Experience

Leach International Corporation

• United States
• Aviation & Aerospace
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Sr. System Engineer

  • Nov 2014 - Present

  Leach Aerospace Division Systems Engineer Provides design support, engineering analysis to engineers engaged in electro-mechanical module/system design and development. Responsible for project management, design reviews, technical proposals and documents release. Performs prototype construction, breadboard evaluation, qualification testing and evaluates results. Performs cost/performance trades and makes recommendations for design improvements • Designs and develops module and system… Show more Leach Aerospace Division Systems Engineer Provides design support, engineering analysis to engineers engaged in electro-mechanical module/system design and development. Responsible for project management, design reviews, technical proposals and documents release. Performs prototype construction, breadboard evaluation, qualification testing and evaluates results. Performs cost/performance trades and makes recommendations for design improvements • Designs and develops module and system from concept to release • Works with management and other engineers to help define and design relays and assemblies, electrical power distribution systems. Assists in coordinating such designs with customer design engineers • Develops basic design concept layout, analysis data, sketches and notes necessary for complete design proposals • Assists in the definition of performance specifications, assembly layouts and installation requirements • Generates source control, product control and manufacturing spec drawings • Oversees and directs technicians in building prototypes and qualification samples • Maintain the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above Leach Rail Division Products Project/System Engineer • Integration of the electrical design of relay components all rolling stock in the Americas. • Full or partial integrations of the relay networks dry contacts or solid state. • Works with customers engineering team to define product criteria and limitations. • In charge of performance management of vendors. • Manage project team resources and training and develop extensive project management experience and expertise. When project teams are structured so that multiple specialty disciplines report to me, important responsibilities inter-discipline coordination and overall quality control of the work. • Ensuring that we are in compliance with regulations such as: FRA, AAR, APTA, IEEE, EN and meet all customer specification requirements. Show less Leach Aerospace Division Systems Engineer Provides design support, engineering analysis to engineers engaged in electro-mechanical module/system design and development. Responsible for project management, design reviews, technical proposals and documents release. Performs prototype construction, breadboard evaluation, qualification testing and evaluates results. Performs cost/performance trades and makes recommendations for design improvements • Designs and develops module and system… Show more Leach Aerospace Division Systems Engineer Provides design support, engineering analysis to engineers engaged in electro-mechanical module/system design and development. Responsible for project management, design reviews, technical proposals and documents release. Performs prototype construction, breadboard evaluation, qualification testing and evaluates results. Performs cost/performance trades and makes recommendations for design improvements • Designs and develops module and system from concept to release • Works with management and other engineers to help define and design relays and assemblies, electrical power distribution systems. Assists in coordinating such designs with customer design engineers • Develops basic design concept layout, analysis data, sketches and notes necessary for complete design proposals • Assists in the definition of performance specifications, assembly layouts and installation requirements • Generates source control, product control and manufacturing spec drawings • Oversees and directs technicians in building prototypes and qualification samples • Maintain the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above Leach Rail Division Products Project/System Engineer • Integration of the electrical design of relay components all rolling stock in the Americas. • Full or partial integrations of the relay networks dry contacts or solid state. • Works with customers engineering team to define product criteria and limitations. • In charge of performance management of vendors. • Manage project team resources and training and develop extensive project management experience and expertise. When project teams are structured so that multiple specialty disciplines report to me, important responsibilities inter-discipline coordination and overall quality control of the work. • Ensuring that we are in compliance with regulations such as: FRA, AAR, APTA, IEEE, EN and meet all customer specification requirements. Show less



