JDS Test Consulting LLC is a group of experienced and highly skilled professionals who have worked for well know companies in the Detroit area during the last three decades. All of us are motivated individuals who provide technical expertise for custom solutions with testing, manufacturing and data manipulation.
Because of our diverse experiences each member can provide a different skill set depending on the type of project required. As a group we compliment each other and provide high quality solutions at affordable costs. Below is a list of the primary people and a brief explanation of their back ground.
Managing Member:
Jeff D Smith – Holds a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering from Lawrence Technological University of Southfield Michigan. After graduating in 1991, Jeff worked at Lectron Products of Rochester Hills, Michigan as a Test Equipment Engineer. In 10.5 years Jeff delivered 50 projects, many of them going to sister manufacturing plants in other states. Jeff’s strengths are integrating software, hardware and people to produce efficient equipment tailored to the end user.
When Jeff is not working on testers he spends some of his time teaching tai chi and pottery to adults and children. This unique blend of technical and artistic facets in Jeff’s personality gives JDS Test Consulting a very user friendly approach to equipment manufacturing and sales.
Assembly / Fabrication:
Thomas Parker – Holds an Associates degree in Electronics from DeVry University of Columbus, Ohio. Tom grew up in a farming community where self reliance and ingenuity were a way of life. Tom worked at Quality First for over 20 years starting as an assembler, advancing to Build Shop Manager. In his career at Quality First Tom was involved with the building of over 800 different projects. Tom can build anything!
Software / IT / Purchasing:
Gary Starr – Holds a Bachelors degree in Computer Science from Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. For three years prior to receiving the CS degree, Gary worked at Lectron Products in Rochester Hills, Michigan, managing their CAD system. After graduating in 1987, Gary continued working at Lectron Products where he implemented and managed their engineering computer network consisting of over 300 computers.
Design / Assembly:
MacCallum Consulting & Sales LLC delivers custom design, build and support services for automated control and instrumentation systems. They have been providing innovative design services for over 30 years with an established record of successful projects delivered on time and within budget.
Mechanical Engineering and Fabrication:
JDS Test has several machine houses lined up for small, medium and large fixtures. Below is a partial list of venders. Mechanical venders are chosen for their engineering staff, innovative ideas and quality workmanship.
CZ Industries – Pontiac, MI
Industrial Grinding – Auburn Hills, MI
Other connections:
Because of our many years of networking and ability to maintain relationships from past projects we have meet many people who provide many different types of solutions. We know and have built relationships with professionals in the controls and test related fields in the areas of instrumentation, motion control, software creation, testing and fabrication.
Let us put that wealth of experience to work for you!
Give us a problem and we will solve it in a cost effective way.
