Gene A. Manyak
Summary of Experience
•Strong engineering professional with a BSEET focused in Electrical Engineering Technology from Central New England College.
•Experienced Sr Applications Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the fiber optics and the electronic/electrical controls industry.
•Skilled in Electrical/Mechanical Manufacturing, Design Engineering, Electronics - Analog, Digital, power electronics, Test Equipment, Manufacturing and Testing
•Possess US Government Security Clearance
Work Experience
Sr Production Electrical Engineer
Raytheon RTX - Tucson, AZ Aug 2023 to Aug 2024
•Sr Electrical Engineer for GPS guidance system for a missle program
•Coordinated design reviews
•Developed test plans for production
•Traveled to supplier sites for technical review and assistance
Sr Electrical Engineer
Carrier Corporation - Kidde Fenwal Div - Ashland, MA May 2022 to Nov 2022
•Contracted for 6 months for printed circuit board design of a digital user display interface board using OrCAD for a new fire protection system panel
•Setup FM and UL testing for Fire Protection System Panels
•Assisted with a new type of fire detection system that uses lasers, both analog and digital circuits as a form of fire detection
Sr Electrical Engineer
eSkipro - Div of JaccPro LLC - Worcester, MA Dec 2021 to May 2022
•Electronic design of Battery Management System using National instruments MultiSim.
•Sr Electrical Engineer for a startup company and a mentor for younger engineers
Sr. Applications Engineer
SCHOTT North America, Inc - Southbridge, MA Apr2008 to Nov 2020
•Provided technical assistance for company Sales Reps and customers with the application of fiber optics product line.
•Assisted Production with the manufacturing of new product samples for customer evaluation and pilot production
•Provided technical assistance and training, by telephone and on-site for customers and sales representatives; Experience using CRM and SAP
Controls Applications/Manufacturing Engineer
Kidde-Fenwal Inc - Ashland, MA Jun 2001 to Apr2008
•Coordinated and executed the application of gas ignition and temperature control products on OEM equipment.
•Provided technical assistance by telephone and on-site for customers and sales representatives.
•Supplied engineering samples for customer evaluation. Proven ability to analyze and solve complex problems.
•Designed CE, CSA, TUV and UL approved engineering samples per agency guidelines
•Managed Applications Lab and supervised technicians, including their annual performance reviews/pay increases; Provided input for sustained engineering and quality teams
•Represented company at trade shows to provide technical information for potential and existing customers.
•Product Manufacturing Engineer for all mechanical electrode assemblies and gas ignition printed circuit boards. Provided necessary assembly and test procedures for release to manufacturing
Sr. Electrical Compliance Engineer
Capewell Components - South Windsor, CT December 2000 to May 2001
•Contracted to set-up a UL Test Lab for Electro-mechanical timer and switch product line.
•Developed test plans, procedures and the selection of necessary test equipment.
•Liaison between UL field representative and Capewell Components.
Sr. Electrical Compliance Engineer
Otis Elevator Company - Farmington, CT January 2000 to December 2000
•Contracted to review, test and recommend any necessary design changes of a door operator system to obtain CSA approval
•Developed test plans and preparation of CSA test reports, as well ensuring the system met the elevator safety code requirements.
•Liaison between CSA field representative and Otis Elevator Company.
Product Support Engineer
Kaman Electromagnetics Corporation - Hudson, MA February 1994 to December 1999
•Responsible for Qualification Testing a 480vac and 750vdc electric motor, traction power inverter, and auxiliary power inverter systems for use on a monorail train - configuration used was a closed loop power set-up; All simulation testing was accomplished by utilizing LabVIEW.
•Worked closely with Software Engineering and the customer to define test plans as well as simulate the vehicle environment.
•Prepared final Qualification Test reports using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
•Supported manufacturing with testing, troubleshooting, and repairing Motorola 32-bit micro-controller surface mount printed circuit boards.
•Completed the final testing all of Kaman's products used on the monorail train by utilizing LabVIEW to compare to the actual vehicle environment onsite in Jacksonville, Fla.
•Knowledge of the National Electric Code, NFPA79 and UL508
Education
1983 - Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology GPA - 3.4
Central New England College - Worcester, MA
Skills
•SAP
•Laboratory Management
•Laboratory Experience
•Manufacturing
•Product Development
•ERP Systems
•Quality Assurance
•Project Management
•Process Improvement
•Technical Support
•LabView
•Microsoft Excel, Project, Word
•National Instruments MultiSim
•AutoCAD
•Analog and Digital design