From: beers@sybil.cs.Buffalo.EDU (Andrew Beers)
Newsgroups: misc.jobs.resumes
Subject: BSEE with Commercial, Military Experience
Date: 15 Apr 92 16:14:23 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: State University of New York at Buffalo/Comp Sci
Originator: beers@sybil.cs.Buffalo.EDU

I am posting this on behalf of my father.  If you need a quick way to get in
contact with him, please feel free to mail this account.

He has worked extensively with both commercial and military spec parts, in
industries ranging from aerospace and defense to medical electronics and music
synthesizers.  He currently holds a BSEE from Rochester Institute of
Technology.

Enclosed please find his resume.  Thank you for your time and consideration.

Andrew Beers
beers@cs.buffalo.edu

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    Jonathan G. Beers
    10640 County Rd.
    Clarence, N.Y.  14031-1006
    (716) 741-9272
    
    COMPONENTS ENGINEER with extensive experience in aerospace/defense, 
    music synthesizer, micro-electronics and medical industries.  While 
    skilled in interacting with customers and engineering departments, a 
    detail-oriented professional who consistently seeks quality 
    performance.  Capable of efficiently handling responsibilities that 
    encompass all phases of the production process from development and 
    design to parts specifications.
    
    
    LTV/Sierra Research Division, Cheektowaga, N.Y.  (1986-1990) 
    
    Components Engineer
    
    Responsibilities included assisting Lead Parts Engineers and Design 
    Engineers in selection of Military Standard preferred parts, where 
    applicable, or Non-Standard commercial parts that met contractual 
    requirements.  Prepared specification control drawings for internal use 
    and submittal to the customer.
    
    * Developed Parts List Review Procedure, utilizing existing VAX Bill of 
      Materials system.
    
    * Coordinated the updating and maintenance of the vendor and military 
      specification library in the Support Engineering Group.
    
    * Developed a Part Number Review System, from the Parts List Review
      Procedure, that is more efficient in providing the Engineers with part
      number identifications.  The system is presently being reviewed by
      Senior Management for implementation.
    
    
    Moog Electronics, Inc.  Buffalo, N.Y.  (1972-1986)
    
    Components Engineer (1976-1986)
    
    Responsible for changing approximately 8,000 part numbers to a new part 
    numbering system, compatible with the parent company.  The task was 
    accomplished by setting up an on-line computerized part number master 
    list with a local computer service.
    
    * Assisted Project and Design Engineers in selection of cost-effective, 
      reliable components for use in production.  This was accomplished by 
      supplying spec information, assigning and maintaining part numbers, 
      developing initial/alternate manufacturer's information and assisting 
      incoming inspectors.
    
    * Assisted in the purchase, evaluation and testing of new components in 
      the production process environment.
    
    Subcontract Coordinator (1981-1986)
    
    Coordinated with customers on the use of Moog Standard components, Moog 
    approved manufacturers for parts, and development of producible 
    products.
    
    * Assisted in the design and development of a "smart telephone."  this 
      required an in-depth knowledge of FCC Part 68 and Bell Telephone 
      requirements.
    
    * Assisted Procurement and Engineering in selecting/purchasing military 
      qualified components and parts without having the specs or QPL listing.
    
      - Conducted an investigation that determined that 80% of the 
        components and parts selected were valid QPL components.
    
    Project and Development Engineer (1972-1976)
    
    Started in the company as a Test Technician.  Earned promotions to 
    Development, then Project Engineering.
    
    * Coordinated all phases of design and development of music synthesizers
      including the "Sample Hold" accessory, "Taurus" foot pedal synthesizer
      and the "Polymoog," a 72-note polyphonic synthesizer.
    
    * Assisted in the design and development of a custom integrated circuit 
      for the "Polymoog."
    
    * Developed and evaluated engineering prototypes and printed circuit 
      board layouts.
    
    
    General Dynamics, Rochester, N.Y.  (1968-1970)
    
    Co-op Student Engineer 
    
    Gained experience in sheet metal production and design, testing and 
    alignment on GRARR system, breadboarding, circuit design and layout.  
    Worked last co-op work block (3 months) in Micro-Electronics thin film 
    area on thin film circuit testing and layout.  By conducting an 
    extensive statistical analysis of thin film resistors, determined the 
    problem areas in their process.
    
    
    Cardiac Electronics, Inc.  Clarence, N.Y.  (1966-1967)
    
    Assistant Production Manager/Head Draftsman
    
    Responsibilities included sheet metal work and design; prototype design,
    construction and testing; and inspection and printed circuit layouts.
    
    
    United States Air Force
    
    * Given TOP SECRET clearance for operation and maintenance of special
      electronic equipment.
    
    
    EDUCATION
    
    Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, N.Y. -- B.S.E.E, 1971.  
    Dean's List.
    
    PERSONAL INTERESTS 
    
    Electronic repairs (T.V., computers, VCRs, radios, etc.); automotive 
    mechanics; constructed own home; building "fully-rigged" sailing 
    models.