Michael Halama Email & Phone Number

Centerville, Tn, Us

Fairview, Tennessee, United States

United States

United States

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Clean interior / exterior on new sold cars, cars that were traded in. Also clean up shop and keep all chemical bottles filled.

United States

Park/Retrieve service customers vehicles, locate and tag, towed in vehicles, keep service lane clean and tidy.

Smyrna, Tennessee

Franklin, Tennessee

Started my 1st Position in TN.

Lisle, Illinois

Perform epoxy potting of connector samples prior to cross-sectioning• Execution of cross-sectioning of connector samples.• Accomplish testing as a project manager; create plans and schedule all equipment. Execute performance and me-chanical testing. Preparation of test data including graphing and report generation.• Assigned the role of outside testing coordinator. • Performed thermal testing of connector samples including temperature, humidity & thermal shock • Carry out force gauge testing including mate/un-mate cycle testing, contact normal force & cable pull testing utilizing The Instron 5524 loadframe combined with various load cells. • Comply with following/enforcing lab cleanliness policies. • Enforcing/following lab safety policies• Implemented specific standards for electrical connectors, including EIA, and some UL and CSA.

Lagrange Il

Acting Project Manager for the renovation of the Control Lab• Perform a variety of functional and environmental testing on both electrical and mechanical components such as relays, contactors, light bulbs and power supplies used on locomotives.• Extensive knowledge in the operation of Thermotron Environmental Chambers.• Adhere to AAR(Association of American Railroads nStandards).• Responsible for emergency circuit board or cable repairs.• Completed product validation testing according to written specifications. • Managed the reorganization of the Control Lab including implementation a new equipment inventory and check- out policy and a lab work request procedures.

• Fabricated engineering samples of electronic appliance controls from blank boards to finished samples using both through hole and surface mount components.• Completed rework when necessary on factory produced controls.• Designed and built test fixtures for testing of samples.• Executed several different types of testing, including: temperature profiling, EFT, 4 corners, ESD, environmental testing with profiles using temperature and humidity. • Performed software validation on different controls when required.• Organized all equipment calibration for Electronics Group since 2004.• Researched new test equipment purchases, obtaining best costs, and working with warranty and repair of test equipment.• Applied various data management techniques including charts and graphs for trend analysis in determining if a control meets specifications.• Responsible for finding new calibration facilities for the Electronics Group and maintaining a good rapport.• Selected as the department head for driving 5S initiative, a process for creating & maintaining organization.• Served on the Invensys Controls Activities committee