Technician Engineering

Michael T. Kane

Rockville, MD

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Senior Electro Mechanical Technician

SUMMARY

• Experience developing, building, configuring, trouble-shooting and installing new electronic and

communications system products.

• Plan and direct technical manufacturing process and product improvement.

• Provide leadership and support to First Article Acceptance processes.

• Ability and success at taking projects from conception to completion.

• Strong mechanical and analytical attributes; trained multiple assembly teams.

• Innovative solutions for design, build and testing, processes and tools.

• Collaborative support for engineering leads.

• Self-motivated; quality and deadline-driven; adaptable to new concepts and changing

responsibilities.

EXPERIENCE

Frequentis USA, Frequentis Defense, Columbia, MD

Senior Electro Mechanical Technician 2006-2014

• Built, configured, and tested digital voice communications switching systems use by FAA, NASA,

DOD and other organizations.

• Led, mentored and trained team of four during build process to meet military test standards for shock,

vibration, environmental and electromagnetic interference; delivered early/on-time/?

• Aided engineers in development of “first article” voice switch equipment for FAA and Navy.

• Reviewed engineering change proposals, trouble/failure reports; provided and implemented

recommendations for corrective action.

• Designed layout for prototype/fabrication shop procured metal working equipment.

• Built prototype and new design hardware assemblies and power distribution system per engineering

requirements.

• Trained teams in assembly techniques including use of tools and measuring equipment resulting in

early completion of project.

• Assessed site constraints; modified system configurations to achieve optimal results.

• Ensured product compliance with customer specifications and industry standards.

• Analyzed product line failure trends against warranty and contract specifications.

• Performed incoming quality assurance of electrical and mechanical components.

General Dynamics (formerly Motorola/Communications Systems Technology, Inc., Columbia, MD

Technician II 1999-2006

• Built, configured, tested, modified and repaired multimode Windows NT4.0-based digital

communications systems using H.323, Multi-Vendor Integration Protocol and Voice Over Internet

Protocol technologies.

• Developed documentation, charts, procedures and test plans for more than 300 product configurations,

resulting is reduced testing time and eliminated documentation redundancy; used software and

integration testing protocols. Conducted tests, recorded data, analyzed trends, and provided

recommendations to engineering department.

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• Demonstrated equipment for prospective customers; conducted factory acceptance testing with

customers.

• Provided service/engineering support, including troubleshooting and hardware/software upgrades to

ensure proper integration in the field.

• Built test fixtures to expedite testing of circuit boards, touch screen positions and clients.

• Built imaging station using “Disk Image” to allow flash disk technology storage on our network.

• Trained new employees and customers on AccessNet military communication products.

• Conducted internal audits for three years pursuant to ISO 9001.

• Stars and Stripes Award for service above day to day requirements.

• Ensured product compliance with customer specifications and industry standards.

• Analyzed product line failures and trends against warranty and contract specifications.

Denro, Inc., Gaithersburg, MD

Test Technician II 1998-1999

• Configured, integrated, and tested equipment to ensure hardware/software functions in accordance

with specifications; performed troubleshooting to isolate system malfunctions.

• Installed assemblies, cabling, and labels to accomplish proper integration and configuration.

• Set up electronic testing equipment to perform alignment and functional tests.

• Maintained system logs pursuant to written test procedures.

• Verified system kits, parts lists; maintained drawings and schematics.

• Successfully completed in house maintenance course for the Enhanced Terminal Voice Switch (ETVS).

Rhein Tech Laboratories, Inc., Reston, VA

EMI Technician, Compliance Testing 1997-1998

• Conducted tests on commercial, consumer and beta products for RF emissions using FCC and CISPR

standards.

• Documented testing procedures and processes; compiled data for customer data package.

• Supported engineering in testing and troubleshooting of computers, large document scanners and

network hubs

EDUCATION

Technical Education Center, Rockville, MD. 1996-1997

Computer Electronics Technology Course

GPA 3.91 Certificate awarded May 1997

Honors Graduate Award for exemplary academic achievement

Excellent Attendance Award for 100% attendance during enrollment

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