Electrical Engineer, Test Engineer

KYLE A. RODGERS

www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-a-rodgers

Seattle, WA ************@*****.*** 317-***-****

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

A self-motivated electrical engineer with advanced LabVIEW experience in concept generation, program creation, hardware selection, and full system integration and documentation for data acquisition and process control. With strong communication skills and passion for driving technological innovation, possess demonstrated ability to manage multiple conflicting projects, by assigning priority to meet deadlines, while providing data at or above the required accuracy.

HARDWARE EXPERIENCE

National Instruments DAQ, Keysight DAQ, IOtech DAQ, Koyo PLC, Pressure Transducers, Thermocouples, RTDs, Linear Displacement Sensors, Load Cells, Torque Cells, Laser Position Sensors, Accelerometers, Proximity Probes, Sensor Calibration, Pneumatic Valves, Pressure Control Valves.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

INGERSOLL RAND, Davidson, NC 2014-2016

Test Engineer/Compression Technologies & Services

Led NPD validation program for 250kW Rotary Screw Compressors; coordinated testing of 8 engineering validation machines between 3 Test Engineers and 5 Technicians; created and maintained Laboratory Work Instructions to facilitate standard work among global laboratories.

Supported NPD validation program for 37kW Rotary Screw Compressors; supervised one technician and 2 engineering validation machines. Upgraded data acquisition LabVIEW program to include remote monitoring capabilities via iPads.

Provided LabVIEW support for standardization of DAQ cabinets. Assisted in the creation of Laboratory CER list for 2017; provided ideas for testing and facility improvements and quotes and project plans.

HIREGENICS, Evans, GA 2013-2014

Electro-Mechanical Test Technician Contracted to Club Car, LLC, a division of Ingersoll Rand

Subject Matter Expert in PLC based cycle testing; created PLC training course with study materials and development board; led courses for test technicians and engineers; mentored cooperative education students.

Determined acceptance criteria using ANSI and SAE standards for performance testing of service brake, dynamic stability, and fuel venting testing. Developed and performed reliability and durability test procedures on electronic lift actuators, electronic instrument display, and key switches for the Carryall product line.

Analyzed test data using Root Cause Analysis and Weibull Analysis to validate product specifications for the largest product launch in Club Car history. Participated in Functional Analysis, FMEA, and DVP training and discussions. Optimized golf ball impact testing procedures to increase accuracy and efficiency; created a test guideline to increase repeatability.

PURDUE UNIVERSITY, West Lafayette, IN 2012

Teaching Assistant

Assisted in lab preparation and supervision for the Consumer Power Electronics course.

EDUCATION

B.S. Electrical Engineering Technology; Minor, Organizational Leadership

Purdue University, College of Technology, West Lafayette, IN

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