Electronics Engineering Technician
Resume:
NICHOLAS G. HOSPODAR
Rockford, MI 49341
*********@*****.***
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Creative and able to solve issues with new processes
Versatile and flexible
Self-motivated and confident in making independent decisions
Ability to make difficult decisions in stressful situations
Ability to quickly and effectively assess problems
Experienced in a wide variety of machinery and processes
EDUCATION
Grand Rapids Community College Associates –Electronics Technology 2009-2011
Grand Rapids Community College Certificate for Electronics Servicing 2009-2010
U.S. Marine Corps. Avionics and Leadership 2000-2005
Mid-Michigan Community College Manufacturing Curriculum 1998-2000
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2023-Current Field Engineer Kiss Technologies
Build and repair electronic devices designed for measuring continuous casting mold oscillator
Travel to customer sites around the world to take measurements on mold oscillators to improve the facilities maintenance readiness
Compile customer data to improve the customers product quality and casting ability
Collect and compile internal data to improve our ability to take reliable readings
Build and calibrate sensors to ensure the data taken is as accurate as possible
Find and fix any discrepancies in our processes or equipment to ensure the customer receives reliable data
Continuously monitor our processes to improve our products over time
2021-2023 Electronics Bench Dematic
Troubleshoot and repair various electronic devises sent from the end user (customer) to the component level
Completing repair request through their maintenance software, including final inspections and testing.
Load and program devices before they are built into a vehicle with the proper identifying and communication markers. (IP addresses, programs etc.) Including onboard computer, PLC, Lidar sensors, CAN communication system, amplifiers, touch screens, digitizers, and various other components involved in self-driving forklifts
Provide support to others having trouble with practically anything
Repair devices that were broken in the process of building the vehicle in order to save money on sending the unit back to the manufacturer
Monitor the test track for vehicles issues
Devised and implemented changes on the vehicle’s radio that resulted in exponential time saved in testing.
Maintained my own workload on the customer repairs, while being flexible and keeping up with incoming new vehicle components.
2018-2020 Automation Technician, ETO Magnetic
Troubleshot issues with the line/PLC using sematic software, to access a Seimens PLC
Monitor and maintain daily activity with automation line. Making adjustment when necessary to robots, winding machines (Marsilli), part stackers (pick and place), resistance welders (custom), troubleshoot PLC program (custom)
Maintain the lowest level of scrap parts possible. Under 5% was acceptable but ran under that for long periods of time
Reduced downtime by logging all problems and fixes in order to track recurring/problematic issues.
Supplemented preventative maintenance schedule with recurring tasks in order to move unplanned downtime into planned downtime. Which optimizes the amount of time the automation can run untouched, boosting productivity.
Troubleshooting any issues with the parts and the root cause of the issues. Then collaborated with the necessary people to implement creative and technical fixes that allow the line to make perfect parts.
Often digging into unknown parts, actuators, or computer programs in order to find the cause of problems. One portion of the line was built by Marsilli, while the resistance welding cells were built by ETO Germany.
Lending any constructive criticism, or professional advice to others working around me in order to help everyone be part of a team.
Realizing any additive tolerances to the part that project onto the finished product. Allowing corrective adjustments to be made without compromising the finished product.
Mentoring new engineers and technicians in order for them to be productive at their respective jobs.
Continuously improving personal skills, that I think could be useful.
Rebuilding items (actuators, electronics devices, etc.) that have gone bad in order to reduce the cost of maintaining such equipment.
2015-2018 Lead Automation Technician, Swoboda
Dealing with any aspect of automation, including multiple robots, HMI, PLC.
Troubleshooting any, and all issues dealing with multiple automation lines simultaneously. (problematic lines)
Operated CMM to ensure that the parts are physically resembling what the line measured. Adjusted as necessary and informed various departments if bad. Also, collaborating with said departments to solve, or lessen the issue.
Often taking extra workload to accomplish the tasks set forth.
Continuously evolved with the position to stay competitive and optimize productivity.
2011-2015 Electronics Technician Grand Rapids Technologies
Build up and calibrate engine information systems for aircraft
Troubleshoot and fix avionics problems to the component level
Keep track of problems to minimize returned/malfunctioning instruments.
Implement upgrades to circuit boards and whole systems
2009-2011 Testing Electronics World Mission
Build and debug computers from parts
Test miscellaneous electronic devices
Repair devices with relatively no parts purchased
Apply a monetary value to devices to be sold in the store
Found issues with the store cash register’s tax calculations and reprogrammed them at various stores to save money
Customized the programming in the cash registers to promote more sales
2006-2009 Operator/ Shift lead Laser Dynamics
Resolved production difficulties
Operated and maintained multiple machines
Programmed machinery to carry out their tasks
2005-2006 Maintenance Technician Fresh Cuts
Proven ability to communicate effectively in diverse environments
Repaired unique specialized machinery
Licensed for driving forklift
2000-2005 Avionics Technician U.S. Marine Corps.
Inspected and troubleshot electrical circuits with the use of blueprints, wiring diagrams, oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and other various equipment
Maintained multiple $3M+ electrical devices and test equipment pertaining to said devices
Inspected repairs prior to installation for quality assurance purposes
Coordinated work assignments, evaluated performance and disciplined a 16-member team
Experienced in handling confidential material
Adapted and implemented training schedules to effectively maintain production
Honorably discharged in 2005.
Contact this candidate