Aurelio Munoz
Charleston,SC
Summary
Engineering technician with expertise in technology, engineering, and computer science. Proven ability to manage projects effectively while resolving complex software and hardware issues. Strong troubleshooting skills enhance operational efficiency and project outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Technician
Goldfinger
Charleston, SC
10.2025 - Current
- Troubleshoot electronics using a variety of benchtop equipment
- Read and interpret CAD drawings and Schematics
- Create Wire Harnesses based on Engineering Designs
- Communicate scheduling and repair status
- Perform Power consumption, heat, and load testing on prototypes by engineering team
- Documentation on graphs, notes, tables and data
- Soldering and de-soldering per industry standards
Senior R&D Technician
Accelsius
Austin, TX
10.2023 - 10.2025
- Custom Debug and Design system fixtures for Prototypes and Testing.
- Wiring of Instrumentation, Heaters, Power Supplies, Data Acquisition, and Lab View Software.
- Experienced in leveraging Jira to foster seamless team collaboration, manage task assignments, and maintain clear communication throughout the project life cycle.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement.
- Document experimental conditions and test results of cooling systems for analysis.
- Temperature Measurements Circuits and technologies in electrical.
- Research and Develop new test fixtures, test setups and systems as required.
- R515B and R1233zd Refrigeration systems while performing Pressure Tests and Leak Detection's.
Senior Electronics Test Technician (Contract)
Cross Resource Group
San Antonio, TX
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Assemble cables, electronic modules and test equipment per drawings and established specifications.
- Follow company's Quality Management System and procedures and perform minor repairs as needed.
- Red-line drawings, schematics, and other Engineering documentation as required.
- Mentor and Lead less experienced Technicians.
Software Electronics Test Technician
Eaton
Fort Worth, TX
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Support Chief Engineer in creation and update of various equipment.
- Install, Debug, and Replace computer PC equipment on Rack Systems.
- Build wire harnesses and solder of test equipment (ITAR project related: Air Bus, D space, M3/M4).
- Debugging electrical test equipment of NI driver software and card installations (both HW/SW).
- National Instrumentation equipment setup/installs and other duties as required.
Electronics Technician
Trotter Controls
Fort Worth, TX
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Test harnesses, PCB assemblies, and electro-mechanical assemblies of Avionic systems.
- Accurately record and document results of test activities.
- Update Assembly and Test Procedures accordingly.
- Troubleshoot circuits & components per schematics and/or manufacturer data sheets.
- Load and update firmware into microprocessors.
- Assist Production with troubleshooting and repairing returned goods.
- Work with Engineering to develop and revise test fixtures and test specifications.
- Coordinates resolution of workmanship issues and follow concrete corrective actions.
- Perform soldering/DE-soldering, crimping and assembly during testing/troubleshooting.
Electronics and Software Technician
Arjo
San Antonio, TX
03.2017 - 09.2020
- Work from schematics, engineering drawings, and written or verbal instructions.
- Works closely with engineers for assembly and testing of systems involving electronic circuits, mechanical components, prototypes, software and complete product.
- Prepare equipment to carry out verification and validation on simulated use testing.
- Record test data as required while use of data acquisition and control programs.
- Present test results and publish concise reports.
- Assist in the identification and sourcing of component parts.
- Requisition and control materials needed to complete testing and development.
- Facilitate testing by outside testing services or regulatory bodies.
Software Test Technician (Contract)
KCI (BEPC)
San Antonio, TX
11.2015 - 12.2016
- Hardware-Software Integration Testing: Validate the integration between hardware components and software applications, identifying potential compatibility issues and ensuring seamless operation.
- Test Execution: Perform manual and automated testing of embedded software/firmware on hardware platforms, including functional, regression, and performance testing.
- Test Planning and Design: Collaborate with the development and product teams to design detailed test plans and test cases based on product specifications, requirements, and use cases.
- Collaborate with Engineers in the testing of systems involving processes of electronic circuits, mechanical components, and prototypes.
- Bug Reporting and Tracking: Identifying and documenting defects, bugs, and issues discovered during testing.
- Lead final project (Simplicity) and expedited deliverables.
Sr Electronics Technician (Contract)
Sakura Finetek USA, Inc.
Torrance, CA
05.2015 - 09.2015
- Build experimental apparatus, instrumentation, systems of moderate complexity.
- Build engineering prototypes, breadboards, and modifications.
- Build PCB test fixtures and PCB burn-in racks for manufacturing.
- Build test rigs and gauges for manufacturing.
- Repair through hole and surface mount components on PCB assemblies.
- Evaluates assembly procedures and service manuals.
- Performs routine analyses for the verification, accuracy and applicability and of test data.
- Wire harnessing of various cables and wires.
Electronics Technician (Contract)
Simple Human LLC
Torrance, CA
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Assisting R&D group in the modifications of Circuit Boards and mechanical assembly of sensor related components. (Light and Temperature related sensors)
- Test electrical and mechanical components to ensure the reliability of prototype designs.
- Fabricates test fixtures, Electronic & mechanical assemblies.
- Test, Repair, Assemble, and Rework PCB assemblies.
- Run test scripts to test sub-assemblies and testing procedures.
- Write test reports and maintain an organized R&D laboratory.
Assembly Technician (Contract)
Optical Display Engineering
Tustin, CA
10.2014 - 12.2014
- Test and Repair aircraft LCD's as well solder flex cables.
- Mentoring other techs in the time-management of parts and orders.
- Order Parts and components and assist the Development of Laboratory setups.
