Jennifer Bishop
Gregory,MI
Summary
Engineering lab technician with a strong background in electrical troubleshooting, instrumentation, and equipment repair in a research and testing environment. Reads schematics, traces circuits with a meter, calibrates sensors and data acquisition systems, and supports safe, reliable test setups, machine maintenance, and fixture fabrication.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Lab Technician
University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI)
Ann Arbor, MI
10.2017 - Current
- Install, wire, and calibrate sensors and data acquisition systems on test vehicles and crash/sled test rigs.
- Troubleshoot and repair electronic control components, wiring harnesses, and board-level faults on bench and in-vehicle test setups.
- Troubleshot electrical and electromechanical equipment by reading schematics, following the sequence of operation, checking simplest causes first, and isolating failed components with circuit tracing; diagnosed worn bearings and belts through sound and visual inspection.
- Repaired and maintained lab and shop machinery powered by pneumatic and hydraulic systems, performing valve, tubing, and fitting replacements and conducting leak diagnoses to ensure operational reliability.
- Maintain, disassemble, repair, and rebuild Hybrid III crash test dummies.
- Design and fabricate test fixtures and mounting hardware using MIG/TIG welding, machining, and sheet metal tools.
- Supported crash and sled testing by building innovative test setups for crash lab and research projects, maintaining equipment records, test documentation, and managing parts inventory for efficient operations.
- Work to safety procedures in a high-noise, physical environment, including ladders, overhead work, and moving equipment over 50 lbs.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TEST TECHNICIAN
Tecumseh Products Co
Ann Arbor, MI
07.2014 - 10.2017
- Designed, specified, constructed, documented, and supported production test equipment systems and performed complex software setups.
- Conducted fault isolation of complex electrical systems, subsystems, and lower-level assemblies using standard and special test equipment, documenting results and recommending rework or repair.
- Analyze and solve on-going production test issues based on data collection and statistical analysis.
- Assisted test engineering in developing and validating new and existing circuitry, cables/harnesses, load boxes, fixtures, test racks, and test procedures.
- Perform theoretical and experimental work for the purpose of research, development, and certification of quality test systems.
LEAD ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN
Stage 2 Innovations
Farmington Hills, MI
01.2013 - 11.2013
- Led team of six electrical technicians to successfully complete builds on schedule.
- Built electrical components for prototypes, including transportable generators with 1200 amp capability; configured power distribution for 400-1200 amp generators in confined spaces to meet project specifications.
- Conducted quality control inspections of electrical components for new products in development to ensure compliance with standards.
- Work in a team with Project Management, Engineering, Mechanical, Fabrication, and Purchasing departments to ensure productive and efficient workflow.
- Maintained workmanship and implemented improvements on products and build procedures.
SENIOR ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN
AVL North America
Plymouth, MI
07.2007 - 01.2013
- Lead Electrical Technician for Marlin Automotive Battery Build. Refine build procedures for prototype and production of vehicle battery pack. Lead team of 4 technicians. Act as liaison to Administrators, Engineers, Purchasing Department, Project Manager, and Clients. Safely manage project from initial set up of workflow to delivery of successful product.
- Installed, integrated, troubleshot, upgraded, and built AVL equipment on site for clients including Ford, GM, Bosch, EPA, Honda, Toyota, Caterpillar, and Fiat-Chase New Holland, ensuring effective deployment of advanced simulation technologies.
- Maintained high standards and upgraded advanced simulation technologies, streamlined build processes, verified end test results, and certified for CE compliance, delivering onsite customer service support for new automotive test cells and upgrades.
ELECTRICIAN
Gainsley Electric
Ypsilanti, MI
06.2003 - 07.2007
- Install, operate, and energize breakers, transformers, switch gears, disconnects, generators, transfer switches, service upgrades and other related substation construction equipment for residential and commercial properties.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot customer electrical issues, providing effective solutions to restore service and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Estimated materials and maintained inventory of supplies to ensure project readiness; prepared accurate job proposals and cost estimates to facilitate project planning.
Education
Electrical Technicians Certificate -
Alaska Vocational Technical Center
Seward, AK05-2001
Skills
- Calibration and installation
- Electrical circuit analysis
- Troubleshooting and diagnosis
- Control component repair
- Mechanical fault detection
- Pneumatic and hydraulic maintenance
- Test fixture design
- Machining operations
- Safety and inventory management
- Microsoft Office and Google Suite
Timeline
Engineering Lab Technician
University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI)
10.2017 - Current
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TEST TECHNICIAN
Tecumseh Products Co
07.2014 - 10.2017
LEAD ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN
Stage 2 Innovations
01.2013 - 11.2013
SENIOR ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN
AVL North America
07.2007 - 01.2013
ELECTRICIAN
Gainsley Electric
06.2003 - 07.2007
Electrical Technicians Certificate -
Alaska Vocational Technical Center