Engineer Maintenance
Resume:
Brad Irish
Sumner, WA *****
****.******@*********.***
520-***-**** (Cell)
Versatile Engineer with over 20 years’ experience in all aspects of hardware, product development and testing in the manufacturing, development, test and repair fields.
Skill Summary:
Ability to apply tools (six sigma) and etc. to improve process techniques/strategies
EMI/EMC, Safety, and RF considerations during development stages for various products
Testing and certification to FAA, Military, RTCA, Boeing, Airbus and FCC Standards for communication, avionics, and transmitting devices
Excellent at scheduling maintenance and developing preventative maintenance (PM’s) on all items and equipment.
Excellent at schematic and blueprint analysis as well as troubleshooting down to component
Excellent with Computers, Signal Generators, DVM’s, Oscilloscopes, Receivers and etc.
Experience troubleshooting, assembling, developing, testing and analyzing PCB’s (printed circuit boards), hardware and all associated equipment.
Excellent communication and organizational skills keeping projects on schedule and budget.
Detail attentive, results oriented, technical professional consistently an outstanding performer.
Excellent skills in budgets, manning, development, distribution, schedules, writing and reporting.
Technical Highlights:
Experience with maintenance, electrical, mechanical safety and organization
Avionics qualification testing, data collection, and qualification reports after completion
Managed the coordination, distribution, development, individuals, testing, and report completion of multiple projects simultaneously
Generation, review and implementation of new test plans, procedures and protocols, including review and finalization of all related test documentation.
Microsoft Office, Receiver Software, Lab View, Puma/Spectral Dynamics Software, NI Software
Interpretation and development of project requirements, guidelines and metrics
Worked with team members to deliver products on time and stay within schedule requirements
Consistently working to improve the efficiency, safety, cost, quality and delivery of products and projects throughout career
Experienced with MIL and ANSI standards
Work Experience:
Honeywell Aerospace Repair Process Engineer/Metrology Tech III Oct 2013 - Present
Research, develop, acquire and verified equipment.
Creation of procedures and processes from start to finish of product flow line.
Ruska 7250/7010 Single Point Failure, working with HTS for ADT-222B utilization for VSI Certification.
Researched and Provided an equivalent calibrated Spectrum Analyzer for use with TPA-100A Receiver SRU Manual Testing.
Researched, developed and worked to purchase the TPA-100 Receiver Manual Test Panel & Receiver Breakout Board for Troubleshooting and Testing of Receiver PN:727-****-***, allowing for L3 capability.
Researched, developing the equipment and procedures for Vibration testing of LRU’s at Renton Site without Excessive G-force (acceleration).
Worked closely with the calibration lab to provide calibrated equipment to specific cells on shop floor keeping production at a maximum output.
Consistently finding better processes for calibration of equipment, spares and documentation.
Quest Integrity Group LLC (Consultant) Test Engineer Jun - Aug 2013
Application of advanced tools (infrared, flue gas analyzer, proprietary inspection tools) to evaluate the condition of fired heaters and reformers and to generate lifecycle management solutions.
Execution of all phases of project, including the set up or re-calibration of inspection equipment, gathering inspection data, repair of equipment (if needed), cleaning of the equipment and processing of the inspection data and generation of the field report.
Communicated and interfaced with clients and maintained confidentiality.
Developed and built preventative maintenance (PM’s) for all equipment, components and tests.
All aspects of documentation during start-up and close-out of projects
Plan management for budget, schedule, manning, reporting, distribution and development.
Honeywell (Contractor) EMI Test Engineer Jan – Jun 2013
Participate in cross functional teams for problem solving of various products including, Radar, Traffic Collision Avoidance Systems (TCAS), Ground Proximity, and Communication and Navigational radios
Research, develop, acquire and verify test and development equipment.
Provided test support for EMC and Environmental qualification, safety of flight, and engineering testing
Developed and built preventative maintenance (PM’s) for all equipment, components and tests.
Environmental/Electro-magnetic & Electrical testing in accordance with DO-160, D6 Dessault, Gulfstream and or ABD100’s.
Designed and implemented test fixtures and assemblies in support of customers for Environmental, Electro-magnetic and Electrical Testing.
EWA GSI (E3 Test Facility) Sr. EMI-EMC Test Engineer/Test Lead 2006 to 2013
Apply engineering principles to research, and design of electronic/electrical products & systems, encompassing servo control, radio communication, power distribution, digital signal processing, timing, high resolution video, and Time Space Position Information (TSPI).
Coordinate fabrication, operation, application, installation, integration and repair of electronic/electrical products and systems.
Research and analyzes data, such as customer design proposals, specifications and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application.
Provide technical assistance to planning, operation, and maintenance activities by recommending solutions to diverse instrumentation problems on multiple Systems.
Plan management for budget, schedule, manning, reporting, distribution and development.
Controlled and handled all calibrated equipment scheduling, in and out for 4 EMI Chambers.
Generation and implementation of new test procedures and protocols, including review and finalization of all related test documentation.
Ahntech, Inc. (Pecos, TX) Electronics Technician III / Work Center Supervisor 2000 to 2006
Utilized complex calibrated test equipment to troubleshoot, repair items down to the chip level.
Provided technical leadership and training to lower level technicians, and ensured all assigned personnel were fully trained and qualified.
Ensured all assigned systems and equipment were operational & mission-capable; and that all scheduled & unscheduled maintenance accomplished in a timely manner and in accordance with priorities and contractual obligations.
Accomplished and maintained all administrative tasks including documentation, part requests, refusals and replacement; updated, buffered and coordinated with upper level management; enforced housekeeping, fire, environmental safety rules, regulations and directives.
United States Air Force (Worldwide) Aircraft Armament Systems Specialist 1993 to 2000
Significant Achievements:
Formally decorated for outstanding performance, meritorious duty, quality, and leadership.
Twice awarded the Aviation Excellence Award by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
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