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Gary Robiscoe

Goodyear,AZ

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Product Development Engineer/Autonomous Test Technician

Apple Inc.
05.2017 - Current
  • Artificial Intelligence, vehicle, and Autonomous testing.
  • Autonomous Systems Diagnostics and Testing.
  • Prototype platform testing, diagnosing , and repairs.
  • Proving Grounds Operations and leadership.
  • Product Development testing.
  • Collaborated with Engineering teams to develop and implement product improvements to enhance performance.
  • Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results.

Test Track Operations and Safety Technician

Nissan North American Proving Grounds
10.2013 - 05.2017
  • Overall support of all Proving Grounds Operations and testing community.
  • Ensure test drivers are adhering to prescribed test methods.
  • Vehicle testing, repair, and diagnostics.
  • Updated contract, project and crew leaders with daily status reports on observations and incidents.
  • Assisted management with accident investigations and analysis to determine root cause for corrective action plan.

Plant Maintenance Mechanic

Harland Clarke Corp
10.2011 - 10.2013
  • Mechanical troubleshooting and repair of automated machine lines relating to bindery equipment
  • Robotic repair and adjustments, PLC and HMI troubleshooting, Machine and conveyor replacement/repair
  • Support of plant wide operations and equipment.

Electronic Automotive Instrumentation Technician III

Trax International- US Army Proving Grounds
06.2010 - 01.2011
  • Install data collection, instrumentation and sensors on dynamic and static test items.
  • Measure, understand, and validate sensors outputs and electrical measurements based on digital data acquisition techniques.
  • Retrieve data from vehicles and remote locations via wireless modems.
  • Perform data analysis and compile data recording programs through provided software.


Instrumentation Mechanic

PDS Services- Roush Industries
08.2009 - 03.2010
  • Automotive installation and services for Instrumentation & Data acquisition components.
  • Installation of thermo-couples, transducers and vehicle wiring.
  • Check out and ensure proper operation of vehicle components and installed instrumentation for vehicle testing purposes.
  • Mentored junior mechanics in proper diagnostic techniques, tool usage, and workplace safety practices to foster their growth within the company.

Facilities Supervisor

Chrysler LLC- Chelsea Proving Grounds
06.2008 - 12.2008
  • Supervise SBU employees in the areas of material management, stockroom, shipping & receiving, and warehousing operations.
  • Schedule work request for efficient & effective support for the engineering community and plant operations.
  • Maintain all aspects of scheduling personnel, Update employee records, and yearly employee reviews,
  • Created and implemented operational policies, processes and procedures to keep facilities running smoothly.

Shop Supervisor Durability Testing Garage

Chrysler LLC- Arizona Proving Grounds
03.1998 - 06.2008
  • Supervise SBU Test Drivers and Mechanics, Schedule employees to vehicle testing and test vehicle work orders, maintain all employee records.
  • Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
  • Developed strong team dynamics, fostering a positive work environment for all staff members.
  • Verify all test schedules and vehicle work orders are completed to engineering requirements, Interface with engineering and other personnel as required.
  • Interact and provide support to trip and rental personnel to provide priority customer support for testing requirements in a fast paced environment.

Education

BSBM- Business Management -

Ashford University

BSBM- Business Management -

University of Phoenix

Skills

  • 25 Years in the Automotive Industry
  • Specialized training in a Proving Grounds Operations
  • Autonomous Systems and Vehicle Platform Testing
  • Software and Hardware Diagnostics
  • AB Dynamic robotic testing and vehicle setup
  • Data Acquisitions systems and Instrumentation
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Vehicle testing of both production and proto-type vehicles
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent organization and time management skills
  • Internal and External High Performance driver training

Timeline

Product Development Engineer/Autonomous Test Technician

Apple Inc.
05.2017 - Current

Test Track Operations and Safety Technician

Nissan North American Proving Grounds
10.2013 - 05.2017

Plant Maintenance Mechanic

Harland Clarke Corp
10.2011 - 10.2013

Electronic Automotive Instrumentation Technician III

Trax International- US Army Proving Grounds
06.2010 - 01.2011

Instrumentation Mechanic

PDS Services- Roush Industries
08.2009 - 03.2010

Facilities Supervisor

Chrysler LLC- Chelsea Proving Grounds
06.2008 - 12.2008

Shop Supervisor Durability Testing Garage

Chrysler LLC- Arizona Proving Grounds
03.1998 - 06.2008

BSBM- Business Management -

Ashford University

BSBM- Business Management -

University of Phoenix
Gary Robiscoe