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CHAD MCKEE

Duluth,MN

Summary

Experience in electronics manufacturing, assembly - functional testing PCB’s - troubleshooting to component board & system level. Perform ECO’s - engineering change orders at bench - R&D lab - manufacturing floor environments.

Communication systems install/deinstall, field service, Cat 5, 6 wiring - dressing cable - jacking - landing - terminating Soldering surface mount & through hole solder flow. Microscope level circuit troubleshooting and repair.

O-Scope/DMM electronics test equipment proficiency

Spectrum analyzer experience including Center / Span - Reference Level - Resolution Bandwidth - Video Bandwidth testing - RF amplifier testing.

Environmental chamber testing - Software install - Manufacturing test technician Data Center rack -n- stack servers - routers & switches - decommissioning systems rack cable label & dress Manufacturing functional test/system test.

Flexible circuit experience Skilled in troubleshooting, system installation - deinstall. Microscope level circuit build & debug.

Manufacturing professional prepared for this role with experience in testing and evaluating manufacturing processes. Known for ensuring operational efficiency and equipment reliability. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Key skills include technical diagnostics and process improvement.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Manufacturing Test Technician

Raytheon (Contractor) & other company contractor
06.2023 - 05.2024
  • Joined team to assemble, build, test, and roll out projects for military personnel
  • Work with team performing technical trade skills - measure - build, cut design per blueprint spec
  • Experience with installation of guidance system & bonding working with B half epoxy - sealants - bonding aircraft panels & hardware
  • Hydraulic systems installation - torquing
  • Brake systems installation -torquing
  • Aircraft wet prep - body sanding - labeling
  • Oven treatment - overhead crane - lifting - moving aircraft.
  • Systems - hardware - install & mount fixtures in place to prep for systems install through out aircraft.
  • Assemble communication guidance system.
  • Built from blueprints and schematics to full production weapons systems
  • Constructed, wired, tested weapons guidance system to full-scale launch
  • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to optimize test processes for increased productivity.
  • Ensured timely completion of projects by managing multiple competing priorities while maintaining strict attention to detail.

Manufacturing Test Technician

UTC / Rockwell Collins Aerospace (Contractor)
09.2018 - 09.2019
  • Assembled and function test aircraft monitor control system - schematics functional test stages through out process
  • Function test & debug control circuits
  • Applied technical knowledge of electronics principles to solve electronic & electrical technical faults.
  • Software Install
  • Operate temperature and vibration chambers, multi stage Hy-pot testing
  • Improved product quality by conducting thorough testing and identifying areas for improvement in the manufacturing process.
  • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to optimize test processes for increased productivity.

Field Service Technician

Eye Fi
06.2017 - 09.2018

Supported development & technical proposals while providing reliable technology services for casinos

  • Time management company truck expense reports
  • Installed and maintained signs in gaming industry install -de-install equipment on the Las Vegas strip & casinos throughout the United States
  • Gaming industry reiability & technical support
  • Maintained company field response vehicle stocked with repair and replacement parts valued over $ 250000

Voice/Data Communications Technician

Company Confidential
10.2016 - 06.2017
  • Prepared pathways, hang j-hooks and ladder racks
  • Coordinate plans daily with project manager
  • Order materials-unload materials
  • Scissor lift operator & installer
  • Final pull & install - jack - termination in master control panel- cable dress head end
  • Pulled and terminated over 600 miles of cable
  • Land - jack & terminate Cat 5 and 6 cables

Rack & Stack Technician

Oracle
10.2013 - 10.2016
  • Installed routers, servers, switches in racks
  • Prepare materials - configure cable lengths
  • Label - install - dress cable professionally in racks
  • Decommissioned servers, built racks, ran fiber optic from breakout box to racks
  • Demonstrated adaptability when faced with new challenges or technologies, enabling quick mastery of necessary skills.
  • Optimized system performance thorough testing and analysis.

Communications & Telephony Technician

AT&T - Verizon (Contractor)
06.2012 - 09.2013
  • Installed wireless networks, ladder racks, and prepared coax cables
  • Configured equipment links and installed BBU, 7705, UMTS, GSM, LTE Technologies

R&D Electronic Bench Lab Technician

VOLT Technical Services
02.2011 - 06.2012
  • Diagnosed, configured, and programmed home WIFI security systems
  • Perform lab & field testing on Vivant home wifi security system
  • Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
  • Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.

