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Highly experienced Test Engineer offering over 20 years of experience in developing comprehensive testing profiles, eager to contribute technical expertise, training and employee development experience and exceptional manufacturing insight toward supporting the business objectives of a progressive organization. 

Core competencies include:

 

   Acceptance Test and Environmental Stress Screening

   Electrical System Repair/Troubleshooting

   Reverse Engineering of Legacy Systems

   Actuation and Power Distribution

   Communication and Navigation Systems

   Customer Relations/Relationship Management

   Interpret Designs for Built to Print Programs

   Manufacturing Production Cells

   Technician Training and Development

   Schematic Capture and PCB Fabrication         

   PLC Ladder Logic

   Microsoft Office and Labview

 

 

Smiths Aerospace - GE Actuation Systems, Whippany, XXXXXX                                                              2004 to 2009

Test Engineer

   Maintained complete accountability for the complex design of PC based and PLC test consoles to examine performance of linear and rotary actuation systems; fabricated PC boards, and provided ongoing technical expertise for production and qualification testing processes.

   Led a critical transition from build-to-print programs by Northrop Grumman Unmanned Systems for production testing; established test consoles and collaborated with external engineers to ensure a smooth transition for production and delivery expectations.

   Created a bed of nails tester to identify product defects and eliminate costly rework on new hardware.

   Reverse engineered a legacy/obsolete program required to overhaul USAF aircraft valve control actuator.

Key Contributions and Accomplishments

ð  Spearheaded the design of a new test consol that reduced testing time from 8 hours to 45 minutes on a power distribution system used on the C130 aircraft.

ð  Facilitated technical training on site in England on the proper use of the console; secured an order by GE for 2 consoles for their Michigan and Ohio facilities; traveled to each location to deliver integration and training support.

ð  Integral team member in the transition of 2 programs from Northrop Grumman Unmanned Flight Systems; coordinated with engineering team to learn how to test the product, and subsequently designed critical test consoles.

 

Smiths Aerospace, Florham Park, XXXXXX                                                                                            1981 to 2004

Test Engineer                                                                                                                                            1996 to 2004

   Began tenure in position as an Electrical Technician and gained successive promotions to Test Engineer.

   Maintained accountability for the design of test interfaces which provided access to all systems during system integration.

   Collaborated with vendors to ensure interoperability of interfaces; troubleshot and resolved problems during systems integrations.

   Spearheaded efforts to design an automated test consoles used to examine Power Management System performance at ATP and ESS levels of test. 

   Achieved a reduction in test time on each system from one day to one hour; significantly increasing productivity and reducing costs.

   Provided employee development and training to staff at off site locations.

 

 

A.A.S. Electronics Engineering Technology, DeVry Technical Institute, Woodbridge, XXXXXX

Diploma Network Engineering and Data Management, Chubb Institute, North Brunswick, XXXXXX

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Dear Hiring Manager:

 

I am writing to express my interest in a <position here> within your organization.  I can offer you over 15 years experience as a Test Engineer with expertise in creating and executing complex testing, process improvement and client support.  I am well known for my ability to design new control platforms that ultimately increase proficiencies and results, while decreasing testing time commitments.  I possess many of the traits you are seeking and I am confident that I will be a valuable member of your team.

 

I have extensive professional experience in test design and engineering processes, as well as a reputation for providing outstanding account management and customer relations for high profile clients.   I am well known for my technical expertise and the ability to improve existing protocols, lead the installation of new processes and improve efficiencies and results.   I have the hands-on, real world knowledge you are seeking in a candidate for <positing here>.  According to the job description for <position here>, you are looking for a candidate with the ability to <choose something from the job description here>.  I am well versed in <specific here> and know that I could be an integral member of your team.

 

I would like to be considered for a position with <organization here> in which someone of my background could make a contribution. I will contact you in the upcoming week to arrange for an interview. Should you require any additional information, I can be contacted at the phone numbers listed above.

 

Thank you for your attention and I look forward to speaking with you soon.

 

Sincerely,