Roderick Harvey
Electrical Engineering Technology
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
• Over thirty years successful experience in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology including troubleshooting and repair of electronic systems to component level, PC computer hardware, software, peripherals and electro-mechanical and control components.
• Quality, detailed and highly mechanically inclined person, with proven ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems in a timely matter. A team oriented, safety conscious person who works well with people
• Versed in agency safety standards IEC 60601-1, IEC 60950-1, IEC 62368-1, IEC 61010-1, UL 1012, UL 1741, UL 508, and Mil std 810
• Analyze blueprints, drawings, and specification requirements for jobs including DOD/Mil-specs
• Advanced AutoCAD designer and draftsman and machine shop certified.
• Experience with an array of test equipment, including Oscilloscopes, DVM Meters, Spectrum Analyzers, Power Analyzers, Environmental Test Equipment and chambers. etc…
Troubleshoot to component level of electronic / electrical boards, modules and systems, along with failure analysis.
PLC system design, automation and ladder logic software.
Overview
13
13
years of post-secondary education
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Application Engineer / Compliance Engineer
MTE Corporation / Teal Electronics
San Diego, CA
01.2018 - 06.2020
- Total Duration - 12 yrs 4 mos.
- Interfaced with customers daily on technical support calls to resolve system and performance issues.
- Onsite troubleshooting when necessary to quickly resolve issues and oversee product installation and commissioning.
- Educated and trained employees and customers on new technologies through presentations and individual support.
- Represented company at conventions and technical shows.
- Conducted CEU training sessions at selected events.
- Maintained effective customer relationships and identified future business opportunities to support and strengthen corporation mission.
- Conducted and oversee all agency testing with UL, Intertek, TUV, and CSA for Safety and EMC.
- Standards include IEC 60601-1, IEC 60950-1, IEC 62368-1, IEC 61010-1, UL 1012, UL 1741.
Test Engineer / Compliance Engineer
MTE Corporation / Teal Electronics
San Diego, CA
02.2008 - 01.2018
- Employment Duration - 10 yrs Location - Greater San Diego Area.
- Participate on Engineer team in prototype and product development on power distribution systems.
- Troubleshoot units, boards, and systems to component level.
- Write, conduct and oversee design verification tests on all new products and product lines, prior to production release.
- Develop CAD drawings and schematics for test jigs and fabricated tooling modifications for special testing set-ups.
- Interfaced with customers on Tech-Support calls and site visits for installations and problem analysis.
- Conducted and oversee all agency testing with UL, Intertek, TUV, and CSA for Safety and EMC.
- Standards include IEC 60601-1, IEC 60950-1, IEC 62368-1, IEC 61010-1, UL 1012, UL 1741.
- Three time recipient of Quality Superstar and Presidential Award ISO 9001:2015 Certified Internal Auditor.
Engineering Technician
TEAL Electronics Corporation
San Diego, CA
02.2008 - 02.2013
- Employment Duration - 5 yrs 1 mo Location - Greater San Diego Area Participate on Engineer team in prototype and product development on power distribution systems.
- Troubleshot units, boards, and systems to component level.
- Write and conduct design verification tests on all new products and product lines, prior to production release.
- Develop CAD drawings and schematics for test jigs and fabricated tooling modifications for special testing set-ups.
R&D Engineering Technician
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
01.2007 - 02.2008
- Employment Duration - 1 yr 2 mos Location - Greater San Diego Area.
- Assist engineering in prototype and product development on imaging systems.
- Maintain/modify high speed paper delivery systems and imaging modules as necessary to conduct testing.
- Developed CAD drawings and fabricated tooling modifications for special testing set-ups.
- Maintain “Life” testing on various unit configurations, with MTBF and repair documentation (MS Excel Spreadsheet), for assessment and evaluation.
CAD Designer\ In-plant Computer Support Technician
Matthews International Corporation
Sun City, CA
01.1998 - 12.2006
- Reviewed and analyzed specifications sketches, drawings, ideas and related data to assess factors affecting projects.
- Responsible for complete electrical design, including fiber optic lighting and electronic kiosk identification systems including hands on wiring and testing.
- Drew dimensionally accurate scaled or full size drawings using AutoCAD of entire project.
- Coordinated with customers, contractors, and design team on details, layout, and related components to resolve design issues and problems.
- Performed field installations as part of national installation team.
- Oversaw In-House computer network system, desktops, servers, workstations, AS400, and related peripheral devices and equipment including cabling/wiring and installing CAT5 drops.
- Ran shipping and receiving department when shipping manager was out of office.
Quality Test Technician III
Datatronics
Romoland, CA
12.1996 - 01.1998
- Conducted extensive test on transformers and related components during specified stages in manufacturing process to assure it met required commercial and military quality and reliability standards.
- Designed, constructed and utilized custom and standard test fixtures/setups for special test, including environmental requirements such as thermal shock, burn-in and live tests.
Electrical Design Engineer
Systems Design And Integration
Temecula, CA
12.1996 - 10.1997
- Worked nights Responsible for complete electrical design of automation machinery.
