Matthew Harper
Banks, Alabama 36005
Phone 334-***-****
Objective
To secure an Electronics, Computer, or Engineering Technician position to
provide
Research and Development, maintenance, repair, and upgrade service for all
types of electronic, computer, and network equipment.
Summary of qualifications
Soldering Experience
Testing and assembly of electronic components.
Over two years of military experience and certification in Special
Electronic
Device repair.
Over seven years experience in component level troubleshooting, design and
development of new and existing lighting products.
Security clearance acquired during course of work.
Software
Seven years of Windows NT 4.0 Workstation, one year of AutoCAD 14, four
years of
Microsoft Office consisting of Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows
XP and 2000
Education
Ashwood University Humble, Tx. (Electrical Engineering)
Graduated February 24, 2012
Troy State University Troy, Al. (Computer Science)
Alabama Agricultural & Mechanical University, Normal, Al (Electrical
Engineering)
Fort Gordon, U.S. Army Special Electronics Device Repair, Fort Gordon, GA
Certified in Electronics repair (23 week course)
Robot Programming (40 hour course) ABB Robotics
Robot Electrical course(40 hour course) ABB Robotics
Robot Mechanical course(40 hour course) ABB Robotics
Programmable Logic Control Programming (120 hour course) Allen Bradley
Programmable Logic Control Electrical and Mechanical (40 hour course) Allen
Bradley
PC Works Krause Programming (1250 hour course) German Automation
Employment History
July 2005 to present PHA Body Systems formally (Arvin Meritor) -
Montgomery, Alabama
Electronic Technician:
Responsible for the repair and and to also maintain ABB robots,
Rampf sealant system, and numerous Panel View systems. Allen Bradley PLC"s,
Data Highway, and numerous test systems in accordance with RS Logix 5000 to
assemble door panels for Hyuandi.
April 2005 to July 2005 Teksid - Sylacauga, Alabama
Maintenance Technician:
Responsible for numerous PLC's, Robots,
Hydraulics, and pneumatics. These products
are used to make engine blocks and heads for
several automotive manufacturers.
May 2004 to August 2004 Lockheed Martin - Huntsville, Alabama
Test Technician:
Responsible for the fabrication of prototype
electronic cable assemblies used in the THAAD
and other systems. These cable assemblies are
used for evaluation purposes prior to
production decisions. In support of the Range
Target product, evaluate non-operational
target systems and perform basic diagnostic
tests. Perform repairs (electronic and
mechanical) to the target system and verified
operational state prior to return to customer.
Both tasks involved the use of general and
special purpose electronic test and diagnostic
equipment. These dual efforts required
working as a member of a team as well as
individually.
Oct 2000 to Sept 2003 International Diesel of Alabama - Huntsville, Alabama
Maintenance Technician:
Responsible for the maintenance of numerous
systems involved in the manufacture and
testing of diesel engines. Detailed repair of
electrical, mechanical, electronic and
hydraulic subsystems were involved in this
task. Also included was the responsibility of
maintaining the PLC software used in the
engine test cells. All tasks were performed in a production environment
necessitating timely and accurate repair.
Jan 1998 to Oct 2000 Magnetek Lighting Products Group -Huntsville,Alabama
Engineering Lab Technician:
Provided testing of new and improved designs. I
proved helpful in designing a Secondary
Ground-Fault Protection circuit. I provided a
weekly report, along with well documented
testing, and programs that made the process
easier. I took numerous trips to Northbrook,
Illinois to obtain UL (Underwriters
Laboratories) approval for new designs.
Power Electronic Group Electronic Technician--Provided testing
troubleshooting at
component level, and repair of a variety of Electronic Power Supplies for
military and commercial applications. Provide support on product
manufacturing
consisting of trouble analysis and evaluation, Engineering change
operations,
and corrective solutions. Used various types of electronics equipment for
repair of new and warranty products containing digital and analog
circuitry.
Oct 1995 to Aug 1997 U.S. Army - Ft. Hood, Texas
Electronic Maintenance:
Performed diagnostic test, soldering, and
troubleshooting on computers PADS (Positioning
Azimuth Determining System). Night vision
goggles, thermal vision, chemical equipment,
radio, telephone repair, and office equipment
repair. Performed radiation test on chemical
equipment (WIPE test). Hazmat qualified.
July 1994-December 1994 Superior Molding - Troy, Alabama
Machine Operator:
Operated molding machine which made plastic and
fiberglass columns for porches and decks.
Awards received
Two Army Achievement Medal
Sharp Shooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar
Army Lapel Button
Mechanics Badge
National Defense Service Medal
Army Service
References
Keith Rice Controls Engineer Huntsville Al. 256-***-****
Don Stalnaker Production Supervisor Montgomery Al. 334-***-****
Chris Herron Controls Engineer Tuscaloosa Al. 256-***-****
Billy Davis Captain National Guard Montgomery Al. 334-***-****
Charles Bratcher Private Investigator Meridianville Al. 256-***-****
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