Worked in Material, Science and Technology DepartmentAssist Design Engineering in the selection and application of componentsDefine and conduct component evaluations to access electrical characteristics, construction, quality and reliabilityServe as Component Engineering Representative on selected new projects and cross-functional teamsGenerate and maintain the component documentation systems: Specifications, Approved Vendor List, part information library, Preferred Supplier List, etc.Provide technical support to Supplier QA or operations on the proper levels of inspection vs. risk, and the appropriate inspection strategy. Review non-compliant materials for dispositionAcquires and maintains component knowledge in the assigned technology through research, testing, industry networking and supplier consultation

Start-up/repair of monitoring and drive systems utilizing PLC's in mills throughout the U.S. and CanadaTroubleshoot/repair systems down to component levelTrained new field service engineers and manufacturing assemblers how to properly solder components onto printed circuit boardsRepaired components on printed circuit boards, became very proficient at soldering Assist in testing and developing new product linesWrite reports outlining repair and start up projectsTrain customers in operation of monitoring equipmentTrain new engineers in all facets of field serviceProvide formal in service training to company employees Assist customers in troubleshooting equipment over the phone

Duties included reading blueprints, cutting sheet metal, and drilling holes to specificationsInvolved in project constructing modules of an electron accelerator built by Purdue University for the Fermi Laboratory

Molded automobile and heavy equipment pistons in an aluminum foundrySet up and operated a metal latheOperated milling equipment used to finish pistons