainstorming sessions

Designed layout and fabricated electronic and pneumatic control cabinetry for robotic lay-up machine and diaphragm former; implemented tech fixtures and logged data for machine tests and other experiments

Textile Technology:

Aided with design and development of components for automated sewing machine, including pneumatic actuators, electro-optical sensors; provided on-site machine installations at customer location

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Cambridge, MA April 1987 to 1989 June

Mechanical Technician

Prepared and constructed stages for MIT 2.70 class projects (Introduction to Design); Supervised and assisted MIT students in production, assembly and development on various projects, including training students in proper machine use

Education

Associates Degree in Automotive Technology; Franklin Institute of Boston, Boston, MA

Certifications

Introduction to Robotics Certification, The Lowell Institute, Cambridge, MA

Electrical Circuits and Controls Certification, Wentworth Institute, Boston, MA

Resin Cure Detection System Certification, Micromet Instruments, Inc., Newton, MA

Composite Resin Injection Pump Certification, Ashby-Cross Company, Inc., Topsfield, MA

Willcox and Gibbs Machine Operation Certification, Pfaff-Pegasus of USA, Elizabeth, NJ

Advanced and Specialized Porsche Repair Certification, Porsche Training School, Hackensack, NJ

ACE Certification Program from United Technologies (UTC’s version of Six Sigma)

Completed approximately 20 Ethics Courses Fireye, Derry, NH

Soldering Certification THT-Chapter Six, J-STD-001, Rev. “E”, Exp. Aug 2016 - ID #080613, TCS Training & Certification Specialists

Awards, Memberships and Security Clearance

C.S. Draper Distinguished Performance Award

Automotive Service Excellence Membership (Master Technician)

Sports Car Club of America Race License

Government Security Clearance

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