Alstom Transport

• United Kingdom
• Automotive
• 700 & Above Employee

• Electrical Engineer

  • Apr 2014 - Nov 2014

  Electrical Engineering/Electro-Mechanical Engineering Design and engineering Consultant • Design, development, testing, and implementation of new locomotives from customer specifications. Created System Functional Descriptions (SFD) for all electrical systems of the overhaul of luxury passenger cars for Rocky Mountaineer. • Finalized designs with vendors and work with purchasing through the First Article Inspection (FAI) process with our customers. • Key person communicating the needs… Show more Electrical Engineering/Electro-Mechanical Engineering Design and engineering Consultant • Design, development, testing, and implementation of new locomotives from customer specifications. Created System Functional Descriptions (SFD) for all electrical systems of the overhaul of luxury passenger cars for Rocky Mountaineer. • Finalized designs with vendors and work with purchasing through the First Article Inspection (FAI) process with our customers. • Key person communicating the needs of engineering with the purchasing department on creating new technical specifications to purchase new products including everything from new main alternators and inverter cabinets to small switches and relays. • Validate electrical deliverables to the shop floor and customers, schematics and wire running lists. • Update superiors of status and significant problems that may impact schedule or deliverables. Show less Electrical Engineering/Electro-Mechanical Engineering Design and engineering Consultant • Design, development, testing, and implementation of new locomotives from customer specifications. Created System Functional Descriptions (SFD) for all electrical systems of the overhaul of luxury passenger cars for Rocky Mountaineer. • Finalized designs with vendors and work with purchasing through the First Article Inspection (FAI) process with our customers. • Key person communicating the needs… Show more Electrical Engineering/Electro-Mechanical Engineering Design and engineering Consultant • Design, development, testing, and implementation of new locomotives from customer specifications. Created System Functional Descriptions (SFD) for all electrical systems of the overhaul of luxury passenger cars for Rocky Mountaineer. • Finalized designs with vendors and work with purchasing through the First Article Inspection (FAI) process with our customers. • Key person communicating the needs of engineering with the purchasing department on creating new technical specifications to purchase new products including everything from new main alternators and inverter cabinets to small switches and relays. • Validate electrical deliverables to the shop floor and customers, schematics and wire running lists. • Update superiors of status and significant problems that may impact schedule or deliverables. Show less



Motive Power

• United States
• Railroad Equipment Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Electro-Mechanical Manager

  • Apr 2012 - Apr 2014

  Currently managing 6 direct reports that consists of 2 electrical designers and 4 mechanical designers. I report my group’s progress to the electrical/electro-mechanical manager. My group’s initial task include:create new design, development of conduit, wire ways, component layout and equipment cooling for all projects. The group is also responsible for creating and maintaining catalogs for approved parts and equipment in Teamcenter and Oracle software systems. Creating control process for… Show more Currently managing 6 direct reports that consists of 2 electrical designers and 4 mechanical designers. I report my group’s progress to the electrical/electro-mechanical manager. My group’s initial task include:create new design, development of conduit, wire ways, component layout and equipment cooling for all projects. The group is also responsible for creating and maintaining catalogs for approved parts and equipment in Teamcenter and Oracle software systems. Creating control process for defining cable routes and wire harnesses. On top of supervising my group’s progress, I must prioritize daily, weekly and monthly task assignments for the 6 current projects, update and create schedules for current and future projects. I am responsible for ensuring that we are in compliance with regulations such as: FRA, AAR, APTA and meet customer specification requirements. Some of my other responsibilities are to work with estimating and new product design group to create new bids on future projects. Currently, I am working as the internal electrical consultant for our new AC locomotive that we would like to design in June. This entails working with many large vendors to define main alternators, traction, control, air and HEP systems.

• Electrical Engineer II

  • Nov 2009 - Apr 2012

  Responsible for the design, development, testing, and implementation of Electrical Engineering projects. Leads teams in design of plans, schematics and wire running lists. Maintains good working relationships with clients, staff, and outside contractors. Supervises and supports team members and ensures that established goals and deadlines are met. Ensures compliance with safety regulations and requirements. Keeps superiors informed of status and significant problems.During our MBTA project, we… Show more Responsible for the design, development, testing, and implementation of Electrical Engineering projects. Leads teams in design of plans, schematics and wire running lists. Maintains good working relationships with clients, staff, and outside contractors. Supervises and supports team members and ensures that established goals and deadlines are met. Ensures compliance with safety regulations and requirements. Keeps superiors informed of status and significant problems.During our MBTA project, we need to develop a new PA/IC/PEI system with a vendor, that would work with new and old technology. In doing this I maintain a good working relationship with clients, staff, and outside contractors/vendors. Update superiors of status and significant problems that may impact schedule or deliverables.



