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Results-driven Integration Test Technician II at Benchmark Electronics Inc, skilled in circuit analysis and troubleshooting. Proven ability to train new technicians and enhance product quality through meticulous testing and debugging. Strong communicator with a commitment to safety and efficiency, ensuring timely delivery of high-functioning medical devices.
In addition to 25+ years in the Electronics field.
I have also worked Building New Homes, framing, Sheeting, Roofing, Sheet metal assembly and Installation. Installing Furnaces and in furnace AC Units. Sheet Rock, Siding installation
and general Laborer duties.
I also worked on the River for 6 years wiring, inspecting and cleaning Barges. Basic Diesel Engine maintenance, i.e. Oil changes, Fuel Filter replacement and Inspection.
Worked in the Granite industry for 8 years operating Wire and Diamond Saws. Manual and automated Granite Polishing Equipment and Air Hammers. Overhead Crane operation for moving polished slabs of Granite to be made into Head Stones and large Blocks of Granite weighing up to 20 tons delivered from Granite Quarries.
Also worked in the Food Industry for 3 years Delivering Pizzas. Food preparation, slicing a variety of meats, vegetables, cheese and cooking a variety of restaurant foods such as Pizza, Hoagie style Sandwiches, Spaghetti, Gyros, Hamburgers and Cheeseburgers. Also performed Cleanliness and sanitation standards in Kitchen and cooking areas.
Job Duties included:
Building and Testing of Medical Devices, i.e. Defibrillators, Detachment Devices for Stent Implants, Cordless I-Phone and I-Pad Defibrillator Operation and Defibrillator Charging Stations. Also Tested and Repaired Home EKG Devices and Infared Devices for locating Blood Vessels in the human body and Battery Operated Stethoscopes.
Debug/Troubleshoot all of the above mentioned field return Medical Devices down to Component level, Repair and Re-Test for proper Functionality and returned back to the field for Operation.
Train new hire Technicians and Test Operators to properly learn basic functionality and to be able to spot visual defects in Medical Devices prior to Testing.
General knowledge of Testing Equipment, DVM Meters, Oscilloscopes, Tone Ohm's, Etc.
General Knowledge of Computers and Software, Basic knowledge of Unix and Linux Programming for Diagnostic Testing.
Collaborate time schedules, Technical advice on Device and Tester issues and keeping Production leads informed in an effort to maintain on time delivery of product.
Worked Directly with Customer, Test and Production Engineers to stay informed of changes or updates. Also relay Tester and production issues in the event of mechanical breakdowns or Product defects or part shortages.
Train on new product, Educate production workers and new Technicians on new product Design, proper Testing and Operation Technique's.
Job Duties included:
Building and Testing of Medical Devices, i.e. Defibrillators, Detachment Devices for Stent Implants, Cordless I-Phone and I-Pad Defibrillator Operation and Defibrillator Charging Stations. Also Tested and Repaired Home EKG Devices and Infared Devices for locating Blood Vessels in the human body and Battery Operated Stethoscopes.
Debug/Troubleshoot all of the above mentioned field return Medical Devices down to Component level, Repair and Re-Test for proper Functionality and returned back to the field for Operation.
Train new hire Technicians and Test Operators to properly learn basic functionality and to be able to spot visual defects in Medical Devices prior to Testing.
General knowledge of Testing Equipment, DVM Meters, Oscilloscopes, Tone Ohm's, Etc.
General Knowledge of Computers and Software, Basic knowledge of Unix and Linux Programming for Diagnostic Testing.
Collaborate time schedules, Technical advice, Device and Tester issues and keeping Production leads informed.
Worked Directly with Customer, Test and Production Engineers to stay informed of changes or updates. Also relay Tester and production issues in the event of mechanical breakdowns or Product defects or part shortages.
Attend Required Training, ITAR, FOD, Right to Know, Lock Out, Tag Out Procedures, Cleanliness, Etc.
Hold Certificates in J-STD and Basic Soldering Requirements.
Job Duties Include :
Maintain Multi Processor Main Frame Testing Equipment used for OLTP (On-Line Transaction Processing), Re-Build Diagnostic Disk Drives, RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks), DASD (Direct Access Storage Devices) on OS (Operating Systems) and Network TCP/IP Connections.
Test and Perform SI (Signal Integrity) Proto-Type I/O Boards for interaction with Storage Units, Printers and other Peripheral Devices.
Worked with LPAR's (Logical Partition) that can be programmed to operate a multitude of external Peripheral Devices.
Responsible for Setting up Weekly Meetings with other IBM Affiliate Companies via the Network and setting up Daily Progress staff meetings to maintain a consistent schedule on product throughput and current issues.
Debugged (Repair) Field returns down to component level and Re-Tested in Main Frame systems or in Environmental Stress Systems (ESS) to verify functionality.
Maintain a Clean and Safe work area, i.e. Desks, Floors, Microscopes and Test Equipment at all times in accordance with Company policies.
Knowledge of DVM's, Oscilloscopes, Microscopes and other Electronic Instruments.
Circuit analysis: 25 years in troubleshooting, Soldering, Testing and Analysis, In Circuit Testing, Signal Integrity on a variety of PCB's (Printed Circuit Boards), I/O's Monthly Preventive Maintenance reports on Test Equipment, Debug
Tools, ie DMV's, Oscilloscopes, Tone Ohm's, AC/DC Power Supplies, Soldering Irons, Microscopes, Spectrum Analyzer and Signal Generators Verification of Tools used for Torquing screws, nuts and Bolts
Training : Hands on Training of Production Workers and new hire Technicians in the use of Testers, Overview of Test Procedures and Handling of product, Cleanliness, Inspection, ESD Procedures and concerns relating to and Reporting issues Proper Training in the Dangers involved with High Voltage "Hypot" Testing and proper grounding procedures
Communication : Reporting all concerns involving Testers, Test Equipment, Product Defects and shortages to Engineers, Production Leads and Management
Diagnostics : Rebuild Disk Drives for Diagnostic Testing, Pen Drives for for Testing, Firmware Updates and Data storage, Some knowledge of Unix and Linux Software and Commands Introduction to LabVIEW Software
Thermal Testing : ESS ( Environmental Stress Systems) Testing for Main Frame Computers and I/O Boards to verify functionality when placed under Temperatures above or below Ambient conditions
Individual Skills : Attention to Detail, able to adapt to a variety of working environments, flexible working hours and willing to work Overtime Motivated, can work in a team or individual setting and able to prioritize duties, Time management and decision making and Problem solving Ability to maintain Required Documentation and record keeping and able to Multitask I have Organizational skills and pay Attention to Safety Standards,
Reading, Riding Motorcycles, Building plastic models, Music, ie listening and playing Guitar