Christopher Teabout
Electro Mechanical Technician
Compton,USA
Summary
With a proven track record at SpaceX, I excel in integrating and testing complex systems, demonstrating exceptional mechanical knowledge and attention to detail. My expertise spans from equipment calibration to schematic reading, complemented by a strong ability to troubleshoot and enhance operational efficiency, ensuring quality control and project support exceed expectations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Merlin (Rocket Booster) Intergration Technician
SpaceX
Hawthorne, CA
07.2024 - Current
- Stage, set up, assemble, test, and install flight hardware
- Use precision calibrated tools – torque wrenches, micrometers, and calipers
- Hands-on operations with both large and small fragile assemblies
- Read and interpret blueprints
- Perform work according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions
- Use various mechanical tools without instruction
- Collaborate with production engineers to develop and document activities
- Ensure all production services are performed on time, safely and in a professional manner
- Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment
- Perform hydro and pneumatic testing
Electromechanical Technician
SpaceX
01.2024 - Current
- Perform mechanical and electrical assembly of PCB assemblies, harnesses, sensors, solar arrays, transducers and other electromechanical assemblies
- Read and work from diagrams, specification, test instructions, schematics and assembly drawings utilizing enterprise manufacturing planning software
- Operate automatic equipment including setup and troubleshooting for product manufacturing, such as wire bonding, resistance welding, laser welding, epoxy dispensing
- Ensure all preventative maintenance is performed safely and on time and identify early signs of equipment and process degradation
- Perform testing on electromechanical devices, such as hi-pot testing, proof testing, and thermal cycling
- Support the efforts of the engineering team to build development parts and provide feedback to the engineering team to simplify the build process
- Part inspection and measurements utilizing basic tools and more complex vision system-based microscope
Electronics Test/Assembly Technician
Silvus Technologies
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Calibrate MIMO Radio PCB boards
- Run test on RF(radio frequency) Boards
- Assemble RF PCBs to Digital Boards
- Test various radio frequencies and channels
- Troubleshoot hardware and software of failed radios
- Solder broken connectors to PCB Boards
- Use schematics when operating RF and Digital Boards
- Debug digital boards
- Run PA Bias on RF PCBs
- Software testing on Linux/MATLAB
- Program FPGA
- PHY Test RF board radio frequencies
Electrical Vehicle Manufacturing Technician
Romeo Power
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Build electrical battery modules
- Wire harness
- Follow blue-print instructions via computer
- Keep regard to positive and negative charges
- On-flight thinking problem solving mechanical malfunctions and/or battery arc flashes
- Remain organized during fast-paced work environment
RTM Operator
Ducommun AeroStructures
Gardena, US
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Create Carbon Fiber Back Shells on RTM machines
- Use various tools and power tools to fix machine and devices
- Lay Up 'release' on back shells for final bonding of product
- Create resin for the injection in RTM machines
- Cleco torque pistol for drilling assembled parts in backshells
- Manage Production goals and stock for warehouse areas
- Assembly & Quality Inspection of carbon-fiber backshells
- Operate CMS machine program to grind metal sheets for blocker doors
- Critical thinking & immediate problem solving in regards to machines and troubleshooting
Education
Mathematics
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CASkills
- Equipment Maintenance
- Cost Control
- Commercial construction experience
- Blueprint Reading
- User Training
- System Installation
- Equipment Repair
- Machinery calibration
- Quality Control
- Product Inspections
- Installation and Repair
- Equipment Calibration
- Documentation And Reporting
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Schematic reading
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
- Issue Analysis
- System Troubleshooting
- Risk Mitigation
- Project Support
- Electrical repair
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Merlin (Rocket Booster) Intergration Technician
SpaceX
07.2024 - Current
Electromechanical Technician
SpaceX
01.2024 - Current
Electronics Test/Assembly Technician
Silvus Technologies
04.2023 - 12.2023
Electrical Vehicle Manufacturing Technician
Romeo Power
07.2022 - 03.2023
RTM Operator
Ducommun AeroStructures
07.2021 - 03.2022
Mathematics
Long Beach City College
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