Kevin Peters
Bloomfield,CT
Summary
Engineering technician with over ten years of experience in a variety of design and production environments. A tenacious problem solver who enjoys being part of a strong collaborative team and is devoted to accurate and reliable systems development. I have an enthusiastic work attitude and concise communication skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technician
- Responsible for inspecting parts and chassis at multiple stages of production
- Job included preparation of the chassis that housed the finished circuit boards
- Ordered parts and performed inventory control
- Worked with hand tools as well as soldering tools and used sideline manufacturing on printed circuit boards.
Development Engineering Technician
Bickford Aerospace and Defense
Simsbury, CT
12.2020 - Current
- Currently I am an engineering technician involved in both design and production engineering projects
- My work responsibilities include assembly and rework of development brassboards, boxbuilds, cable assemblies, and test stations
- I assist with manufacturing process development
- I provide soldering, crimping, staking, coating, and inspection per IPC-610 and J-STD requirements
- Electronic testing using Custom Test Equipment, Oscilloscopes, DMMs, Power Supplies, environmental chambers, etc
- Along with in-circuit troubleshooting
- I setup and maintain work cells in accordance with 6S principles and work with diverse engineering teams on various sensitive and ITAR projects
- I provide lab equipment calibration, tracking, and management of over 600 items
- I improved equipment tracking to reduce time and cost and increase efficiency.
Production Test Technician
Microchip Corporation
Simsbury, CT
10.2012 - 12.2020
- I was the primary technician on two different projects and led teams of 2 to 4 people
- Directed skilled technicians on both projects that required security clearances and maintained operational security during all production processes
- Tested, tuned, and calibrated RF modules using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal source analyzers, signal generators, power supplies and environmental chambers
- Troubleshot modules down to component level and preformed repairs
- Worked with engineering to continually improve testing, documentation, and maximization of station up time
- Created many production aids and spreadsheets to improve work flow, visibility, and expedite customer turnaround
- Collected test data and prepared reports for production, engineering, and sales, to communicate status and any product challenges
- Improved cycle time, capacity, and implemented cost savings by using Lean and 6S principles
- Managed calibration for the company, scheduling and caring for over 1100 assets, along with leading teams to resolve calibration tasks, challenges, and implementing improvements.
Engineering Technician
nLight Photonics
Vancouver, WA
02.2010 - 08.2012
- Responsible for performing set-up, calibration and preventative maintenance tasks on test engineering equipment
- Assisted engineers on various production related projects
- I assembled test equipment, stations, and racks from component level to primary assembly working from schematics, CADD drawings, and BOM’s
- Ran gold standard devices on test stations; tracked, compiled, and analyzed data through SPC
- Worked with production and engineering to solve day-to-day test station issues
- Tracked station down time and created a log of issues and solutions
- Ordered, tracked and coordinated all test engineering tools/equipment and calibrations
- Created MPI’s for various processes in the test and production areas
- Worked in a class 100-cleanroom environment.
Test and Forensic Technician
CASE Forensics
Portland, OR
07.2009 - 12.2009
- Responsibilities included setting up experiments designed by engineers to test a variety of problems and solutions with data tracking and analysis tools
- Wired, configured, and used DAQ acquisition systems to collect data from the units under test.
Test and Manufacturing Technician
Silicon Forest Electronics Inc
Vancouver, WA
07.2007 - 07.2009
- I was the swing Shift Lead for the box build department, leading teams of up to 6 people
- I was also the lead trainer in boxbuild and x-ray, as well as backup trainer on a flying probe/bed of nails testing unit
- I was responsible for repair of electronic assemblies using IPC-610 certification, including UAV electronic avionics packages
- I calibrated avionics RF circuitry and verified using spectrum analyzers and performed Quality Control and inspection of surface mount, through hole, box build, and incoming parts/assemblies
- My job included troubleshooting electronic assemblies down to component level and working with customers and suppliers to resolve production issues (creating tests, fupdating and clarifying documentation, implementing revisions, working with QA, etc.)
- I used CADD data and customer’s bill of materials to create programs on a Flying Probe/Bed of Nails testing unit
- Tested electronic assemblies with a wide variety of test fixtures, test equipment, and computer programs
- Verified Assembly quality with O-scopes, power generators, DMM’s, function generators and temperature sensors
- I was responsible for creating documentation, reviewing documentation, as well as training others on documentation
- I also worked with the stockroom to do inventory and kit-out product.
Manufacturing Technician
ModWright Instruments Inc
Amboy, WA
06.2006 - 07.2007
Quality Control Specialist
SEH America
Vancouver, WA
12.2005 - 06.2006
- I performed quality control procedures In a Clean Room environment for 12hr shifts
- I was responsible for the operation and troubleshooting of Silicon wafer quality control Testing machines
- Responsibilities included programming manufacturing data on Silicon wafer quality control Testing machines, tracking and routing wafer distribution to ensure work order / lot integrity.
Computer Networking Systems Assistant
Living Hope Church
Vancouver, WA
04.2004 - 02.2005
- I was Tech Support for end users to resolve software, hardware, and programming issues
- I configured computers to meet each user’s needs/expectations
- Responsible for building more than 20 computers from the ground up, i.e
- Installed and setup all hardware, software, and upgrades
- I performed data backup, system restore, and wiped/reloaded operating systems as needed to facilitate a smooth-running system/network, created, deleted, and set up accounts on a Windows 2003 server network
- I installed & created both Cat-3 & Cat-5 cables; used in conjunction with punch down blocks to form a functioning network.
CADD Drafting Assistant
Right Angle Drafting
Vancouver, WA
09.2002 - 05.2003
- I prepared working plans and detailed drawings from sketches and notes for engineering and manufacturing purposes
- I was responsible for calculating and laying out dimensions, angles, and curvature of parts and materials to be used
- This job included the abilities to use standard drafting techniques and devices, including computer-assisted design and drafting equipment and modified drawings as directed by Engineers and Architects.
Education
ITT Associate Degree - Electronics & Engineering Technology
ITT Technical Institute
Skills
- Electronic assembly (PCBA, SMT, Soldering, Rework)
- Able to read electrical and mechanical schematics
- Electro-Mechanical Assembly (Boxbuild)
- Digital and Analog Electronics troubleshooting
- Ladder logic/ Boolean logic/ programming (VB)
- RF Communication systems
- Networking (Installation, Routers, Wiring)
- PC technology (Hardware, Diagnostics, Repair)
- CADD drafting and blueprint creation
- Expertise using ERP systems (Axapta and IFS)
- Managing and leading company calibration efforts
Certification
Certified J-STD Specialist (also w/space addendum)
Certified IPC-610 Inspector
TWI LEAN training Certified
Timeline
Development Engineering Technician
Bickford Aerospace and Defense
12.2020 - Current
Production Test Technician
Microchip Corporation
10.2012 - 12.2020
Engineering Technician
nLight Photonics
02.2010 - 08.2012
Test and Forensic Technician
CASE Forensics
07.2009 - 12.2009
Test and Manufacturing Technician
Silicon Forest Electronics Inc
07.2007 - 07.2009
Manufacturing Technician
ModWright Instruments Inc
06.2006 - 07.2007
Quality Control Specialist
SEH America
12.2005 - 06.2006
Computer Networking Systems Assistant
Living Hope Church
04.2004 - 02.2005
CADD Drafting Assistant
Right Angle Drafting
09.2002 - 05.2003
Technician
ITT Associate Degree - Electronics & Engineering Technology
ITT Technical Institute