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Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

• Planning and execution of product validation (DVP&R) and regulatory compliance testing.• Define details of tests, including apparatus required.• Fabrication of test set-ups and performing various environmental tests including thermal and vibration testing.• Analyze test data to identify failure points or trends.• Coordinate both internal and external testing.• Document test details and results in formal reports.• Maintain and repair test equipment and stock of consumables.• Provide technical support to purchasing, production, customer service and quality assurance.

Waterdown, Ontario, Canada

• Perform vibration and thermal testing on L3Harris Wescam products per the standard environmental stress screening and acceptance test procedures.• Perform testing and setup with engineers during troubleshooting and research and development tasks.• Continually making improvements and repairs to equipment and workflow by implementing new tooling and procedures.• Training and assisting other technicians.• Performing Leadhand tasks such as prioritizing work, monitoring shop floor for safety risks, confirming all safety checks are performed by technicians, assisting technicians with hardware and software issues, communicating with engineers and planning/booking engineering testing and reviewing engineering test plans and setting up custom shaker and thermal profiles, and communicating with the department supervisor and keeping them up to date.

Kitchener, Canada Area

• Physical and materials tests including environmental simulation, durability, tensile, impact, shock, corrosion, vibration, microscopes, data acquisition, signal conditioners and other industry specific testing.• Testing of a variety of materials and products including plastics, metals, automotive, military, aerospace, and electronics components and products.• Managing multiple projects with time tracking in an A2LA and ISO 17025 Accredited Laboratory.• Coordinating tests with other engineers and/or scientists.• Set-up and verification of test equipment including sample machining and fixture building.• Data recording including set-up photos, raw data and electronics data filing with test observations.• Review technical test specifications for Military/Aerospace/Electronics/Automotive including vibration, shock, durability and simulation testing.• Generating final reports and computer data entry.

Kitchener, Canada Area

Used a steam press to press formal dress shirts as well as operated industrial washing machines, dryers and dry cleaning machines. Other tasks included general janitorial work involved repair and maintenance of the machines.

Kitchener, Canada Area

Delivered and installed Murphy Beds. This involved packaging the bed parts and loading them in the delivery vehicle. Once delivered, the beds were assembled and installed in the customers home.

Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Computer Engineering Technology/Technician

Diploma, High School