Resume of Gary L. Schlussler
Gary L. Schlussler
17954 Satellite Drive
Grass Valley, CA 95949
Home Phone Number: (530) 273-7611
Work Phone Number: (530) 277-2490
Email: gary@rockfarmelectronics.net
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:
Business Owner, Electronics Technician, Test Engineer, PCB Layout Designer, Product Compliance Manager, Purchasing Agent
EXPERIENCE:
APR 2002 to PRESENT
CEO / Electronics Technician
Rock Farm Electronics L.L.C., 17954 Satellite Dr. Grass Valley, CA 95949 Self 530-277-2490
I provide contract manufacturing and testing service for technology companies. I have set up an electronics job shop for testing and trouble shooting electronic systems and sub-assemblies. I test and troubleshoot power supply and micro-controller boards and systems, including customer service repairs. I perform a variety of mechanical assembly functions including assembly, final test and epoxy resin encapsulation. I have also assembled high power television amplifiers. I have designed, prototyped and tested two electronic systems. I have been preparing quarterly and annual financial statements for the company for six years now.
JUL 2001 to MAR 2002
Automata, 108 New Mohawk Rd. Nevada City, CA 95959 Lenny Feuer 478-5882 Ext. 216
I tested and trouble shot irrigation and telemetry equipment. I also preformed customer service repairs.
MAR 2001 to JUL 2001
Manufacturing Engineer
Add-Vision Inc. 139 Springhill Rd. Grass Valley, CA 95945 Mr. Matt Wilkenson 530-273-2200
I evaluated, investigated, and implemented new processes for electro-luminescent graphic displays. I was an ISO 9001 team member for manufacturing.
APR 1999 to JAN 2001
Project Management Coordinator
New Star Lasers, 9085 Foothills Blvd. Roseville, CA 95802 Mr. David Hennings 916-677-1900
I project managed the upgrade of lasers for urology and dermatology markets. I was responsible for ISO 9001 design control compliance for R & D projects. I was responsible for EMC, Safety, and CE compliance of laser facility. I represented the R & D department during ISO 9001 and FDA audits. I designed electronics testing circuits using schematic capture and PCB layout software. I used oscilloscopes, multi-meters, and pyroanomometers to test electrical and optical equipment.
JUN 1998 to AUG 1998
Electronics Technician, Temporary
TDK Semiconductor, 138 New Mohawk Rd. Nevada City, CA 95959 Ms. Jackie Snyder 530-265-8214
During summer break from attending CSUS full time I used computer automated testing equipment to test and qualify telecommunications integrated circuits. I used FFT’s, oscilloscopes, multi-meters, and signal generators to troubleshoot and repair electronic circuits.
JAN 1990 to MAY 1997
Test Engineer
TDK Systems, 136 New Mohawk Rd. Nevada City, CA 95959 Mr. John Huggins 530-265-8281
I designed automated electronic testing systems for testing modem and facsimile products. I managed product regulatory compliance for UL 1950, FCC Part 15 & FCC Part 68. I prepared documentation and performed component specification for new products. I developed software for electronic testing using Borland C++ and LabWindows software. I designed automated test fixtures using schematic capture and PCB layout software. I assembled test fixtures, and designed and fabricated prototypes from engineering schematics. I selected and purchased laboratory components, supplies and equipment.
MAY 1989 to DEC 1989
Senior Technician
Hughes Electronic Devices Co., Grass Valley, CA 95945 Mr. Keith Epperley 530-272-2204
I used spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, multi-meters, and function generators to test and troubleshoot audio and video distribution amplifiers and routers.
SEPT 1985 to APR 1989
New Projects Director
High Country Tek, 136 Gold Flat Ct. Nevada City CA, 95959 Mr. Jim Tetzlaff 530-265-3236
I managed contracts for turnkey electronic manufacturing. I supervised the quality assurance department. I designed test fixtures, wrote test plans, and implemented procedures.
JUN 1981 to JAN 1985
Electronics Technician
Grass Valley Group, P.O. Box 1114 Nevada City, CA 95959 Mrs. Brenda Bherend 530-478-3577
I used oscilloscopes, multi-meters, and function generators to test and troubleshoot video effects switchers. I wrote and modified test procedures. I took monthly dept. inventory.
FORMAL EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, CSU Sacramento, Dec 1998.
Associate of Arts, Business Management, Sierra College, Rocklin, CA, Jun 1991.
Associate of Science, Electronics Technology, Sierra College, Rocklin, CA, Jun 1989.
HS Diploma, College Prep, Wheatland High School, Wheatland CA Jun 1977
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Inspector, District 7, Dept 2B, Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons of CA
Junior Warden, Mountain Range Loge#18, Camptonville, CA
Chief Financial Officer, Mountain Range Masonic Hall Association, Camptonville, CA
Chaplain, Madison Lodge #23, Grass Valley, CA
Secretary, Nevada City York rite Bodies, Nevada City, CA
Secretary/Treasurer, Gold Unit Shrine Club, Nevada City, CA