Wayne Palmer
Automation/System Test Engineer
Summary
Currently seeking long term contract opportunities to apply electronics engineering experience.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Snr. Manufacturing Engineer
Collins Aerospace
09.2021 - Current
- Design develop and support Test and manufacturing systems.
- Improved and updated existing test platforms for various Aviation Systems
- Utilized various test Instrumentation including spectrum analyzer, oscilloscopes, frequency counters, Power supply, Sig Generator, Function Generator, Signal Analyzer.
- Developed test applications and data acquisitions Software, for Legacy and new manufacturing test and automated systems
- Using LabView, Test Stand, winADATE and C#.
- Perform Troubleshooting and maintenance support with Equipment services, system calibrations.
- Work with other team of engineers to create new manufacturing and ATE.
- Quality control system validation
- Support Manufacturing and clear JIRA tickets
Lead Intigration Engineer
Astronics
07.2020 - 09.2021
- BTE Automated test Systems NY transit Rail-car
- Design and Build Bench Test Equipment BTE
- Utilized various test Instrumentation including, oscilloscopes, frequency counters Power supply, DMM Pickering Switches, VPC Virginia Panel ITA
- Developed test applications and data acquisitions Software, for Legacy and new test and automated systems
- Using NI LabView,Test Stand, C#.
Test Engineer
Lockheed Martin
04.2019 - 06.2020
- STE RF Automated test Systems for Hi Power Radar transmitters DART
- Improved and updated existing test platforms for various Radar Systems
- Utilized various test Instrumentation including spectrum analyzer, oscilloscopes, frequency counters Power supply, Sig Generator, Function Generator, Signal Analyzer.
- Developed test applications and data acquisitions Software, for Legacy and new test and automated systems
- Using LabView, C+.
- Perform Troubleshooting and maintenance support with Equipment services, system calibrations.
- Work with NPD team of engineers to create proactive solutions to new Product manufacturing and test ability.
- Design and Develop ATE and instrumentation using FPGA modules and various interface Circuit boards to maximize capability and performance
- Project Management, Writing Specifications and work instruction Documentation, source code control, and data analysis.
- Quality control system validation
Lead Test Engineer
UTC
05.2017 - 10.2018
- Develop Automated test Application for Research and development / Manufacturing
- Modify and Improved existing test platforms for various Edward and Kidde Fire Safety Devices.
- Develop Software drivers for test Instrumentation.
- Developed test applications and data acquisitions Software
- Troubleshooting and maintenance support with Equipment services, system calibrations.
- Product manufacturing and test ability.
- Project Management, Writing Specifications and work instruction Documentation, source code control
- Quality control support
Lead Test Engineer
GE Unison Industries
11.2011 - 10.2016
- Circuit Board and Electronics test for various components / product lines at Unison Industries
- Improved and updated existing test platforms for various aircraft components which included Speed sensors, Complex Cable Harness System, Exciters and Engine control units, high power capacitor, and plugs.
- Utilized various test Instrumentation including spectrum analyzer, oscilloscopes, frequency counters Power supply, temperature chamber for Environment stress test ESS, and LCR meters.
- Developed test applications and data acquisitions Software, for Legacy and new test and automated systems
- Using LabView, C+ +, VB.net.
- Perform Troubleshooting and maintenance support with Equipment services, system calibrations.
- Work with NPD team of engineers to create proactive solutions to new Product manufacturing and test ability.
- Design and Develop entire test stations and instrumentation using FPGA modules and various interface Circuit boards to maximize capability and performance
- Project Management, Writing Specifications and work instruction Documentation, source code control, and data analysis.
- Quality control system validation
Independent Application Engineer
01.2011 - 10.2011
- Electronic Engineer / Test Engineer for contracts various industries including Telecommunications, Medical, DoD/Federal, Manufacturing and other electronic based companies.
- Help companies streamline their component/electronic and manufacturing projects.
- Work with both domestic and international engineers to ensure safety regulations are compliant on each product tested and provide both design and testing expertise to the projects assigned.
- Provide troubleshooting and analysis of components, hands on experience with circuit board testing while providing recommendations to employers for improved process results, etc.
Test Engineer
Corning
Corning, NY
07.2007 - 01.2011
- Automated Engine test and system Integration / Engine and Emission Control System Corning INC. NY
- Contract
- Assigned to work on multiple Electronic Systems for various business units within Corning including laser technology for military projects, applied sciences of glass, and environmental divisions that develop circuit boards to control catalytic converters for example.
- Worked on circuit design system development.
- Installed and wired Puma engine control and data acquisition systems.
- Improved and updated existing test platforms for various electronic components which included RF and Wi-Fi communication including Digital and Analog technologies.
- Utilized various RF test equipment including spectrum analyzer, oscilloscopes and frequency counters.
- RF characteristics such as (CCDF, EVM, ACLR ) in WIMAX, WCDMA, and GPS hardware over 2GHz.
- Responsible for reviewing production processes and analyzing repair challenges.
- Troubleshoot RF, digital and analog product yield problems at the component level and test equipment malfunctions.
- Report findings to management for improvements.
- Developed test applications and data acquisitions for automotive diesel emission filters.
- Updated and developed new applications using LabView, VB.net Test methods and electronic specifications.
- Perform some maintenance, system calibrations for each project assigned.
- Work with team of engineers to create solutions to improve new and existing electric components on each project assigned.
- Upgraded systems to increase higher product and manufacturing yield results on circuit boards.
- Analyzed data, problem solves and offer suggestions for improvements.
- Developed and tested system and data acquisition applications for Green Laser Evaluation Circuit Boards.
- Tested and analyzed circuit board functionality.
- Worked with other test engineers and collaborated with both domestic and international test engineers on procedures regarding product and security guidelines.
