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Neil Kearns

1665 W. 12th Ave, Eugene,OR

Summary

I possess decades of experience in running precise machines, performing repetitive tasks, taking precise measurements, and maintaining equipment of many types. I am experienced with hydraulic systems including hydraulic servos, pumps, pneumatic actuation systems, electrical power systems including 3-phase, DC, ground isolated power systems, fault detection systems, electronic controls including CANbus networks, industrial controller programming, computer networking of industrial interfaces, troubleshooting electronic systems down to the component level, configuring sensors of all types, and metal fabrication including many types of welding, heavy equipment and vehicle maintenance. In addition to the above, I have a moderately good knowledge of physics and materials. I am tidy, organized, punctual, and goal driven.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Facilities Engineer

Oregon Woods, Inc.
02.2016 - Current
  • Interact with state and local agencies concerning compliance with codes and regulations.
  • Adhere to timelines to meet project targets.
  • Produced precise technical specifications, data sheets, placards.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge regarding industry best practices, driving continuous improvement within the organization''s facilities management processes.

Entrepreneur

Duration Power
02.2007 - 01.2016
  • Responsibilities included marketing, design of hardware and software, building prototypes, identifying agency and safety requirements, support of manufacture and field-testing.
  • Design of circuits and firmware for hybrid instrumentation amplifiers used with strain gauge
  • Design and deployment of strain gauge testing fixtures used in production QA
  • CAD layout of schematics and PWB assemblies.
  • Worked with compliance laboratory to assure compliance SAE and FCC standards as applied to prototype instrumentation
  • Developed environmental test procedures according to IPC and SAE, performed in house testing.

Engineer (OEM Product Developer and Senior Electrical Design Engineer)

Honeywell, Inc.
10.1999 - 10.2006
  • Developer duties include market research, producing conceptual products, promoting business and updating website.
  • Engineering responsibilities include designing hardware and firmware, creating prototypes, coordinating testing, identifying agency and safety requirements, coordinating manufacture and field-testing, plus overseeing and sustaining high volume manufacturing.
  • Design, development, and promotion of various products, and implementing procedures to verify compliance with engineering standards. (design reviews, code reviews)
  • Relevant responsibilities include implementation of unsecured and secure wireless protocols.
  • Mechanical design of enclosures and PWB

Engineering Technician

General Instrument Corporation
01.1993 - 02.1999
  • Duties included designing and programming test fixtures used for production testing of satellite receivers and cable modems
  • Other duties included getting FCC, TUV, and UL approvals of various subassemblies, both consumer and commercial grade
  • Accomplishments include drafting, publishing, and implementing new test procedures for qualification of power supplies and modems, designing, testing, and gaining agency approval of a low-cost modem used in satellite receiver, and creating a cost reduction plan resulting in company savings of $1.2 million.

Electrical Technician

Pulsar Video, Inc.
03.1989 - 01.1993
  • Designed, sold, and coordinated the installation of custom video and data systems for corporate board rooms, high-end home theater, and within military control rooms.
  • Worked with local electrical codes, building codes, and agency approval of custom circuit prototypes.

Education

No Degree - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies

San Diego City College
San Diego, CA
1994

High School Diploma -

Yucaipa High School
Yucaipa, CA
06.1983

Skills

  • Plumbing design, maintenance, and repair
  • Lighting design, installation, and maintenance
  • CCTV, Security system design and maintenance
  • Fire sprinkler system repair and maintenance
  • Compressor and air distribution maintenance
  • Fleet maintenance of trucks and equipment
  • HVAC and refrigeration maintenance
  • Programming, including Python, C, C, JavaScript, Visual Basic; ladder logic and Assembly
  • Operating Systems, include Windows and Unix
  • CAD apps, including Altium, Autodesk, SolidWorks, Visio, Protel, Orcad, Microsoft and Adobe

Timeline

Facilities Engineer

Oregon Woods, Inc.
02.2016 - Current

Entrepreneur

Duration Power
02.2007 - 01.2016

Engineer (OEM Product Developer and Senior Electrical Design Engineer)

Honeywell, Inc.
10.1999 - 10.2006

Engineering Technician

General Instrument Corporation
01.1993 - 02.1999

Electrical Technician

Pulsar Video, Inc.
03.1989 - 01.1993

No Degree - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies

San Diego City College

High School Diploma -

Yucaipa High School
Neil Kearns