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Matthew Phipps
Eldersburg,Maryland
Summary
Professional technician with extensive hands-on experience in testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of complex systems. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable with adaptable skill set in diagnostics, electrical systems, and mechanical repairs. Known for effective testing, problem-solving and delivering high-quality outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Solid State Technician
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems
05.2015 - Current
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronics.
- Performed wafer testing using the following wafer probers: PWS manual prober, 2001x Electroglas wafer prober, 2080x Electroglas wafer prober, Martek 4080 prober, Martek 4090 prober, ACCRETECH UF3000 prober, ACCRETECH AP3000 prober, and ACCRETECH FP3000W prober.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on all malfunctioning wafer probers and related test equipment, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Performed package and PSRR (Power Supply Rejection Ratio) testing on shift registers, power controllers, power regulators, gate regulators with the following test equipment and robotic handlers. Also noting issues and completing preventive maintenance on the following: National Instruments STS T2 M2 test system, Advantest 93K test system, Teradyne J750Ex test system, Tektronix DPO7104 O-Scope, Tektronix 5104 O-Scope, Keithley 2400 source meters, HP3458A multimeters. Experence with custom Exatron Handler from IMS test system, Exatron Handler 902 with parametric temperature heads.
- Performed Parametric temperature testing and maintenance on the following: X-stream thermostrem ATS-810 and Chroma thermostrems.
- Performed testing on MCM (Multi Control Module) 1936 pin package with Chroma dual and quad robotic handlers, Advantest 93K, and Chroma thermostrems.
- Performed troubleshoot, maintenance, and repair on MCM (Multi Control Module 1936 pin sockets with the aid of Modus test system.
- Maintained strong focus on safety and efficiency to provide comprehensive support to personnel performing skilled repairs.
- Performed testing on JJ's (Joseph junctions) and Processors for Quantum computing submerged in liquid helium.
- Enhanced team productivity with thorough training on new technologies and procedures.
- Maintained meticulous records of maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Improved system efficiency by implementing regular maintenance schedules for all technical equipment.
- Inspected, evaluated and calibrated electrical and mechanical systems and components.
Electronics Technician Level II
CommScope
09.2000 - 05.2015
- Build, wire, program, test, troubleshoot,repair, and help with development for the GeoLEN's MLC (Mobile Location Center). I handle customer returns which require testing, troubleshooting and repair for the MLC. Also traveling to customer site to perform upgrades to MLC systems.
- Maintained system logs and manuals to document testing and operation of equipment.
- Test and troubleshooting RF / Digital circuits to component level.
- Programmed, test, troubleshoot, and repair ATC300-1000 (Antenna Control Unit). Also help built and prep units when need. Also handle customer returns which require test, troubleshoot, and repair for the ATC300-1000 units.
- Test and troubleshoot RF / Digital system level assemblies
- Executed daily operations and setup of Sonoscan (C-SAM series D-6000), and Cyberclean (Cleaning System Model 6001),Flying Probe and X-Ray.
- Working knowledge of Windows OS (98, XP, Win 7, Win 8 and Win 10).
- Working knowledge of Solaris OS (10)
- Thorough understanding of SunMicrosystems Netra Servers models 5440,x4270,x4250,240,210,and120
- Wrote reports and recorded data on testing techniques, laboratory equipment, and specifications to assist engineers.
- Recommended changes in installation specifications to simplify assembly and maintenance.
- Installed and maintained a variety of electrical and electronic components in accordance with approved methods and procedures.
- Trained assemblers in assembling new prototype units.
- Streamlined workflow processes through efficient organization of resources, tools, and documentation.
- Improved team collaboration by training junior technicians on proper diagnostic and repair techniques.
- Calibrated electrical components and systems to optimize performance.
- Provided user applications and engineering support and recommendations for new and existing equipment with regard to installation, upgrades and enhancement.
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Electronics Technology
ECPIComputer Institute
Roanoke,VA12-1995
Skills
- Comprehensive Training Development
- Self-Motivated Professional
- Independent and Driven
- Rapid Procedure Learning
- Efficiently Organized
- Clear and Friendly Communication
- Deadline-Driven Performance
- Effective Direction Following
- Effective Team Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Eagle Scout
- Supervised team of 6 staff members
- Service Awards from Northrop Grumman
- Service Awards from Commscope
Certification
- Maryland Driver's License
- Secret Security clearance
- IPC -A-610 Certification
- Orcale/Sun Nerta 5440 Repair Certification
- Accretech Prober Certification/LX Training
- Advantest 93K Test System Certification/LX Training
- Exatron Handler Certification/LX Training
- Electroglas wafer prober Certification/LX Training
- National Instruments STS-T2-M2 Test System Certification/LX Training
- Teradyne J750 EX Test system Certification/LX Training
Interests
Timeline
Lead Solid State Technician
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems
05.2015 - Current
Electronics Technician Level II
CommScope
09.2000 - 05.2015
- Maryland Driver's License
- Secret Security clearance
- IPC -A-610 Certification
- Orcale/Sun Nerta 5440 Repair Certification
- Accretech Prober Certification/LX Training
- Advantest 93K Test System Certification/LX Training
- Exatron Handler Certification/LX Training
- Electroglas wafer prober Certification/LX Training
- National Instruments STS-T2-M2 Test System Certification/LX Training
- Teradyne J750 EX Test system Certification/LX Training
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Electronics Technology
ECPIComputer Institute
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