Electronics Engineering Technician

Carl L. Knox Jr.
6506 Sharon Drive
Orlando, FL 32810
Ph. (407) 293-9565

eMail: carlknoxjr@bellsouth.net
web page: http://home.bellsouth.net/p/PWP-HomeWorks


PERSONAL: Male, Caucasian, Age 57, Height 5' 10", Weight 215 Lbs, Good health.
Married, 1 daughter, Christian.

INTERESTS: Apple Computers, Engineering, Sci Fi, Guitar & Music, Woodworking, Bible,
Aquariums, Water sports, Flying (private), Model Aircraft, Tennis, Billiards.

EDUCATION: 1982. Mid Florida Tech., Orlando, FL
....Studied "Supervision" and "Geometric Tolerancing"
1980. ICS, Scranton, PA
....Majored in Industrial Controls.
1969. Capitol Radio Engineering Institute, Washington, D.C.
....Electronic Engineering Technology, Spacecraft Guidance, Calculus.
1966. Navy Aircrew School, NAS, Moffet Field, CA
....Aircrew training, Sonar operator for P3A Orion.
1965. Navy Avionics School, NAS, Memphis, TN
....Avionics, Communications & Navigation equipment repair.
1964. Central High School, Chattanooga, TN,

Private Studies: 1. Digital & Analog circuit design of newer technologies.
2. Calculus, Engineering math.
3. Micro Computer Architecture.
4. Macintosh Programming: Assy, Basic, Forth, Pascal, C, Objective-C, Java
5. Web Design: HTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript
6. Laser Technology

**** WORK EXPERIENCE SUMMARY ****

Troubleshooting and Repair:
Avionics, radio, navigation, audio, analog, digital, Micro Computers, etc.

Drafting:
Electronic Packaging (Assemblies and Details).
Printed Circuit board layout and design.
Wiring diagrams, harnesses.
Schematics, logic diagrams, etc.
Inked drawings, Silkscreen artwork, etc.

Design:
Electronic Circuits, digital and analog,
(implementing Vacuum Tubes, Transistors and IC's).
Electronic Packaging and Printed Circuit Boards.
Simple mechanisms: bellcranks, gear trains etc.
Woodworking : Cabinets, Furniture, Models, etc.

Programming Apple Macintosh Computers:
Languages include Assembly, Basic, Pascal, Forth, C, Objective-C, Java, JavaScript.
Web Design Languages include HTML, XML, CSS.

WoodWorking:
Home Building, Cabinet Making.
Furniture, Models & Mockups.

Administrative:
Purchasing, Estimating and working up Gov't bid packages.
Creating & writing manuals, procedures, reports, etc.
Accounting, bookeeping (no tax or legal work)
Personnel training.

Strong experience in all phases of development and manufacturing of electronic and related equipment.
Experience in analyzing circuit and/or system failures and recommending or implementing changes to improve performance and reliability.




**** EMPLOYMENT HISTORY ****
Oct. 2001
to
Present
 KNOX TECHNICAL, Orlando, FL
Proprietor, home based business.
Develop and market Macintosh software.
HomeWorks is the current result of that effort.
Nov. 1980
to
Oct. 2001
 WALT DISNEY WORLD, Orlando, FL
Retired. Jobs performed were Electrician, Manufacturing Planner, Circuit Designer, Computer Programmer, Ride & Show Technician.
Sep. 1979
to
Nov. 1980
 BATTERY TECHNOLOGY CO. - DURACELL INTERNATIONAL CORP.
Mouse Creek Road, Cleveland, TN
Industrial Controls Technician, responsible for all electrical and electronic systems. Redesigned some controls and designed others to improve reliability and productivity.
Feb. 1978
to
Mar. 1979
 WOODCRAFT FABRICATORS CO., CHATTANOOGA, TN
Partnership business venture - failed due to slowing of economy.
Designed and manufactured department store display items.
1975
to
1977
 KNOX CONSTRUCTION CO., Chattanooga, TN
Worked for owner, "Robert B. Knox".
Performed duties of Accountant, Carpenter, Electrician, Plumber, Draftsman, Designer, Laborer.
1972
to
1975
 GENTRONICS COMPANY, St. Cloud, FL
Partner, General Manager, Engineer, Draftsman, Accountant
Designed and manufactured various training devices, electronic devices and provided documentation, specifications, drawings, etc. as a government contractor.
1968
to
1971
 MECHTRON CORP., Orlando, FL
Electronics Technician.
Test all manufactured equipment and repair failed equipment.
Write test procedures to government specifications.
Assist the chief engineer with R&D.
Design and modify circuits (audio, alarm, pwr supply, logic)
1964
to
1968
 U.S. NAVY
Flight crew member (Sonar operator). (Secret Clearance)
Avionics Technician, responsible for repair and maintenance of equipment such as:
Loran, Tacan, Radar, IFF, VHF/UHF Radios.
Received Honorable Discharge at end of service.

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Revised: November 7, 2002

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