Elliot Stern
Vancouver,WA
Summary
A dynamic Electronics Engineering Technology student with hands-on experience as an SMT machine operator, showcasing a robust foundation in technical skills and a passion for innovation. Expertise in complex problem-solving, technical writing, and interpersonal communication complemented by proficiency in SolidWorks and NI Multisim. Adept at interpreting technical documents and leveraging critical thinking to tackle challenges effectively. Committed to advancing a career in electronics, eager to contribute to cutting-edge technology development while continuously enhancing technical expertise.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Temp Manufacturing Assistant
Aerotek Staffing/Novolex
06.2025 - 06.2025
- Assisted full time machine operators
- Folded 2 boxes every minute
- Loaded stacks of paper bags into boxes
- Applied quality control knowledge to ensure product quality was at company standard
- Loaded boxes onto pallets using safe lifting techniques
- Used pallet jacks to move completed pallets to designated area
- Restocked supplies and helped with general housekeeping
Machine Operator
Silicon Forest Electronics
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Consistently ran 1 to 2 customer jobs daily
- Aided in seamlessly transitioning production between shifts
- Set up and monitored SMT Machines
- Looked for defects
- Read customer technical documentation
- Adhered to ITAR, AS9100D, and ISO13485 standards
- Collaborated with people from other cultures
- Managed my time working on jobs
- Set up, troubleshot, and tore down for stencil printer, SMT x-ray, and solder paste inspection machines
- Learned basics of QA and product inspection
Package Handler
United Parcel Service
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Safely and efficiently loaded at least 2 semi-trailers nightly
- Used tiered packing method to ensure safety of packages in transit
- Scanned packages to correct trailer
- Adhered to strict industrial safety guidelines
- Unloaded upwards of returning parcel vans every shift
Education
BS - Electronics Engineering Technology
Central Washington University
Ellensburg06.2026
Associate in arts - DTA, Honors
Clark College
Vancouver08.2024
Skills
- Effective interpersonal communication
- Clear technical communication
- Proficient in SolidWorks
- Experience with circuit design software
- MATLAB programming
- Skilled in using MS Office tools
- Fundamental VHDL programming
- Collaborative teamwork
- Innovative problem-solving
- Safety compliance expertise
- Conflict resolution expertise
- Technical document interpretation
- Breadboard circuit design
- Experience in wiring and programming Allen Bradley PLCs
- Mechanical aptitude
- Machine operation
Affiliations
- Oregon Tech’s Formula 1 racing team (F1 SAE, 2021-2022)
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE, CWU, 2023-2026)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Temp Manufacturing Assistant
Aerotek Staffing/Novolex
06.2025 - 06.2025
Machine Operator
Silicon Forest Electronics
05.2022 - 05.2023
Package Handler
United Parcel Service
05.2021 - 09.2021
BS - Electronics Engineering Technology
Central Washington University
Associate in arts - DTA, Honors
Clark College
Hobbies
- Trading card games
- Volunteering
- Chess
- SolidWorks