Wabtec Passenger Transit

• United States
• Railroad Equipment Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Electrical Engineer

  • Nov 2009 - Apr 2014

  Design, development, testing, and implementation of new locomotives from customer specifications. Worked in a design team of 2 electrical engineers and 5 mechanical engineers to design the new 5 million dollar locomotive for Massachusetts Bay Transient Authority (MBTA). Created System Functional Descriptions (SFD) for all systems of the locomotive ( i.e. Braking Control, Video, traction…) Finalized designs with vendors and work with purchasing through the First Article Inspection (FAI) process… Show more Design, development, testing, and implementation of new locomotives from customer specifications. Worked in a design team of 2 electrical engineers and 5 mechanical engineers to design the new 5 million dollar locomotive for Massachusetts Bay Transient Authority (MBTA). Created System Functional Descriptions (SFD) for all systems of the locomotive ( i.e. Braking Control, Video, traction…) Finalized designs with vendors and work with purchasing through the First Article Inspection (FAI) process with our customers. Key person communicating the needs of engineering with the purchasing department on creating new technical specifications to purchase new products including everything from new main alternators and inverter cabinets to small switches and relays. Validate electrical deliverables to the shop floor and customers, schematics and wire running lists. Travel to customer site to do testing of old equipment to validate the new design will be cross functional with new designs. Show less Design, development, testing, and implementation of new locomotives from customer specifications. Worked in a design team of 2 electrical engineers and 5 mechanical engineers to design the new 5 million dollar locomotive for Massachusetts Bay Transient Authority (MBTA). Created System Functional Descriptions (SFD) for all systems of the locomotive ( i.e. Braking Control, Video, traction…) Finalized designs with vendors and work with purchasing through the First Article Inspection (FAI) process… Show more Design, development, testing, and implementation of new locomotives from customer specifications. Worked in a design team of 2 electrical engineers and 5 mechanical engineers to design the new 5 million dollar locomotive for Massachusetts Bay Transient Authority (MBTA). Created System Functional Descriptions (SFD) for all systems of the locomotive ( i.e. Braking Control, Video, traction…) Finalized designs with vendors and work with purchasing through the First Article Inspection (FAI) process with our customers. Key person communicating the needs of engineering with the purchasing department on creating new technical specifications to purchase new products including everything from new main alternators and inverter cabinets to small switches and relays. Validate electrical deliverables to the shop floor and customers, schematics and wire running lists. Travel to customer site to do testing of old equipment to validate the new design will be cross functional with new designs. Show less



