Rafael Medina-Lopez
Loganville, GA. 30052
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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