Rashard Martin
Houston,TX
Summary
Mechanical Engineering student with over eight years of industrial manufacturing experience supporting the assembly, validation, testing, troubleshooting, and quality assurance of HVAC equipment and electrical distribution systems. Experienced interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs, work instructions, and ECNs. Proven background in product validation, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. Recognized for quality, safety, employee training, and supporting 100% on-time customer delivery.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mathematics Teacher
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
01.2021 - Current
- Applied analytical reasoning and data-driven decision making.
- Managed multiple projects and deadlines while collaborating across teams.
- Communicated complex technical concepts and mentored students.
Production Technician
Eaton Corporation
Houston, TX
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Assembled custom MCCs, switchboards, switchgear, and panelboards using engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and customer specifications.
- Applied blueprints, electrical schematics, BOMs, work instructions, and ECNs to maintain design compliance.
- Installed, inspected, and torque-verified copper and aluminum bus systems while routing and terminating electrical wiring.
- Performed hipot testing, functional testing, troubleshooting, repair, and quality verification before shipment.
- Supported Lean Manufacturing, 5S, continuous improvement, employee training, and cross-functional production.
- Helped maintain 100% on-time customer delivery and contributed to approximately $1.2M in monthly production output.
Mechanical Technician
Goodman Manufacturing
Houston, TX
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Assembled indoor air handlers, furnaces, and heat pump systems using engineering drawings, BOMs, specifications, and work instructions.
- Installed compressors, motors, blower assemblies, condenser coils, and control boards.
- Performed self-inspections, rework, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement.
- Cross-trained across multiple production stations while supporting maintenance and quality teams.
Education
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering
University of Texas at Tyler
05-2027
A.S. - Engineering & Technology
Houston Community College
B.S. - Rehabilitation Counseling
Stephen F. Austin State University
Skills
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Mechanical Systems
- Engineering Documentation
- Engineering Drawings
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Electrical Schematics
- Wiring Diagrams
- BOMs
- ECNs
- Mechanical Assembly
- Electrical Assembly
- Product Validation
- Quality Inspection
- Hipot Testing
- Functional Testing
- Troubleshooting
- Lean Manufacturing
- 5S
- Continuous Improvement
- MATLAB
- Microsoft Excel
Certification
- Texas Mathematics (Grades 4–8) Educator Certification
- Forklift Operator Certification (Internal – Eaton)
- First Aid & CPR Certification
Accomplishments
- 8+ years of manufacturing experience across HVAC and electrical distribution equipment.
- Supported approximately $1.2M in monthly manufacturing output.
- Interpreted engineering drawings, blueprints, BOMs, wiring diagrams, schematics, and ECNs.
- Performed hipot testing, functional testing, troubleshooting, repair, and product verification.
- Built MCCs, switchboards, switchgear, panelboards, air handlers, furnaces, and heat pump systems.
- Supported 100% on-time customer delivery through cross-functional teamwork and employee training.
Timeline
Mathematics Teacher
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
01.2021 - Current
Production Technician
Eaton Corporation
01.2017 - 01.2021
Mechanical Technician
Goodman Manufacturing
01.2013 - 01.2017
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering
University of Texas at Tyler
A.S. - Engineering & Technology
Houston Community College
B.S. - Rehabilitation Counseling
Stephen F. Austin State University