Kenneth L. Wakefield
E-mail: abnceh@r.postjobfree.com
Mesa, AZ 85207
480-***-**** (Cell)
Career Objective
Obtain a full time position in a Telecommunications business
that will allow me to utilize my education and experience while
increasing my engineering knowledge and challenging me to
develope higher level responsibilities within the
telecommunications industry.
Education
1998-2007 Mesa Community College - Mesa, AZ
Applied Science / Electronic Engineering Technology
2010-2012 Arizona State University - Mesa, AZ
B.S. Electronic Engineering Technology
Work Experience
1998 - 2009
Trompeter Semflex Inc.
Emerson Connectivity Solutions
5550 E. McDowell Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85215
Application Engineer
Responsible for direct technical support for Trompeter RF
connector business line.
. Direct connect phone line and e-mail connection to
customer initiated tech assistance inquiries and
worldwide rep support
. Review and response of customer specifications
. Factory point of contact for customer initiated new
product development, existing product modification and
sales
. Initiate engineering change notices
. Travel to customer facilities with local sales rep for
technical support
. Develope and hold training classes for internal employees
and sales reps on manufacturing processes
Manufacturing Engineering Technician
Responsible for all manufacturing processes, efficiency, and
quality for RF and MW cables and interconnect assemblies serving
the telecom, HDTV, military and aerospace industries.
. Develop, monitor and improve processes, procedures and
tooling for manufacturing RF cable assemblies and
interconnects
. Create and maintain bills of operation
. Familiarity with all Semflex and Trompeter product lines
. Received inspector level certification based on NASA-STD-
8739.3 Soldered Electrical Connections
. Member of internal ISO Audit Team
. Develop successful training and certification programs
for general assembly procedures and product specific
processes
May of 1997 - September of 1997
Manpower / Specialty Devices Inc.
Mesa, AZ
Injection molding
* Production of pyrotechnic devices used in automotive
industry
February of 1997 - May of 1997
Apple one / Hypercom
Phoenix, AZ
Repair Tech
* Repairing and refurbishing credit card terminals used at
POS
August of 1996 - February of 1997
Sterling / Continental Circuits Corporation
Tempe, AZ
Tester
* Testing multilayer circuit boards for continuity and
isolation errors
July of 1995 - August of 1996 (1 year contract)
TAD / Honeywell IAC
Phoenix, AZ
Cab and Meter Assembler
* Mechanical assembly and wiring of industrial control
process hardware and
software. Assembly and welding pressure sensing
meterbodies.
Additional Skills and Accomplishments
* Computer skills including: AutoCAD, MRP systems, MS Office
* Assembly experience in semi-rigid bending and assembly, RF cable
assembly, MW cable assembly, cable department., and RF connector
assembly.
* Familiarity with test equipment used on production floor
* Team member of Kaizen event improving spec review turnaround time and
thoroughness