Electro-Mechanical Technician (Contract)
International Rectifier
Irvine, CA
02.2014 - 09.2014
- Assemble battery cells, Battery Management System, PCB, and other related hardware.
- Perform system testing for various electrical and mechanical tests.
- Wire harnessing, Crimping, and soldering various size wire gauge(4AWG-30AWG).
- Work with R&D Engineers to build prototypes; mechanical assemblies and fabrications.
- Mechanically inclined; determine test equipment necessary to verify/validate product testing.
- Assists in planning, conducting and updating tests on components and sub-assemblies.
- Research and acquires working knowledge of test procedures, techniques, materials, components, and applications for prototyping.
- Order parts as needed to support prototype builds (DigiKey,Mouser,McMasster Carr, etc).
Assembly Technician
Xenex
San Antonio, TX
10.2013 - 12.2013
- Assembly of mechanical and electrical parts into fully functional units.
- Follow specific Assembly and Test Procedures to ensure reliability of product.
- Follow up related issues to Quality Assurance and Manager.
- Assemble and manage a number of assembly units in production line.
- Ensure procedures are updated accordingly.
Electronics Technician
Universal Electronics Inc.
Santa Ana, CA
06.2006 - 05.2013
- Failure Analysis on PCB for Crestron, Directv, Dish Network, Sky Cable, Europe, China, and Mexico.
- Experience in the circuit boards, processors, ICs, and electronic equipment.
- Computer Hardware/Software including applications, researching, and programming (Samsung, Motorola, Texas Instruments, Maxim, Atmel, ARM, STMicroelectronics, GreenPeak, Analog Devices).
- Applied knowledge of Electronic principles of such elements as Continuity, Voltage, Current, Impedance, Capacitance, Frequency, and Inductance measurements.
- Software Testing based on Product Specifications, Data sheets, and Engineering Specifications.
- Document Programming Procedures, Data, Tests, and Final Results accordingly.
- Document Software Bugs and other related issues.
- Assembling prototype models based on specifications provided by Engineers, Interpret assembly drawings, schematics, and procedures.
- Dramatic improvement in assignment completion dates.
- Assist and Provide feedback to Engineers to improve tests and engineering designs.
- Abide by ESD procedures and tests.
- Assemble hardware components and write down assembly instructions.
- Assembly of systems and written instructions.
Education
Associates - Computer Electronics in Engineering Technology
ITT Tech
Anaheim, CA09.2006
Skills
- Effective communication
- Soldering
- Prototyping
- Reviews
- Engineering Drawings
- Wire harnessing
- Mentoring technicians
- Attention to detail
- Technical specifications
- System testing
- Project management
- Schematic interpretation
- UNIX and Linux-based tools
- Manufacturing systems integration
- Product Inspections
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Build of Materials (BOMs)
- Documentation
- Best Practices
- Specifications
- Data sheets
- Programming
- Flashing of Software/Firmware
- Failure Analysis
- Root Cause
- Testing
- Correction Action Process
- Troubleshooting
- Repairing PCBs
- Oscilloscopes
- Multi-Meters
- Signal/Function Generators
- Spectrum Analyzers
- Power Supplies
- Network Analyzers
- Soldering and de-soldering stations
- Inspection Tools
- Calibration
- Environmental Testing
- PC x86 Architecture
- Memory
- PC Buses
- ESD procedures
- Jira
- Confluence
- Altium/Agile
- Lab View
- Project collaboration
- Research and development
- Electronic testing
- Schematic reading
- Basic Python and SQL
- Configuration and Installation of Drivers
- Applications
- Electrical wiring techniques
- Bug tracking and reporting
- Software validation
- CAPA investigations
- Equipment qualification
- Documentation review
- Test method validation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management abilities
- Test implementation
- Root-cause analysis
- Testing and diagnostics
- Functional testing
- Usability testing
- Software defect documentation
- Test procedure documentation
Certification
- Cyber Security Certificate, Google, 01/01/25
- EPA 608 Certified, ACC, 01/01/25
- HVAC Certified, ACC, 04/01/24
Hardware
- Oscilloscopes, Multi-Meters, Signal/Function Generators, Spectrum Analyzers, Power Supplies, Network Analyzers, Soldering/DE-soldering Stations, Inspection Tools, Calibration and other related Test Equipment.
- National Instruments, Texas Instruments, California Instruments, Agilent, Key-sight, Tektronix, Fluke, B&K Precision, and other Hardware/Software related equipment.
- Environmental Testing (Vibration/Shake, Altitude, Stress, Water Leakage, Temperature/Thermal,Humidity)
Timeline
Engineering Technician
Goldfinger
10.2025 - Current
Senior R&D Technician
Accelsius
10.2023 - 10.2025
Senior Electronics Test Technician (Contract)
Cross Resource Group
03.2023 - 07.2023
Software Electronics Test Technician
Eaton
04.2022 - 03.2023
Electronics Technician
Trotter Controls
09.2020 - 04.2022
Electronics and Software Technician
Arjo
03.2017 - 09.2020
Software Test Technician (Contract)
KCI (BEPC)
11.2015 - 12.2016
Sr Electronics Technician (Contract)
Sakura Finetek USA, Inc.
05.2015 - 09.2015
Electronics Technician (Contract)
Simple Human LLC
01.2015 - 05.2015
Assembly Technician (Contract)
Optical Display Engineering
10.2014 - 12.2014
Electro-Mechanical Technician (Contract)
International Rectifier
02.2014 - 09.2014
Assembly Technician
Xenex
10.2013 - 12.2013
Electronics Technician
Universal Electronics Inc.
06.2006 - 05.2013
Associates - Computer Electronics in Engineering Technology
ITT Tech