Engineer Mechanical

HIRAM H. NORWOOD

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Laveen, Arizona 85339

Mobile (P): 864-***-****

Home (P): 864-***-****

E-Mail: *************@*****.***

SYNOPSIS:

Responsible electrical & Mechanical engineer seeking a position in

Research & Development.

PROFILE:

Experience in the following positions of Engineering, R&D, Electrical &

Mechanical

Strengths: Proven knowledge/expertise in the design & troubleshooting of

electromechanical systems

Superior analytical, problem solving, administrative, organizational &

quality control skills

Goal oriented, dedicated professional, highly motivated self-starter,

decision-maker & team player

Proven leadership skills providing ISO & ANSI standards to project team &

designs

Demonstrated ability to manage & implement timely & cost-effective

completion of multiple projects

Misc. experience: AutoCAD 2012; Solid Works 2013; Inventor 12; RSLogix

500/5000; Ladder; SFC; C & Assembly language programming; Microsoft; MPLAB;

Wonderware; Altium 10,

EDUCATION:

Masters of Engineering Technical Japanese (Pending)

University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET)

ITT Institute of Technology, San Diego, California

Class C Welding Certification

C-1 Welding, 32nd Naval Base San Diego, California

LANGUAGES:

Native English & Some Japanese - Read/Writing/Speaking

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Sr. R&D Electrical Engineer Manager

12/2011 - Present

Vantage Mobility Int., Phoenix, AZ

Develop and write code for embedded systems used for CAN standard SAE

J1939, ring topology systems.

Generate code and firmware developed in MPLAB IDE for vehicle platforms,

VMI & seat controllers.

Program PIC18F & PIC16F Microcontrollers in C & Assembly to transmit &

receive data over CAN.

Capture & analyze 20 plus extended messages & ID and used them to write

code for embedded modules.

Generate 30A & 50A motor control PWM code & hardware for power kneel &

ramps systems.

Capture & analyze vehicle SPI commands & response data for seat belt,

force, position, & weight sensors.

Develop code for seat modules to receive, transmit & simulate passenger

seat commands & responses.

Generate schematics, Gerber files & PCBs via Altium for the development of

new embedded modules.

Develop & etch single & two layer prototype boards to eliminate costs

associated with manufacturing.

Design, implement & analyze data, code & hardware to implement ramp & power

kneel 10K cycle tests.

Design control systems for mechanical R&D for production & on road vehicle

emissions analysis.

Record / measure vibration & temperature fluctuations via Lab View for non-

converted & converted vehicles.

Test, measure and record data of embedded modules under extreme conditions

of a thermal chamber.

Work with teams of other departments to troubleshoot & repair electrical

issues of the VMI system.

Hiram Norwood (Professional Experience) Continued

R&D Engineer - GE Contractor 11/2010 -

05/2011

Gas Turbine Testing Laboratory, Greenville, South Carolina

Research & develop hardware for static and dynamic data acquisition and

data storage.

Configure and test instrumentation, software and hardware for real-time

monitoring and analysis.

Calibrate acquisition modules after installing strain gauges,

accelerometers and IEPE sensors.

Routinely conduct stress tests on equipment, network, and software and

develop procedures for operations.

Responsible for implementing acquisition and storage equipment for post

data processing.

Electro-Mechanical Engineer - HXE Contractor

10/2008 - 12/2011

JTEKT, HPHABET Piedmont, South Carolina

Designed and developed automated resistive welding equipment to process

automotive components.

Developed control software for proximity sensors, light-curtains and

electromechanical valves.

Design electro-mechanical systems, and sheet metal components via Solid

Works.

Design embedded fiber extraction devices utilizing Microchip's 8-bit

microcontrollers (MCU).

Developed firmware for closed loop; brushed dc motor control utilizing the

PWM functions of the MCU.

Utilized Microchips MPLAB IDE to develop, test and debug firmware written

in C & Assembly language.

Generate code in C & assembly language for A/D conversion and for

positioning /speed calculations.

Design Engineer/Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer

10/2005 - 10/2009

United Resource Recovery, Spartanburg, South Carolina

Developed a 19M dollar; FDA approved recovery system for Coca Cola plant in

Manila Philippines

Developed & designed process for a 45M dollar; FDA approved plant for Coca

Cola in Spartanburg SC

Led a team of designers to develop plant layouts, process, P&ID & PFD

drawings via Autodesk software.

Developed electrical schematics via AutoCAD & built NEC & UL compliant CPU

cabinets and HMI stations.

Developed functional specifications and managed electrical team during

loop, point and rotation checks.

Organized operations during equipment checks, process start-up & analyzed

data for process optimization

Provided hands on assistance during development & installation of program,

VFD, PLC and instruments.

Organized project team to develop DFMEA's and to improve system

functionality and cost reduction.

Developed HMI screens via Wonderware and programmed Allen Bradley 1756

controllers via RsLogix 5000.

Designer (Contract)

02/2005 - 09/2005

Standard Motor Products, Greenville, South Carolina

Generated CAD models and drawings of fuel injectors via Microsoft Excel and

Pro E Wildfire.

Developed documentation such as drawings and models of ignition coils and

EGR valves via Pro E Wildfire.

Maintained document control for ECR's, ECO's and utilized ASME Y.14, ANSI

and ISO drawing standards.

Assisted in the development of tooling, cavity molds to upgrade injection

molding equipment and process.

Supported product engineering team and R&D to develop fixtures for robotic

work cells via Pro E Wildfire.

Created BOM, researched OEM and distributor catalogs to obtain parts and

equipment specifications.

Analyzed existing products to develop wiring harness terminal connectors

via Pro E Wildfire.

Process Engineer

12/2003 - 11/2004

Yanagawa, Clarendon, South Carolina

Designed equipment and tooling for new and pre-existing products via Solid

Works and AutoCAD.

Generated schedules, SOPs and implemented a preventive maintenance program

to improve process.

Utilized Microsoft Excel to develop calculations, track equipment and to

schedule prototypes and tooling

Developed programs via RS Logix 500 for SLC 500 processors and commissioned

new equipment.

Evaluated equipment, improved yield and reduced scrap by incorporating an

automated air curtain process.

Revitalized maintenance and technical support personnel during debugging

and installation of equipment.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE:

United States Navy

Honorable Discharge

REFERENCES: Available upon request

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