Gary Carlton
Lawrenceville,GA
Summary
Experienced Electronic Engineering Technician with a strong background in rail electronics, troubleshooting, equipment calibration, and quality assurance. Skilled in diagnosing rolling stock systems, operating test equipment, and supporting safe, reliable rail operations. Experienced Electronic Engineering Technician with a strong background in circuit analysis, equipment calibration, and fault diagnosis. Known for resolving complex rail, low-voltage, and semiconductor issues while maintaining safety, quality, and clear technical documentation.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Electronic Engineering Technician
Alstom Transport
Atlanta, Georgia
08.2014 - Current
- Diagnosed Alstom Transport rolling stock electronics using multimeters and oscilloscopes.
- Tested train control circuits and wiring for compliance with safety standards.
- Inspected electrical assemblies during maintenance and commissioning activities.
- Interpreted schematics and technical drawings for rail equipment repairs.
- Supported fault finding on traction, signaling, and communication systems.
- Calibrated onboard sensors, relays, and control modules.
- Maintained a clean work area at all times in accordance with safety regulations.
- Conducted system load and configuration diagnostics prescribed by internal testing procedures.
- Identified defective or malfunctioning components by visual inspection or through testing procedures.
- Performed troubleshooting on electronic circuits to identify sources of malfunctions.
- Assembled and tested components, wiring and systems, locating and correcting faults to optimize production results.
- Conducted statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable or nonsustainable designs.
Low Voltage Technician
Atlanta Public School System
Atlanta, Georgia
09.2003 - 08.2014
- Installed low voltage cabling across Atlanta Public School System buildings
- Connected cameras, alarms, and access control devices in school facilities
- Tested wiring continuity and signal quality using meters and diagnostic tools
- Troubleshot intercom, phone, and data system faults in classrooms
- Maintained service records and work orders for campus technology repairs
- Pulled, labeled, and terminated cables in compliance with safety standards
- Performed termination of cables including Cat5E, Cat6 and coaxial cables for various systems.
- Inspected connectors, panels, and devices for damage and proper operation
- Configured network switches, routers and wireless access points.
- Installed conduit piping, junction boxes and other related components for data cabling installations.
- Repaired damaged wires or cable assemblies within a variety of electrical enclosures.
- Inspected equipment for signs of wear or damage before performing maintenance services.
- Monitored performance of installed systems in order to ensure optimal operation.
Engineer III
Applied Materials LLC
Austin, Texas
09.1993 - 08.2003
- Designed semiconductor process solutions for Applied Materials fabrication equipment
- Evaluated equipment performance using process data and engineering specifications
- Troubleshot tool alarms and system faults across Applied Materials production lines
- Developed maintenance procedures for vacuum, gas, and motion subsystems
- Coordinated with technicians to install and qualify new Applied Materials tools
- Finished projects on time and within budget.
- Assisted in troubleshooting issues related to product design or manufacturing processes.
- Fulfilled orders by successfully planning, budgeting, and coordinating projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electronic Engineering
DeVry University
Atlanta, GA09-1994
Skills
- Equipment calibration
- Process troubleshooting
- Semiconductor tooling
- Technical documentation
- Product design review
- Preventive maintenance
- Quality assurance
- Problem solving
- Team coordination
- Automated testing
- Failure analysis
- Technical diagram generation
- Electro-mechanical assembly
- Control systems
- Motor control
- Soldering techniques
- Test equipment operation
- Power electronics
- Embedded systems
- Digital electronics
- Automation systems
- Circuit analysis
- Testing documentation
- System design
- System testing
- Lab testing
- Simulation tools
- Test developing
- Schematics and drawings
- Circuit design
- Troubleshooting
- Electronic troubleshooting
- Hardware debugging
- Oscilloscope testing
- Circuit diagnostics
- Schematic interpretation
- Control system calibration
- Rail electronics
- Electrical troubleshooting
Timeline
Electronic Engineering Technician
Alstom Transport
08.2014 - Current
Low Voltage Technician
Atlanta Public School System
09.2003 - 08.2014
Engineer III
Applied Materials LLC
09.1993 - 08.2003
Bachelor of Science - Electronic Engineering
DeVry University