Micron Technology

• United States
• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Technician

  • Aug 2004 - Sep 2008

  Bench Technician Worked under Shift lead in all areas of preventive maintenance (PM). Repaired all removable sub-assemblies from tools. Rebuilt and cleaned 3 axis wafer robots, valves, ceramics and quarts. Used chemical baths with acids and bases to clean materials. Performed PM on all bench cleaning equipment. Trained new employees on PM processes and became level 3 certified in all 4 areas of the bench area Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) Lead Technician Managed 6 to 8… Show more Bench Technician Worked under Shift lead in all areas of preventive maintenance (PM). Repaired all removable sub-assemblies from tools. Rebuilt and cleaned 3 axis wafer robots, valves, ceramics and quarts. Used chemical baths with acids and bases to clean materials. Performed PM on all bench cleaning equipment. Trained new employees on PM processes and became level 3 certified in all 4 areas of the bench area Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) Lead Technician Managed 6 to 8 maintenance technicians to do daily and periodic preventive maintenance. Collaborated with lead engineer in prioritizing tool maintenance according to incoming work. Proficient in troubleshooting all CVD semi-conductor equipment for process deviations. When promoted to the lead position after I was Level 4 Certified in CVD area tools: Novellus HDP and Tungsten, Tel, and Applied Producers. I learn how to adjust chemical process from control charts. Acted as lead engineer designate, covering shift pass down in the absence of the lead, reporting issues to management, and resolved issues that arose on shift. Show less Bench Technician Worked under Shift lead in all areas of preventive maintenance (PM). Repaired all removable sub-assemblies from tools. Rebuilt and cleaned 3 axis wafer robots, valves, ceramics and quarts. Used chemical baths with acids and bases to clean materials. Performed PM on all bench cleaning equipment. Trained new employees on PM processes and became level 3 certified in all 4 areas of the bench area Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) Lead Technician Managed 6 to 8… Show more Bench Technician Worked under Shift lead in all areas of preventive maintenance (PM). Repaired all removable sub-assemblies from tools. Rebuilt and cleaned 3 axis wafer robots, valves, ceramics and quarts. Used chemical baths with acids and bases to clean materials. Performed PM on all bench cleaning equipment. Trained new employees on PM processes and became level 3 certified in all 4 areas of the bench area Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) Lead Technician Managed 6 to 8 maintenance technicians to do daily and periodic preventive maintenance. Collaborated with lead engineer in prioritizing tool maintenance according to incoming work. Proficient in troubleshooting all CVD semi-conductor equipment for process deviations. When promoted to the lead position after I was Level 4 Certified in CVD area tools: Novellus HDP and Tungsten, Tel, and Applied Producers. I learn how to adjust chemical process from control charts. Acted as lead engineer designate, covering shift pass down in the absence of the lead, reporting issues to management, and resolved issues that arose on shift. Show less



Gordon’s Candy Distributing

• Owner/Operator

  • Apr 2001 - Aug 2004

  Family owned business in the vending industry. Managed 2 small businesses in a small town on the Oregon coast. Overseeing daily activities including route driver, new sales, machine maintenance, product ordering, payroll and book keeping and contributing to company growth. Increased sales by adding vending machines to new locations. Reconstructed routes and daily activities resulting in less service calls. At the Old Wash House, uninstalled old washers and dryers and installed new ones.… Show more Family owned business in the vending industry. Managed 2 small businesses in a small town on the Oregon coast. Overseeing daily activities including route driver, new sales, machine maintenance, product ordering, payroll and book keeping and contributing to company growth. Increased sales by adding vending machines to new locations. Reconstructed routes and daily activities resulting in less service calls. At the Old Wash House, uninstalled old washers and dryers and installed new ones. Modified existing ducting, piping and electrical to accommodate new washers and dryers. Provided technical support for both businesses including but not limited to disassembling and reassembling equipment and skilled trouble shooting steps Show less Family owned business in the vending industry. Managed 2 small businesses in a small town on the Oregon coast. Overseeing daily activities including route driver, new sales, machine maintenance, product ordering, payroll and book keeping and contributing to company growth. Increased sales by adding vending machines to new locations. Reconstructed routes and daily activities resulting in less service calls. At the Old Wash House, uninstalled old washers and dryers and installed new ones.… Show more Family owned business in the vending industry. Managed 2 small businesses in a small town on the Oregon coast. Overseeing daily activities including route driver, new sales, machine maintenance, product ordering, payroll and book keeping and contributing to company growth. Increased sales by adding vending machines to new locations. Reconstructed routes and daily activities resulting in less service calls. At the Old Wash House, uninstalled old washers and dryers and installed new ones. Modified existing ducting, piping and electrical to accommodate new washers and dryers. Provided technical support for both businesses including but not limited to disassembling and reassembling equipment and skilled trouble shooting steps Show less



GE

• Brazil
• Engineering Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technical Director-Shift Lead

