John CARTER

Electrical Engineer

Rockville, MD, 20852

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Cell: 240/253 7118

E-mail: ad3c40@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

I have experience in a shipyard design for marine vessels. Experience in the design of shipboard control systems. Writing specifications for control systems for military vessels. Familiar with Navy rules and regulations.

Over 15 years of experience with design, test, analysis and troubleshooting of instrument control systems for: motion (servo control systems…), vacuum, flow, level, temperature, pressure, consistence, thickness, moisture, conductive, pH, compressors, pumps, etc. Development, evaluation and optimization of computer based systems and microcontroller based systems. Experience with: electromechanical systems, electro optical - EO (laser), infrared - IR, acoustic and radiation based imaging instrumentation (measurement) systems.

Design of controllers (PWM), sensor interfacing, PC based distributed control systems, digital logic and I/O subsystems. Design of electrical systems and system interlocks. Creation and documenting of electrical schematics and cable harnesses (wires) using specifications and safety standards. Engineering experience in transducer and measurement device fields, closed-loops control, cascade control and logic design. Knowledge of process tools and integrated tools automation.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:

OrCAD, Eagle, FPGA Verilog HDL, simulation, schematic capture, PCB, Digital circuits, TTL, digital controllers

PLC, ladder logic, Embedded control, Control theory, PID, PC control (DSP, DDC), P&ID,

Control panel, ISA, DCS

AutoCAD (Autolisp), LabVIEW, Simulink, Pneumatics, Analog circuits

Mixed signal, Programming in C, Basic and Delphi, Hydraulic

EXPERIENCE

Electrical Engineer, US Coast Guard, Washington DC 2022

Design of control system. Overseeing technical aspects of the acquisition of multiple classes of ships and boats, which represents multi-billion dollar programs in acquisition and life cycle costs over the lifetime of an acquisition. Serving as a technical expert in shipboard digital data control systems and equipment such as computer interfaces, instrumentation and controls.

Serving as an expert on broad projects and programs with national impact in the shipboard digital data control systems and equipment such as computer interfaces, instrumentation and controls specialty area. Planning and coordinating technically complex project related work in unexplored areas where there is or no theory, so new techniques and approaches are needed.

Leading the development of Statements of Work, market and trade studies, performance specifications, technical evaluations, surface tests and evaluations, for all items related to marine electronics engineering. Identifying new technologies and integrating these technologies into cutter designs. Managing electronic engineering portions of major new construction and renovation projects and incorporating best design practices into all phases of design and construction.

Electrical Engineer, US Coast Guard, Baltimore MD 2021 – 2022

Design of control system. Worked on-site at USCG-SFLC Engineering Services Division (ESD), supporting the Electrical Services Section (ESS) in the areas of design, engineering, analysis, test and evaluation of control systems, propulsion and machinery control systems, various auxiliary control systems, and related equipment.

Conducted engineering analyses for various control systems for the USCG Cutters.

Performed an extensive review of the tech-manual & schematics of the Main Propulsion Control and Monitoring System (MPCMS) and reviewed several test procedures for the various control systems of the USCGC Polar Star and provided corrections and recommendations.

Reviewed the requirements for implementing the Main Gas Turbine (MGT) subsystem into the Coast Guard Machinery Control System (CGMCS) and provided recommendations.

Reviewed the CGMCS Micronet + Control Test TIER 9 Test Procedures (Test procedures for the Control System of the Turbine) and provided corrections and recommendations.

Supported the ESS team in design, reviews, evaluate constructability, help resolve technical issues, and manage information generated through the design, construction and sustainment phases, for multiple Product Lines.

Electrical Engineer, US Air Force, Pentagon VA 2018 - 2019

Design of control systems

Studying, analyzing, and providing recommendations on requirements, acquisition strategies, program documentation, program phase transition plans, supplemental information, and program execution

Providing Honest Broker assessments of programs approaching milestone decisions and of prime contractor technical and operational issues.

Researching and providing technical analysis for the preparation of programmatic documentation and responses to Congressional, DOD, Air Force Secretariat, and/or Air Staff.

Researching and analyzing program trends, identifying issues, and recommending solutions.

Performing technical studies on individual weapon systems, weapon system integration and capability areas.

Analyzing weapon systems architecture and integration and identify issues.

Identifying operational deficiencies and other key issues, conducting research to develop alternatives and providing recommendations and support for resolution.

Performing weapon system/technology/cost trade-off studies.

Reviewing and assessing technical, operational, and management concepts, documents, and specifications.

Assessing the capability of weapon system design alternatives to provide the required capability.

Providing expertise on Model Based Systems Engineering implementation and policy

Assessing policy requirements and developing policy and procedures governing Air Force acquisition engineering and technical services.

Assessing operating system end of life support analysis and recommending strategies to address impact on weapons.

Any other tasks closely associated with the performance of duties list above and as coordinated with the COR.

Electrical Engineer, CSRA (CSC), Washington DC 2015 – 2016

Understanding of the Steering Control System. Design control systems for ship. Communicate with other engineers and technical experts on ship maneuvering and hydrodynamics. Implement mechanical engineering principles, particularly marine vessel dynamics and control system design. Implement control system software for ship. Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation on software systems. Author technical documents defining requirements, design, and interface requirements. Develop system architectures that are simple to test, well documented and technically accurate. Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirement allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specification. Classical and modern control theory.

Design of control systems. Support of US Navy ship acquisition programs. Working independently or as part of a design team, develop designs and analyses of shipboard propulsion and auxiliary machinery control systems, and review and prepare technical documentation. Perform primarily in an office environment with occasional travel to ships, shipyards, and customer sites.

