EDWARD LARA
SCHLUMBERGER
HOUSTON,TX
2
Languages
1
Certification
35
years of professional experience
Results-driven Electronics Test Technician with expertise in testing & troubleshooting circuit boards in the oil industry. Trained in HSE safety compliance and detail-oriented with exceptional communication and project management skills. Dedicated with over 27 years of experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment and proven record of maximizing productivity within the team. Ready to leverage extensive industry experience for impactful contributions.
Work History
ELECTRONICS TEST SUPERVISOR
27 Years 10 Months- Supervised testing operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Collaborated with management to identify and address potential delays in product delivery.
- Executed electrical testing of downhole tool circuit boards, ensuring compliance per test specification at temperatures ranging between 205C to -25C. Utilized proprietary software to program, communicate and carry our testing of circuit boards.
- Utilized schematics, drawings and BOMs to analyze failures and carry out repairs.
- Assisted TLM Engineering to scrutinize faulty components and their effect on overall reliability. Carried out non-scripted tests per TLM instructions and provided supporting test data.
- Maintained and conducted repairs on all electrical ovens and thermal chambers in the facility. Serviced R404A, R507, and R22 refrigerants to facilitate effective temperature control between 205C and -25C. HVAC License obtained in 2017.
- Maximized productivity of the test team by effectively allocating resources and personnel based on project requirements.
- Built strong relationships with internal and external partners, i.e. UK, Japan, Rosharon, facilitating collaboration on test-related activities and ensuring alignment with project objectives.
- Utilized SAP software to streamline coordination of delivery requirements, routing updates, and resolution of quality nonconformance issues.
- Responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date calibration documentation for all test equipment, facilitating adherence to industry certification requirements.
ELECTRONICS DESIGN TECHNICIAN
2 Years 2 Months- Assembled and conducted rigorous electrical testing on proprietary prototype electronic circuits for audio engineering applications.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to improve product designs and functionalities.
- Utilized schematics, drawings and procedures provided by engineering for product development and assembly.
- Provided valuable input during product development phases to ensure optimal design functionality.
- Led a team to Guadalajara, Mexico to supervise the production process of a range of audio designs.
Electronics Audio Technician
4 Years 8 Months- Test and repair an assortment of electronic audio equipment to component level.
- Utilized multimeters, oscilloscope, function generator, frequency counter, decade load box and soldering skills.
- Equipment repairs included solid state amplifiers up to 5000 watts, tube amps, speakers, keyboards, guitars, effects processors etc...
- Utilized my bilingual skills for customer relations
Education
Associate of Applied Science in Electronics - Electronics Engineering
Universal EPA 608 HVAC License - HVAC TECHNOLOGY
Skills
Worked in the oil industry in a fast pace electronics manufacturing environment for over 27 years
Skilled in interpreting schematics and drawings. Troubleshoot circuit boards to component level
Proficient in the use of multimeters
oscilloscope
Meggers
LCR
FGen
frequency counters
decade load box
frequency analyzer
Obtained HVAC Universal EPA 608 License in 2017
Ability to repair thermal chambers
service refrigerant levels and troubleshoot electrical issues
Skilled in High Voltage testing and troubleshooting.
Trained in HSE safety measures
Proficient in the use of SAP Software
Certification
- Universal EPA 608 HVAC License
- Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
ELECTRONICS TEST SUPERVISOR
SCHLUMBERGER
07.1998 - 05.2026Read More
ELECTRONICS DESIGN TECHNICIAN
ULTRA RESEARCH
01.1996 - 03.1998Read More
Electronics Audio Technician
RLS ELECTRONICS
05.1991 - 01.1996Read More
ITT Technical Institute
Associate of Applied Science in Electronics from Electronics Engineering
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HOUSTON TRADE TRAINING
Universal EPA 608 HVAC License from HVAC TECHNOLOGY
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