  • Oct 1998 - Jan 2001

  Managed 5 direct reports along with 25 union craft employees on the daily heavy repair and preventive maintenance of General Electric locomotives. I work with the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroads to provide 80 percent up time of the GE fleet assigned to the Argentine shop in Kansas City. Our main objectives were to validate warranty work done to GE locomotive by the railroad’s craft employees. In doing so we had to know how everything worked on many makes and models of locomotive… Show more Managed 5 direct reports along with 25 union craft employees on the daily heavy repair and preventive maintenance of General Electric locomotives. I work with the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroads to provide 80 percent up time of the GE fleet assigned to the Argentine shop in Kansas City. Our main objectives were to validate warranty work done to GE locomotive by the railroad’s craft employees. In doing so we had to know how everything worked on many makes and models of locomotive s. I gained the ability to troubleshoot relay logic, control systems, airbrake systems both electronic and pneumatic, high voltage traction, rotating equipment and all the integrations between the systems. This was all done in a union environment which made me learn fast the delicate art of managing union craft. It was baptism by fire and I failed many times but eventually began to increase productivity and reliability of locomotive maintenance. I was trained by GE to work all locomotive types, U boats, Dash 7, Dash 8, Dash 9 and AC4400 electrical and mechanical systems. Certified in troubleshooting the FDL and HDL diesel engine class. Completed vendor training form New York Air Brake (NYAB) in order to troubleshooting and repair of CCBI and CCBII electronic air brake systems. I was trained in Six Sigma processes and hold a greenbelt certification from GETS. My project was part of the GE scheme to create the first railroad E-Service program. This was creating the paperless work environment. My project was to incorporate all service and repair manuals into electronic format that could be accessed thru a shop Kiosk. I had to develop a training programs for our union craft to use the new system. Worked with vendors to make a wireless network that could be used throughout the diesel fueling facility and yard areas. This improved troubleshooting and repair time of locomotives by union craft by decreasing time wasted by searching for pertinent information. Show less Managed 5 direct reports along with 25 union craft employees on the daily heavy repair and preventive maintenance of General Electric locomotives. I work with the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroads to provide 80 percent up time of the GE fleet assigned to the Argentine shop in Kansas City. Our main objectives were to validate warranty work done to GE locomotive by the railroad’s craft employees. In doing so we had to know how everything worked on many makes and models of locomotive… Show more Managed 5 direct reports along with 25 union craft employees on the daily heavy repair and preventive maintenance of General Electric locomotives. I work with the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroads to provide 80 percent up time of the GE fleet assigned to the Argentine shop in Kansas City. Our main objectives were to validate warranty work done to GE locomotive by the railroad’s craft employees. In doing so we had to know how everything worked on many makes and models of locomotive s. I gained the ability to troubleshoot relay logic, control systems, airbrake systems both electronic and pneumatic, high voltage traction, rotating equipment and all the integrations between the systems. This was all done in a union environment which made me learn fast the delicate art of managing union craft. It was baptism by fire and I failed many times but eventually began to increase productivity and reliability of locomotive maintenance. I was trained by GE to work all locomotive types, U boats, Dash 7, Dash 8, Dash 9 and AC4400 electrical and mechanical systems. Certified in troubleshooting the FDL and HDL diesel engine class. Completed vendor training form New York Air Brake (NYAB) in order to troubleshooting and repair of CCBI and CCBII electronic air brake systems. I was trained in Six Sigma processes and hold a greenbelt certification from GETS. My project was part of the GE scheme to create the first railroad E-Service program. This was creating the paperless work environment. My project was to incorporate all service and repair manuals into electronic format that could be accessed thru a shop Kiosk. I had to develop a training programs for our union craft to use the new system. Worked with vendors to make a wireless network that could be used throughout the diesel fueling facility and yard areas. This improved troubleshooting and repair time of locomotives by union craft by decreasing time wasted by searching for pertinent information. Show less