- Worked within system/software upgrade guidelines to execute design changes.
- Designed and Wire custom control systems for various electronic product lines at Corning as assigned.
- Developed Software Drivers GPIB 488.2 for AVL micro soot sensors, smoke meters, engine particle sizer Pressure sensors, Temperature sensors, and Mass flow controllers.
- Utilized Automated Testing Equipment systems to apply programming experiences with test fixtures.
- Collected results of testing equipment and analyzed data to determine performance/failure analysis for management team.
- Corning Incorporated is the world leader in specialty glass environmental data communication and ceramics. Corning works with materials science and process engineering knowledge to create and makes keystone components that enable high-technology systems for consumer electronics, mobile emissions control, telecommunications and life sciences.
Test Engineer
Symtex AAI
Austin, TX
02.2007 - 11.2007
- Developed communication drivers and test applications for avionics systems.
- Completed software testing, RF Testing, Writing communication Protocols, Rs 232,422, ARINC 429, 629.
- Updated and developed new applications using LabView Real Time, LabWindows CVI, Test methods and other
- Verilog and firm ware tools.
Test Systems Engineer
Sparton Medical
Deland, FL
03.2006 - 12.2006
- Designed RF automated test systems for Board level Functional and Final test for Medical Equipment.
- Completed Software Design documentation for projects assigned.
- Wrote test and operation procedures for detailed electronic components.
- Designed test fixtures and Schematic Documentation and Total System integration.
- Programmer Responsibilities: Developed software applications With Lab Windows CVI, Labview, C and Labview Real-time, Data acquisition, and SQL.
- Completed analysis and presentations of findings to management team.
- Used test equipment including Frequency Counters, Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Power Supply, Environmental Chamber, and National instrument VXI.
Test Systems Engineer
HeartWare
Miramar, FL
05.2005 - 02.2006
- Designed automated test systems to simulate the mechanics of the heart, Medical Equipment, and Electromagnetically applications.
- Developed software in LabView Real time to control a closed loop system, using different types of sensors and PID loops to monitor and control fluids, pressure and flow.
- Completed System Documentation for FDA.
- Programmed in: Lab Windows CVI, LabView C++ Visual Basic.
- Utilized Data acquisition, SQL, and provided analysis and presented results to manager.
- Also utilized IQ, OQ and PQ.
Test System Project Lead
Federal/DoD Client
02.2002 - 04.2005
- Designed and developed automated test systems and test fixtures in a manufacturing environment.
- Upgraded and maintained LabView real time module for mission critical applications.
- Worked with DSP digital signal processing, Xilinx and embedded systems.
- Specified Test methods, measured specified characteristics, Auto CAD, and provided technical documentation.
- Programmed in Visual Basic, C++, and LabView Labwindows CVI.
Testing Systems Engineer
Raltron Electronics
Miami, FL
05.1998 - 02.2002
- Designed automated test systems for crystal oscillator, Data acquisition Knowledge of oven, vacuum and voltage control oscillator, RF and oscillator electronics.
- Utilized Auto CAD design, technical documentation, and wrote test and operation procedures for electronics department.
- Programmed in: Lab Windows CVI, LabView C++ Visual Basic, Data acquisition, SQL, analysis and presented results to management.
- Used test equipment including Frequency Counter, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, power supply, environmental chamber, National Instrument VXI, PXI chassis and various test methods to measure specified
Engineer
Motorola
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
03.1997 - 02.1998
- Supervised and coordinated electronics assembly team.
- Assembled and performed troubleshooting of automated test and manufacturing systems.
- Worked with pneumatic laser soldering cells, with Adept controllers, A+ C.
- Performed Quality Control to ensure products met company standards.
RF Engineer
Sensormatic Electronic Corporation
Boca Raton, FL
06.1996 - 03.1997
- Developed manufacturing control systems.
- Used Labview programming and data acquisition mechanical and robot control assembly, and provided Troubleshooting and assembly.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Electrical and Telecommunication Engineering, Computer Engineering Technology
College of Art Science and Technology
01.1986
Skills
- Organization and Detail Oriented
- Test and Manufacturing Support
- Manufacturing Engineering
- RF / WiFi / Digital / Analog
- Automated system
- Functional Test
- Software development
Training
- National Instrument LabView Development I, II and III
- Design Engineering for GSM Cellular Network
- RF Hazard Awareness & Safety
- Ericsson CMS 8800 Cellular Overview
- Design and Performance
- Engineering of TDMA Cellular Systems
- Wireless Network Engineering for Cellular, PCS and WPBX
- Digital AMPS Cellular Telephone System
- Fundamentals of Unix Systems
- Digital Transmission for Cellular Telephone Systems
Timeline
Snr. Manufacturing Engineer
Collins Aerospace
09.2021 - Current
Lead Intigration Engineer
Astronics
07.2020 - 09.2021
Test Engineer
Lockheed Martin
04.2019 - 06.2020
Lead Test Engineer
UTC
05.2017 - 10.2018
Lead Test Engineer
GE Unison Industries
11.2011 - 10.2016
Independent Application Engineer
01.2011 - 10.2011
Test Engineer
Corning
07.2007 - 01.2011
Test Engineer
Symtex AAI
02.2007 - 11.2007
Test Systems Engineer
Sparton Medical
03.2006 - 12.2006
Test Systems Engineer
HeartWare
05.2005 - 02.2006
Test System Project Lead
Federal/DoD Client
02.2002 - 04.2005
Testing Systems Engineer
Raltron Electronics
05.1998 - 02.2002
Engineer
Motorola
03.1997 - 02.1998
RF Engineer
Sensormatic Electronic Corporation
06.1996 - 03.1997
Bachelor's Degree - Electrical and Telecommunication Engineering, Computer Engineering Technology
College of Art Science and Technology