Installation Technician

Las Vegas Gaming
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Installed KENO and BINGO systems in casino environments
  • Provided 24-hour on-call support

Field Service Technician

Kodak / Qualex (Contractor)
04.2006 - 01.2009
  • Installed one-hour photo labs in retail stores
  • Coordinate project management plans with construction site managers
  • Provided local and regional support for kiosk network installations - expense reports- travel - coordinating travel plans with roll out service for all projects
  • Maintained company field response vehicle stocked with repair and replacement parts valued over $500000

Customer Service Representative

Bellagio Hotel & Casino
07.2004 - 04.2006
  • Provided customer service, cash handling, and player activity logging
  • Booth cashier - high limit room cashier

Slot Machine Technician

Mikohn Gaming (Contractor)
11.2002 - 05.2004
  • Tested and repaired slot machines - glass - wire harness - bill validator - player tracking jurisdictional settings - IO/ motherboard troubleshooting & repair discreet electronic components - capacitors - transistors - diodes

R&D Test Lab Technician

Valence Technology
02.1999 - 11.2002
  • Tested rechargeable cell technology and participated in new product development

Manufacturing Test Technician

PEMSTAR
07.1997 - 02.1999
  • Function-tested and repaired manufactured PCBs on subassemblies operating test fixtures - ICT tester - flying probe

Biomedical Electronic Technician

Sandhill Scientific
03.1996 - 06.1997
  • Assembled, tested, and repaired biomedical smart meters & LES Infusers - program PROMS - software test smart meters

Biomedical Electronic Technician

Fischer Imaging
11.1993 - 02.1996
  • Testing - troubleshooting of production floor circuit boards for mammogram, MRI, and Cat Scan boards

Test Technician/Assembler

Motorola
06.1991 - 10.1993
  • Calibration & function-testing printed circuit boards - transmitter/receiver boards
  • Conducted tests on electronic components, products, assemblies and systems to determine functional performance.

Assistant Field Engineer

HSQ Technology
08.1989 - 03.1990
  • Installation of master host systems for Hackensack Water Company, including coaxial and fiber optic cable installation
  • Trenching - pvc - rigid pipe - erect antennas
  • Control panel build - install - circuit board & controls configuration- connectivity

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Electronics

DeVry Institute of Technology
Addison, IL
10.1993

Rank E-4 -

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Denver, CO
10.1985

Skills

  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Customer support
  • Mechanical assembly
  • Electronics repair
  • Equipment calibration
  • Schematic interpretation
  • Statistical process control
  • Electronics troubleshooting
  • Manufacturing
  • Soldering techniques
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Machine operation
  • Analytical thinking
  • Product inspection

Accomplishments

Associate of Applied Science in Electronics

20 plus years manufacturing experience

8 years field service experience

work with a team of field engineers that exceeded client work expectations

Interests

  • Electronics and Circuit Building
  • Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations

Timeline

Manufacturing Test Technician

Raytheon (Contractor) & other company contractor
06.2023 - 05.2024

Manufacturing Test Technician

UTC / Rockwell Collins Aerospace (Contractor)
09.2018 - 09.2019

Field Service Technician

Eye Fi
06.2017 - 09.2018

Voice/Data Communications Technician

Company Confidential
10.2016 - 06.2017

Rack & Stack Technician

Oracle
10.2013 - 10.2016

Communications & Telephony Technician

AT&T - Verizon (Contractor)
06.2012 - 09.2013

R&D Electronic Bench Lab Technician

VOLT Technical Services
02.2011 - 06.2012

Installation Technician

Las Vegas Gaming
01.2009 - 01.2011

Field Service Technician

Kodak / Qualex (Contractor)
04.2006 - 01.2009

Customer Service Representative

Bellagio Hotel & Casino
07.2004 - 04.2006

Slot Machine Technician

Mikohn Gaming (Contractor)
11.2002 - 05.2004

R&D Test Lab Technician

Valence Technology
02.1999 - 11.2002

Manufacturing Test Technician

PEMSTAR
07.1997 - 02.1999

Biomedical Electronic Technician

Sandhill Scientific
03.1996 - 06.1997

Biomedical Electronic Technician

Fischer Imaging
11.1993 - 02.1996

Test Technician/Assembler

Motorola
06.1991 - 10.1993

Assistant Field Engineer

HSQ Technology
08.1989 - 03.1990

Associate of Applied Science - Electronics

DeVry Institute of Technology

Rank E-4 -

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
CHAD MCKEE