Experience

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  Sub-Zero/Wolf Appliance

  • Senior Electrical Controls Engineer

    • Jul 2007 - Mar 2009

    - Key Electrical Engineer overseeing the implementation of state-of-the-art electronic controls system for a new product development program. Accountable for delivering consumer electronics earmarked for the luxury appliances, complying with UL/CSA standards.- Participating in prototyping builds,...

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  Affiliated Engineers

  • Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

    • 2000 - 2007

    - Electrical Engineer responsible for the design and execution of control systems for a diverse range of clients and industries, from academic, government, healthcare, and research & development clients, to industrial, infrastructure, process & manufacturing clients. Such systems include ...

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  USDA-Forest Products Laboratory

  • Electronics Technician (EML), Instrument Mechanic (RFE)

    • 1995 - 2000

    - Active and viable participant in both the Research Facilities Engineering group (RFE) as an Instrument Mechanic, and as an Electronics Technician for the Engineering Mechanics Lab group (EML).- Responsible for the repair and maintenance of all building elevators. Implemented energy and cost sav...

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  Digisonix

  • Engineering Prototype Technician

    • 1992 - 1995

    - Designed and implemented the Data Acquisition and Control System for the Engine Dynamometer Test Cell. This was a part of the Joint Product Development Program with a major automotive manufacturer.- Saved product development partners money by organizing, designing and use of existing control sy...

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  Black and Decker

  • Industrial Maintenance Technician

    • 1989 - 1992

    - Industrial Maintenance Technician specializing in electronics, PLCs, servo-hydraulics, and motion control. Responsible for the alignment and repeatability of their manufacturing equipment, such as CNC lathes and machining centers.- Made product quality and throughput improvements on manufacturi...

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  Nelson Industries

  • Equipment Development Designer

    • 1983 - 1989

    - Air Filtration Lab technician responsible for the operation of three test labs. Implemented improvements, such as Roots-type compressors upgrades, PC-controlled AC Variable Frequency Drives, and PC-based Data Acquisition and Controls Systems.- Designed and installed one of the first in house DA...

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  City View Machine Company

  • Industrial Controls Technician

    • May 1983 - Sep 1983

    - Retrofit and repair of industrial machine tools, cross feed control systems, VFD/SCR drives, and motor generator sets. Involved in other areas of control systems, such as hydraulics and pneumatics.- Modernized various tool and die machines for the United States Navy.- Modernized deep-hole drill...