Computer Tech / Lab Tech / EMC Test Technician

John R Cooley

Apex, NC ***** Email: ****.********@*****.***

919-***-**** LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnrcooley

Summary

20+ years of experience in Electromagnetic Compatibility regulatory compliance test in accordance with

EN55022/CISPR22/EN55024 standards.

Skills: Proficient in operating various test equipment including, Spectrum Analyzers, EMI Test Receivers,

signal generators, amplifiers, Haefely PSurge8000 and Electrostatic Discharge simulators.

Experience

Lenovo, Morrisville NC 2014-2015

Assistant Testing Engineer

Perform worldwide EMC regulatory compliance and early development testing for Lenovo Enterprise Server

systems in a high volume environment requiring the ability to multitask. Responsible for performing tests,

analyzing test results and compiling data for test reports.

• Set up and organize test stations at Lenovo’s interim facility to optimize workflow

• Supported off-site EMC emissions certification at UL for Lenovo Enterprise x3950 and x3850 servers

• Performed government agency required immunity testing adhering to EN55024 standards

• Installed and configured Enterprise Server hardware components and software to meet specific

requirements of agency testing.

• Assigned responsibility for tracking, disposal and inventory of hundreds of department assets valued at

approximately $750K

IBM, RTP NC 1984-2014

Senior Lab Technician

Perform worldwide EMC regulatory compliance and early development testing for IBM System-x in a high

volume environment requiring the ability to multitask. Responsible for performing test, analyzing test results

and compiling data for test reports.

• Completed EMC regulatory certification testing on IBM System-x products including most recently,

x3950, x3850, x3650 and x3750

• Assisted development team with the installation of hardware components and software to meet the

requirements of agency configuration specifications

• Installed and configured Enterprise Server hardware components and software to meet specific

requirements of agency testing

• Assigned responsibility for inventory, tracking and disposal of hundreds of department assets valued at

approximately $750K

Education

Diploma from Total Technical Institute, 1982 - 1983

Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Basic electronics, Hydraulics, Missile systems, 1977-1981

US Navy

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