F. J. Andrew McDermott
Institute of Energy Conversion
University of Delaware
Newark DE 19716 USA
EDUCATION
A.A.S.
Electronics Engineering Technology, Delaware Technical and Community College,
Stanton, Delaware
EXPERIENCE
2007-Present
Research Associate I, Institute of Energy Conversion, University of Delaware,
Newark, DE 19716
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2000-2007
Responsible for developing a solar cell stress testing facility. This includes
the operation and maintenance of two 14 cubic foot environmental chambers
that allow long term testing of solar cells under closely controlled conditions
of temperature, humidity and illumination. Included in this responsibility are
the design, construction and operation of electrical, optical and mechanical
systems to support cell reliability testing. Operation of the lab also involves
training and supervision of students and other IEC personnel using the
facility as well as providing Standard Operation Procedures documents for
activities in the lab.
Provide general electrical and electronics support for IEC researchers. This
specifically includes the organization, operation and maintenance of an
“electronics shop.” The electronics shop provides instrumentation and
hardware to IEC staff and students for the construction, testing and
troubleshooting of electrical and electronics systems. When called upon to
do so the electronics shop will provide advice and assistance to IEC staff and
students involved in work of an electrical nature. The electronics shop will
design, develop, troubleshoot and repair electrical and electronics systems as
required to support the work of IEC researchers.
Maintain and operate toxic gas and hydrogen gas monitors. This includes the
development of internet access to the toxic gas monitor data output.
Member of the IEC Safety Committee.
Research Associate I, Bartol Research Institute, University of Delaware,
Newark, DE 19716
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Responsible for all technical aspects in the development, construction,
maintenance and operation of complex high altitude balloon borne cosmic
ray measurement systems.
Design and build highly specialized systems for testing and characterizing
high-speed high-voltage switches, photomultiplier based particle detectors,
digital optical spark chambers and other instrument sub-systems.
Create test and calibration procedures for instrument systems.
Responsible for planning and logistics of field campaigns to remote locations
for launching and recovering high altitude balloon borne instrumentation
packages.
Responsible for the daily operation of a research lab. Train and suervise
technicians and students and other staff that make use of the laboratory
facility.
1989-2000
Senior Research Technician, Bartol Research Institute, University of Delaware,
Newark, DE 19716
1983-1989
Engineering Technologist, E. I. Dupont deNemours Co., Engineering Development
Laboratory, Wilmington, DE
SKILLS
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Computer Programming: C, Visual Basic, VB.net, PICBasic Pro
CAD Software: AutoCAD
Analog and digital circuit board troubleshooting to the component level.
Prototype construction of circuits, testing, troubleshooting and analysis of circuit
performance.
Electronics systems project management and system integration.
Previous work experience as a marine electrician both shipboard and in a shipyard.
Experience as a steel mill maintenance electrician. Experience working in an electric motor
sales, service and repair shop.