biomedical engineer - Automated flight control instrumentation and nav

JONATHAN R. ELDER

Email Home: ***********@*****.*** Phone: 707-***-****

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Pharr TX

78577

PROFILE:

Talented and resourceful biomedical field service engineer, troubleshooter, trainer, and quality assurance technician. Experienced global asset manager adept at devising resourceful, cost-effective solutions, and corrective actions to minimize customer downtime and achieve vital program objectives without compromising quality or safety. 13 years of practical hands-on experience in the Air Force and another 9 in the field of Biomedical engineering. Strong electromechanical knowhow, specialized training, many technical certifications and a proven record of outstanding performance

EDUCATION:

Masters’ of Arts in Psychology, Brandman University

Associate of Science in Electronics: Avionics Systems Technologies, Community College of the Air Force

EXPERIENCE:

2/2012 to present.

South Texas District Manager: Tiffany Kobe

Biomedical Field Service Engineer, Beckman Coulter Inc.

As a Biomedical field service engineer I am responsible to customers all over Texas for the proper installation, maintenance, repair, modification and upgrading of several BCI systems; DxC & AU series biochemistry analyzers, Access 2 / DXI immunoassay, CTA/UCTA Aliquotter, Remisol & Proservice network integration platforms, as well as the power processor and power express automation systems, consisting of : integrated centrifuges, Aliquotters, labelers, ultrasonic level sensors, stockyard storage systems, optical sensors, switches, belt drive assembles, AC/DC motors, fans, smart modules, stepper motor drivers, processors, hydropneumatics, fiber optics, lasers, photometers, illuminometers, etc. My duties in this position include Responsibilities include:

Troubleshooting, installation, and service repair needs on designated equipment.

Completing Preventative Maintenance and Field Modifications.

Managing repair parts cycle times.

Keeping up to date on administrative responsibilities such as maintaining customer service logs and internal service records in a timely manner.

Maintaining daily communications with customers to ensure resolution and proper follow-up, leading to customer satisfaction.

Maintaining tools and test equipment properly and ensuring they are calibrated.

Managing vendors' service delivery processes in compliance with corporate policies.

Utilizing the escalation process to resolve customer service delivery issues and conducting root cause analysis that will lead to effective problem solving.

Participating in sales opportunities such as contract renewals and assist with promoting and implementing revenue programs.

Working as a member of the local team to provide efficient service to all accounts within assigned area.

Training of clinical staff on equipment, as well as mentoring newly trained technicians

6/2000 to 2/2020

Supervisor: SMSgt. Raey 707-***-****

Electronic integrated systems Section Supervisor (ART), WG-2610-12/5,

U.S. Air Force Reserve, 349th TSFB/ 940 LAFB//660 AMXS, Travis AFB, CA

In this position I was responsible for a crew of up to 23 technicians. I would routinely Train and manage reservist technicians; Check work in process and after completion; Ensure compliance with specifications and technical orders, standards and safety directives; Identify and correct deficiencies; Maintain required electronic maintenance effectivity records, as well as participate in several goal setting, effectivity trend analysis, training, and task distribution and management work groups.

full system certification and reliability of Guidance and Control systems on the C-5/ Kc-10 & KC-135 airframes where I achieved innovative, efficient, cost-effective and safe efficient fixes to meet fast paced flight schedules, and mission capability requirements worldwide. Specifically chosen to oversee proficiency of reserve technicians at reading and applying schematics, engineering blueprints, safety directives, service bulletins, Technical Orders etc. in the performance of Scheduled/Unscheduled Maintenance, Pre/Post Flight Inspections, System Installation, Integration, Calibration & Alignment, Operational Checkouts, Quality Assurance Inspections, Functional Testing, Major Modifications, Overhaul and Repair, Digital Circuit Analysis, Operational Test and Evaluation, Isochronal & Calendar Inspections, Wire Harness Fabrication/ Assembly, connecting, integrating, calibrating, troubleshooting, repairing and testing guidance, control, avionics and electronic flight and mission systems/equipment to board or component levels to optimize performance, airworthiness, reliability, flight safety and mission capability on operational flight lines, in support shops or labs in shop inspections; Perform system inspections, installations, rigging tension checks, circuit integrity analysis, calibration, alignment, troubleshooting, diagnosis, removal/replacement, repair, checkout and functional testing of guidance, control, avionic, electronic, fuel, FCS, electromechanical transducers and ground equipment to support launch/recovery, quick turn flight operations, sortie generation, flight testing, operational test and evaluation being conducted; Train and manage reservist technicians; QA Check work in process and after completion; Ensure compliance with specifications and technical orders, standards and safety directives; Identify and correct deficiencies or non-conformances; Maintain required electronic maintenance records, logs, documentation and maintenance databases.

