Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
Generic
Benjamin Gardiner

Benjamin Gardiner

Yorkville,NY

Summary

Adept Electronics Repair Technician with a proven track record at Trenton Technology Inc., showcasing expertise in embedded systems development and a knack for systematic troubleshooting. Excelled in enhancing UAV operational efficiency for the U.S. Army National Guard-New York State, demonstrating exceptional mechanical proficiency and collaborative skills. Achieved a significant improvement in repair turnaround times by 30%.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Electronics Repair Technician

Trenton Technology Inc.
Utica, NY
10.2013 - 10.2024

Perform various test automations.

Test, troubleshoot, and repair electronic circuit boards down to the component level.

Perform PCB fine-pitch component installation, cable testing, troubleshooting, repairs, calibrations, and monitoring with various systems, such as through-hole/SMT circuit boards and computer hardware systems.

Follow IPC standards, and the rules and regulations of the company in the work area.

Read electronic and mechanical schematics to repair and maintain PCBs.

Repair and support failed products from the field.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Maintainer

U.S. Army National Guard-New York State
Yorkville, NY
05.2010 - 01.2013
  • Conducted pre-flight inspections and maintenance of the UAVs, ensuring all safety protocols were met.
  • Trained other personnel in the safe operation of unmanned aerial vehicles.
  • Ensured compliance with FAA regulations regarding airspace usage for UAVs.
  • Monitored data collected from onboard sensors during flight missions and made necessary adjustments as required.
  • Analyzed telemetry data to identify any potential issues or malfunctions with a drone's systems.
  • Conducted post-mission reviews to evaluate performance, accuracy, and success rate of each mission flown.
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of new operational procedures for UAV operations.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams on projects related to UAV operations such as payload integration, navigation systems.
  • Programmed autopilot software for autonomous flight control systems used by drones.
  • Maintained accurate records of all flights conducted including mission logs, flight times.
  • Implemented safety measures while conducting flight operations in order to minimize risk.
  • Tested new hardware components such as cameras, antennas, radios, prior to installation on a drone platform.
  • Gathered intelligence information using specialized imaging equipment mounted on drones.
  • Evaluated environmental conditions such as wind speed and direction prior to initiating a mission.
  • Conducted in-depth pre- and post-flight checks for safety and operational compliance.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Electronics Repair

Cochise College
Douglas, AZ

Skills

  • Expert Troubleshooting
  • Embedded Systems Development
  • Electrical Diagram Proficiency
  • Control Systems Implementation
  • Mechanical Proficiency
  • Systematic Troubleshooting Expertise

Affiliations

  • Plastic Modeling; research historical photos of Military vehicles, trains and automobiles.
  • Firearms; repair, assembly and use.

Languages

German
Limited

Accomplishments

  • Military awards; Army Commendation Medal x3, Army Achievment x6

Certification

  • 3M Certified Fiber Optics Issued 2004.

Timeline

Electronics Repair Technician

Trenton Technology Inc.
10.2013 - 10.2024

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Maintainer

U.S. Army National Guard-New York State
05.2010 - 01.2013

Some College (No Degree) - Electronics Repair

Cochise College
Benjamin Gardiner