- Programmed Allen Bradley, Omron, Koyo, and other programmable logic controllers to meet customer requirements and for operator safety, using ladder logic software.
- Drew up electrical layouts, assembled, wired, and tested units.
- Key projects included – Ford 4-wheel drive vacuum locking hub tester for Warren Industries, and Multi-length thermal wire assembler for Hudson RCI.
Developmental Debug Technician
Qualcomm Personal Electronics
01.1994 - 12.1996
- Employment Duration - 3 yrs Location - Greater San Diego Area.
- Interfaced with engineers and technician team to develop and debug FM and CDMA digital cellular communication devices.
- Troubleshot to component level units not meeting required specifications at various testing stages during production and assembly line processes.
- Submitted solutions to system failures.
- Conducted failure analysis and made suggestions for design changes to engineering team.
- Created test procedures and troubleshooting guides.
Quality Test Technician
Solar Turbines Incorporated
01.1989 - 01.1994
- Employment Duration - 5 yrs 1 mo Location - Greater San Diego Area.
- Performed extensive test on PLC/electronically controlled dual and single fuel industrial gas turbines and turbo-machinery systems (compressor sets and mega-watt generator systems).
- Utilized computers, spectrum analyzers, vibration equipment, transducers, flow meters, thermocouples, accelerometers, and related electro-mechanical test equipment to monitor and troubleshoot complete system operation from initial startup to final performance and leak test.
- Worked closely with engineers to solve software and hardware problems.
System Integration Test Technician
Loral Instrumentation
01.1988 - 05.1989
- Employment Duration - 1 yr 5 mos Location - Greater San Diego Area.
- Worked second shift Conducted testing, troubleshooting, and system configurations of microprocessor based Telemetry Decommuntation and Processing systems.
- Worked with research and development on prototype modules and systems.
- Key projects included – NASA Space Shuttle and Air Force Titan IV programs.
- Systems Test Engineering Company Name - Technetics Military Electronics.
Production Test Technician
Technetics Military Electronics
El Cajon, CA
09.1986 - 09.1988
- Perform quality test on Electronic Sequence Control Units.
- Developed and revised documentation including test procedures and schematics.
- Troubleshot to component level and performed failure analysis.
- Key projects included – Black-hawk Helicopter, French Falcon Aircraft, Boeing KC135, and Patriot Air Missile Launcher.
Field Service Engineering Technician
Broadcast Microwave Services, Inc, BMS Inc
San Diego, CA
01.1984 - 08.1986
- Employment Duration - 2 yrs 8 mos Location - Greater San Diego Area.
- Worked closely with engineers and draftsmen on microprocessor based microwave antenna control systems.
- Interfaced with customers while performing field service repair, installations, and upgrades.
- I also was part of convention demonstration, setup and breakdown team.
- Constructed, tested, and conducted design alterations of prototype units.
- Key projects included – McDonnell Douglas “Night Fox” Infrared Helicopter Tracking System, Mobile Satellite News Uplink/Downlink System, and General Dynamics Drone Vehicle Pointer System.
Education
Associate of Science - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
09.1981 - 01.1984
AutoCAD Certification - Mechanical And Electrical Drafting Technology
01.2004 - 04.2004
Safety Certification Training - Related Safety Standards
01.2010 - 06.2020
Safety certification training, from UL on IEC 60601-1, IEC 60950-1, IEC
62368-1, IEC 61010-1, UL 1012, UL 1741. Continuous training throughout my career
Skills
Agency Compliance and Testing
undefinedTimeline
Application Engineer / Compliance Engineer - MTE Corporation / Teal Electronics
01.2018 - 06.2020
UL Knowledge Services - Safety Certification Training, Related Safety Standards
01.2010 - 06.2020
Test Engineer / Compliance Engineer - MTE Corporation / Teal Electronics
02.2008 - 01.2018
Engineering Technician - TEAL Electronics Corporation
02.2008 - 02.2013
R&D Engineering Technician - Hewlett Packard Enterprise
01.2007 - 02.2008
University Of California, Riverside - AutoCAD Certification, Mechanical And Electrical Drafting Technology
01.2004 - 04.2004
CAD Designer\ In-plant Computer Support Technician - Matthews International Corporation
01.1998 - 12.2006
Quality Test Technician III - Datatronics
12.1996 - 01.1998
Electrical Design Engineer - Systems Design And Integration
12.1996 - 10.1997
Developmental Debug Technician - Qualcomm Personal Electronics
01.1994 - 12.1996
Quality Test Technician - Solar Turbines Incorporated
01.1989 - 01.1994
System Integration Test Technician - Loral Instrumentation
01.1988 - 05.1989
Production Test Technician - Technetics Military Electronics
09.1986 - 09.1988
Field Service Engineering Technician - Broadcast Microwave Services, Inc, BMS Inc
01.1984 - 08.1986
DeVry University - Associate of Science, Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
09.1981 - 01.1984
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