Develop and implement tests and data recording on directional oil well downhole and surface instrumentation, subassemblies and PCBA's to improve quality and reliability in manufacturing. This includes developing C# applications that interface to data acquisition modules and other test equipment as well as using existing proprietary tools. Design and build test jigs as needed including PCB layout, housing specification and build, soldering and assembly.Assist with equipment repairs and solving manufacturing issues and give feedback to engineering as needed.

Electrical Engineer - Process/Test - Streamline Technical Services (STS) - March 2004 to July 2017Enterprise Level Computer Storage Component Repair Services• Test Fixture Design and Implementation. Initiated fixture concepts – electrical and mechanical, developed the design, specified parts and guided the manufacture, build and implementation. • Test Process Development. Formed test work instructions, initial setup and test verification and technician training on enterprise level computer tape drives, tape libraries, hard drive arrays and controllers. • Continuous Improvement Activities. Monitored production quality in conjunction with the quality team, investigating root causes and implementing corrective actions. Created new diagnostic and test methods working independently and in collaboration with coworkers.Project Examples:• Hard Drive Test Fixture, the STS FlexBay. The system provides efficient testing of computer hard drives whether stand-alone or in a carrier. Developed the full mechanical and electrical design from concept to final build. Saved the company an estimated 180K+ over the last 3 years by replacing a third party solution to test enterprise level hard drives. The systems are still in use. • Power Supply Test Fixture to quickly test PC power supplies. The fixtures proved fast and durable by reliably testing thousands of power supplies.• Breakout Box to test in-line connected oil field equipment for a third-party customer.• Power Supply Test Instrument to test oil field down-hole power supplies for a third-party customer. • Computer Tape Drive test fixtures and various repair tools. Developed a magnetic head repair process and associated tools as well as miniature bearing replacement tools.

Field Service Engineer/HP Tech - Thermo Electron/TN Technologies - June 1989 to November 2003Industrial Process Gauging / Level and Density• Field Service Activities. Visited customer industrial sites throughout the US to install and troubleshoot microwave and nuclear based level gauge installations. • Field Service Job Quotation and Coordination. Interacted with customers regarding field service work and job quotation.• Radiation Safety. As a Health Physics Technician was Involved in safe shipment, installation, handling and storage of nuclear based industrial gauging devices. Developed and operated the company’s radiation survey meter calibration and repair service.• Product Development. Collaborated with Product Development Engineers on new products.