Radio Operator Mechanical Engineer
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Newark, DE *****
*********@*****.***
BRIAN BOURDON
OBJECTIVE An engineering assignment in technical service, marketing technical, design, or process engineering. RF engineering. Electronics design. PLC and systems integration.
SKILLS & ABILITIES Technically talented and experienced with product design, machine design, product development, marketing, and technical support. Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) and proficient with AutoCAD, LabVIEW, and Matlab. Amateur Radio operator with electronics experience.
EXPERIENCE CONTROLS SYSTEMS LEAD TECHNICIAN (CSL), WILMINGTON, DE June 2021 - Current
Provide assistance in training associates in launching a new Amazon facility Help train RME techs on how to handle issues with electronically operated systems Provide services as a Certified Electrician Tech
Made myself a reliable resource for solving issues whenever necessary PROJECT ENGINEER, SWM INTERNATIONAL, MIDDLETOWN, DE July 2018 - January 2020
Develop new systems using skills as Mechanical Engineer and computer programmer Implement SCADA, PLC, and HMI upgrades to production equipment Assist maintenance and production in fixing daily issues while improving safety and efficiency Provide mechanical and electrical drawings to maintenance and engineering staff Troubleshoot plant-wide modbus/ethernet/IP problems Design new safety and operator access equipment
Train staff on proper procedures for upgrading PLC/HMI upgrades PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEER II, ULTRA CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES, BRIDGETON, NJ July 2016 - January 2017
Design new products using Solidworks and 3D Printing Technology Manage a team of engineers to develop new products Develop products from infancy to production
Manufacture new products and manage assembly process Manage all engineering documentation for all active and previous projects ACHIEVEMENTS
Redesigned legacy products to decrease manufacturing costs and increase product effectiveness Designed a novel machine that previously cost >$100K to a more effective and smaller machine that cost <$10K
Made new documentation process that reduced remanufacturing costs by >50% Implemented 3D printing technology to increase design and prototyping time as well as reducing design costs
Developed an automated system for Mercedes-Benz to clean all brake lines at the time that was previously required well below budget
Trained several technicians and engineers for design and production work PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEER II, TELESONIC PACKAGING CORPORATION, WILMINGTON, DE January 2015 - July 2016
Design and build packaging equipment
Implement drafting and documentation practices to reduce engineering IP data loss BICYCLE SHOP MANAGEMENT, SALES, AND SERVICE, BIKE LINE March 2011 - January 2015
Open the store and financially close it at night.
Train new sales associates and mechanics.
Sell bicycles, accessories, and service.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Expanded the high-end customer base at the Wilmington location. Restructured our daily closing process.
Diagnosed and reprogrammed the Point Of Sale computer system. Modernized the appearance of the sales floor and the workshop. FIELD ENGINEER, JBT CORPORATION
December 2010 – March 2011
Worked in customer factories configuring and installing guidance systems for Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) to transport and locate product in manufacturing and warehousing for Pepsi Bottling and First Quality Enterprises.
Utilized AutoCAD and C# extensively.
MATERIALS ENGINEER, OPTIMER, INC.
September 2007 – May 2009
Performed multiple roles associated with the Nanergy® product line. Designed, built and operated computer-controlled research and production equipment for the Textile Treatment line.
Performed quality control testing, materials research and customer service for Nanergy treated performance-wear products.
Hired and supervised product testing employees.
Conducted contract research
Performed market research for thin-film solar technologies and fluoropolymer applications for Diakin, a major fluoropolymer producer.
Designed, prototyped, and tested composite watchbands for David Yerman and Movado. ENGINEERING INTERN, UD CENTER FOR COMPOSITE MATERIALS May 2005 – August 2005
Performed Finite Element Analysis for manufactured composite materials using SolidWorks. Performed resin flow analysis using U of D's proprietary FLOW software. Designed a water-based composite electromagnetic radiation dampener for use by the US Navy as a radar shield.
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BICYCLE MECHANIC, BIKE LINE
May 2004 – September 2007
Assemble and repair bicycles.
Sell bicycles and accessories.
EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE, BACHELORS OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Graduated Spring 2010
Relevant coursework includes Robotics & Automation, Mechanics, Materials Science, Composites, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics and Fuel Cells.
PERSONAL
INTERESTS
CYCLING, MUSIC, COMPETING IN TRIATHLONS, RADIO OPERATIONS Volunteer Activities: Martial Arts Coaching, Helped in 9th Ward reconstruction after Katrina. Amateur radio and satellite communications. Volunteer radio operator for Radio Newark 99.9 WIZU-LP.
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