John McElroy

***** * 'V' Ave Vicksburg, MI ***** • Ph.# • 269-***-****

Email: ac2tn4@r.postjobfree.com

Summary of Qualifications

Independent engineering inspection services for engineering and industrial companies

Test engineering for mechanical, electrical and electronic systems.

Wrote a variety of engineering documentation including specifications, change notices, procedures, work orders, requests for quotes and project closings for the Engineering Department at Coca-Cola

Customer Service, Inside and outside sales, spare parts sales, purchasing, quotation preparation, application engineering, and marketing supporting an automated painting equipment manufacturer.

Responsible for repair, troubleshooting, maintenance, start up and shut down of automated assembly lines for the manufacture of automotive rear view mirrors at IKU.

Troubleshooting and repair of robots and associated equipment. Trained customer personnel in trouble shooting, repair, and maintenance of Prab’s robotic equipment as a Field Service Engineer.

Wrote IQs, OQs, and SOPs at Pfizer on automated filling and packaging equipment.

Professional Summary

My experience with a variety of technologies from hands on troubleshooting and repair to technical writing have provided me with the skills to do an excellent job in a variety of technologies.

My two A.A.S. degrees in Electronics and Mechanical Engineering Technology have provided me with the understanding of mechanical systems, controls, electronics and computers.

Experience Summary

Orca Inspection Services Kalamazoo, MI 11/11 – present

Conduct independent engineering inspection services for engineering and industrial companies as an independent contractor. Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Observed testing to assure compliance to test procedures and required test results.

Documentation and drawing review followed by product inspection to assure compliance.

Observed Factory Acceptance Testing.

On dock, loading, and shipping inspections.

This job involves extensive report writing and photography.

Eaton Corp. (under contract with Nesco Resources) Marshal, MI 11/13 – 7/14

Test Engineer

Performed tests on Volvo’s new supercharger built by Eaton. Tests included but were not limited to durability, performance, life, noise, vibration, and harshness testing.

Modified, repaired, maintained, and calibrated test equipment.

Compiled and certified all required test data for customer review.

Wrote and modified test procedures.

Assembled superchargers with product modifications to meet test requirements.

Durability, performance, and life test stands that use LabVIEW software.

Union Pump Co. Battle Creek, MI 02/08 – 10/11

and 03/95 – 10/97

Test Engineer

Reviewed all new orders to determine the Test Department’s responsibilities, and to assure that the order was accurate and complied with all specifications

Compiled and certified all required test data for customer review

Wrote and modified test procedures

Wrote product modifications to meet test requirements

Instructed shop personnel in making modifications

Performed all types of tests, including witnessed tests

Repaired and calibrated test equipment

A-1 Refrigeration Kalamazoo, MI 02/06 – 06/07

Outside Sales

Selling HVAC service contracts, new equipment, and replacement equipment to industrial and commercial accounts

Independent Contractor Kalamazoo, MI 03/04 – 02/06

Sold Craftmatic Adjustable Beds, also newspaper subscriptions

These positions involved in-home presentations, closing business, and payment contracts

Prima Communications Schoolcraft, MI 11/00 – 02/03

Technical Writer

Primary responsibility was to write validation documents for the Engineering Department at Pfizer Corp

Technical Writer/Engineering Assistant

Wrote a variety of engineering documentation including specifications, change notices, procedures, work orders, requests for quotes and project closings for the Engineering Department at Coca-Cola

STC Technologies Portage, MI 10/97 – 08/00

Customer Service

Reported to Automated Paint Line Product Manager

Inside and outside sales, customer relations, spare parts sales, purchasing, quotation preparation, application engineering, and marketing

IKU-USA Three Rivers, MI 02/94 – 03/95

Automation Technician

IKU-USA, 1100 W. Broadway, Three Rivers, MI 49093

Automation Technician: Repair, troubleshoot, maintain, start up and shut down of automated assembly lines for the manufacture of automotive rear view mirrors

Prab Robots Inc. Kalamazoo, MI 07/87 – 02/94

Test Engineer, Field Service Engineer, and Sales

Field Service Engineer: Troubleshooting and repair of robots and associated equipment. Trained customer personnel in trouble shooting, repair, and maintenance of Prab’s equipment.

Sales Engineer: Sold a variety of conveyors. Wrote proposals and cost estimates. Wrote press releases and case histories. Advised customers and representatives on potential and existing applications.

Final Assembly Test Engineer: Performed customer run-offs of robots and robotic systems. Start up, troubleshoot, repair, and program robots and systems. Performed quality, functional, and performance tests. Supervised repairs and modifications made by union personnel. Shop supervisor when a second shift was required. Developed and implemented test procedures for products and components. Wrote engineering change notices. Maintained and repaired test equipment. Repaired customer returned circuit boards and accessories. Personally responsible for functional quality of all robots shipped.

Armstrong International Three Rivers, MI 05/79 – 07/87

R & D Test Technician and Sales/Marketing

Research and Development Test Technician: Wrote technical reports on test data from development projects, competitive evaluations and returned goods. Accumulated and compiled test data. Built models and prototypes for development projects. Instructed skilled personnel in building models and prototypes. Made test fixtures for use in product evaluation and troubleshooting. Demonstrated test procedures. Built, maintained and repaired test instrumentation and equipment

Marketing Services. Developed sales and technical literature. Integrated work between internal personnel (sales and engineering) and outside contractors (ad agencies, printers, and typesetters). Managed inventory control of all company literature. Responsible for development and placement of media advertising. Coordinated all trade show activities, including rentals, shipping, labor and supplies. Edited employee and sales newsletters.

Carrier Air Conditioning Corp. Syracuse, NY 02/77 – 05/79

Engineering Technician (Compressor Division)

Engineering Lab Test Technician: Performed variety of tests on compressors and components. Tested and developed new designs and cost improvements. Built and maintained test equipment.

Education Summary

Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Kalamazoo, MI A.A.S. in Electronics Honors Graduate.

State University of New York at Alfred, Alfred, NY, A.A.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology

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