SYSTEM QUALIFICATIONS:

AC/DC motors, Illuminometers, photometers, fiber optics, integrated circuits, hydro pneumatic systems, Optical sensors, ultrasonicator systems, thermistors, Electronic Flight Controls (EFCS), Integrated electromechanical assemblies, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Inertial Navigation (INS), Tactical Navigation, Auto throttle speed controls, Instrument Landing Systems (ILS), Instrumentation, Flight Management systems (FMS), Integrated Flight Directors, Gyroscopes & Navigational Accelerometers, UHF/VHF/HF Radio Communication, Line Replaceable Units (LRU) KYK-13 Secure Voice Systems, Integrated Radio (Interphones), Autopilot& Flight director, Marker Beacons, Identification Friend/Foe (IFF), Thermocouple harness’, Weather Radar systems, Elevator load feel/ Flap limit (ELF/FL) Flight Stations and Cockpits, CRTs, Displays, MFD’s, Traffic Collision Avoidance (TCAS), N1 & N2 engine RPM sensing, TCAS, Vertical Speed Indication, Ground Proximity Warning (GPWS), Angle of Attack Indication, Digital/Analog Instrumentation, Multiplex (MUX) Buses (Mil1553), Flight Data Gages, Transceivers, Strain Gages & Transducers, Altimeters, Antennas, Microprocessors, Amplifiers & Power Supplies, Flux valves, Auxiliary Power Units (APU), INS/MAD/GPS Compass, Liquid Qty. indication, Hydraulic temp& quantity transducers, Central Air Data Computers (CADC), Bus System Interface Unit (BSIU), Flight Data Recorder (FDR/CVR), MultiTrack Data Recorders, Flow Meters, Accelerometers, Pitot Static Systems, Coax, Triax, Fiber Optic Cables.

CERTIFICATIONS:

High Reliability Soldering Certification per JSTD001; ESD Static Sensitive Devices; Flight Control Operations; Conduction/Pre Tin Solder; Resistance Bonds and Grounds; Foreign Object Damage; Corrosion Control; Flight Line Procedures and Safety; Coax/ Tri-axial Cable Handling; PLC programing; Lock Out/Tag Out Procedures; Cockpit/Flight Station Practices; MilSpec Terminal/Connector Crimp; Access Stands; Hazardous Materials; Respirators.

TEST EQUIPMENT PROFECIENCY:

Signal Generator, Digital Multi-meters (DMM), Frequency Counter, Time Domain Reflectometer (TDR),Spectrum Analyzers,, Capacitance Tester, Radio Altitude Tester, Digital Logic Probes, Pitot Static (TTU205/T-205) Test Sets, Oscilloscopes, Servo actuator breakout box test set, LVDT breakout box, AT/SC test set/ calibration wrench, Force gauge & Tentiometers, Rigging pins, GTF-2/6 fuel quantity testers, Torque wrenches, VOR/ILS Ramp Test Sets, JetCal Analyzers, Marker Beacon Testers, AC/DC Power Supplies, Ohm Meters/Continuity Checker, Fluke & Biddle Meters, Automated Diagnostic Software, Degausses, Attenuators, RF Watt meters, Pulse Generators, Modulation Meters, Function Generators.

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