James — Manufacturing / Automation Controls Engineering

April 2015 to Present Irving, Texas Development of medical devices manufacturing systems: semi-automated medical device manufacturing equipment. FDA regulation compliance. PLC controls. Network integration: SCADA, Modbus / Modbus-TCP, Ethernet-IP. Software coding and algorithm sequence generation. Electrical system design. Integration of pneumatic valve controls and electro-actuators; various sensors: proximity, light curtain, fiber-laser, servo-motor, and controls. Cognex Checker / In-Sight visual inspection. Consulting with focus on UL-508, Standards for Industrial Controls; as well as NFPA-70, Electrical Safety requirements

Adjunct Engineering Instructor August 2005 to Present Tarrant County College Fort Worth, Texas Teaching various engineering disciplines encompassing: Robotics Automation Technology with emphasis in manufacturing. PLCs, DCS, SCADA, HMIs, AC / DC / Analog / semiconductor theory, digital technology, microprocessors, computers. FAR Part 145 aircraft electrical, avionics systems, aircraft radio systems (COMM, NAV, & GPS). Manufacturing Technology. Advanced Composites Manufacturing and Repairs, training military personnel

January 2004 to Present Fort Worth, Texas Developed several products for local companies including: An Electronic Fuel Injection Unit for classic automobiles being converted from carburetor systems A Progressive Auto Turn Signal that progressively lights outward in the direction of the turn A Power Control / Timer that maximizes the life of rechargeable batteries in cordless power tools A Drive-Thru Statistical Counter that times and determines customer throughput at fast-food restaurants

Project Engineer (Wireline Instrumentation) September 2001 to December 2003 Baker Atlas Grand Prairie, Texas Oversight / direction of manufacturing processes. Developed instrumentation / logging tools for use in downhole, harsh environments (500F, 30,000 PSI). Designed surface monitoring / interface panels, power supplies, and electronic circuits developed into PCB's. Qualified electronic components for extreme applications. Troubleshot field failures and interfaced with customers to resolve problems

Systems Engineer July 2012 to June 2013 Sagem Avionics, LLC Grand Prairie, Texas OEM avionics system design integration and customer support across a broad number of programs covering all aircraft categories Part 23, 25, 27, 29. Supported daily electronic product operations: repair (Part 145) and manufacturing (Part 21). Completed STC amendment for autopilot installation (EC-120). STC coordination support for Integrated Cockpit Display System installation (MD500). Flight Systems Engineer / Designer L-3 Link Simulation

March 2009 to June 2012 Arlington, Texas Air Force T-1A Trainer redesign / upgrade: avionics and flight systems design, integration, and testing. Combat Systems Officer (CSO) upgrade. System on-site installation oversight at Pensacola, Florida air station. Ongoing F-16 wiring design and avionics installation design. Avionics and component specification. Avionics Engineer Specialist Bell Helicopter, Textron

November 2005 to December 2008 Fort Worth, Texas Support Bell 429 avionics integration and resolve issues in achievement of systems flight certification through TCCA, FAA, and EASA. Testing of various avionics interface to the Integrated Avionics Display System. Liaison with Bell Canada on 429 production and ITAR issues. Previous assignment: SIL lead on H-1 CMT hardware design and development, maintaining personal EVMS throughout assignment. ATD group: Simulator system design. Integration of avionic systems hardware: pilotinterface controls, cockpit instrumentation: multifunction displays (MFDs, CDUs), standby instruments, intercommunications, radios, MIL-STD databuss, wiring design. Designed 35%-40% of the ARH simulator wiring installation. Consultant - Electronics Developer Guru.com and various local companies

Senior Manufacturing Engineer May 2000 to July 2001 Assembly Solutions, Inc. Grand Prairie, Texas Developed and established work-flow processes for electronic assemblies and wiring harnesses; both manual and semi-automated with final testing. Established basic safety programs. Developed and led new training programs on various manufacturing aspects (Drawing interpretation, soldering, assembly, testing, IPC and ISO standards). Designed and developed electronic testing apparatus for several types of electrical / electronic assemblies. Applied NEC and NEMA standards. Established assembly processes for cable braiding equipment, injection molding / plastics thermoforming. Developed maintenance schedules and procedures for all production equipment. Performed continuous evaluation of product quality / costing. Interfaced with customers and vendors to maintain quality. Managed 40-50 assembly personnel in various facets of manufacturing operations

Engineering Technology Instructor November 1998 to May 2000 ITT Technical Institute Arlington, Texas Trained young adults in the following Electrical Engineering subjects: Basic Electronics DC / AC Theory Solid-State Theory (transistor, thyristor) Analog Electronics (Op-Amp) Digital Electronics Microprocessor design Programmable Logic Controllers Microcomputer integration

Manufacturing Engineer December 1994 to December 1998 Halliburton Energy Services Fort Worth, Texas Oversight PCB process SMT / SMD manufacturing including: screening, reflow processing, auto-pick & place. Identified manufacturing process deficiencies and developed resolutions for PCB processes. Developed PCB assembly testing and environmental test procedures with use of ATE equipment. Developed sub-system testing and qualification, using Failure Analysis / Corrective Action techniques (Dr. Gregg Hobbs) employing Qualmark environmental equipment with Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) algorithms. Tested Measurement-While- Drilling and Logging-While-Drilling prototypes. Team member in nuclear sensor electronics development

Manager and Computer Operations Supervisor February 1991 To December 1994 Green Management Corporation Fort Worth, Texas Performed public relations with clients. Directed office operations and field maintenance / repairs. Performed monthly / yearly accounts assessment. Designed and implemented operating procedures. Installed and maintained IT computer systems, and coordinated all related information for the business operations database

Engineer (F-16 Crew Station - Primary Flight Instrumentation) April 1988 to February 1991 Lockheed Martin Corporation Fort Worth, Texas Engineer lead responsible for the pilot-vehicle-interface including all primary flight instrumentation of the F-16 series aircraft. Coordinated avionics installations in F-16 and derivative aircraft (Agile, AFTI). Performed wiring/subsystems installation design. Designed and built control electronics in cockpit instrument and lighting mock-up. Made executive board presentations covering technical specifications and change impact studies. Represented company before customers and vendors. Wiring installation design. Initiated Engineering Change Notices (ECNs). Associate Software Engineer (R & D) Tracor Westronics

December 1987 To April 1988 Fort Worth, Texas Tested and debugged software code in hardware interface for advanced digital process monitoring system. Involved in system microprocessor hardware and memory design modifications. Designed and constructed development / testing equipment as a software-firmware debugging aide. Engineering Specialist VEECO Integrated Automation

January 1986 To December 1987 Dallas, Texas Assisted design of specialized robotics handling equipment for manufacturing automation. Performed liaison between engineering and manufacturing during design changes. Developed manufacturing procedures. Designed and verified artwork, PCBs, and documented designs using a Future Net database