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John Hout

Lowell

Summary

A technical professional with robust background in RF systems and electronics. Known for ability to diagnose and resolve RF-related issues, contributing to seamless operations. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability, ensuring reliable performance under changing circumstances. Proficient in RF tuning/test, calibration, and system optimization.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

RF Technician IV

CAES by Honeywell
2018 - Current
  • Holds a secret level security clearance with 7+ years in the Semiconductor industry
  • Focused mainly on RF chip and wire tuning through a range of products, swapping out resistors on driver, soldering, stubbing, visual inspection-filter out anomalies or defects found, making tuning broaches for precision tuning, fine cuts on substrate, use of ecosphere, running ATP on tuned unit, excellent workmanship, ESD/cleanroom compliance
  • Writing up MIRs for noncompliant units through a software called MadClient, keeping a paper trail of reworked units-clinic log, follow proper timekeeping record for self
  • General knowledge of troubleshooting and use of schematics
  • Prioritize incoming production based on urgency or time received back from rework, simultaneously work on high visibility modules and meeting monthly quotas and deadlines
  • Proactively engages in morning meetings with staff, sharing input pertaining to safety concerns, quality issues or impact on deliveries
  • Generate tuning patterns, provide aid, effectively mentor, train and share knowledge with other colleagues, foster win-win mindset
  • Retrieval of supplies from the stock room downstairs, accurately documenting lot numbers and expiration dates for teammates in both the secured production test lab and engineering lab for appropriate time use, changing out tacky mats and record time of change after disarming labs before start of shift
  • Collaborate and interface with engineers (to enhance design or testing methods), fellow colleagues on a daily basis, EHS, IT, & Security as needed and through Microsoft Teams
  • Familiarity with the 'If you see something, say something' initiative, utilizing management's six sigma approach, lean manufacturing, and tier huddles to mitigate issues surrounding the department
  • Experienced with setting up and calibration of power meters, dc power supplies, spectrum analyzer, PNA, signal generators, high power
  • Experienced with electrical measurements including return and insertion losses, rejection, gain, noise figure, phase ripple, input and output VSWRs, delta
  • Perform sanitation of RF equipment prior to calibration as directed by Quality, following correct protocols and maintenance of Information Systems log book
  • Record sales order, revision, accurate measurement readings onto datasheets against a set of parameters listed, min/max, as well as hot/ambient/cold temperatures, and sign off paperwork for quality to review, physically moving kits ourselves to the next process, establishing camaraderie with colleagues from other departments
  • Produce detailed daily reports for senior personnel and manager to keep them updated on work completion or progress

RF Technician I

MACOM Technology Solutions
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Read work orders and enter data into test file on computer
  • Pick up integrated circuits with vac-pen, place into fixture, enter serial numbers, and run tests
  • Generate labels and adhere to exclusive parts, familiar with RF and DC components
  • Collect data, document results and place lot in correct compartment of dry box
  • Bake finished parts in oven, complete log sheets, and post onto bulletin
  • Work with robotics and provide technical support
  • Maintain test equipment and materials, and perform system and board standards as needed
  • Train new temps on different test stands, monitor activity, and provide feedback
  • Exposure to signal analyzers, power meters and oscilloscopes
  • Work and communicate effectively with team and senior personnel
  • Perform work under microscope using probes to test limiters

Quality Control Inspector

ZOLL Medical Corporation
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Inspect, measure and/or test medical devices to established methods and standards
  • Communicate with other departments as needed to deliver results and meet production goals
  • Write up non-conformance tags on defective units and transport over to repair station rack
  • Utilize various tools, such as rulers, external battery doors, Defib/Pacer Analyzers, custom fixtures etc. per procedures
  • Document inspection and test results according to established procedures
  • Maintain quality documentation files such as, Device History Records (DHR) and Inspection History Records
  • Process returned material to established procedures

Assembly Technician

Digital Lumens
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Follows specific written or verbal engineering instructions to construct simple mechanical operating units and/or models
  • Solders, bonds and performs other joining techniques from specific instructions
  • Coordinate RMA, utilize MacBook, Excel, Gmail, scanner, digital camera, and organize inventory
  • Hipot, update software/firmware upgrades, final test and prep for shipment

Education

Electrical & Computer Engineering

Middlesex Community College
Lowell, MA
01.2016

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking
  • Adaptability

Websites

Languages

Bilingual in English & Khmer

LINKS

http://LinkedIn.com/in/544084

Timeline

RF Technician I

MACOM Technology Solutions
01.2016 - 01.2018

Quality Control Inspector

ZOLL Medical Corporation
01.2015 - 01.2016

Assembly Technician

Digital Lumens
01.2014 - 01.2015

RF Technician IV

CAES by Honeywell
2018 - Current

Electrical & Computer Engineering

Middlesex Community College

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