Engineer Electrical

Alan Hefty

*** ******* ******* **. *** *** Phone 608-***-****

Verona WI 53593 *********@*******.***

Objective

To find a new opportunity where I can utilize my engineering education, experience and skill set, as well as

my farming background. My farming background gave me a strong work ethic and taught me the value of

hard work and dedication. The strengths that I would bring to this new position would include enhancing

operations by improving product reliability and safety. I am a loyal employee whose worth lies in my

dedication to the company’s overall strategic business success.

Work Experience

Intertek Testing Services - Engineer June 2004 - Present

Middleton, WI

• TESTING: My experience is diverse and includes the testing of computerized locks and other devices to

Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) standards. This

testing is very specific, and my responsibility is to ensure that the testing is always performed to code. Time

management is essential to the completion of the testing on time. I work in conjunction with other Intertek

facilities which specialize in electrical testing to ensure that the testing is completed on time and performed

correctly in service to the clients.

•DESIGNING and BUILDING: My current position utilizes very specialized design and building of test

equipment. I am trained in the use of a vast array of tools ranging from a welder to computer numerical

control (CNC). I am also proficient with the use of advanced equipment such as computer-controlled

pneumatics and programmable logic controllers (PLC). These specialized set-ups are used to test electrified

hardware for the hardware industry.

•PROJECT MANAGEMENT: These duties include managing multiple projects, provided technical

support to technicians, writing technical reports, interacting with customers on a daily basis when testing a

product, and setting up new test equipment.

Farm Worker 1986-2004

New Glarus, WI

• Assisted in my family’s extensive dairy farm operations. This included the installation and running of an

innovative new dairy goat operation in 1992.

• HANDS ON mechanical experience with farm and automotive equipment. Rebuilt tractor motors, made

mechanical repairs on haybines, round and square balers, manure spreaders, mixer mill, etc. Replaced head

gaskets on a Subaru Outback. Performed troubleshooting and repair on automobiles with OBD code scanner

including camshaft position sensor, EGR valves, knock sensors, etc.

Education

University of Wisconsin-Platteville,

Platteville, Wisconsin (ABET Accredited)

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering with an emphasis in Power and Digital Design

Bachelor of Science - Business

Course work in business management.

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office, WordPerfect, AutoCAD, PcSpice, MAX+PLUS II, Assembly, Nais, Horner and Omron

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).

Awards/Activities

Member of Institution of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) and Theta-Tau professional engineering

fraternity.

References available upon request.

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