Richard Dunn
About Richard Dunn
Richard Dunn is a Product Engineer with extensive experience in various engineering roles, including positions at Honeywell FM&T and Fike Corporation. He holds a BS in Electronics Engineering from Devry University and has a diverse technical skill set, including programming and PCB design.
Work at Plexus
Richard Dunn has been employed at Plexus Corp. as a Product Engineer since 2018. His role involves applying his extensive engineering knowledge and technical skills to develop and enhance products. He has contributed to various projects within the company, leveraging his background in electronics engineering and compliance.
Previous Employment History
Before joining Plexus, Richard Dunn worked at several notable companies. He served as a Technical Security Engineer and Technical Compliance specialist at Honeywell FM&T from 2007 to 2015. Prior to that, he was an Electrical Engineer at Fike Corporation from 1998 to 2007, where he played a significant role in increasing annual sales. Dunn also held positions at Rockwell Collins as a Product Support Engineer from 2015 to 2018, and at Sprint Nextel as a Help Desk technician from 1996 to 1998.
Education and Expertise
Richard Dunn studied Electronics Engineering at Devry University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 1995 to 1997. He completed his general education at Hesston High School from 1980 to 1984. Dunn is certified by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) since March 2003. His technical skills include proficiency in C/C++, Visual Basic, PCB board layout, and Allen-Bradley SLC-500/5000.
Military Background
Richard Dunn served in the US Air Force as an Aerospace Ground Equipment Supervisor from 1984 to 1995. His military experience spanned worldwide locations and provided him with a foundation in technical and supervisory roles, contributing to his later career in engineering.
Achievements in Engineering
During his tenure at Fike Corporation, Richard Dunn designed a cost-effective explosion vent monitoring application in just one week, which was crucial for retaining Anheuser-Busch as a customer. Additionally, he played a key role in increasing Fike Europe's annual sales by 10% through the global design of the EPACO Explosion Protection System. He also holds a Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration Q Clearance, reflecting his capability in handling sensitive information.