Resume

KENNETT A. BIVENS

Engineering Profile

Detail-driven Senior Research and Development Engineering Technician with 13 yrs of experience, BSEET, Solidworks, Labview and a track record of success in consistent achievements of engineering project goals. Skilled problem identifier and troubleshooter able to pinpoint and resolve errors in early stages to avoid time/cost expenditures. Efficient, organized leader with success in coordinating efforts within internal-external teams to reach and surpass expectations. Expert-level skills in resolving mechanical/electrical research and in testing issues.

Core competencies:

Ø BSEET

Ø 13 years electronics experience in Manufacturing, R&D and Test environments

Ø 787 Dream liner electronic Anti-Skid Breaking system

Ø 5 years testing and repairing medical equipment

Ø FDA / FAA knowledge

Ø Professionalism, leadership and project manager abilities

Ø Solid works 4.0

Ø LabView 8.2 development

Ø Multi Meters, Oscilloscopes and Spectrum Analyzers

RELATED EMPLOYMENT

Research and Development Liaison

Crane Aerospace Contract through Agency: PDS Technical 2008-2009

Ø Liaison for Boeing, Seattle 787 IASL (Integrated Avionics Systems Laboratory)Break lab

Ø Planning Hardware Test activities and Product Repairs

Ø Quality control- Quality/Test document support

Ø Calibrate and verify hardware test fixtures used in development test and certification.

Ø Created cost saving test method which resulted in significantly reducing shipping cost

Ø Labview and hydraulic system level testing

Senior Research and Development Engineering Technician

Endo Gastric Solutions: 2006-2008

Ø Support Verification testing on new Endoluminal placation device

Ø Train Research and Development Engineering team on MTS Tensile/Compression test stand

Ø Designed LabView interface test fixtures

Ø Assisted in the verification Hardware test procedure and document release for en-vivo prototype

Ø Assisted in developing a cost reduction plan, by having individuals cross trained in multiple roles

Ø Solidworks-for developing new R&D test fixtures addition to Material ordering / organization

Senior Hardware Test Technician

Second Act Partners Short term Contract through Agency: Volt Engineering 2005-2006

Ø Responsible for supporting production test and test equipment

Ø Knowledge of Hydrophone tanks, Ultrasound meters and Impedance/Gain-Phase analyzer

Ø Evaluate transducer hardware and software issues from concept through release

R & D Engineering Technician 3 (Neo/Gemini systems)

Philips Medical Systems, Short term Contract through Agency: Adecco, 2004- 2005

Ø Hardware Test and development , using DMMs, O-scopes, Spectrum Analyzers and other in house test equipment to install and adapt operating system software (Windows XP Pro)

Ø Perform hardware test and upgrade test systems to current test configuration

Ø Interface with various platform groups to resolve current and future product concerns

Technical Product Designer (767-200-300-400)

Boeing Commercial Airplane Group (Environmental Control Systems), 2001 to 2003

Ø New/old customer releases including Aircraft : Wire diagram / schematic releases

Ø Flight test, Door Heating System design, Electrical/Electronic and IFE (In Flight Entertainment) cooling system

Ø Recognized for my part in the significant cost and quality contributions to the U.S.A.F, Italian Tanker program and the Flight Deck Security program

Ø Created and initiated test procedure documents and sketches for the 767, 777, 747 family of aircraft, resulting in saving engineering hours

Ø Group Safety focal

Engineering Specialist (R&D Engineer)

Lucks Food Equipment, 1999 to 2001

Ø Manage R&D Department

Ø Oversee new concept electronic/electrical designs for new product development

Ø Acceptance test and technical support

Ø Layout new prototype design concepts

Ø Implement $15.000 in new cost cutting methods

Ø Troubleshoot and repair developmental and production equipment

Ø Train personnel accordance with core team standards on upcoming engineering design changes to ensure smooth transition onto the manufacturing floor

Ultrasound Test Engineer

Siemens Medical, 1996 to 1998

Ø Analyzed hardware/software/mechanical operations of ultrasound machines

Ø Circuit analysis and repair

Ø Interface and consulting with various Engineering groups

Ø Document development for new software/hardware changes

Ø Provide training regarding the repairing and QC on three different types of ultrasound systems

Ø Created $150,000 cost savings in customer repairs and in new systems. This was accomplished by heading off design issues with hardware/software teams before release

EDUCATION

Ø Bachelor of Applied Science, Electronics Engineering Technology, ITT Technical Institute, Seattle, Washington 1999

Ø Solidworks - Intermediate modeling HawkRidge Systems Bothell, Washington 2007

Ø Solidworks - Advanced modeling HawkRidge Systems Bothell, Washington 2007

Ø Labview i&ii Training National Instruments, Redmond, Washington 2007

Ø QSR 21 CFR section 820 & ISO 13485:2003 KARA & Associates, Redmond, WA 2006

Ø Sonoline Versa Basic Service Siemens Medical, Issaquah, WA 1997

            AWARDS

Ø Award received from the Boeing Company for exceptional performance working under an extremely aggressive program schedule, I was able to overcome and lead during difficult technical program issues in the successful development of Flight Deck Access System (FDAS)

Ø Award received from the Boeing Company for my contributions to the 757-300 PW2043 certification. Vital links in the chain of events leading to successful certification

Ø Tech-Fest Engineering contest while attending college

Thank you, once again for taking the time to view my on-line resume. I know you will find my skills diverse standing out from the rest of the candidates.