Michael C. Probst

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Lock Haven, Pa. 17745

(Home): 570-***-****

(Cell): 570-***-****

Professional Summary:

Over 15 years experience in the design, testing and troubleshoot of electronic systems and sub

assemblies. Provided primary engineering resource for environmental testing chambers for over 7 years.

This included full ownership of equipment operation, scheduling maintenance, automated test

development and or PLC programming.

I have developed assemblies and fixtures for sub-assembly test and characterization to full system

test fixtures. I have provided solutions for MRB Root Cause Analysis, obsolescence issues, legacy design

problems and have had highly active roles in R&D and new product development.

I have a broad range of experience which includes: circuit design and PCB layout (ECAD),

mechanical design (AutoCAD LT), operation of most machine shop equipment, welding, braising and

outstanding soldering skills. I have worked with voltages ranging from low level digital data, high power

RF, high voltage DC >100kV and up to 480VAC/600A main power feeds.

I have been responsible for capitol equipment recommendations, purchase and installation both

personally and thru support crew supervision of values >$1M.

Skills:

LabVIEW Project Management

Analog/Digital circuit design Troubleshoot

Schematic Capture and PCB Design Documentation

Mechanical CAD (AutoCAD LT) Training

System Design Instrumentation

Employment:

6/14 1/16:

Lead Electrical Engineer

Drucker Diagnostics, Port Matilda/Phillipsburg Pa.

Responsibilities:

Management and technical input with respect to the design and application of

electronic/electrical/electro-mechanical components and sub-assemblies. Developed test strategies and

provided data analysis of new circuit designs at sub-assembly and system level. Worked with Quality to

develop testing strategies and procedures for validation and quality assurance. Responsible for design,

development and life cycle management of PCBs, motors, actuators, power supplies, cables and wiring,

and other electrical/electronic components. Provided Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions to MRB

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Michael C. Probst

175 Crestmont Drive

Lock Haven, Pa. 17745

(Home): 570-***-****

(Cell): 570-***-****

with respect to PCBAs and electrical components. Participated in Design Review meetings providing input

and recommendations with respect to R&D design efforts.

Accomplishments:

Saved $1+ million contract by designing a drop in daughter board (PCB) to replace a

component obsolescence issue No PCB re-spin required, completely backward

compatible.

Solved and corrected a long standing product operational issue improving quality and

operation of $1+ million sales contract thru BOM changes No PCB re-spin required.

Corrected serious ground plane issues improving operational performance of $1 million

product line.

Specified test strategy, coordinated off-site testing and analyzed data for environmental

testing of $1+ million product line for compliance validation.

Utilized environmental test data to assure product compliance and provided

recommendations for product improvement and cost reductions.

Developed, tested and validated design modifications requested by NASA for product

deployment to and installation on the International Space Station (ISS).

1/14 6/14:

Aerotech staffing

Contract Manufacturing Engineer to Drucker Diagnostics, Port Matilda/Phillipsburg Pa.

Responsibilities:

Provided technical guidance and recommendations for production and test of company products.

Investigated areas for improvement to reduce required man hours, improve quality and reduce cost.

Accomplishments:

Resolved DC Power Supply issue resulting in uninterrupted production schedule of $ 1+

million product line.

Corrected nagging FET actuator drive circuit problem resulting in improved performance

and reliability of product line. Solution was achieved thru BOM changes and without any

major PCB redesign.

4/07- 1/4/13:

Test Engineer/Manufacturing Engineer

General Dynamics SATCOM, State College, Pa.

Responsibilities:

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Michael C. Probst

175 Crestmont Drive

Lock Haven, Pa. 17745

(Home): 570-***-****

(Cell): 570-***-****

Provide engineering support for the design, development, documentation and integration of test

systems for new and existing microwave product. Provide the design, development and documentation of

sense and control circuits, schematics and related PCB assemblies. Generate and provide related

documentation per project and build. Provide strategies, recommendations and implementation of ESS

testing plans. Provide primary engineering resource for the design, development, documentation a nd

integration of hardware and software for ESS programs.

Accomplishments:

Coordinated with the riggers and supervised the removal, transportation and installation of

all environmental test chambers into the company's current location.

Designed and constructed automated test system for redundant LNA switching control

device. Provided all schematics and mechanical drawings. Generated LabVIEW software

code for automated operation. Created Theory of Operation manual in addition to

providing system operational training.

Defined and managed the installation of a $1+ million multi-axis random vibration and

environmental chamber.

Designed and constructed all aspects of test, HMI interface and sense and control systems

used in the environmental testing of high power SSPA RF transmitter and associated DC

power supplies.

Generated LabVIEW software executable for automated environmental testing of SSPA RF

transmitter and associated DC power supplies.

Generated several additional automated test programs and software utilities in LabVIEW.

8/00 4/07:

Electronics Engineer

L3 Communications Williamsport, Pa.

Responsibilities:

Design, develop and integrate new test systems and sub-assemblies.

Design, develop and document various circuits, schematics and related PCB assemblies.

Compile, correlate and manage all relative documentation per project and build.

Design and investigate improvements to existing equipment and generate related

documentation.

Provide maintenance of, and develop corrective action plans for, existing test equipment and

various production related equipment.

Assist in the supervision of the technical staff, give guidance and advise other members of the

engineering staff and technical team as needed.

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Michael C. Probst

175 Crestmont Drive

Lock Haven, Pa. 17745

(Home): 570-***-****

(Cell): 570-***-****

6/97- 8/00:

Test/Test Development Technician

Primus Technology Corp., Williamsport, Pa.

Responsibilities:

Assist in the design of new functional PCB test fixtures, PCB interfaces, ICT and MDA test

beds.

Construction, debug, and implementation of new test fixtures.

Maintain and improve upon existing test fixtures and interfaces.

Test and troubleshoot of production run and prototype PCB assemblies.

6/91-11/93:

Assembler/ Welder

Lunaire Corporation- Gruenburg Oven Division, Williamsport, Pa.

Responsibilities:

Construction of industrial ovens, environmental chambers and conveyor systems.

Utilize various types of shop equipment and machines required to complete unit from frame-

up to final assembly.

Education:

9/96-12/98- Bachelor Degree of Science-Electronic Technology

Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, Pa.

5/94-5/96- Associate of Applied Science-Electronic Technology

Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, Pa.

(Communication Emphasis-Fiber Optics)

References Available Upon Request

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