Mike Lyon Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, Az

Repair & maintenance of all types or scales in a wide variety of industries.

Electrical and mechanical maintenance & repairs of high voltage electric light rail vehicles.

Perform detailed component and system level test of control systems used in satellites.

Field Based

Laird Technologies/Cattron, Warren, OH 2013 – 2018Field Service TechnicianTravel to BNSF and UPRR rail yards throughout the United States to audit, repair or upgrade Remote Control Locomotive (RCL) systems. Systems involved electronics, pneumatic, wireless (operator remotes, radio repeaters, system hardware) and software all working in conjunction.• Understand and apply all railroad safety guidelines• Collaborate with appropriate railroad employees to safely gain access and conduct audits on locomotives & train railroad employees on system operation• Compile and submit audit findings report and other associated paperwork

Prodigy Mobile Installations, Omaha, NE 2012 – 2013Mobile Zonar / GPS TechnicianInstall GPS tracking and electronic vehicle inspection systems at customer sites throughout the United States. Worked with light, medium and heavy equipment.• Complete required safety training for access to each customer site• Work closely with customer staff to gain access to equipment identified to receive system installation• Compile and submit briefing at end of each job

San Diego, Ca

PAR Electrical Contractors, Alpine, CA 2011 – 2012Field Radio & Zonar / GPS TechnicianInstall and maintain vehicle communication systems, GPS tracking and electronic vehicle inspection systems.• Installed and maintained electronic components for entire fleet of vehicles (1000+)• Create work schedule for visiting various site to ensure vehicle availability and increase efficiencies in the installation/maintenance process• Remotely tracked and managed fleet vehicles to assist in developing maintenance schedules and re-deployment of vehicles• Work with suppliers to ensure service truck was fully stocked with appropriate tools and parts to ensure installations and repairs were completed on time and within budget

Miramar Ford Truck & Body, San Diego, CA 2011Automotive TechnicianConducted field service installs and trouble shooting. Performed in-house custom electrical installations and miscellaneous fabrication work on light and heavy-duty trucks when needed.• Installed back-up sensor systems in fleet vehicles• General fabrication and safety lighting installations

Greater San Diego Area

Qualcomm, Inc, San Diego, CA 1995 – 2009Engineering Technician Intermediate (2003 – 2009)Audio development for cellular phones (on and off-site). Conducted design verification testing on multiple platforms.• Set-up and calibrate audio test equipment (including Bruel&Kjaer Head & Torso simulator), microphones and amplifiers• Modified software builds to meet internal and 3GPP audio standards• Managed audio lab including equipment maintenance, placing purchase orders and providing support to senior level engineers• Design, build, test and report data findings for prototype designs and configurations from basic engineering instructions• Test and evaluate new components• Document detailed operating procedures and engineering documents