DONALD F.

TOCE 15 Michael Drive Enfield, CT 06082

home: (860) 749-2899 Cell: (860) 559-5206
Email: dt8ddd50@westpost.net

PROFILE
Independent, reliable, and self-motivated Electronics Engineering with 25 years
of experience working in a fast paced, multi-tasking atmosphere. Extremely chang
e hardy with the ability to adapt and succeed in different work environments. E
xcellent presentation and communication skills. Communicate well with various s
upport groups in a team oriented environment.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Arris (formerly ADC & C-COR, Inc) Wallingford, CT
1994-2009
Communications technology company specializing in the design and engineering of
broadband networks.
Associate Development Engineer
a Responsible for design functionality, technical support, and documentation con
trol.
a Responsible for Engineering LAB maintenance and functionality.
a Project tracking and management of projects in Oracle, PeopleSoft, and Trackst
ar.
a Performed product development including prototyping, RF design, and pre-produc
tion testing for all types of CATV equipment.
a Excellent working knowledge of Network and Spectrum Analyzers
a Use of optical equipment for measurements such as wavelength, power, and OMI.
a Created assembly and FAB drawings using AutoCAD.
a RF design such as filters, transformers, gain blocks, equalizers, and PCB layo
ut.
a Skilled at designing lumped element filters of all topologies using Eagleware.
a Skilled at designing Analog and mixed signal multi-layer PCB design using Ment
or Graphics ExpeditionPCB with emphasis on RF layouts and footprint creation.
a Skilled in the use of DxDesigner / Viewdraw which includes schematic capture
and symbol creation.
a Expert knowledge in the manufacturing of multilayer thru-hole plated boards us
ing LPKF system. First person to successfully fabricate an eight-layer PCB with
the LPKF system. LPKF system knowledge includes the Protomat 93S plotter, Cont
ac II plating system, and MultiPress II machine for the fabrication of multi-lay
er PCBas.
a Reduced Engineering budget through timely prototyping.
a Received Certificate of Achievement in 5S Deployment.
Bristol Babcock, Watertown, CT 1991-1994
Develop products that meet the varied needs of customers in the water, wastewate
r, oil, gas, and process industries.
Manufacturing Technician
a Acceptance testing on a wide variety of data acquisition products.
a Test and troubleshoot on component, board and system levels.
a Responsible for repairing field failures on all analog and digital products su
ch as modems, CPU cards and interface boards.
a Surface - mount and through hole rework.
a Responsible for interpreting Engineering drawings and specifications.
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Specialized Personnel Service, Waterbury, CT 1986-1991

Engineer / Electro Mechanical Technician
a Sub-contractor for several area firms.
a Supervised engineering lab needed for the research and development of NEXRAD w
eather radar system.
a Liaison between Design Engineering and Manufacturing groups
a Overhaul and repair of Naval radar equipment.
a Wrote procedures and drawings for sophisticated military equipment.
a Conducted extensive Electrical and Mechanical assembly and refurbishment.
a Acquired qualification in MIL STD2000 soldering.
a Control System design and assembly.
Goodspeed Systems, East Haddam, CT 1984-1985
High Tech, next generation computer systems.
Associate Engineer
a Digital design in a microprocessor based system.
a Programmed in both low and high level languages.
a Responsible for maintaining production and inventory levels.
Hamilton Standard, Farmington, CT 1983-1
984, 1985-1986
Aircraft systems from tip to tail for both commercial and military aircraft.
Engineering Aide
a Drafting, technical, and computer skills in an R&D environment.
a Designed gate arrays and hybrids.
a Schematic capture and gate level simulation.
a Responsible for interpreting Engineering drawings and specifications.
a Performed acceptance testing on flight control systems.
a Interfaced daily with Engineering on design changes needed to optimize perform
ance 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