career objective                              

results-driven engineering technician eager to contribute superior technical abilities and knowledge toward supporting the employer in optimizing operational performance

profile                                                

ø  offer 23 years of progressive engineering experience with expertise in mechanical design and fabrication, electronics, it, and software validation

ø  extensive experience performing a broad range of functions for top-tier companies in diverse industries; ability to effectively identify and address client-specific needs

ø  accurately maintain and calibrate manufacturing and testing equipment; ensure proper care and use of machines, tools, and related equipment

ø  mechanical fabrication, maintenance, and rebuilding skills include depth of knowledge in pneumatics and hydraulics as well as utilization of all machine shop and sheet metal equipment: lathe, mill, drill press, press brake, taps, dies, etc

ø  solid hardware, software, and product development experience; design, fabricate, troubleshoot, and debug prototypes, design and build test fixtures, perform tests and report results; develop and implement product repair and refurbishment procedures, set up production facilities, train manufacturing personnel, oversee daily operations

ø  responsible for installing, implementing, testing, validating, and troubleshooting networks and applications for multiple platforms

ø  provide expert technical and software support including help desk functions and end-user training; write, update, and establish use of operator and service manuals

ø  consistently achieve budget and date targets while maintaining high safety and quality standards

ø  proactive team player equally effective in independent and collaborative environments

 

~ technical proficienies ~

word, excel, outlook, powerpoint, word pro, 1-2-3; dos, windows and mac applications; nt and novell networks; vb6-written labview clone; ge fanuc 90/30 plc s; 800-900mhz pa transceivers

professional experience                

chambers & owen, janesville, wi                                                                                  insert month/05 c present(?)

insert job title

 

california eastern laboratories (rj2 contract/direct hire), wauconda, il                                       10/01 c 8/05

technical associate

 

knowles electronics (adecco contract), south elgin, il                                                                           2/01 c 10/01

senior technician

 

snap-on diagnostics (rj2 contract), lincolnshire il                                                                     8/99 c 2/01

product design specialist

 

motorola cellular (manpower technical services contract), libertyville il                                      10/98 c 8/99

acting engineer/product support

 

baxter (pollak & skan contract), round lake, il                                                                                     4/95 c 10/98

technical specialist/product support/software and hardware development

~prior background information available ~

 

~ additional experience ~

independent contractor, pc repair/support/tutoring                                                                 1997 c present

fabricator, metal and woodworking                                                                                         insert date c present

professional development            

good laboratory practice; good manufacturing practice; good documentation practice; statistical process control; precision measurement; bratten model shop training; general class commercial radiotelephone operator's license

currently pursuing a+, net+, and mcse certifications