Paul Clark
South Bend, IN *****
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Education
Bethel College Mishawaka, IN
Master's Degree
Business Administration
2011
Indiana State University
Bachelor's Degree (3.71 GPA)
Electronics Technology
2005
Experience
Auditor
Furrion
October 2016 – Current • Elkhart, Indiana
Furrion is a distributor of audio and visual products for the RV industry. The auditor’s position is responsible for inspecting product installations in the factories to determine reasons for product failures and warranty returns. Failure reports are written to document issues and recommendation for product improvements are conveyed to the manufacturer in china. The product failure analysis includes a review of design mitigation, RF interference suppression, RV wiring concerns, and compatibility conflicts with associated products.
Project Engineer II
NIPSCO
February 2008 – October 2016 • South Bend, Indiana
NIPSCO is a Fortune 500 company located in South Bend, Indiana. The function of the project engineer is to create designs of electrical and gas distribution systems for schools, corporations, government entities, and residential services. The analysis of land, building, and construction conditions are incorporated into a plan for the installation of complex utility projects. Accounting and contractual knowledge is implemented to process the documentation of billing customers. Projects are estimated to determine budgetary targets, labor, and equipment requirements. Extensive regulatory considerations are required in the planning process and permit applications. The project engineer initiates the design and administers all aspects of the project from conception to completion.
Temporary Laboratory Technician
Damping Technologies
October 2006 - October 2007 (1 year) • Mishawaka, Indiana
Damping Technologies is an Aerospace company located in Mishawaka, Indiana. The company specializes in acoustic and vibration treatments for military and space applications. The Lab Technician position involved the testing of various materials to determine their performance properties. Spectrum analyzers and atmospheric chambers are typically utilized by the Lab Technicians to simulate the extreme environmental conditions in which the materials will function. The data collected by the Technicians determines the most appropriate material to be used for a given application.
Senior Electronic Technician
Orbital Sciences Corporation
April 2002 - July 2004 (2 years 3 months) • South Bend, Indiana
This position began as a temporary one year contract in South Bend, IN. The position was extended to a two year term. Orbital Sciences acquired the missile program originally designed by The Bendix Corporation. The position involved light design and engineering supportive services relating to the testing of missile guidance systems and the assembly of proto-type projects. The proto-type projects were both mechanical and electrical. NASA telemetry training was provided at Wallops Island which required a clearance classification. The position ended after the successful completion of the contract and extended employment.
Electronic Technician / Service Representative
Electro Voice / Telex / Bosch
May 1998 - February 2002 (3 years 9 months) • Buchanan, Michigan
This position was located in Buchanan, MI, and involved troubleshooting audio products to the component level. The products were a variety of professional equipment (Klark Teknik, Midas, University Sound, Dynacord, etc.) which included amplifiers, mixer consoles, and cordless RF microphone systems. Sophisticated electronic circuitry was typically encountered involving: multiplexing, pulse width modulation, and switching power supplies. The position required customer interface by phone and problem solving skills.
Adjunct Professor
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
April 2000 - December 2000 (8 months) • South Bend, Indiana
This position required serving two semesters of electronic curriculum which involved organizing an entire program of lectures, worksheets, exams, labs, and visual instructional displays.
Electronics Technician
Crown International
April 1989 - June 1997 (8 years 2 months) • Elkhart, Indiana
The positions required component level troubleshooting on 10,000 watt/ three phase/ AM transmitters, 500 watt/ FM transmitters, and a variety of very high powered concert audio amplifiers.
Assistant Electronic Technician (Temporary)
Allied Signal Aerospace
July 1988 - August 1989 (1 year 1 month) • South Bend, Indiana
This position required working on fuel/speed control systems for jet aircrafts and tanks. A military certification to solder at skill level (MIL-S-45743) Category "E" was required. NASA issued this certification for work on the space-shuttle.
Professional Memberships/Awards
Incorporated Engineer (2004-2011), Engineering Council, UK
Certified Audio & Radio Engineer (2004-2011), The Society of Broadcast Engineers
Engineering Graduateship Diploma, City & Guilds Institute of London
General Radio Operators License, Federal Communication Commission