David J Mac Farlane
San Luis Obispo,Calif.
Summary
- Highly skilled in component-level circuit theory, mathematics, and problem-solving.
- 10+ years of experience troubleshooting electronics, power systems, & sensors.
- Proficient in prototyping electronics using analog or digital IC's including power supplies, DC, single-phase, and 3-phase AC networks w/ filters and transformers.
- Experienced in designing electronic, power, digital logic, ladder logic, circuit schematics.
- Adept at operating electronics lab equipment such as DMMs, power supplies, oscilloscopes, and function generators for effective component troubleshooting.
- Proficient in programming languages including C, C++, Python, Java, PLC Ladder Logic, Bash Script, MATLAB/Octave, and x86 Assembly language.
- Comfortable working within Windows and Linux environments
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Test Technician
Rantec Power Systems
08.2020 - Current
- Diagnose Power Supply Failures from Test Reports, Schematics, Drawings, & LabView Test Scripts
- Investigate cumulative test report trends & component trends for factors affecting manufacturing quality
- Communicate product defect findings to appropriate parties to improve manufacturing & product quality
Test Technician
Gateworks
12.2017 - 03.2020
- Functional Test of ARM based single board computers for Embedded Systems
- Troubleshoot and resolve problems with board level circuits
- Use Linux Terminal tools, electronic measurements, and visual inspection to diagnose defects for rework
Electronics Technician II
Applied Technologies Associates
02.2014 - 12.2017
- Test, calibrate, and troubleshoot sensors & power electronics for underground wellbore navigation survey
- Determine proper select components based on output measurements and install by soldering
- Use schematics oscilloscopes and multimeters to troubleshoot and replace faulty components
- Scrutinize theory and application of navigation sensors like gyroscopes and accelerometers
Education
B.S. - Electrical Engineering Technology
Southern Illinois University
A.S. - Physics
Cuesta College
12.2023
A.S. - Mathematics
Cuesta College
12.2023
Electrical Engineering course work: Semiconductor Electronics, Energy Conversion & Transport
Arizona State University
01.2019
C.S. - Nuclear Energy Systems
Cuesta College
05.2018
A.S. - Engineering (Electrical Track)
Cuesta College
12.2017
A.S. - Electromechanical Technology
Cuesta College
12.2012
C.S. - Power and Instrumentation
Cuesta College
05.2011
Electrical Engineering course work: 2nd Order & 3 Phase Circuits, Transformers, Filters, & Power Factors, Circuit Analysis and Materials Engineering classes
California Polytechnic Institute
01.2010
Engineering course work; Physics, Calculus, Differential Equations, and Linear Algebra
Baylor University
01.2005
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Troubleshooting skills
- Electrical schematics
- Written/Verbal Communication
Phone
Cell, (805)-704-6874
Timeline
Senior Test Technician
Rantec Power Systems
08.2020 - Current
Test Technician
Gateworks
12.2017 - 03.2020
Electronics Technician II
Applied Technologies Associates
02.2014 - 12.2017
A.S. - Mathematics
Cuesta College
Electrical Engineering course work: Semiconductor Electronics, Energy Conversion & Transport
Arizona State University
C.S. - Nuclear Energy Systems
Cuesta College
A.S. - Engineering (Electrical Track)
Cuesta College
A.S. - Electromechanical Technology
Cuesta College
C.S. - Power and Instrumentation
Cuesta College
Electrical Engineering course work: 2nd Order & 3 Phase Circuits, Transformers, Filters, & Power Factors, Circuit Analysis and Materials Engineering classes
California Polytechnic Institute
Engineering course work; Physics, Calculus, Differential Equations, and Linear Algebra
Baylor University
B.S. - Electrical Engineering Technology
Southern Illinois University
A.S. - Physics
Cuesta College
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