Mr. Robert (Bob) Wiser, K*RMW
Watsonville, CA 95076
(Email) ***.*****@*****.*** http://k6rmw.net (Home) 831-***-**** (Cell) 831-***-****
(Web page)
Objective:
Interested in a position in the engineering fields of production, product safety & compliance and systems installation, with a company or
organization that encourages teamwork, personal responsibility and integrity, and a desire to benefit the general public.
Skill Sets:
Technology: Fluent with engineering applications including AutoCad, OrCad, EPD Schematic Capture and PCB gerber file
manipulation apps. Currently work professionally with Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, Visio, Performa +, Adobe Photo Shop and
Acrobat Creator. Have worked with Agile, Forth Shift, Man-Man, Bahnn and PDM material / document management systems.
Electrical: Extensive work with electrical and mechanical component selection, evaluation and verification of active and passive
electrical and electro mechanical components. Hands-on working knowledge of numerous RF and Audio Spectrum Analyzers,
Oscilloscopes (digital & analog), safety Hi-pot / Ground Continuity Testers, AC-DC Power & Temperature Monitoring equipment
(including numerous data loggers) and utility Power Line Monitors. Personally own / use: Radio Service Monitors, RF Tracking
Generators, RF & Audio Spectrum Analyzers, HF through UHF Signal Generators. Extensive experience with AC power “noise”
detection & eradication, and ground based noise problem resolution.
Experience:
APPLICATION ENGINEER
SPECTRA-MAT, INC. (member of SAES-Getters Group) October, 2012 – November, 2013
100 Westgate Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
Supporting Emitter Products Group customers with technical issues related to the use of Dispenser Emitter Cathodes in magnetron,
klystron, X-ray and other vacuum tubes, in various commercial systems and military - space applications. Providing technical interface
for customers with Spectra-Mat design and production engineering staff members, to develop appropriate courses of corrective action as
required to resolve their product related issues.
SALES SUPPORT ENGINEER
L-3 Communications, EDD, California Tube Laboratory (CTL) October, 2006 – January, 2012
125 Aviation Way
Watsonville, CA 95076
Supported commercial and military customers with technical problems related to integration of CTL magnetron tubes into commercial
radar systems and military threat training systems as well as tactical air traffic control systems. Provided system problem analysis to
help determine potential magnetron faults and appropriate course of repair action required. Supported in-house Modulator system repair
and problem resolution. Performed cold test operations and other incoming magnetron evaluations prior to receiving tubes for repair and
rebuild.
CONSULTING ENGINEER
Electroglas, Inc. September, 2006
5729 Fontanoso Way
San Jose, CA 95138
Supported prototype system design documentation. Produced AutoCad, OrCad and Solid Works drawings including real time digital
photo documentation inserts; structured Bills of Materials and assembly procedure documents. Produced prototype sub assemblies to
test for proper interface with main systems (Form-Fit-Function.) Directed and documented development of automation systems for
endurance testing of production hardware.
CONSULTING ENGINEER
Network Physics, Inc. June, 2006 - August, 2006
491 Fairchild Drive
Mountain View, CA 94043
Produced documents and supporting materials to meet State and World ROHS (Removal Of Hazardous Substances) requirements.
Obtained certification documents from vendors and completed structured BOM's for various company products requiring ROHS
compliance information and certification.
Mr. Robert (Bob) Wiser, K6RMW (continued)
(Email) ***.*****@*****.*** (Web page) http://k6rmw.net (Home) 831-***-**** (Cell) 831-***-****
SENIOR MANUFACTURING / PRODUCT ENGINEER
Nokia Enterprise Solutions 2000 - 2006 (Network Alchemy acquisition in 2000)
100 Enterprise Way
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Supported various networking hardware platform (IPVPN, Firewall, Anti Spam) developments from initial design concept into volume
manufacturing. Performed verification and debug of first article (Beta) hardware including corrective action reports and refinement of
supporting drawings and documentation. Produce Quality Process (QP) documents. Contributed to Schematic Capture new component
symbol creation and symbol library management. Provided support of Sustaining Engineering group with document and drawing
revision, hardware design changes, testing-verification and required Engineering Change Notice (ECN) documentation.
SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
Network Alchemy, Inc. 1999 - 2000
1538 Pacific Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Was responsible for transitioning network security hardware from engineering prototype stage to final production configuration. Head
of the Manufacturing Engineering Department. Created all Manufacturing Instruction documents, specified test requirements and
required documentation including Design Specifications, mechanical and electrical drawings. Worked with Product Safety and
Compliance agencies (UL, CE, TUV, FCC) for both US and worldwide product distribution and sale.
MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
Gregory Associates 1994 - 1999
70 Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
Project management of high complexity mechanical, optical and electromechanical assemblies. Test and verification process
development for Disk Drive Servowriters, Disk Media Certifiers, Disk Drive Final Test Thermal Chamber Systems, Semiconductor
Manufacturing Process modules including their electronics support assemblies and Wafer Fabrication Stepper-Positioning sub
assemblies. Performed customer documentation reviews and revisions using ECN/ECO/CO change processes. Produced / maintained
multi level structured Bills of Materials with Vendor information and pricing. Performed Incoming Quality Inspection of high dollar
value parts and sub assemblies. Produced Process Instructions and supporting documents, performed electrical and mechanical testing
and TQC/QA inspections of completed first article assemblies and provided training for internal and customer personnel in support of
products produced and their operation. Experienced with ISO required Corrective Action (CAR, ICAR) discrepancy reports and MRB
systems. Numerous experiences with the ISO900X certification process and various TQC quality control programs.
Education:
LeTourneau University
2100 S Mobberly Avenue, Longview TX 75602
Completion through partial 4th year work of BS EET - 1975.
Activities: Engineering drafting/design, press photography for various publications, assembly - test - debug of EE final projects.
Cabrillo College
6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA 95003
AS degree in Electronics Technology - 1972
Activities: Electronics project design and fabrication, RF communications and broadcasting, antenna design and fabrication.
Successfully completed continuing education courses in Bio Medical Electronics Systems - 1975.
Other Activities, Interests and Hobbies:
Amateur Radio Extra Class licensed (K6RMW). Emergency Communications Coordinator for Amateur Radio
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(ARES/RACES/ACS) for Southern Santa Cruz County.
VHF / UHF Repeater system development, installation, owner / operator.
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Certified in Disaster Communications Management, Levels 1-3, from ARRL (sponsored by Department of Homeland Security)
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Continuing Education program – 2005.
Member of numerous corporate Emergency Response Teams (ERT’s). CPR and Defibrillator use certified.
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Professional (publication quality) photography and photographic documentation, using numerous digital still formats and video.
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