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Engineer/Technical Writer

Location:
Phoenix, AZ, 85041
Posted:
October 28, 2020

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Charles (Tom) Salisbury

**** **** ***** *****, ******* AZ 85041

Phone: 602-***-****

E-mail: adhdkg@r.postjobfree.com

My resume begins after this summary. Please refer to it for a more detailed description of my job experience and qualifications. The following information provides a brief summary of my background:

Created/managed technical hardware/software engineering documentation for Honeywell advanced industrial automation and control systems/components (for PLC/DCS/SCADA process control), and performed software verification tests

Developed engineering processes, practices, procedures and documents (including customer deliverable [SDRL/CDRL] items) to comply with customer/industry requirements in support of component/system certification

Managed technical publication programs/projects

Wrote Honeywell aerospace development/qualification/certification engineering documentation and performed test support for components (electrical, mechanical, pneumatic)

Wrote aircraft, system and component technical maintenance manuals

Supported Boeing/Airbus environmental qualification activities, reviewed/interpreted/ tailored customer/industry requirements/specifications, wrote technical documents/analyses and conducted tests

Supported development/test/certification of engine controller systems, including preparation of test plans/procedures per industry guidelines/requirements

Tested electrical and mechanical components/systems per customer/industry guidelines/requirements

Determined root cause of, and provided resolutions for, customer technical problems with installed components and systems

Hands-on experience in addition to technical writing (testing, flight simulator field engineer, aircraft technician, electronics bench technician)

High college G.P.A. (4.0 for all electrical courses)

Written and verbal recommendations available

Outstanding letters of recommendation and references available upon request. Please feel free to contact me at any time.

Sincerely,

Tom Salisbury

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Resume - Charles (Tom) Salisbury, Phone: 602-***-****, Email: adhdkg@r.postjobfree.com SUMMARY

A professional with excellent analytical and problem solving skills. Diverse technical experience, with an extensive technical background. A team player, motivated by challenge, strives for job proficiency and seeks to improve work efficiency through innovation.

EMPLOYMENT

Honeywell (Enea Software & Services); Phoenix, AZ

Technical Writer/Software V&V Engineer, 09/19 to 03/20 Prepared/managed technical hardware/software engineering documentation for advanced industrial automation and control systems/components (Honeywell Experion products for PLC/DCS/SCADA process controls). Performed software verification tests.

Honeywell (Real Time Consulting); Phoenix, AZ

Systems Test Engineer, 08/18 to 11/18

Supported development/test/certification of a new aircraft engine controller system (FADEC) for military (US Air Force) applications. Prepared EMI/EMC HIRF/lightning/power input test plans/procedures per customer/industry guidelines/requirements (SAE ARPs (5413/5414/5415/5416), MIL-STD-461, DO-160). Determined methods of compliance to requirements. Technically reviewed engineering documentation. DOORS and TeamCenter user. Honeywell (Enea Software & Services); Phoenix, AZ

Project Manager/Technical Writer, 01/17 to 07/18

(see first job description above)

L-3 Communications/ACSS (Real Time Consulting); Phoenix, AZ Hardware Engineer, 07/15 to 07/16

Performed Boeing/Airbus aircraft equipment environmental qualification activities to support FAA certification

(TSO/TC/STC). Reviewed/interpreted customer/industry requirements/specifications (D6, ABD, DO-160, MIL- STD-810, RTCA Minimum Operating Performance Standards (MOPS) [DO-181, DO-185, DO-260, others]). Performed technical analyses/review for qualification documentation. Wrote qualification procedures/reports. Authored comprehensive environmental qualification process for avionics equipment certification. Supported test article/setup conformity and conducted tests. Operated custom test stations. ClearQuest/ClearCase user. Honeywell; Tempe, AZ

Documentation Engineer, 01/07 to 03/15

Managed work activities as an Airbus A350 and Lockheed Martin F-35 program Focal (Lead) for planning, development, and certification documentation for aerospace components such as air turbine starters, actuators, thrust reversers and valves. Analyzed requirements/specifications, wrote customer/certification deliverables, including plans, procedures, analyses and reports. Determined best approaches for demonstrating qualification compliance by analyses. Supported testing. Six Sigma Plus (Lean) Green Belt certified (DFSS). DOORS. DataLink Software Consultants; Phoenix, AZ

Program Lead (technical documentation), 10/05 to 01/07 Managed and lead projects to develop technical documentation, including complex technical avionics component maintenance manuals per industry and customer specifications/requirements (ATA 100/2100, iSpec 2200). Developed processes/procedures per ISO-9001. Analyzed/developed SOWs and proposals. QuickSilver user.

