Objective
To find an electrical engineering position with a dynamic company.
Experience
Electrical Systems Engineer-Consultant (2004-2005 and 2006-2008)
DRS Technologies-Milwaukee, WI
• Developed ship electrical systems including electrical generation, distribution and protection.
• Analyzed and comprehended product and military specifications to ensure product or program compliance. Used these requirements to drive my design efforts.
• Understood application issues for VFD, automation and control products on Navy ships.
• Assisted with creating the conceptual designs, technical documentation, and budget estimates for bid and proposals.
Bucyrus-Milwaukee, WI
• Assisted supervisory engineers in product development and design of electrical systems for the Mining Machinery Division product line, which encompassed motor controller definition and power distribution of incoming three phase power.
• Performed functional design checking and approved completed drawings to assure functionality, reliability, and completeness of design.
• Guided drafters, layout drafters, designers and design engineers to establish work requirements and conducted timely review of work activity.
Marinette Marine Corporation-Marinette, WI
• Developed and maintained “LCS” (Littoral Combat Ship) electrical system’s one-line diagram, showing type and size of all generators, cables, power and lighting feeder and branch circuits, transformers, circuit breakers, contactors, relays equipped with shunt or under-voltage trip features and circuit resultant load current for the.
• Designed electrical system for ‘Integrated Naval Lighterage Ship’ which included 450VAC/120VAC, 3 Phase power distribution, switchgear, and motor controllers. Perform electrical load analysis, and short circuit analysis to properly size power distribution system. Designed using IEEE STD 45 Standards and ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) Part 3 Standards.
• Supported shipyard personnel with installation, interpretation and documentation of electrical systems.
• Interpreted US Navy ship specifications and Military standards to insure electrical systems compliance.
Northrop Grumman Oceanic and Naval Systems-Annapolis, MD
• Designed low voltage DC and AC electrical system for the 7 Meter and 11 Meter RHIB “Unmanned Surface Vessel”. Defined interfaces for CAN system, wireless communication gear and Remote Power Controllers using RS232, RS422, 10BaseT and NMEA protocols.
• Reviewed system components and cabling to determine compliance with military standards. Upgraded cabling and connectors to meet mil-spec requirements.
Product Support Engineer (2005-2006)
Wacker-Milwaukee, WI
• Provided product support for 3 phase AC mobile generators-25kw through 160kw.
• Instructed dealers and customers on application of power system and proper application and repair of mobile generators.
• Provided field technical support for generators. Ensured proper repair techniques, spare parts support and repair assistance.
• Interfaced with customers as well as field reps to resolve diagnostic issues and trouble shoot problems with a variety of construction products.
• Worked with customers and followed company policies and procedures to handle warranty issues.
• Established professional relationships with customers and technical field team and provided them with useful product information and knowledge.
Electrical Engineer (1999-2002)
US Marine/Brunswick-Arlington, WA
• Managed the daily activities of the electrical systems department, which included scheduling projects, reviewing electrical designs and assigning tasks to the electrical systems department.
• Designed wiring harnesses and electrical control panels using Unigraphics and AutoCAD 2000 design tools for all our marine recreational watercraft, which included Maxum, Bayliner and Trophy. These watercrafts ranged in length from 16ft to 57ft. The wiring harnesses and control panels were for 220 VAC 60Hz, 110 VAC 60Hz, 220 VAC 50Hz, Bonding Systems, generators and 12-24 VDC Systems.
• Initiated and developed Engineering Standards to ensure all electrical components, sourced internally and externally, were built and designed to engineering drawings.
• Provided technical support to dealers and customers for the electrical system for all models. This required thorough knowledge of all systems including main propulsion and auxiliary power.
• Interpreted and implemented domestic and international marine boat building standards, which include ABYC, NMMA, CFR and CE, in the development and design of all marine watercrafts.
Polaris Industries-Spirit Lake, IA
• Fully responsible for the electrical systems technical performance (design, analysis, validation, test coverage, and design to cost) related to personal watercraft product lines.
• Design and implemented new wire harnesses for the electrical systems on personal watercraft, which reduced the production cost of all watercraft platforms by $ 250,000.00. Watercrafts were powered by 2 or 3 cylinder, 2 cycle gasoline engines.
• Provided technical support to the “Production Line” to improve the production process and reduce the time products spent in rework. This included designing custom test fixtures and troubleshooting and repairing non-operable watercraft.
• Reduced RFI/EMI emissions and susceptibility of the watercrafts electrical system by pinpointing the source and implementing the appropriate countermeasures. These included ferrite beads, proper shielding, grounding techniques and transient suppressors to prevent electromagnetic radiation.
Education
University of Wisconsin 1991-1998
Milwaukee, WI
Graduated: May 1998
Major: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Technical Electives: Microwave Engineering, Wireless Communication
Great Lakes Naval Base, 1989-1990
North Chicago, IL
Courses Completed: Analog, Digital, Electromechanical, Microwave
and Radar Principles, Radar Maintenance.
Certification
Skils