Engineer Technician

EDWARD J. LAUGHLIN

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P.O. BOX 239

Holland, IN 47541

Home: 812-***-**** Mobile: 812-***-**** Email: ********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A proven engineering technician fully versed in project and product engineering design, development, build, installation, and analysis. Capable of working within a broad variety of quality, data acquisition, testing, assembly, build-up disciplines, and materials of fabrication including:

•Electrical Fundamentals • Thermodynamic Principles • Plastics Fundamentals

•Hydraulic Fundamentals • Wood and Metal Fabrication •Packaging Testing

•ARC Welding Principles • GAS Welding Principles • Packaging Materials

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION, Evansville, IN 1986 – 2011

Engineering Technician Level III (1995 – 2011)

Responsible for three areas: Packaging Lab, Acoustics Room, and Airflow chamber. For semi-anechoic sound room performed multi-channel sound power, vibration, Modal analysis, sound quality analysis, relating to fan motors, water valves, electronic dampers, thermostats, compressors, and total refrigerator products.

•In 2011 was responsible for Packaging, Airflow, and all Special vibration project testing.

•Transitioned into Packaging Lab in 2010, and improved productivity by using 5S techniques to efficiently lay out testing processes.

•Assisted with sound engineer in implementation of “Aux Logging” of product events, and “Time History” acoustical testing to capture more of products sound characteristics.

•Transferred to new larger sound room and learned to operate more advanced equipment. Upgraded sound recording equipment with introduction of Binaural Head from B&K.

•Continued to assist in “America’s Quietest TFA “project utilizing internal jury testing through team meetings.

•Assisted in testing and development of Mega project relating to “America’s Quietest Refrigerator“

•Submitted 5 CIP (Cost Improvement Projects) ideas that had potential savings of $900,000.

•Investigated product / component problems through vibration analysis tools.

•Developed new testing methods for material properties, and components.

•Learned, consulted with vendors and implemented “Modal Analysis” feature of our multi-faceted software and applied technology on SSA condenser air baffle project.

•Supported all acoustical, vibration, and airflow projects relating to large built-in products.

•Intensified use of “Binaural Head” for sound quality recordings of product and components, to aid in analysis of sound issues.

•Developed and implemented new “Acoustical Array System” for large built-in products to reduce test time by at least 40%; new method was implemented due to new software following ISO 3744 standards and efficiently placing microphones around product.

•Implemented new test methods for calculating sound power level of products based on new acoustical array.

•Improved air lab by 15% utilizing PC, remote blower control, and micro cameras to reduce test time.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONT’D)

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION, Evansville, IN (cont’d) 1986 – 2011

Engineering Technician Level II (1990 – 1994)

•Assisted in implementation of advanced test equipment for Reverb Sound Room. Worked with computer services engineer to define sound room test parameters.

•Assisted Sound Engineer with “Statistical Baseline” work of our products and competitive products.

•Improved aural evaluation forms for better representation of objectives of sound standard.

•Assisted in training and transfer of sound equipment for QAL lab in manufacturing. Completed project on time and within budget.

•Assisted in re-design and installation of modified fan motor mounting legs of KABI products; modified part reduced noticeable 120 Hz. problem depicted on original design.

•Assisted in selection and purchase of digital audio recording equipment for sound quality analysis projects.

•Developed and implemented with engineer, a solution to reduce strong 120 Hz. problems associated with midline condenser fan motor shroud; solution was implemented for production line.

•Assisted in development and testing of prototype products that had a 13% reduction in overall noise level.

•Developed and tested a new evaporator fan blade reduced blade passing frequency by as much as 6.0 dBA; fan blade was implemented into top mount production line.

•A team member of “Acoustic 10X QDT group.

•Trained a new technician for newer sound room using “Sound Intensity” methods.

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION, Evansville, IN (cont’d)

Engineering Technician Level I (1987 – 1989)

•Participated in “Innovation Process” program by submitting a “lint trap bag” for dryers.

•Maintained lab area and equipment.

•Modified experimental parts, processes, materials, or test equipment based on detailed instructions.

•Performed and/or assisted in Non-Routine or complex laboratory tests with other technicians or engineers.

•Assembled, instrumented, and prepared for tests and/or test products, components, materials, process elements, or equipment under supervision with clearly defined procedures.

•Designed and assisted in fabrication of test fixtures for Model 50 Icemaker product that reduced ice collection and water loss errors during tests.

•Assisted engineer with early prototype ice crusher development project.

•Design Concept Impact – Designed ice crusher fixtures to capture ice chip splatter for improved data collection and analysis.

•Backed up extra work load in reverb sound room.

CDI CORPORATION, Philadelphia, PA 1986

Contract Lab Technician

ECS SOLUTIONS, INC., Evansville, IN 1984 – 1986

Draftsman

EDUCATION

PURDUE UNIVERSITY, West Lafayette, IN

Bachelor of Science – Mechanical Engineering Technology, 1982

Bachelor of Science – Agriculture, 1979, Agricultural Mechanization Option

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