Data Dimensions; Phoenix, AZ

Technical Writer, 07/03 to 10/05

Wrote service bulletins and Electronic Technical Manuals such as Component Maintenance Manuals (CMM) and Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMM). ArborText (SGML/XML), AECMA Simplified English (ASD-STE100). Honeywell (Manpower Professional); Glendale, AZ

Hardware Engineer, 10/02 to 04/03

Created flight control engineering documents for Honeywell Fly-by-Wire (FBW) system certification. Documents included FAA Conformity Plan, Qualification Report, and Airworthiness Critical Requirements document. L-3 Communications/ACSS (Manpower Professional); Phoenix, AZ Hardware Development Process Engineer, 03/01 to 10/02 Developed DO-254 engineering practices/processes/procedures and documents for product certification. Performed requirements flow-down and traceability/compliance verification. Assisted with development of a customized data/configuration management system (Metaphase). ClearQuest/ClearCase user. Salisbury Resume Page 2 of 2

Wyle Systems/Arrow Electronics; Phoenix, AZ

Engineering Process Manager, 03/00 to 02/01

Developed and managed engineering processes for computer system manufacturing, including engineering change and first article (prototype) development processes. Performed root cause investigation/analysis, corrective actions and process improvements. Coordinated first article builds and interfaced with customers, Program Management and production personnel. Managed/developed work instructions. Prepared plans for several departments to improve efficiency of engineering processes. Honeywell (Manpower Technical); Phoenix, AZ

Product Engineer, 03/97 to 03/00

Wrote engineering change orders, manufacturing instructions, engineering bulletins, and integrated test specifications. Created qualification and test documentation, including plans, procedures and reports for flight control systems/components. Investigated and resolved customer component and system discrepancies. Performed fault identification and root cause analysis, and specified changes related to the design, build and implementation of components. Conducted tests on flight control systems/components. PVCS and PDL user. Honeywell (Data Dimensions); Phoenix, AZ

Technical Writer, 01/96 to 03/97

Wrote Aircraft Maintenance Manuals and System Maintenance Manuals. Wrote system and component description/operation, and procedures for test, fault isolation and removal/installation. Extensive use of engineering documents to develop technical publications. ArborText (SGML/XML), AECMA Simplified English. America West Airlines (now American Airlines, previously US Airways); Phoenix, AZ Technical Writer, 1990 to 1995

Created, edited and revised Boeing/Airbus technical documentation and publications, covering all aircraft systems and components. Incorporated engineering orders and service bulletins into aircraft publications such as maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams/schematics and illustrated parts catalogs. Performed duties per industry/customer requirements (ATA 100). Analyzed/resolved discrepancies between manufacturer documents, vendor documents, engineering orders, service bulletins and aircraft. Created/revised maintenance instructions (Task Cards). Interfaced with engineers, technicians, manufacturers and vendors. UNIX Interleaf user.

America West Airlines (now American Airlines, previously US Airways); Phoenix, AZ Laboratory Technician, 1988 to 1990

Tested, troubleshot and repaired electronic/electrical and electro-mechanical equipment (including microwave RF, VHF, audio). Diagnosed to component level. Developed Component Maintenance Manual test procedures. Researched and resolved discrepancies in technical documentation. Designed and fabricated test benches. Singer-Link Flight Simulation; Luke AFB, AZ

Flight Simulator Field Engineer

Built and maintained F-15 and F-16 military flight simulators per engineering documents. Tested, troubleshot, repaired and modified visual, computer and flight instrument systems. Held secret security clearance. Mech-Tronics Corporation; Phoenix, AZ

Electro-Mechanical Manufacturing Lead

Trained and supervised electronics and electro-mechanical assemblers. Performed precision electronics work per high-reliability military specifications. Managed/verified prototype assembly work. United States Air Force; Luke AFB, AZ

Avionics Technician

Tested, troubleshot, repaired and modified F-15 aircraft communication, navigation, radar identification and electronic countermeasure systems. Promoted to a shop supervisor. Held secret security clearance. EDUCATION

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University; Arizona

B.S. Degree in Aeronautics, 12/90

G.P.A. - 3.74; Dean’s List.

Glendale Community College; Arizona

A.S. Degree in Electronics, 12/86

G.P.A. - 3.86 (Electronics G.P.A. - 4.0); Dean’s List; Academic Scholarships. Factory Authorized Publishing Software Training:

SGML (ArborText), Framemaker, Pagemaker.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

Honeywell Six Sigma Plus (Lean) Green Belt Certification (DFSS); FCC General Radiotelephone; FCC Radar Endorsement; FAA Repairman Certificate (Electrical).



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