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Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

Environmental test and measurement products include:- Conducted and Radiated EMC test instrumentation and systems- Vibration and Noise test & analysis; electro-dynamic shakers, noise and vibration analyzers- Thermal Test ChambersIndustrial thermal process equipment includes:- Oven systems for aircraft composite part production, bio/pharma, and other applications- Vacuum Furnaces & Ovens for nitriding, carburizing, case hardening, and other material processing applications.

British Columbia, Canada

QPS is accredited in Canada by the SCC as an Inspection Body, and we are also fully recognized by the regulatory authorities in all the Provinces and Territories.The technical requirements used to evaluate products for the Canadian market consists of the applicable sections of Part 1 of the Canadian Electrical Code and the CSA Model Code SPE-1000.In the USA, testing laboratories recognized by the local Authority Having Jurisdiction are qualified to offer Field Evaluation services. In addition to being an NRTL, QPS is also recognized in several state and local jurisdictions, and is also one of only two laboratories accredited by IAS (International Accreditation Service) specifically as a Field Evaluation Body.The technical requirements used to evaluate products for the US market consist of the applicable parts of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and other requirements specified by the AHJ.

British Columbia, Canada

Manufacturers representative firm supplying EMC test instruments. Representative for HV Technologies.HV TECHNOLOGIES offers products and services across the entire spectrum of EMC immunity and emissions test requirements and standards—MIL-STD, Avionics/DO 160, Commercial IEC, CISPR, IEEE and ANSI, Automotive ISO, SAE. HV TECHNOLOGIES has a long history of providing high-end test equipment along with a strong history of exceeding customer expectations.

Electrical Engineering ConsultantProduct certification and regulatory consultant

Kelowna, British Columbia

This was a multi-role position with duties including; sales & marketing, business development & strategic planning, attending conferences, trade show and giving seminars.• Manage day to day operations of EMC (electromagnetic compatibility)/SAR (radio frequency human exposure) testing lab.• Industry research to identify opportunities for growth and maintain high quality of service for existing clients.• Develop test plans, prepare and submitting quotations.• Responsible for scheduling projects, managing lab and client deliverables to meet product certification requirements.

Kelowna, British Columbia

Testing, preparing reports and applications for complex products with multiple transmitters, specializing in portable products involving RF exposure. Providing pre-scan and engineering services for automotive, military and avionics test standards.• Responsible for maintaining ISO 17025 accredited test facility.• Built EMC test facility including construction and characterization of fully anechoic chamber and OATS.• Examples of test standards, Part 2,15,22,24,27,80,90,95, according to ANSI 63.4, ANSI C63.10, CISPR22, ANSI TIA/603 etc…• IEC and ETSI emissions and immunity standards for unintentional and intentional radiators.

Kelowna, British Columbia

Managing all aspects of ISO 17025 accreditation, technical expert & Quality Manager.• As the ISO 17025 Quality Manager I was responsible to interact with A2LA, dealing with accreditation and oversee the maintenance of the ISO 17025 program. • Responsible for creating, documenting, implementing and monitoring the Management System and its operation, and reporting the status and effectiveness of the Management System to the President. • Technical expert.• Ensuring its implementation at all levels, providing a commitment to customer satisfaction.• Ensured that employees are competent in their assigned tasks, and monitor the management system as part of the Management Review process.

Kelowna, British Columbia

Expert in SAR testing according to IEEE 1528 & IEC 62209-1&2.• Develop SAR test plans according to regulatory standards and rapidly changing FCC draft standards. Work closely with clients and regulatory agencies to provide approvals for complex projects.• Work closely with regulatory authorities and provide test lab recommendations for standards review as well as participate in round table conferences and TCB conferences.• Work with clients to develop solutions for non-compliance issues.

Ottawa, Canada

I was responsible for transferring complex optical alignment process from R&D facility in Sunnyvale California to manufacturing in Ottawa, Canada. Responsibilities included: • Design and building of manufacturing workstation, building of prototypes, setting up and conducting engineering tests and detailed experimental testing to collect design data and assist in research work. • Training to manufacturing technicians and development of SOP’s.• Understanding of optics and fundamental laser principle• Manufacturing support to increase through-put and yield.• Hands on experience in alignment of free-space laser systems

Process Engineer in optical component development group.• Successfully transferred products and processes from R&D to manufacturing.• Project development prime and manager responsible meeting milestones from R&D to manufacturing release. Managing, scheduling, chairing milestone reviews.

Ottawa, Canada

Designed and performed characterization test for Laser/modulator module. Results used in feasibility report for design review.

Vancouver, Canada

• Created assembly drawings, including bills of materials and detail drawings for the design of paper making machines.• PLC programming, modules in “C”. Ran mill simulation software, testing units before shipping.