Khanh Nguyen
Garden Grove,CA
Summary
Qualified Instrument Technician skilled in maintaining, testing, diagnosing and repairing metering control instruments. Translates and understands wiring diagrams for instruments and operational testing. Well-organized record keeper with excellent skills in writing and recording maintenance documentation and reports. Excellent communication and planning abilities with over 10 years experience in a calibration laboratory.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Calibration Technician IV
Tektronix
07.2016 - 12.2023
- Diagnosed, repaired, and calibrated RF, GP, Temperature, and Dimensional devices.
- Managed informational database and processing of returns.
- Visited customer locations to complete assignments.
- Maintained compliance with environmental standards.
- Applied safety and electrical code regulations on every job.
- Operated remote computers and testing equipment to monitor ongoing tests and diagnostics.
- Used programs and specialized software to understand and carry out tasks.
- Operated and calibrated computer systems and devices to comply with test requirements and to perform data acquisition and analysis.
- Recorded and interpreted data on parts, components, and machinery during field tests.
- Calibrated and maintained 1000 Test Instruments yearly which yield over $250,000 contribution to company yearly earning.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Calibration Technician
United States Marine Corps
06.2011 - 06.2016
- Diagnosed, repaired, and calibrated RF, GP, Flow and Temperature devices.
- Managed informational database and processing of returns.
- Set up monitoring systems to maintain surveillance over important components and quickly identify concerns.
- Recorded and interpreted data on parts, components and machinery during field tests.
- Designed electrical and mechanical systems for avionic applications.
- Operated remote computers and testing equipment to monitor ongoing tests and diagnostics.
- Performed system readiness tests during pre- and post-operational inspections.
- Identified required data and equipment to aid initial acquisition processes during setup phases.
- Prepared job plans, delegated crew assignments and observed team members at work to identify and correct performance issues.
- Tested aircraft systems under simulated operational conditions, performing systems readiness tests and pre- and post-operational checkouts to establish design or fabrication parameters.
- Adjusted, calibrated, and repaired faulty components within diagnostic and operational equipment.
- Operated and calibrated computer systems and devices to comply with test requirements and to perform data acquisition and analysis.
- Maintained test facilities for aircraft parts and systems in compliance with specifications and tolerances.
- Manage over 2000 assets for calibration and repair resulting in over 2 millions dollars saving annually.
- Maintained compliance with environmental standards.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Senior Instrument Technician
Stellant
Torrance
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of metering instruments.
- Wrote detailed service reports and maintained organized records of service actions.
- Seasoned in proper use and maintenance of test stands and equipment.
- Operated multimeters, oscilloscopes and other electronic testing devices to accurately diagnose equipment issues.
- Completed in-depth performance tests of parts and systems undergoing design optimization in simulated environments.
- Updated hardware and software platforms by implementing automation and efficiency improvements.
- Diagnosed Software issues while developing new ideas for applications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Champlain Valley Union High School
Hinesburg, VT06.2011
Skills
- Electronic Components
- Cost Control
- Standard Operating Procedures Proficient
- Equipment Safety
- Customer Satisfaction
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Calibration Procedures Development
- Quality Assurance Requirements
- Training Junior Team Members
- Active Learning
- Accurate Reporting
- Social Perceptiveness
- Electrical Schematics
- Six Sigma Methodologies
- Quality Assurance
- Calibration Expertise
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 10+ staff members.
- Operate a calibration laboratory while employed by the military and saved millions of dollars in operation through maintaining and repairing test instruments.
- Calibrated thousands of different test equipment.
- Maintained successful customer's relationship resulting in an increased of 5-10% yearly gain in inventory and on average a 5% increased in profit.
- While at Tektronix I obtained the lead RF technician role and handle over 1000 RF test equipment annually.
Certification
- Navy and Marines Corps Calibration Technician School - PMEL
Timeline
Senior Instrument Technician
Stellant
01.2024 - Current
Calibration Technician IV
Tektronix
07.2016 - 12.2023
Calibration Technician
United States Marine Corps
06.2011 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
Champlain Valley Union High School