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Brendan Cook

Brendan Cook

Monessen

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Test Engineer and Technical Writer, adept at creating detailed technical documentation and troubleshooting complex systems. Proven ability to analyze and interpret documentation and diagrams, ensuring compliance with industry and company standards. Strong communicator with a talent for explaining intricate concepts clearly, driving successful project outcomes.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Artificial Intelligence Trainer

Outlier
01.2025 - Current
  • Evaluated and ranked AI-generated responses to ensure quality output.
  • Crafted and refined prompts to clarify human intent and context for AI systems.
  • Conducted thorough research and fact-checking to uphold accuracy standards in AI outputs.
  • Reviewed AI workflows to pinpoint opportunities for enhancing content generation.

Technical Writer and Test Engineer

Progeny Systems Corporation
Canonsburg
06.2020 - 12.2024

Developed comprehensive documentation for manufacturing and testing of torpedo systems.

  • Translated test requirements into detailed test procedures understandable by non-engineers.
  • Outlined system and sub-system specifications, detailing components and qualification needs.
  • Created electrical interface control specifications for component interactions with external systems.

Executed testing procedures to validate torpedo systems based on established guidelines.

  • Conducted fault detection and troubleshooting to identify system issues.
  • Compiled test reports summarizing findings and suggested improvements.

Designed test system cables for optimal electrical connectivity between components.

Test Engineer

Magnetek
Bridgeville
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Executed testing and troubleshooting of Radio Control Systems including hoists and lifts.
  • Performed PCB debugging and testing to ensure operational integrity.
  • Programmed DIT-MCO automated cable test system using wiring diagrams for continuity, resistance, and isolation checks.
  • Verified compliance of all components with design specifications and industry standards.
  • Conducted functional, performance, stress, and regression tests to evaluate system reliability.

Test Engineer

Boeing
Smithfield
09.2018 - 08.2019
  • Automated cable test system programming for DIT-MCO.
  • Executed hardware and software testing and troubleshooting in defense sector.
  • Developed comprehensive test procedures and detailed reports.
  • Designed test cabling and fixtures.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering Technology

California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA
05.2018

Electrical Power Technology -

Mon Valley Career And Technology Center
Charleroi, PA
06.2013

Skills

  • Ability to explain complex information
  • Strong ability to create detailed technical documentation
  • Testing/Engineering experience in multiple industries
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Ability to analyze and interpret documentation
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Experience with JIRA
  • Experience with LabVIEW
  • Worked in compliance with ISO9000 and AS9100
  • Ability to apply prior knowledge and adapt to new industries and practices
  • Data analysis
  • Technical documentation

Other Information

Active DoD Secret Level Security Clearance

Timeline

Artificial Intelligence Trainer

Outlier
01.2025 - Current

Technical Writer and Test Engineer

Progeny Systems Corporation
06.2020 - 12.2024

Test Engineer

Magnetek
09.2019 - 03.2020

Test Engineer

Boeing
09.2018 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering Technology

California University of Pennsylvania

Electrical Power Technology -

Mon Valley Career And Technology Center
Brendan Cook