AE Roberts : Resume

AE Roberts: Resume

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AE Roberts
Nashville, TN
email: roberts.mobile@gmail.com
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Experience:

Trane Commercial Systems
Control Panel Design Contract Engineer	2008-2009

Joined a critically behind team to design the control panel and power distribution system for Trane's most complex-to-date commercial chiller.
Finished project without impeding production time-line.
Responsible for control panel layout and component selection incorporating the existing Trane proprietary CH530 control system, with off-the-shelf sensors.
Distribute power to unit compressors, condenser fans, heaters, and other auxiliary systems in accordance with best-practices and UL regulations.
Created a method to simplify the impact of regional and marketing options on engineering and production documentation.
Maintain engineering and production shop-floor schematics in AutoCAD for major new product design.

Trane Commercial Systems
Controls Reliability Contract Engineer	2007-2008

Improve reliability and quality of commercial HVAC systems.
Root cause failure analysis of field returned electronic and electro-mechanical modules.
Propose and drive corrective actions in both design and process with Trane Engineering and external vendors.
Create and organize documentation for continued failure analysis and reliability improvements.
Provide test-plans and guidance for laboratory technicians performing functional testing.

DentinMUD Internet Services
Software Development	1999- present

Focus on usability and creative development of software in C and C++.
Initiated research into usability of the games for blind players.
Extensive modifications and enhancements for blind game players.

IBM - Server Division
Power Systems Design Engineer	1998- 2001

Test, verify, and integrate power systems into server computers.
Work with vendors on concurrent IBM/vendor designs of power systems.
Make design modifications as required to power systems on a circuit level.
Maintain engineering documentation for power systems products.
Support power products in the manufacturing line.
Continuous support and improvement of systems in the field.

Utah State University Distance Learning Center
Student Teacher	1997- 1997

Deliver live broadcast instruction to students across the state.
Individual tutoring and laboratory instruction for Unix Fundamentals.
Provide hands on laboratory experience for remote students.

University of Alaska Utilities Operations
Engineering Assistant & Electronic Technician	1995- 1996

Extensive electrical systems installation and maintenance in underground tunnel network.
System of Square D Programmable Logic Controllers: set up, programming in ladder logic, and system design.
Circuit Monitor metering system design, and installation.
Drawing and documentation of campus systems.
4160 VAC Switchgear wiring and inspection.
Installation, configuration, and maintenance of Linux webserver.

Education:

Fundamentals of Engineering Examination "FE/EIT"	2005
Utah State University Bachelor's of Science in Electrical Engineering, with minors in Mathematics and Physics. GPA 3.5/4.0	1998

Additional Skills:

Hardware:	Electronic system and circuit level design, prototyping, board fabrication, trouble-shooting and repair. Installation and configuration of home LAN and audio systems.
Software:
	Operating Systems:	Unix, Linux, DOS shell, Xwindow, MS-windows.
	Programming:	C, C++, FORTRAN, Ladder Logic.
	Technical:	AutoCAD, Matlab, Spice(s).
	Office:	Lotus, OpenOffice, and Microsoft Suites.
Drafting:	electrical schematics and diagrams in AutoCAD, architectural rendering, isometrics, and free-hand work.
Mechanical:	Use of shop and laboratory, power and hand-tools, sheet metal construction, basic gasoline engine repair.