8-10-2016 resume

Kevin T. Niesen
455 Regency Ct.,Murfreesboro, TN 37129
TEL 615-295-6279 EMAIL kniesen@yahoo.com
PROFILE
An honest, hardworking, experienced professional with over 25 years of Electrical/Mechanical
Engineering. Background includes all stages of development testing of high power
electronics/electrical/and mechanical systems from concept to production with Lean manufacturing
(Green belt) and safety as a compliment.
EDUCATION
Middle Tennessee State University, Dec 2010-May, 2016, Murfreesboro, TN
Bachelors of Science: Electrical Technology and Electrical Construction Management
University of Tennessee 2007 Introduction to Engineering Product Design (TMEP)
Herzing College, 1983-1985 Madison, WI, A.S. Electronic Engineering
Tennessee/Osha Certification
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Experience includes design of test fixtures using different drawing packages (Turbo cad, Visio Pro) and all
levels of new development prototype testing (Qualification Testing) with compliment of testing software
(Lab view). Supervised technicians and manufacturing building teams for prototype systems.
Able to establish rapport and credibility with outside vendors and Management team to meet quality
standards set by Industry and Customer standards. Implementing safety procedures in compliance with
OSHA/TOSHA Safety standards (includes lock out /tag out) for labs and manufacturing. Cost reduction
analysis for proto type products Electrical/Mechanic/Electronic. Set up of Engineering Labs and pur chasing
of Equipment. Establish full complement of documentation for ISO, FAA, CE, ANSI, Mil, and UL standards.
Equipment used: power meters, data collection, O Scopes, Emi, conducted emissions. Power analyzer, Hi
Pot, Auto Dynes, power supplies up to 300KVA/DC auto and Manuel up to 350 amps. Tension, surface,
height gages, X-Ray, Flow, anemometers, thermal imaging, mills, welding, thermal chambers, short circuit,
etc.
Universal Logistics Holding – Smyrna, TN (Temp. ) June 2016-present
Automotive parts Holding for Nissan.
New product Construction Schneider Electric- Smyrna TN (6 month Contract) ended 1/2016
Translate offer requirements into engineering product specifications, and oversee design project activities
and resources, including budget, to ensure timely project completion.

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Utilize software tools to simulate and model the design of new products. Experiment with new product
design and analyze results. Ensure designed products are in compliance with industry standards, quality,
and safety requirements. Oversee post-design phase activities, and serve as a technical expert and
consultant on switchgear and control gear product ranges. Provide project resource estimates, out of
pocket cost estimates, and input on project capital costs, as well as input on required technical
competencies. Construction/troubleshooting medium voltage switch gear equipment and systems;
Electrical Consulting Middle Tennessee July 2013-January 2016
While attending school full time, I have worked as on an “as needed” basis for several companies in the
Middle and East Tennessee area.
HVAC Technician James White Restaurant Repair-Hermitage, TN May 2011-May 2013
(Contract/Intern)
Performs preventative maintenance service, emergency repair on restaurant equipment. Assists where
necessary in the installation of equipment resulting from special projects (i.e. timers). Performs regular
inspections of all assigned restaurants. Reports the condition of equipment and property, as well as
maintenance status. Ensures accurate and timely reporting of invoices and maintenance logs. Maintains
record of spare parts inventory and company owned tool inventories. Provides reports as requested as
well as assists supervisor with needed tasks. Performs venting and HVAC equipment. Monitors and
inspects all work performed by outside contractors in assigned stores. Maintains current service and
warranty repair.
Maintenance Engineer, TCI-Columbia, TN January 2009-May 2011
Basic facility and maintenance needs as needed.
Lab Test Engineer, Emerson Electric - Murfreesboro, TN March 2007 to November 2008
Controls and maintains reliability Life test systems. Develops project schedule for setup and testing.
Execute product test plan for HVAC and Appliance applications. Design and fabricate test fixtures.
Recommend design changes for product improvement. Perform Weibull analysis and interpret results.
Analyze test data, failures, and technical reports. Interacts and completes all calibration of equipment
Create faster life test times by automating life test cycles. Implementing safety procedures- lead person in
charge of OSHA/TOSHA Safety Standards.
Test Engineer (Contract Adecco Technical) SC Johnsons - Racine, WI October 2005 to February 2007
Development, design, and testing of new Consumer product (Electrostatic air filtration) including using in
house and outside test facilities. Development, design, and testing of Test fixtures and prototype

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customers. Systems Root Cause Analysis of prototype controls and field returns. Support Manufacturing
with test documentation for new product testing and fixtures. Maintain Engineering/development lab.
Cost reduction analysis for proto type products (Electrical/Mechanic/Electronic). Interacts and completes
all calibration of equipment. Helped with final design and test methodology of consumer products to
expedite consumer's products to market.
Project Engineer Pic Wire & Cable - Sussex, WI 2003 to March 2005
Aviation electronic cables development, design (Turbo Cad). Testing of test fixtures and prototype
customers systems also including testing software packages (Lab view). Support manufacturing including
setup,
Programming and maintenance of equipment that supports the testing of electronic cable systems.
Documentation including schematics and reports (Excel, Word, Power Point) to meet ISO, UL, FAA, and CE
standards.
Schedule meetings and with project Engineers and Manufacturing Managers to communicate the
different stages of current and future projects. Building test fixtures using MIG welders, mills, other hand
tools and equipment. Interacts and completes all calibration of equipment.
Systems Design Engineer (contract) American Superconductor - New Berlin, WI 2001 to 2002
DC to AC Power conversion systems development, design, and testing of test fixtures and prototype
customers systems. Supervise team of technicians and manufacturing to build and test prototype fixtures.
Development, testing of prototype inverters using Auto Dynes and Loads. Documentation including
schematics and reports (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Schedule meetings with Project Engineers and
Manufacturing Managers. Interacts and completes all calibration of equipment.
Senior Test Engineer Technician Rockwell Automation - Milwaukee, WI 1994 to 2001 (Contract to
permanent)
Small motor drives/ power monitor development/Smart Motor controllers. Development and testing of
prototype sub micro, AC motor drive/power monitoring Device/Smart motor controllers. Supervise
technicians and manufacturing on prototype build. Designing and fabricating test fixtures used for
development. Testing of prototype sub micro drive/ power monitor including use of PLC, SLC controls in
conjunction with Lab View software. Perform qualification testing of the sub micro drive/ power monitor,
including software and hardware. Writing qualification reports using Microsoft office to be submitted to
Project Engineers. Testing prototype AC drive/ power monitor to meet CE, EMI and Standards.
Senior Electronics Technician Electronic Drives Division Eaton Corporation - Kenosha, WI 1991 to
1994

Kevin T. Niesen
Repair and testing of three phase adjustable frequency and eddy current (DC) motor controls 10hp to
600hp. Design and fabricating test fixtures used for testing of the controls and the individual boards for
the controls.

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