MATHEW SCHWANTES
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SKILLS
Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Electrical/Electronic Engineer Foreman
Schematic Designer
Electrical/Electronic Troubleshooting
Electrical/Electronic R&D
PLC, ECM Programming
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Volunteer Firefighter for over 7 years on both the Forest Lake and Shafer Fire Department.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Hardworking and reliable Electrical Engineer focused on going above and beyond to support the team and serve customers. Strong Electrical and Electronic background based on education, experience, self-study and lab work at home. Focused on accuracy and self-monitoring to prevent or correct problems swiftly for ideal project outcomes. Ambitious and hardworking Electrical Technician, Engineer/Supervisor with 18+ years of experience Electrical/Electronic troubleshooting from the component level up. Extensive knowledge in J-1939 Can Bus systems, Multiplex systems, ECM's, VFD's and PLC programming and troubleshooting. Ability to draw and read schematics down to the component level. Hands on experience and knowledge of both 480-volt 3phase and low voltage circuits.
EXPERIENCE
ENGINEERING FOREMAN ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL OPERATIONS
Advance Triwest Equipment LTD
St Paul, MN
May 2020 November 2020
Supervised a team of Tower Crane, Personnel Hoist, and Putzmeister Concrete Boom Pump and Tele belt technicians. Answered all customer service calls for our Putzmeister customers electrical and hydraulic trouble shooting. Supported all technicians both over the phone and on-site to troubleshoot electrical issues on Tower Cranes and all other equipment.
Submitted purchase orders and sought out best pricing for all electrical components needed for repairs and maintenance.
ELECTRICAL/MECHANICAL ENGINEERING FOREMAN
Advance Equipment
St. Paul, MN
February 2013 May 2020
Supervised a team of Tower Crane, Personnel Hoist, and Putzmeister Concrete Boom Pump and Tele belt technicians. Answered all customer service calls for our Putzmeister customers electrical and hydraulic trouble shooting. Supported all technicians both over the phone and on-site to troubleshoot electrical issues on Tower Cranes and all other equipment. Submitted purchase orders and sought out best pricing for all electrical components needed for repairs and maintenance. Hired and mentored new technicians.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Rosenbauer Motors LLC
Wyoming, MN
October 2003 November 2012
Developed test plans and test cases and conducted system-level testing.
Developed electrical schematic designs and evaluations of engineering design concepts.
Analyzed systems requirements and developed integration strategies for new hardware.
Collaborated with Mechanical Engineers, sales team, and customers in systems design and development to meet software and hardware performance and compatibility requirements.
Oversaw 15 electrical technicians who installed all electrical systems on fire apparatus (pumpers and ladder trucks). Programmed all J-1939 engine ECM's including Cat, Cummins, Detroit Diesel, Mercedes, and Navistar. Programming and troubleshooting of Class One J-1939 and V-Mux Systems.
Calibrate and test using load bank all types of generators, direct drive pto, hydraulic, gasoline and diesel.
Troubleshoot any and all electrical systems related to fire trucks/fire apparatus and any other electrical systems specked out by fire departments & NFPA. Underwriters Laboratories testing. Evt Certified.
Developed and designed all schematics and wiring harnesses s required for fire trucks/apparatus chassis.
ELECTRICIAN
S&K Electric
Bethel, MN
April 1999 May 2002
Residential, Commercial and Industrial wiring.
PLATING DEPARTMENT LEAD
Multek Inc
Minneapolis, MN
April 1996 June 1999
Oversee plating lines and operators.
Modify plating programs and analyze/maintain chemical baths, and examine cross sections.
Jobs included Loral Satellite systems, IBM, Honeywell, Unisys and other printed circuit boards.
EDUCATION
SUPERVISOR 1 AND 2: SUPERVISING COARSE
Employers Association
Brooklyn Park, MN
ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN
St Paul Technical School
St Paul, MN
GENERALS/LAW ENFORCEMENT/CONFINED SPACE COURSE: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Century College
White Bear Lake, MN
FIRE FIGHTER 1&2 AND 1ST RESPONDER COURSES
Pine Technical College
Pine City, MN
Fire suppression techniques SCBA and basic life support.
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA: ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONICS, DRAFTING AND ADVANCED MATH
North High
North Saint Paul, MN
Completed continuing education In Electronics 1-4 & Student Aid.
Completed continuing education In Electricity 1-4 & Student Aid.
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