Brian Smith
Marion,IA
Summary
Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Metrology Engineer
RTX Collins Aerospace
02.2023 - Current
- Provide technical support to engineers, technicians and product support who are diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing, and debugging complex electronic equipment, computer systems, and/or complex software not related to information technology
- Installs, operates, maintains, repairs, and modifies equipment
- Normally receives little instructions on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments
- Participates in determining objectives of assignment
- Plans schedules and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives
- Conducts technical analysis of product implementations, modifications, and enhancements to product in accordance with specific customer specifications and implementations
- Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise
- Represents organization as a prime contact on contracts or projects
- Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations
- Develops solutions to a variety of complex problems
- May refer to established precedents and policies
- Exerts some influence on the overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization
- Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve objectives would normally have a serious effect upon the administration of the organization
- Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors
- Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
- Understanding and application of Metrology principles, concepts, practices, and standards
- Full knowledge of industry practices
- A seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization
- Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways
- Responds to situations where second-line product support has failed to isolate or fix problems in malfunctioning equipment or software
- Troubleshoots technical problems and issues, determines technical solution in accordance with product and customer specifications, and recommends actions to company or customer representatives for coordinative product solution
- Serves as company liaison with customer on administrative and technical matters for assigned projects.
Lead Electronics Technician
RTX Collins Aerospace
09.2021 - 02.2023
- Operated a wide range of electronic test equipment at an advanced level in the performance of component qualification and failure verification testing
- Performed root cause failure analysis on components in designated commodity utilizing advanced troubleshooting and investigative reasoning
- Interface with Component Engineers and engineering customers to understand component issues and develop test plans leading to corrective action
- Lead less experienced technical staff in troubleshooting and test equipment utilization
- Interpret component specifications and standards (vendor, Mil, Industry) leading to design and construction of appropriate test fixtures and test methodology
- Worked independently, took initiative, and was able to provide innovative and creative solutions to complex problems
- Learned and advance skills in operation of unique instruments such as 3-D X-Ray, Acoustic Imaging, X-Ray Fluorescence, Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM) and FTIR as needed
- Handled multiple actions at one time, and in some cases self-prioritize to meet new challenges
- Provide detailed documentation and summarization of testing or analysis performed.
Senior Calibration Technician
RTX Collins Aerospace
03.2019 - 09.2021
- Calibrate and repair customer's equipment used to ensure production units are properly tested
- Enhanced use of people skills is practiced daily
- Strategic planning for improvement within the work group and the company
- Customer focused
- Critical thinking skills used daily
- Networking skills enhanced
- Ensure all the qualifications of a Sr
- Test Technician.
Senior Test Technician
Collins Aerospace
01.2001 - 03.2019
- Ensure customer satisfaction through proper timed delivery and scheduling
- Strong troubleshooting abilities
- Continuous certifications and training
- Comply with all operational, security and safety policies, procedures, and processes with the objective of meeting service commitments and maximizing customer satisfaction
- Proficient in digital, RF, and Microprocessors circuitry
- Provide system and component level testing, troubleshooting and repair
- Provide support and instruction to new employees
- Dynamic customer relations skills
- Exercise insightful judgements daily
- Built a strong network
- 18 years of manufacturing experience.
Education
AAS in Business Administration Management -
Kirkwood Community College
03.2024
Entrepreneurship Certificate -
Kirkwood Community College
10.2023
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Electrical Engineering Technology -
Paducah Technical College
01.2001
Skills
- Engineering Documentation
- IT skills
- Schematics understanding
- Project management proficiency
- Problem Resolution
- Project Management
- Product Development
- Mechanical engineering knowledge
- Production Support
- Data Analysis
- Production understanding
Other Experience And Skills
- 10+ year of volunteer work. (Team lead)
- Published author.
- Business owner.
- Public speaker.
Timeline
Metrology Engineer
RTX Collins Aerospace
02.2023 - Current
Lead Electronics Technician
RTX Collins Aerospace
09.2021 - 02.2023
Senior Calibration Technician
RTX Collins Aerospace
03.2019 - 09.2021
Senior Test Technician
Collins Aerospace
01.2001 - 03.2019
AAS in Business Administration Management -
Kirkwood Community College
Entrepreneurship Certificate -
Kirkwood Community College
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Electrical Engineering Technology -
Paducah Technical College
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