Electrical Engineer

• May 2023 - Present

Manufacturing Engineer

• Jul 2022 - Present

SMT Lead Technician

• Jul 2022 - Aug 2022

Engineering and Operations Technologist

• Apr 2019 - Aug 2022

SMT Process Engineering, DFM, IT systems administration. Engineering Technician and Quality Assurance. SMT Process Engineering, DFM, IT systems administration. Engineering Technician and Quality Assurance.

Owner

• Oct 2015 - Aug 2022

3D design and printing using a desktop fused filament printer. Small electronic engineering projects. 3D design and printing using a desktop fused filament printer. Small electronic engineering projects.

Technologist

• Dec 1975 - Aug 2022

With an ever-changing world where technology is blending seamlessly into all aspects of our lives, the need for skill sets that cover more than just one field is apparent. My past and present experience along with a strong desire and ability to learn allows me to fit into a variety of roles. Information Technology Computer assembly, upgrading, configuration and repairs. Laser and ink based printer repairs. Microsoft Windows 3.1 to 7, Linux based operating systems. Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook). Many point of sale applications (Quickbooks, Positive Complete and Atrex). LAN,WLAN and WAN networking including the installation of CAT5e, coax cable and wireless equipment. VoIP systems. Android based portable technology. Laptop repairs and upgrading. Skill sets supported by CompTIA A+, Network+ and Linux+ certifications. Electronics Component level troubleshooting and repairs of most items such as LCD display equipment. Assembling and using both hand held and bench top test equipment. Skilled at delicate component repair such as CCFL devices. Electronics assembly and soldering. Electronic circuit design using Eagle. PCB layout, manufacture and assembly. Maker Arduino and it's associated IDE. Atmel AVR micro-controllers and the Eclipse IDE. Electronics design from concept to release candidate. 3D printing using Fused Filament technology. 3D solid modeling using a parametric CAD application called FreeCAD. Custom designed solutions for problems. Manufacturing Extrusion of flexible plastic tubing using a variety of materials. Single lumen and multi-lumen tube extrusion. Single wall and multi-wall tube extrusion. Line equipment selection and setup to optimize product speed and quality. Equipment troubleshooting such as Vulcan traverse winders, RDN vacuum tanks, Versa cutters and pullers. Ink transfer, Inkjet, heat and laser branding of tubing. Quality issue troubleshooting and adjustment. Show less

Extrusion Lead Operator

• Mar 2010 - Oct 2015

Setup extruder and all downstream equipment per company specifications to exceed customer expectations of final product. Assist other operators in setting up difficult multi-wall and multi-lumen product campaigns. Assist in troubleshooting and problem solving downstream equipment such as traverse winders. Perform maintenance and repairs of inkjet branding equipment from Imaje. Assist in solving quality issues. Assist in setup and scrap reduction efforts, WCM efforts and safety improvements across the plant. Show less

Owner

• Jan 2006 - Mar 2010

It was a placeholder business I attempted to start while searching for full time employment. Computer and network repairs for both home and office, inkjet and laser printer repairs and laptop computer repairs. It was a placeholder business I attempted to start while searching for full time employment. Computer and network repairs for both home and office, inkjet and laser printer repairs and laptop computer repairs.

IT Support

• Jan 2001 - Jan 2006

Support day to day operations of computer users. Repaired desktops, laptops and printers. Provided LAN, WAN and other telecom support to our multiple sites and client group houses. Assisted in providing data and operation security to protect client personal data. Support day to day operations of computer users. Repaired desktops, laptops and printers. Provided LAN, WAN and other telecom support to our multiple sites and client group houses. Assisted in providing data and operation security to protect client personal data.