DONALD F.

TOCE 15 Michael Drive Enfield, CT 06082

home: (860) 749-2899 Cell: (860) 559-5206
Email: dtf1268a@westpost.net
PROFILE
Independent, reliable, and self-motivated ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
with 25 years of experience working in a fast paced, multi-tasking
atmosphere. Extremely change hardy with the ability to adapt and
succeed in different work environments. Excellent presentation and
communication skills. Communicate well with various support groups in
a team oriented environment. Currently pursuing a BSEE degree.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ARRIS (FORMERLY ADC & C-COR, INC) Wallingford, CT 10/1994-10/2009
Communications technology company specializing in the design and
engineering of broadband networks.
_ASSOCIATE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER_
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Implemented design functionality, technical support, and
documentation control.
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Facilitated Engineering LAB maintenance and functionality.
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Good computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Office,
Excel, Word.
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Experience in electronic manufacturing and the ability to solder
electronic components.
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Set up and operate various types of standard and specially designed
test equipment.
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Performed functional product development testing on Analog, Digital
and RF PCB's.
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Troubleshoot electronic equipment and PCB's to the component level
using various test equipment , i.e. oscilloscopes, multi-meters,
network & spectrum analyzers, etc.
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Utilization of optical measurement equipment, fusion splicing, and
devices.
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Designed assembly and FAB drawings using AutoCAD.
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 Designed RF filters, transformers, gain blocks, equalizers using
Eagleware.
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Designed Analog and mixed signal multi-layer PCB design using Mentor
Graphics ExpeditionPCB with emphasis on RF layouts and footprint
creation including schematic capture and symbol creation using
DxDesigner.
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Advanced knowledge in the manufacturing of multilayer thru-hole
plated boards using LPKF system. Pioneered first successful
eight-layer PCB with the LPKF system. LPKF system knowledge includes
the Protomat 93S plotter, Contac II plating system, and MultiPress II
machine for the fabrication of multi-layer PCB's.
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Reduced Engineering budget through timely PCB prototyping.
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Received Certificate of Achievement in 5S Deployment.
BRISTOL BABCOCK, Watertown, CT 10/1991-10/1994
Develop products that meet the varied needs of customers in the
water, wastewater, oil, gas, and process industries.
_MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN_
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Performed acceptance testing on a wide variety of data acquisition
products.
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Test and troubleshoot on component, board and system levels.
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Responsible for repairing field failures on all analog and digital
products such as modems, CPU cards and interface boards.
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Responsible for interpreting Engineering drawings and
specifications.
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SPECIALIZED PERSONNEL SERVICE, Waterbury, CT 1986-1991
_ENGINEER / ELECTRO MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN_
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Sub-contractor for several area firms.
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Supervised engineering lab needed for the research and development
of NEXRAD weather radar system.
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 Organized between Design Engineering and Manufacturing groups
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Performed overhauls and repair of Naval radar equipment.
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Wrote procedures and drawings for sophisticated military equipment.
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Conducted extensive Electrical and Mechanical assembly and
refurbishment.
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Constructed test racks with emphasis on Control System design.
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Acquired qualification in MIL STD2000 soldering.
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Expanded knowledge of power supplies, OHM's Law,transistor and
MOSFET circuits, op-amps, signal generators, MATRIX Generators, etc.
GOODSPEED SYSTEMS, East Haddam, CT 1984-1985
High Tech, next generation computer systems.
_ASSOCIATE ENGINEER_
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Digital design in a microprocessor based system.
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Programmed in both low and high level languages.
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Responsible for maintaining production and inventory levels.
HAMILTON STANDARD, Farmington, CT 1983-1984, 1985-1986
Aircraft systems from tip to tail for both commercial and military
aircraft.
_ENGINEERING AIDE_
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Drafting, technical, and computer skills in an R&D environment.
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Designed schematics for gate arrays, Control Systems, and hybrid
circuits.
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Responsible for interpreting Engineering drawings and
specifications.
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Performed acceptance testing on flight control systems.
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Interfaced daily with Engineering on design changes needed to
optimize performance of production units.

EDUCATION
_ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING MAJOR_
UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD, West Hartford, CT 1979-1980
_ASSOCIATES OF SCIENCE, ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING_
GATEWAY COLLEGE, Hamden, CT 1980-1982
_ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING MAJOR_
UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN, New Haven, CT 1982-1984
_ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING MAJOR_
KENNEDY WESTERN, Online 2004-2005