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Michael Buck

Halifax

Summary

Engineering professional with proven track record in managing complex engineering projects and leading high-performance teams. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving impactful results. Highly adaptable and skilled in project management and technical troubleshooting. Developed critical leadership skills in a fast-paced engineering environment. Excelled in designing and optimizing electrical/electronic systems and ensuring regulatory compliance. Offering a solid foundation in engineering principles and genuine passion for developing and achieving results.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager of Electrical Engineering

Novonix BTS
10.2021 - Current
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Designed and successfully launched multiple revenue generating products from start to finish
  • Created and optimized production tooling and processes for the company productline
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Worked effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

Electronics Engineer

C-Therm Technologies Ltd.
04.2015 - 09.2021
  • Prototyped and evaluated electronic boards to serve the needs of the customer and the company.
  • Completed calculations and design simulations to assess power and measurement needs to choose optimal components.
  • Recommended repair or design modifications of electronics components or systems based on factors such as environment, service or system capabilities.
  • Analyzed electronics system requirements, capacity or customer needs to determine project feasibility.
  • Repaired printed circuit boards or sub-assemblies by replacing electronic and or mechanical components in correct orientation.
  • Performed preventative maintenance and calibration of equipment and systems.
  • Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings and engineering instructions to properly assemble electronics units.
  • Lead the engineering team while the supervisor was on leave.
  • Mentored production technologists and EITs during their CO-OP work terms
  • Authored technical manuals, SOP's and assembly drawings for various products.
  • Provided team members and leadership with documentation such as test results, system design specifications and status reports.

Computer Hardware Technologist

University Of New Brunswick
04.2012 - 03.2015
  • Diagnosed, tested, maintained, monitored and repaired the end user workstation hardware and peripheral devices.
  • Investigated, tested and researched hardware products and solutions and advised on implementation and or integration within the existing environment.
  • Developed and maintained the required documentation, reports and statistics on hardware support tickets and repair activities.
  • Provided hardware support across the campus.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships

Underground Mine Maintenance

PotashCorp (Nutrien)
05.2013 - 08.2013
  • Assisted the planners develop preventative maintenance plans and procedures.
  • Organized bill of materials for mining, mobile and safety equipment.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Assisted the planners in carrying out a new asset management system for the mine.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, NB

Skills

  • Embedded Hardware design
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Printed circuit board design
  • Maintenance & Repair
  • Project management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Team leadership
  • Quality management
  • Customer Service and Relations
  • International Product Commissioning
  • Organization and Time management
  • Self-motivated professional

Affiliations

  • Engineers Nova Scotia
  • ASQ (American Society for Quality)
  • NCSL International
  • A2LA (American Association for Laboratory Accreditation)
  • IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
  • Canadian Ski Patrol
  • Toastmasters

Certification


Engineers Nova Scotia


  • Professional Designation (P.Eng)


Altium

  • Designer Essentials
  • Designer Advanced


University of Waterloo Continuing Education

  • Introduction to Project Management Certificate
  • High Speed Project Management
  • Total Quality Fundamentals
  • Project Management Applications
  • Project Management Fundamentals
  • Computer Hardware and Networking Certificate
  • Intermediate Networking
  • Introduction to PC Security
  • Wireless Networking
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel 2019/Office 365
  • Intermediate Microsoft Word 2019/Office 365
  • Microsoft Excel - Pivot Tables
  • Fundamentals of Technical Writing
  • Mastery of Business Fundamentals
  • Business Finance for Non-Finance Personnel
  • Introduction to C# Programming
  • Introduction to SQL Databases
  • Introduction to Database Development


ASQ Courses

  • CCT (Certified Calibration Technician) Exam Prep


DataCamp Certificates

  • Introduction to Python


Additional Skills

  • (Altium) Advanced Printed Circuit Board CAD Course by Micro Innovations Inc.
  • Cadence OrCAD Capture, PSpice, PCB Training
  • MATLAB, C Programming, Assembly Language

Timeline

Manager of Electrical Engineering

Novonix BTS
10.2021 - Current

Electronics Engineer

C-Therm Technologies Ltd.
04.2015 - 09.2021

Underground Mine Maintenance

PotashCorp (Nutrien)
05.2013 - 08.2013

Computer Hardware Technologist

University Of New Brunswick
04.2012 - 03.2015

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

University of New Brunswick

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