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Tassick, Michael=Engineering project resource
1212 Tee Court 412/279-4489
Presto, PA 15142 mat1212@msn.com
SUMMARY
Design and implementation of automated and semi automated manufacturing production line with staff training and scheduling. SPSS, SCADA, LabView/TestStand, PVCS, WinRunner and other software/hardware data acquisition and system control. Autocad design of mechanical, electrical, electromechanical and electronic prototyping specified packaging.. Robotics automation of tooling, retooling and design specific adaptation. Mechanical tooling tolerance design and check offs. Customer and vendor liaison for specific qualifications. QA/QC, V&V test engineer. Team perpetuator with engineering design specification, prototyping, testing, manufacturing, sales, customer service and next generation design group. Formal test review(FTRs) and progress report updates.
ENGINEERING CAREER DEVELOPMENT/EXPANSION
DYNAVOX SYSTEMS L.L.C., Pittsburgh, PA 2001/1 - 2002/6
SR. Hardware/Software Engineer (Project completed)
Correlated hardware and software design developers specifications into Test Validation Procedures for prototyping, manufacturing and repair departments.
Designed mechanical fixtures, produce validation test procedures and implemented hardware tests for software, infrared, USB, touch panels, audio, and RF for automation using robotics, fiber optics, heuristics and vision.
Initially acted as liaison for department design meetings representing the Testing Department.
Produced automated testing using LabView and WinRunner software which lead to the initial planning of the Test Stand Software Station for batch and life cycle testing of PCBs for three new products.
Guided new personnel in the use of past, present and future procedures, goals, technologies and .motivated them to an expected standard as outlined by the Testing Department Manager.
BAYSIDE AUTOMATION, Southpointe (Canonsburg), PA 2000/5-2000/12
SR. Field Service Engineer (Company closed)
Robotic medical delivery system assembly, engineering evaluation and QC testing.
Customer site preparation and installation with periodic performance update for future innovative second generation upgrade of robotic system.
Liaison between production and engineering development staff team.
Classroom and site location instruction to Bayer Cooperation field staff.
Document writing of work instruction and confirmation of their performance in areas of computer/software, electrical, mechanical and QC.
Team member of new product development prototyping.
PITTSBURGH PLATE GLASS, Harmarville, PA 1999/9 2000/4
Electrical Engineer (Contract)
Testing, quality evaluation, design development and proprietary development of commercial windshield areas of masking, heating, radio, GPS, ballistics, assembly procedures and team informational teaching.
Explanation of test procedures to incorporate known existing government and client mandates.
Thorough documentation/presentation to upper level project management.
Prepare updated testing cell responsibility to be assumed by technicians, to pursue upper level management as project manager.
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ARMSTRONG LASER TECHNOLOGY, Freeport, PA 1999/4-1999/8
SR. Robotics Engineer (Contract)
Adapted manual assembly of laser diode bars to high volume manufacturing process using current robotic assembly technology.
Designed, specified, integrated, refurbished and programmed existing stations and equipment for automated process.
Developed and trained team members to function as a group to accomplish goals.
Assume all responsibilities and produced solutions associated with research and development, prototyping and start-up of a manufacturing environment.
UNIV. OF PGH. SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE, Pittsburgh, PA 1997 - 1999
Project Research Engineer (Satellite program of HUMAN ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB)
Co-administrator of $1.6 million budget program to measure and record strain gauge data from skeletal system studies.
Designed mechanical and electrical prototype test units.
Collaborated with other engineering and marketing companies in developing and evaluating dental prostheses.
Supervised and assisted pre-doctoral students in conduct of dissertation studies, experimental procedures and data collection and analysis.
Prepared grant applications and submitted technical reports and articles for publication regarding orthodontics.
Performed administrative tasks associated with lab management.
UNIV. OF PGH. HUMAN ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB, Pittsburgh, PA 1995 - 1997
Electrical Engineer
Designed microprocessor analog and digital data collection systems to measure mechanical efforts of human subjects.
Designed mechanical components for producing a strain gauge for measuring axial and radial forces.
Coordinated and provided engineering assistance for a national robotics contest.
Served at various times as network administrator, graduate student evaluator, project manager and contract negotiator.
Upgraded system to accommodate infrared telemetry.
Provided consulting service for non-disclosure projects.
ENGINEERING CONSULTING 1987 - 1995
Robotic Nuclear Inspection, Robotic Pharmacy Delivery System, Field/In-House Engineer
EDUCATION
Community College of Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, PA Robotics
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA Electrical Engineering
U.S. Air Force, Biloxi, MS Electronics
PREVIOUS ENGINEERING SUMMARY
Research, development, prototype and project development in medical, research, manufacturing, field service and educational environments such as: Electronic ignition system for Ford Motor Co., integrated circuit manufacturing for Essex International, fossil fuel research for Carnegie Mellon University, robotics and vision for Essex International, biomedical design and development for the University of Pittsburgh.
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