Joel Howe
Roseville,MI
Summary
Professional engineering technician with robust experience in supporting complex technical projects and ensuring high-quality outcomes. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to shifting project requirements. Highly skilled in troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and technical problem-solving. Reliable and results-driven, with solid foundation in technical analysis and operational efficiency.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Technician
TYME Consulting Engineers
Livonia, MI
03.2021 - Current
- Conducted site inspections and assessments to ensure compliance with engineering specifications.
- Assisted in the preparation of technical reports and documentation for project milestones.
- Collaborated with engineers on design modifications to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.
- Utilized CAD software to create detailed drawings and schematics for engineering projects.
- Mentored junior technicians on best practices in engineering processes and safety protocols.
- Consistently met high-quality standards for all completed work while adhering to established timelines, ensuring client satisfaction with final results.
- Assisted with installation, calibration and testing of engineering systems.
- Assisted in training new team members on company procedures, policies, and technical skills necessary for their roles as Engineering Technicians.
- Implemented quality assurance procedures to minimize non-conformances.
- Performed various material tests to ensure building materials met MDOT standards.
Freight Handler
FedEx Freight
Pontiac, MI
09.2013 - 03.2021
- Rigged trucks and secured cargo.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks.
- Quickly answered all job-related inquiries from supervisor and delivered updates on anticipated task completion times.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Inspected ingoing and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized to maximize team efficiency and productivity.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
Assembly Worker
Hatch Stamping Company
Howell, MI
05.2012 - 09.2013
- Visually inspected devices for defects and placed defective items into reject bin.
- Completed high-quality automotive products with skilled assembly of systems, supports and connections.
- Labeled components and monitored use to keep accurate records.
- Identified and corrected defects to bring completed products in line with tolerances.
- Inspected completed automotive products for functionality and quality, alerting supervisors of repeat issues and seeking out root causes.
- Ensured that all health and safety guidelines were followed.
- Kept work areas clean and neat.
- Monitored product standards and quality-control programs.
Cashier
Meijer
Brighton, MI
01.2011 - 05.2012
- Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
- Processed POS transactions, including checks, cash and credit purchases or refunds.
- Checked prices for customers and processed items sold by scanning barcodes.
- Reviewed and resolved differences between accounting information and cash drawer.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers.
- Checked identification for proof-of-age and refusing alcohol and tobacco sales to underage customers.
Sales Associate
Target
Brighton, MI
10.2010 - 01.2011
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Applied security and loss prevention training toward recognizing risks and reducing store theft.
- Worked alongside retail representatives to boost sales by enhancing product presentations and advertising collateral.
- Maintained organized, presentable merchandise to drive continuous sales.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
Grounds Crew Worker
Woodland Ridge
South Lyon, MI
06.2005 - 11.2010
- Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health and keep facilities neat and well-groomed.
- Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, wedding, grubbing and trimming and edging around walks, walls and flower beds.
- Maximized water conservation by checking sprinkler spray angles and testing performance of digital controllers.
- Maintained grounds including trimming, weeding and general clean-up.
- Enhanced visibility and improved shapes of trees and bushes with proper pruning.
- Provided upkeep to residential work sites, including hedge and shrub trimming.
- Applied weed-control and pest-killing chemicals to lawns to protect growth and improve attractiveness.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Lyon High School
South Lyon, MIMDOT Density Technology - Civil Engineering
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI01-2021
MCA Concrete Technician - Civil Engineering
Michigan Concrete Associaton
Lansing, MI04-2024
ACI Level 1 Certification - Civil Engineering
American Concrete Institute
Lansing, MI04-2025
MDOT Aggregate Sampling - Civil Engineering
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI01-2023
Skills
- Mechanical aptitude
- Troubleshooting
- Deadline management
- Quality control
- Materials testing
- Precision measuring tools
- Equipment calibration
- SharePoint
- Civil engineering
- Product Inspections
- Testing
- Deadline compliance
Certification
MDOT Density Technology
MDOT Aggregate Sampling
ACI Level I Technician
MCA Level I Technician
Timeline
Engineering Technician
TYME Consulting Engineers
03.2021 - Current
Freight Handler
FedEx Freight
09.2013 - 03.2021
Assembly Worker
Hatch Stamping Company
05.2012 - 09.2013
Cashier
Meijer
01.2011 - 05.2012
Sales Associate
Target
10.2010 - 01.2011
Grounds Crew Worker
Woodland Ridge
06.2005 - 11.2010
High School Diploma -
South Lyon High School
MDOT Density Technology - Civil Engineering
Ferris State University
MCA Concrete Technician - Civil Engineering
Michigan Concrete Associaton
ACI Level 1 Certification - Civil Engineering
American Concrete Institute
MDOT Aggregate Sampling - Civil Engineering
Ferris State University