Senior Test Technician 2008- September 2014 • Responsible for component and system level testing of the Dynamic Volt Amp Reactive (DVAR) and Static VAR Compensator (SVC) systems.• Bench level troubleshooting, programing and modifications to PCB’s including conformal coating.• Designed and built test fixtures for DVAR and SVC product lines to improve product testing capabilities and safety.• Provided manufacturing staff with assembly support.• Part of team responsible for creating procedures for all levels of product testing.• Trained and mentored testing and manufacturing staff including shift supervision.• Owner of data base that tracks all fielded product.• Bench test and programming of individual PCB’s• Subassembly testing• Completed system testing (includes numerous subassemblies) • Assisted with writing a comprehensive Final Test Procedure• Built various tools and test jigs • Key member of manufacturing staff that successfully brought 3 product lines from concept to production.• Absorbed Static VAR Compensator (SVC) product line from West Mifflin, PA to Middleton, WI facility while increasing product reliability and meeting customer/ sales demands.• Mastered and trained new employees on every aspect of a D-VAR Assembly Line (Dynamic Reactive Compensation System) that totaled $20 Million in annual revenue.• Created and managed assembly documentation for tracking manufacturing Sub-assemblies and Final assemblies of the D-VAR System. • Part of team that successfully completed several nationwide plant expansions, consolidations and mergers.

Quality Systems Technician 1997-2000• ESD coordinator• Electrical / mechanical calibration• Assisted in getting the company ISO 9001 certified

Test Technician 1990-1997• Bench testing and repair of low voltage PCB assemblies• High voltage testing and repair (up to and including 480Vac)• Worked with R&D on various prototypes• Assisted engineering with developing assembly prints and test procedures