Improver

Ray Hecker

Electrical Engineer at Honeywell (Sensor Group) in Freeport, Il

Lanark, Illinois

Interested in new challenges and experiences - Focus on Project Management, Hands on Design, Manufacturing, Test and Support. Chicago, Il or San Antonio/Austin, TX Areas.
Highly self motivated, results oriented Engineering. Proven ability to lead under pressure and with concurrent deadlines while keeping teams focused on producing quality products. Creates success through imaginative product designs, problem solving, process improvements and building professional relationships.
*Specialties:
Operations Management
Project Management
Hands On Design
Staff Mentoring and Coaching / Encouraging learning organizations,
Software/Hardware Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies.
Skilled at multiple engineering disciplines (including MEP).
*Past Experinces and Accomplishments: (Very "Hands On").
Test and repair analog cellular infrastructure equipment.
Produced designs for cost reductions and custom products.
Designed Automated Test Equipment/Systems (Control, RF, Power)
Designed and set up manufacturing KanBan conveyor system.
Repaired and recalibrated test equipment (Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators etc.)
Conceived and directed the build of the first automated realistic cellular test device which simulated a cell phone travelling between cells and cell sites in an enclosed/controlled environment.
Designed, managed the build for Motorola’s cellular and switching labs in Arlington Hts. (Electronics, RF, Connectivity, Architectual and MEP).
Overseen the Designed and managed the build of Motorola’s Innovation/Vendor Integration Center.
Co-managed World Wide Capital lab budget planning.
Managed Cellular Infrastructure and Switching labs installs, upgrades and 24/7 support.
Managed vendor equipment integration testing.
Built new Motorola/Vendor Cellular, WiFi and Microwave Network integration group.
Managed Secure Radio testing (Police, fire, military, commercial)
Designed communications system for the Amtrak Acela High Speed Rail.
Deigned sinks, faucets drains and accessories.
Lead Engineer on the Elkay Connected Bottlefiller/Cooler.
Provided help with Elkay manufacturing line electronics test and lab automation.
Designed Electronics Architecture Roadmap for Elkay water delivery products.
Customer and Vendor management from small to multimillion dollar projects.
Designed automated testing for electronics, mechanical and refrigeration systems.
Licensed General Building Contractor – Elmhurst, Il
Built new and rebuilt many kitchens, bathrooms basements and other rooms.
Rebuilt cars, trucks and motorcycles.

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Experience:

• Subject Matter Expert - Electronics and IOT- Lead Product Engineer (Elkay Manufacturing)
• Customer Liaison – Project Lead (iBot Controls)
• Engineering Manager / Project Manager / Lead Engineer (Motorola Solutions)
• Electrical Engineer (Honeywell)
• Pursuing new opportunities (Project and Engineering Management - Operations)
• Lead Product Engineer (Elkay Manufacturing)

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