Electrical Engineer
Resume:
Brent Hummel
PO Box ***
Russell, PA 16345
***********@*****.***
April 29, 2015
Dear Hiring Manager:
I am contacting you regarding the Electrical Engineer position in Jamestown, NY. My educational background in
Electrical Engineering, along with my professional experience, makes me an excellent candidate for this position.
I have worked with the following NEMA rated stepper motors 11, 14, 17, 23, 34, and 42 in a professional setting
and NEMA 8, 11, 17, and 23 as a hobbyist. This also includes working with the ramps and other control hardware
and software from various manufacturers. Proficient designing and building IR transmitters and receivers as well
as RFID both low frequency 125 kHz and high frequency 13.56 MHz; along with my engineering degree my degree
in Computer Information Systems and work experience in the computer field has given me experience with WIFI
networks I have used all with microprocessors creating near field communication with RFID, line of sight
communication with IR or long range communication with WIFI for sensors. Currently I work troubleshooting
industrial machinery and controls in the heavy metals industry, I troubleshoot and repair radio controlled
overhead cranes which included diagnosing and repairing problems with the control transmitter and the receiver. I
also work with transformers, AC and DC motors of various sizes, PLCs, VFD, and other various industrial controls. I
have experience using Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical and National Instruments Multisim for circuit design and
simulation, I have experience programming microprocessors using MPLAP, c++, and other proprietary software.
Additionally I possess excellent work ethics and the drive to excel personally and professionally, this is reflected by
my performance and quality of my work. I offer exceptional communication skills, and have a personality that
allows me to establish a great rapport with other staff of all levels. I am proficient with a computer and feel I have
an advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and am excellent with data tracking and reporting. In addition, I
am efficient, organized, and detail oriented, and I believe in thorough follow-through.
If you have questions, or if you want to schedule an interview, please contact me at 215-***-****. I look forward
to meeting you to further discuss employment opportunities.
Sincerely,
Brent Hummel
10 Conewango Street
Russell, PA 16345
BRENT J. HUMMEL
***********@*****.***
SKILLS &
ABILITIES
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Studies included Power Generation, Ability to read and understand schematics.
Transmission, and Sub Station upgrades and • Analytical, accurate and detail-oriented.
design. • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Access, Excel,
• Strong understanding of electrical test and Visio.
equipment. • CompTIA A+ and Network + Certified
• Hands-on experience with transformers and
motors 120v – 480v ac.
EXPERIENCE
Ellwood National Crankshaft, Irvine, Pennsylvania March 2014 – Current
ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN
Diagnose, repair, and maintain various production machinery and tools including CNC controls, PLC hardware
and software, control circuits, electro/mechanical systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Lead projects
installing new and upgrading current equipment, notable projects have included retro fitting electrical controls
on a large Leblonde roughing lathe to installation of power and control wiring of a new cooling tower.
PKMJ Technical Services, Moon Township, Pennsylvania June 2012 – July 2013
OBSOLESCENCE ENGINEERING INTERN
Utilized schematics and component manuals to extract key characteristics and requirements of a design of the
obsolete component currently in place at various Nuclear Generating Stations throughout the United States in
order to find a viable replacement that meets all the required specifications while ensuring all safety standards
continue to be adequately maintained. Understand and ensure standards such as NEMA
or NRC are completely satisfied by the replacement component when either or both standards apply. Prepare
a comprehensive report comparing the replacement component with the obsolete component and why each
critical characteristics is acceptable.
Rouse Estate, Youngsville, Pennsylvania August 2010 – June 2012
MAINTENANCE HELPER WEEKENDS
Provided facility maintenance for a state funded nursing home and assisted living apartments. Assisted in
repairs of heating and refrigeration equipment, plumbing and water lines, electrical wiring, plaster and
painting. Assist in providing preventative maintenance on water heaters, furnaces, and company vehicles.
Repair and maintain company owned medical equipment and repair resident furniture and other belongings.
McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania August 2009 – August 2010
PROCESS ENGINEERING CO-OP
Assessed manufacturing processes for their relevance, and the adequacy of manufacturing equipment made
recommendation based on this data for process and/or equipment upgrades. Assisted with mechanical and
electrical installation of new equipment to increase efficiency. Projects included but not limited to product
packaging, product marking using a CO 2 laser, and resolving various process issues.
Blair Corporation, Warren, Pennsylvania March 2004 – August 2007
INFORMATION SPECIALIST
Assisted with designing, managing and coordinating information processing systems, operations, and
applications; performed analysis, identified problems and solutions, made recommendation, and evaluated
results with regard to the development, enhancement, and maintenance of automated and manual processes;
assisted with coordinating system audits to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
Advanced Micro Solutions, Jamestown, New York January 2000 – March 2004
DATABASE DEVELOPER, SENIOR I/T SPECIALIST
Co-Owned and operated a small technology firm geared to providing custom solutions to businesses large
and small. Provided guidance choosing office computing equipment, Network and network security
equipment. Provided on-site software, workstation and server repair and support. Customized database
solutions for the purpose of customer and asset tracking, raw material and finished goods with a focus on
data mining.
EDUCATION BSE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING – CONCENTRATION IN POWER GENERATION AND
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania August 2007 – December 2013
TRANSMISSION
• Power System Analysis I
KEY COURSE WORK:
o Analysis of transmission lines, balanced and unbalanced faults, real and reactive load flow study techniques, and basic concepts
in stability and economic dispatch.
Power Generation, Operation, and Control
o Explored the topics of characteristics of power generation units, economic dispatch of generators, unit commitment, optimal
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power flow, transmission system effects, and production cost modeling.
Signals And Systems Analysis
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o Introduction to signal representation, continuous-time systems, Fourier series, Fourier transforms, Laplace transforms, discrete-
time systems, Fourier analysis of discrete-time systems, z-transforms, the discrete Fourier transforms.
Implementation Of DSP
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o Laboratory course utilizing MATLAB to perform data acquisition in order to perform computer-based measurements, such as
frequency response and filter implementation using FFT's of various filters including FIR and IIR.
Electric Machinery
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o Introduction to magnetic circuits, transformers, 3-phase circuits, power electronics, dc generators, dc motors, and synchronous
generators.
Linear Control Systems
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o Introduction to feedback control systems, mathematical models, second order systems response and identification, system types,
steady-state errors, root locus analysis and design, bode plots, Nyquist theory and frequency domain compensation techniques.
Digital Circuit Design
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o Digital circuits, simulation and instrumentation, systems composed of discrete devices, logic gates, and combinatorial and
sequential circuits are designed, simulated, built and tested.
Analog Circuit Design
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o Emphasis on circuit applications and design. Designs included multi-stage amplifier, operational amplifier applications, analog-
digital conversion applications, and active filters.
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Jamestown Community College, Jamestown, New York August 1998 – December 2000
AAS Computer Information systems
• Advanced Network Design
KEY COURSE WORK:
• Introduction to Systems Analysis
• Database Design and Management
• C++ Programming
• V isual Basic Programming
CLUBS & Silver Star performance award, 2010 McNeil Consumer Healthcare.
AWARDS Bronze Star performance award, 2010 McNeil Consumer Healthcare.
Engineering Club President, 2008-2009 University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.
Engineering Club Treasurer, 2007-2008 University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.
Employee Bravo Award, 2007 Blair Corporation.
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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