MICHAEL MEDERIOS
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EXPERIENCE
**/**** –06/2018
SENIOR RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT TECHNICIAN, WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Responsible for the direction of the Engineering Department as it pertained to new product development, testing and performance improvement of the commercial washer & dryer lines. Responsible for documenting and maintaining all safety and performance requirements as mandated by the CSA, AGA, CE, and UL approval agencies. Worked closely with my team to design and fabricate fixtures to improved quality and performance in those commercial lines. Worked very closely with the Sales and Service Teams to help resolve field issues associated with the products.
09/1999 – 01/2016
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT TECHNICIAN, AMERICAN DRYER CORPORATION
Worked with the Team to design, fabricate and build 4 new dryer product lines. Responsible for training engineers in the development and testing and improvement of all dryer product lines. Responsible for documenting and maintaining all safety & performance requirements as mandated by the CSA, AGA, CE, and UL approval agencies.
05/1994 – 08/1999
FABRICATOR / WELDER, TAMER INDUSTRIES
Responsible for the fabrication of steel components to make tool cabinets of the tooling industry.
03/1989 – 04/1994
MACHINE INSTALLER / SHIPFITTER, GLADDING & HEARN SHIPBUILDING
Responsible for the installation of engines, generators, gears, shafts and propellers. Also acted as a shipfitter, cutting and welding plates for engine beds and hulls.
EDUCATION
09/1976 – 06/1979
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, SOMERSET HIGH SCHOOL
General Academics with a strong discipline in Industrial Arts, Varsity Ice Hockey.
SKILLS
Experienced in the application of Engineering Principles
Experience in Research Methodology to Science and Engineering
Experienced in the use of Analog/Digital Electronics in Measuring & Controlling Devices
Experienced in the application of Mechanical Engineering Principles
Experienced in the improvement of Test Devices/Techniques in Manufacturing, Industrial or Engineering Settings
ACTIVITIES
Engineering Special License – Steam Boiler Operator
Fabrication & Welding
Excellent communication Skills – both Written & Oral
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Abilities
Forklift Operator’s License
Experienced Hand Tool Operator
Experienced Microsoft Office User
Motivated Self-Starter