Rafael Medina-Lopez

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Loganville, GA. 30052

734-***-****

adb6a5@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

A Bi-lingual (English-Spanish) Electrical Engineer seeking an opportunity where I can utilize my education and prior experience. US Military Veteran that worked full time while attending college.

Education

BS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology - December 2008

Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

Cumulative GPA 3.5

Work Experience

I decided to stay home for years to raise my three children. Also, I decided to do something that I have never done before in my career. I open an online store re-selling from servo motors to medical microscopes and many other devices.

Intelligrated – Cincinnati, OH

01/2011-05/2012

Customer Service Engineer

Perform testing of sub-systems and integrated systems, including I/O testing, functionality testing and acceptance testing.

Troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, controls, and software systems

provide onsite support to the customer and other Intelligrated teams

Customer training and maintenance of a sorter.

Troubleshoot and fix sorter electrical, mechanical, PLC, communication and software issues.

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories - Dearborn, MI

12/2008-06/2010

Associate Engineer

• Some calculated relay settings for transformers, bus and Feeder protection systems used for substations and Wind Turbine substations

• Designed wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and created the bill of materials

• Designed AC, DC, and communication diagrams.

• Designed one, three-line diagrams and cable schedule

• Some short circuits studies and relay coordination using Aspen software

• Assisted with setting up SCADA and HMI systems using Wonderware

General Motors Corporation - Warren, MI

04/2008-07/2008

Product Development Engineering Intern

• Performed durability testing of GM Power gate systems and components at a variety of temperature settings

• Benchmarked GM vehicles against competitor vehicles

• Trouble shooting and root cause analysis of various components

DTE Energy - Detroit, MI

01/2008-04/2008

Co-op

• Worked onsite at the River Rouge Power plant

• Installed, programmed and troubleshoot Allan Bradley PLC’s

• Provided operation assistance to Operation Engineers setting up control devices in SCADA system to monitor boiler pressures, temperatures and PLC performance

07/2008-12/2008

Co-Op

• Located on the site at DTE Detroit Headquarters

• Set up HMI screens using OSI software to monitor real-time plant performance

• Made minor webpage changes

Michigan Seamless Tube - South Lyons, MI

04/2003-01/2008

Pickle Technician

• Tested chemical concentrations.

• Heat treated steel.

• Furnace operator

• Quality Inspector.

• Overhead crane operator

United States Army

03/1999-03/2003

75 Bravos (Administration Specialist)

International Paper - El Paso, TX

1997-1999

Machine Operator

Awards

Golden Key Honor Society

Computer Skills

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, MATLAB, Catia V5, C++, Power-bench, Altera, AutoCAD, Micro Station, PLC Programming, and Aspen.

Language Skills

Speak fluent Spanish and English.

Relevant Course Work

C++ programming, Catia V5, Microcontrollers, Control System, Hardware Design, Digital Design, Network Analysis, Signal Processing, Solid State Devices, PLC programming, Power Protection, Relay Coordination, Short Circuit Studies, Transformer Protection, Feeder Protection, Bus Protection

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