Engineering Technician

Posted on: 2007-03-15

Renee Simpson 1000 Stateline Road Toledo, OH 43612 Cellular (313) 910-2673 Home (419) 754-3301 [email protected] OBJECTIVE A position in a results-oriented company that seeks an ambitious and career conscious person, where acquired skills and education will be utilized toward continued growth and advancement. EXPERIENCE GM Powertrain (contract) 2004-2007 Responsible for ensuring engineering build of new model year prototype transmissions, retro-fitting and testing to valve bodies, input clutches, torque convertors and pumps. Knowledege of LabView and Dyno’s aids in build of testing programs. Also responsible for PPAP’s, FEMA’s and 8-D’s. Cooper Standard Automotive, N.A. Fluids Division Auburn Hills, Mi. Research and Development Test Technician, 2000 - 2004 Acts as liaison between design engineering and production on Transmission Oil Cooling lines, Engine Oil Cooling line EGR Valves, Thermostats, PCV Valves, Sensors, Fuel and Brake lines and Dynamometer testing. Schedule all incoming test/failure analysis for timely completion. Maintain and calibrate test fixtures for use with all test and measurement applications, configure and program system upgrades on all testing equipment (environmental chambers, design/build of testing fixtures). Mechanical skills and knowledge of hand tools (torque wrenches, calipers, scales, sockets, air ratchets) aid in completion of test setups. As Tier I supplier, test all commodities to customer specifications with data reported to engineering team. Epcom/Cooper Automation, Auburn Hills Field Service Technician, 1999 - 2000 Responsible for the industrial service, calibration and software upgrades of robotic Weld controllers (ABB,Fanuc), as well as spindle Multiples and their controllers to include knowledge of PLC's and A-B rio, in Automotive Stamping facilities nation wide. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Access aided in completion of field service assignments. Vultron Inc., Rochester Hills, Mi Field Service Technician, 1997 - 1999 Duties detailed maintenance of Traffic Directory Signs for Michigan Dept. of Transportation as well as mass transit authorities nation wide. Location knowledge used to accurately isolate and troubleshoot. In-house duties included test and repair to component level of PCB’s used in various Vultron related products. Diagnosed equipment problems using manuals, schematics and various test equipment . Employed soldering, brazing and mechanical skills. Fabricated specialized test equipment. Design Electro Linc Corp.Troy, Mi. Senior Electronic Technician II, 1995 - 1997 Responsibilities included troubleshooting and implementing modifications to printed circuit boards. Also responsible for mechanical wiring using schematics. Developed an extensive knowledge of component circuit operational theory and analysis techniques. EDUCATION Owens Community College 2006-Present A.S., Electrical Engineering U.S. Army Advanced Military Electronics Electronic Technician 1983-1989 Pontiac Northern Senior High General Academics 1979-1982