Harley Nicely
Colona
Summary
Professional engineering technician with robust experience in supporting complex technical projects and ensuring high-quality outcomes. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to shifting project requirements. Highly skilled in troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and technical problem-solving. Reliable and results-driven, with solid foundation in technical analysis and operational efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Technician
John Deere Product Development
04.2014 - Current
- Consistently met high-quality standards for all completed work while adhering to established timelines, ensuring client satisfaction with final results.
- Contributed to a safer working environment through strict adherence to safety protocols, guidelines, and regulations.
- Collaborated closely with engineers in developing new products or improving existing ones, providing valuable input from a technician''s perspective.
- Showcased strong attention to detail in the preparation, assembly, and installation of intricate components supporting engineering projects.
- Improved equipment reliability by performing regular maintenance and calibrations.
- Assisted with installation, calibration and testing of engineering systems.
- Completed projects by effectively applying engineering, technical, and maintenance procedures.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
- Conducted research and gathered data on engineering components and systems.
- Created, aligned, and optimized electrical instrumentation and testing equipment.
- Completed in-depth performance tests of parts and systems undergoing design optimization in simulated environments.
Assembler
John Deere Harvester Works
08.2012 - 04.2014
- Increased production efficiency by assembling components quickly and accurately.
- Enhanced workplace safety by maintaining a clean and organized work area at all times.
- Maintained high-quality standards with thorough inspections of assembled parts.
- Demonstrated a strong work ethic by consistently arriving on time, prepared to begin work immediately, and contributing positively to the team''s overall success.
Education
Associate of Science - Electronics Engineering Technology
Hamilton Technical College
Davenport, IAAssociate of Occupational Studies - Computer Aided Drafting
Hamilton Technical College
Davenport, IASkills
- Strong leader
- Quality assurance
- Timely project completion
- Understanding of mechanical systems
- Technical troubleshooting
- System testing
- Product development
- Maintenance and repairs
- Root-cause analysis
- Precision measuring tools
- Equipment calibration
- Computer-aided design
- Schematic interpretation
- Technical analysis
- Equipment operation
- Diagnostic procedures
- Team collaboration
- Hardware troubleshooting
- Test documentation
Timeline
Engineering Technician
John Deere Product Development
04.2014 - Current
Assembler
John Deere Harvester Works
08.2012 - 04.2014
Associate of Science - Electronics Engineering Technology
Hamilton Technical College
Associate of Occupational Studies - Computer Aided Drafting
Hamilton Technical College
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