Christopher Navarro

Austin,Texas

Summary

Detail-oriented test technician with extensive experience in the operation, installation, and testing of various electronic systems, components and platforms, as well as their support equipment and accessories.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Engineering Technician

Applied Materials

Austin, TX

07.2025 - Current

Executed final performance testing on semiconductor manufacturing systems in a laboratory environment, resolving systems failures for platforms before their delivery to the industries leading competitors in semiconductor production.
Conducted parts replacements and inspections of components and subassemblies, coordinating with cross-functional teams to certify product conformance for customers.
Consulted senior technicians, leads and engineers, mitigating crucial downtime and assuring integrity of assets and equipment.

Production Associate

SpaceX

Bastrop, Texas

04.2024 - 03.2025

Operated surface-mount technology (SMT) placement systems in the assembly of printed circuit boards, manufacturing Starlink satellite products for a global customer base.
Inspected builds for adherence to parameters and specifications, minimizing parts loss and maximizing quality yields.

Avionics Technician

United States Air Force

Okinawa, Japan

10.2018 - 04.2023

Troubleshooted and repaired complex mechanical/electrical issues for aviation electronics, executing diagnostic programs to resolve issues and ensure their reliability for aircraft fleet needs.
Collaborated with peers and supervisors to perform consistent support equipment maintenance and calibration, guaranteeing automated test capabilities for entire department.
Trained a dozen junior technicians in avionics maintenance procedures and responsibilities, enhancing team skill set and knowledge retention for future challenges.

Education

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Temple College

Taylor, TX

04-2018

Skills

Electronic Systems: Sym3 Centris/Centura (Etch) TEWS Intermediate Support System (TISS), Electronic Systems Test Set (ESTS)
Equipment Calibration: Portable Automatic Test Equipment Calibrator (PATEC)
Troubleshooting: RF, power supplies, chillers/heaters, vacuum pumps, pneumatic, fuel/coolant systems, gas delivery, display, flight control, cable assemblies

Logging/Logistics: International Material Data System (IMDS), (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability Logistics Support System for Pods [RAMPOD]), Integrated Operations Manufacturing Systems (IOMS)
Test Software: Maintenance Test Equipment (MTE), Mayan
Other: Digital Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Soldering, Assembly/Technical Manuals