Daniel Longnecker
Flint,MI
Summary
Biomedical technology specialist with track record of delivering effective solutions in healthcare settings. Skilled in equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and adapting to changing needs. Known for reliability, problem-solving abilities, and achieving results.
Experienced with maintaining and repairing biomedical equipment to ensure optimal performance. Utilizes technical skills and problem-solving abilities to address and resolve equipment issues. Knowledge of industry standards and compliance ensures safe and effective equipment usage.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Biomedical Technician
Nitro Biomedical
Davison, MI
02.2026 - Current
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance schedules, reducing downtime and extending equipment lifespan.
- Led initiatives to streamline repair processes, resulting in improved turnaround time for service requests.
- Oversaw inventory management of biomedical supplies, ensuring timely availability for laboratory operations.
- Established quality control measures to monitor equipment performance, driving continuous improvement within the department.
- Performed preventative maintenance on a variety of biomedical devices, prolonging their operational lifespan.
Biomedical Technician
Tosoh Bioscience
Grove City, OH
07.2023 - 02.2026
- Diagnosed and repaired biomedical equipment to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance and calibration on laboratory instruments for accuracy in testing procedures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot equipment issues, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Trained junior technicians on equipment handling, promoting adherence to safety protocols and operational best practices.
- Trained staff on proper operation of equipment as well as initial troubleshooting techniques.
Auto Body Repair Technician
Al Serra Chevrolet
Grand Blanc, MI
08.2019 - 02.2026
- Proficient in light and heavy collision repair, ability to work the frame rack, follow factory repair procedures.
- Write estimates with writers, able to work with insurance companies, great time management skills, strive to do the job right without come back issues
- Performed tear down an inspection of vehicles while analyzing other conditions in need of repair. Replaced door skins, roof skins, quarter panels, etc. Completed structural repairs including uni-body and full-frame repairs. Replaced uni-sides, rear body panels, rear floor pans, etc.
- Able to do some suspension replacement, air bag replacement, minor mechanical replace and repair.
Field Service Engineer
Abbott Laboratories
Chicago, IL
03.2018 - 08.2019
- Provide up front line support and face of the company, performing installation, repair, maintenance, quality control and validation of Automation lines, Chemistry and Immunoassay instrumentation
- Conduct customer training of automation and instrumentation
- Work with customers to ensure contract retention, customer satisfaction and that the instrumentation is operating to their expectation
- Complete administrative duties such as T&E reports, time card submission, self-evaluations, training, field service reports, etc. on time.
Field Service Engineer
Instrumentation Laboratory (IL)
Bedford, MA
03.2013 - 03.2018
- Provide front-line support, as the face of the company, to customers by performing on-site installation, repair, maintenance, qualification and validation of IL instrumentation IE. TOP coag family, Elite coag family and the GEM blood gas family
- Manage customer expectations by communicating work performed and providing follow up with a return of high reviews.
- Complete administrative duties such as T&E reports, time card submission, self-evaluations, training, field service reports, etc., on time.
- Drive service revenue sales targets by ensuring strong customer contract retention rate and warranty.
- Knowledge of application related to the instrumentation to train customer and help with questions.
Production Machine Technician
Gentex Corporation
Zeeland, MI
01.2011 - 03.2013
- Automation and robotic programming on electronic circuit board production equipment
- Responsible for production machine repair, scheduled PM, calibration and operation
- PLC programming
- Circuit board analysis, repair and quality inspection
Diesel Mechanic
Michigan Caterpillar
Grand Rapids, MI
03.1999 - 05.2009
- Expertise in latest CAT engines, computer software, troubleshooting, diagnostics, repairs and applications.
- Perform tasks in a timely manner to limit down time of equipment.
- Perform quality control and maintenance on CAT equipment to insure customer satisfaction.
Squad Leader/Track Vehicle Mechanic
United States Army
Fort Riley, KS
03.2004 - 03.2008
- Trained in military discipline, survival, fitness, team work, communication skills, and leadership.
- Mentored, trained, and supervised my squad. Supervised repair of and maintained mission orientated equipment.
- Team member of route clearance, vehicle recovery, heavy equipment operation, and equipment transport
- Maintained and inspected military equipment in the motor pool in a timely manner. IE: M113, RG-31, Huskey, Buffalo, HET, M88, M9, to name a few.
- Expertise in hydraulics and pneumatics of heavy equipment.
Education
Associate Degree - Computer and Electronic Engineering
ITT Technical Institute
Grand Rapids, MILeadership Training
Warrior Leaders Course US Army
Fort Campbell, KYAssociate Degree - Auto Body Repair
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MISkills
Preventive Maintenance
Equipment validation
Quality control analysis
Regulatory standards
Medical device repair
Field service support
Teamwork orientation
Equipment troubleshooting
Training and mentoring
Troubleshooting skills
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Self motivation
Awards and Honors
President's Club recipient in 2015 by exceeding defined criteria, Promoted to level II FSE within two years of hire date with IL, Dean’s List ITT Technical Institute, 2009-2011, Member of the National Technical Honor Society 2009-2011, Perfect attendance ITT Technical Institute, 2009-2011, Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation, Member 2011, Awarded The Army Commendation Medal with Valor for dedication to duty, Awarded The Army Achievement Medal for performance and selfless service
Timeline
Biomedical Technician
Nitro Biomedical
02.2026 - Current
Biomedical Technician
Tosoh Bioscience
07.2023 - 02.2026
Auto Body Repair Technician
Al Serra Chevrolet
08.2019 - 02.2026
Field Service Engineer
Abbott Laboratories
03.2018 - 08.2019
Field Service Engineer
Instrumentation Laboratory (IL)
03.2013 - 03.2018
Production Machine Technician
Gentex Corporation
01.2011 - 03.2013
Squad Leader/Track Vehicle Mechanic
United States Army
03.2004 - 03.2008
Diesel Mechanic
Michigan Caterpillar
03.1999 - 05.2009
Associate Degree - Computer and Electronic Engineering
ITT Technical Institute
Leadership Training
Warrior Leaders Course US Army
Associate Degree - Auto Body Repair
Ferris State University