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Alex Peters

North Plainfield,NJ

Summary

Versatile engineering technician with 8+ years of technical experience in defense electronics and system troubleshooting, now pursuing a B.S. in Electrical Engineering with a minor in Biomedical Engineering at NJIT. Skilled in advanced testing, quality assurance, and maintaining flexibility in dynamic work environments, including variable schedules and field assignments. Seeking to apply strong problem-solving and technical expertise in innovative engineering environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Electronic Warfare Tester

L3Harris
08.2020 - Current
  • Experienced in troubleshooting digital to analog and analog to digital circuit boards down to the component level by using oscilloscopes, digital multimeters and signal generators.
  • Effectively documented discrepancies and worked with engineering support to solve problems beyond routine by clearly communicating and documenting all issues.
  • Assisted in creating written testing procedures and trained other workers in testing and troubleshooting best practices.
  • Ensured proper test station functionality by completing required calibration when needed.
  • Used information in technical diagrams, schematics, and past test history to understand operations and make successful repairs.

Technician Supervisor/Collateral Duty Inspector

U.S. Marine Corps, San Diego
01.2019 - 07.2020
  • Supervised 15 personnel daily ensuring safe and proper maintenance procedures were always conducted while successfully maintaining a quick turnaround time for repairs.
  • Managed $18 Million worth of items within the workspace ensuring a 100% retention rate, including calibration assets, tools and support equipment.
  • Conducted quality control on maintenance and standard operating procedures, performing initial, in process, and final inspection on assets inducted for repair with a 0% return rate for faulty maintenance or safety violations in accordance with the COMNAVAIRFORINST 4720.b/c.
  • Supervised the technical training of 15 personnel to include safety procedures, basic and intermediate troubleshooting, physical break down of support equipment, and periodic maintenance procedures.

Avionics Technician

U.S. Marine Corps, San Diego
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Experienced in reading schematics for wiring diagrams and circuit boards, installation of new equipment, additions and alterations.
  • Experienced in servicing and troubleshooting 20 various types of Operational Test Program Sets including Panel ID’s, Cables, and Self-Test Assemblies.
  • Serviced and repaired Reconfigurable Transportable Consolidated Automated Support Systems bringing mission readiness to 100%.
  • Trained on 45+ different types of electronic components from the MV-22, CH-53 and AV-8B platforms including flight control systems, weapon repairable assemblies, power supplies and many more utilizing the Portable Electronic Maintenance Aid (PEMA), schematic diagrams and test oriented wire lists, producing more than 600 Ready For Issue assemblies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ
12-2027

No Degree - Electrical Engineering

Union County College
Cranford, NJ
12-2024

Skills

  • Quality Assurance
  • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification
  • Effective leadership
  • Technical Publication and Schematic Understanding
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Adhering to safety protocols
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Effective problem resolution
  • Written and oral communication
  • System calibration
  • Attention to detail

Timeline

Electronic Warfare Tester

L3Harris
08.2020 - Current

Technician Supervisor/Collateral Duty Inspector

U.S. Marine Corps, San Diego
01.2019 - 07.2020

Avionics Technician

U.S. Marine Corps, San Diego
01.2016 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

New Jersey Institute of Technology

No Degree - Electrical Engineering

Union County College