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Horsham, Pa

• Create and review engineering product changes. Investigate and implement part changes.• Manage ETL/CE and TUV agency testing, recommending changes and corrections for product compliance.• Create ESD product specifications and test standards. Perform product surface-resistance and static testing.• Responsibilities also include schematic/documentation entry and modification of assembly drawings.

Senior Engineer (2009 - 2016); Senior Technician/Lab Manager (1997 - 2009)

• Performed and supported board level design, schematic/documentation entry and worked with CAD group to finalize schematics and enter assembly drawings.• Developed design verification tests and factory test procedures for Broadband products. Also developed tests for G.Fast - GigE to Telco Subscriber Line at Gigabit rates using Ethernet traffic generators. Testing included performance, thermal and mechanical vibration testing.• Made electrical and mechanical design changes to improve function and performance of digital headend equipment.• Managed FCC/CE and UL/TUV agency testing, troubleshooting problems and recommending on the spot fixes.• Lead customer witnessed test demonstrations for headend broadband products.• Created and reviewed engineering product and component change notices (ECNs, PCNs, DVNs, and EOLs).• Lead and managed weekly CCB meetings for headend products to resolve issues, budget/schedule and track engineering notices.• Worked with supply chain managers/engineers to determine scheduling, negotiate pricing and resolve procurement issues. Worked directly and built relationships with distributors and brokers. • Managed team to resolve customer support and warranty issues, providing failure analysis testing and report generation.• Transitioned products to contract manufacturers and Motorola manufacturing facilities for PCB and product level assembly and test. Completed site visits to CMs to inspect and evaluate facilities and quality of workmanship.• Created standard operating procedures for customer returns and general lab procedures.• Managed 25+ member TL9000 certified lab providing justification reports, proposals and implementation plans for equipment purchase and lab renovations.• Interviewed engineering technicians and personnel for support functions. • Completed the following training courses: Cadence/Allegro; Tech Writing; TCP/IP; Broadband Networks; Time Management; ESD; UL; Six Sigma Quality.

Horsham, Pa

• Directed test department for Satellite Systems group.• Interviewed and hired technicians and support team.• Prioritized schedules and jobs for in-house and field technicians.• Itemized job requirements/schedules for manufacturing department.• Completed a training course on Satellite Reference Stations and TDMA technology.• Organized and managed tools and equipment.• Integrated and tested of satellite ground station equipment and systems.• Tested and debugged IF, RF and digital circuit boards.• Utilized Microsoft Project for creating job schedules.

Horsham, Pa

• Implemented digital circuit redesign of telemetry data simulators (PCM, PAM, and PDM formats).• Assisted in the development of CCSDS encoders and decoders, demodulators, bit synchronizers, frame synchronizers and weather format synchronizers.• Performed system level development and integration.• Supported Design Engineers during board-level design and test.• Proficient in both VME and PC based platforms.• Programmable logic design for PLD's and MACH devices.• Created computer-drawn schematics, netlists, assembly drawings, partlists, ECOs and additional documentation for board designs.• Generated Acceptance Test Procedures, Installation/Operation and Technical manuals and Product specifications.• Created tests to exercise the GPIB IEEE-488 interface of products using National Instruments PC interface board.• Maintained engineering files and documentation.• Maintained database with asset/test equipment listings and maintenance schedules.• Constructed test fixtures and design prototypes.• Utilized the following software: Windows, Unix/Linux/Solaris, Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, Quicklogic, Lab Views/Windows, MachXL and Palasm for engineering design purposes.

• Assisted engineers in the design, development and debug of digital, analog and electromechanical products including: fan controls, heater controls, airflow switches, low water alarms and cab signal testers.• Fabricated test fixtures and prototypes.• Generated engineering documentation including detailed assembly drawings and point-to-point wiring diagrams for production.• Performed troubleshooting of repair work to the component level.• Executed field service installation and repair for G. E. Transit Division (in Erie, PA)• Worked with outside machine shop/metal fabricator to implement mechanical designs for transportation products.• Inspected incoming parts and outgoing equipment for compliance with quality assurance standards.