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Colin Downey

Colin Downey

Avionics Technician/Calibration Technition

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    US Navy Veteran, Electrical Engineer, currently pursuing a MS in Electrical Engineering at The University of Akron

  • Education

    • The University of Akron

      2018 - 2023
      Bachelor of Science - BS Electrical Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honors Society, Magna Cum Laude, Engineering Award

    • The University of Akron

      2023 - 2026
      Master of Engineering - MEng Electrical Engineering

  • Experience

    • US Navy

      Jul 2013 - Jul 2017
      Avionics Technician/Calibration Technition

      Perform routine maintenance on Naval aircraft.Perform calibration of Naval aviation equipment, as well as support equipment.

    • TEGAM

      Jul 2017 - Nov 2018
      Electronics Test/Calibration Technician

      Electronics Test/Calibration Technician. Routinely tested, troubleshot, repaired, and calibrated manufacturing production units, as well as customer units. Assisted in writing and proofreading technical procedure documents.

    • The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

      Jan 2021 - Aug 2021
      Electrical Engineering Intern

      Work in a development environment providing support for industrial automation and control systems. Gained experience with PLC's, HMI's, vision systems, industrial robots, and other integrated industrial systems.

    • The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

      May 2022 - Aug 2022
      Electrical Engineering Intern

      Worked in a manufacturing environment supporting the tire building process. Maintained large automated systems. Gained experience in manufacturing processes, HMI design, PLC troubleshooting, wiring, and vision systems.

    • Timken Engineered Surfaces Laboratory

      Aug 2022 - May 2023
      Student Researcher

      Provide electrical expertise for integrated systems, control systems, and instrumentation in tribology research laboratory. Help test and evaluate laboratory research systems and equipment. Working with vacuum chambers, plasma coating chambers, RF generators, and data collecting systems.

    • The Timken Company

      May 2023 - now
      Measurement Engineer

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CPI Greenbelt

      US Navy
      Oct 2016

    • Identify Friend or Foe (IFF) Systems Technician

      US Navy
      Aug 2014

    • Aviation Electronics Technician

      US Navy
      Apr 2014

    • Physical/Mechanical Calibration Technician

      US Navy
      Aug 2014

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Assistant Band Director

      Issued by St. Vincent-St. Mary High School on Jun 2010
      St. Vincent-St. Mary High SchoolAssociated with Colin Downey

    • Assistant Band Director

      Issued by CCHS Churchill County High School on Aug 2014
      CCHS Churchill County High SchoolAssociated with Colin Downey

    • Board Member

      Issued by Matrix Performing Arts on Jul 2017
      Matrix Performing ArtsAssociated with Colin Downey