Review the development of vendor controls systems. Understand the proper software development. Develop system requirements. Represent the client in witnessing hardware and software testing. Review and comment on various software documents (i.e. SDD, IDD, SDS, etc…). Understanding of the systems that the control system interfaces with. Successfully interface with customers. Detail oriented. Develops high quality technical products. Accomplishes assignments on time and within budget.

Electrical Design Engineer, Department of State, Alexandria, VA 2012 - 2013

•Develop of electronics systems. Specify, design, test, troubleshooting, procure, install, and certify electronics equipment and products. Support the Installation Services. Provide expert consulting services on technological applications in the market that are consistent with the electronics systems. Maintain an expert level knowledge of installed base products and strive to sustain and improve the current technical security capabilities. Possess direct working knowledge of computer systems, computer security, and familiarity with operating systems, hardware platforms, controllers, PCB, sensors and networks.

•Administer and manage technical and information security programs, projects, and resources. Conduct technical security assessments and recommend security upgrades to deter terrorism and technical espionage. Plan and conduct technical surveillance countermeasures (TSCM) surveys to detect and nullify technical penetrations of Department of State facilities. Identify security risks, analyze those risks, and specify system requirements and procedural measures to ensure the integrity of stand-alone computers and network information systems.

Electrical Systems Engineer, Quantum Research International, Crofton MD 2011 – 2012

Design of control system. Design and troubleshooting of embedded hardware. Development of microcontroller based hardware. Development and test of interface Printed Circuit Board (PCB) and layout. Communications circuits development with RS232 and RS422. Design and test sensors.

Design of the wire and harness. Circuit design, electrical testing and verification. Use of schematic capture and debugging of digital circuitry. Review and modification of documentation. Electronic part selection and data sheet review for meeting specified requirements. Use of oscilloscope and Multi-meter.

Analysis and design of control systems. Operation and interfacing to the command, telemetry and power subsystems, sensors and actuators. Design of electronic instrumentation systems from the standpoint of grounding, shielding and compatibility. Component ratings, performance limitation and the effects of radiation.

Analysis, design and development of electrical and electronic systems. Hands-on work in the fabrication, integration, and operation of hardware. Analysis, design and testing of analog and digital circuitry for the measurement and control of systems using continuous and sampled data techniques, including the use of programmable logic arrays, hardware interfacing in microprocessor-based systems.

Electronics Engineer, Department Of Defense (DOD), Baltimore MD 2009 - 2010

Design of remote sensors (Instrumentation system). Calibration and test of the Electro Optic - daylight, lowlight and infrared sensors. Make a report about the hall preparation of the sensors every week. Present on the telecons every week.

Preparing of the imaging infrared sensors regarding the schedule: test, configuration of the hardware and software and fixing the anomalies. Making of the test procedures and mention if there is any delay from the schedule. When the Anomaly Report shows an anomaly, evaluate the way, hall to find the cause.

Electrical Engineer, US Coast Guard (USCG), Baltimore MD. 2008 - 2009

Design of plant control system based on PLC. Designs and analyses of shipboard propulsion and auxiliary machinery control systems. Selection of electrical and gyrocompass equipment. Identifying sources and establishes support of control equipment, sophisticated electrical and electronic equipment. Logistics and integration support. Work for the Engineering Logistics Center Equipment Management Division. Selection of Programmable Logic Controllers - PLC.

Electrical engineer 1998 – 2008

From 1998 to 2008 I was working on multiple contract positions.

PRI Automation, Mountain View, CA

Project responsibility for factory automation - robotic control systems. Design of System interfaces for “Front end system” for the controller, sensors, robotic, etc, using Orcad. Design of Pressure control system – cascade control for “Front end system” – clean environment. Circuit design using Orcad, PC board, controller programming. FPGA design using Verilog.

Specify appropriate electrical control and interface hardware, as well as, wiring diagrams, wire list, schematics, cable and harnesses in support of overall system development. Responsible for system safety issues. Design and implementation of specific electric harnesses for servo controlled devices, I/O PC interfaces, electro-mechanical device fixtures and systems. Responsible for PCB design.

Frontier semiconductor, San Jose, CA

System and board level electrical and electronics design and trouble-shoot for metrology equipment - ATE, using CE standard. Responsible for electrical engineering design of Optical instrumentation control system for stress measurement and handling.

Design and Implementation of system for thickness measurement. Responsible for PCB design using Orcad. Research and develop on laser tracking system and application in optical metrology.

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Government Agency), Berkeley, CA

Design, service and maintenance of electrical engineering systems.

Control Systems Engineer, Scientific Technology for Complex Automation, 1993 – 1998

Design of ship’s control systems. Development and application of: Control Systems with cascade control; PLC programs (ladder logic); Process Control Systems of ratio; Electrical control architecture; Sensors interface; PCB (printed circuit boards). Design, troubleshooting, test, start-up, calibration, optimization and configuration of instrument control systems (system integration) for: vacuum, mass flow, thickness, level, temperature, pressure, consistence, moisture, conductive, pH, compressors and pumps.

Design, test and troubleshooting of: Computers control systems (DCS), using multimeter, oscilloscopes and function generators; Digital and Analog PCB circuitry, PLC, Data acquisition, Controllers and transmitters; Electronics: transmitters, gauges, sensors, and converters; Relay operated controls, thermocouples, RTD, switches, control valves; Pneumatics: controllers, regulators, transmitters, control valves, gauges, sensors, and transducers.

EDUCATION

Master of Science Electrical Engineering, Controls, Technical UNIVERSITY

San Jose State UNIVERSITY

Systems Engineer, Defense Acquisition UNIVERSITY, DAWIA

Certificate – DCS (Distributed Control Systems)

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