MERRILL EVANS
Spring Valley,CA
Summary
Skilled Electronics Technician with 38 years of experience in the Electrical/Electronics Industry. Skilled with low voltage and high voltage wiring. Excellent customer service and communication skills. Work well with design and production teams to strengthen electrical machinery, controls and circuitry development plans. Experienced in real-world, on-site conditions and laboratory environments. Good organizational, analytical and documentation skills. Quality-driven engineering professional systematic about testing and improving electrical designs. Skillfully prepare specifications and commissioning instructions to optimize user experiences. Detail-oriented, resourceful and conscientious about producing sustainable products. Demonstrated success in building and evaluating electrical components of diverse products. Adept at testing materials, checking compliance and conducting thorough inspections. Proficient in CAD, development and document management software. Detail-oriented Electronics Technician adept at repairing complex digital and analog circuits. Excellent time management skills proven to work effectively in a team environment. Electronics professional with clear knowledge of principles and theories of electronics, mathematics and circuitry applicable to diverse real-world problems. Skilled in troubleshooting, diagnostics and failure analysis. Breaks down technical data and develops proactive, successful solutions to maintain operational production and safety. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Electronics Technician
Military Sealift Command
08.2010 - Current
- I perform various task associated with Military shipboard electrical and electronics procedures on Navy vessels
- Constructed and evaluated electrical components for consumer electronics applications.
- Set up and operated specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test or analyze performance of electronic components, assemblies or systems.
- Installed, diagnosed and disposed of uninterruptible power supply devices.
- Improved electrical installations by standardizing procedures for production and field personnel.
- Reviewed service manuals and schematics while troubleshooting to determine root cause of malfunctioning units.
- Executed excellent reading and interpreting of blueprints and schematics.
- Worked both independently and with crews to interpret electrical malfunctions and make repairs quickly to minimize downtime for customers.
- Assembled electrical systems or prototypes using hand tools or measuring instruments.
- Calculated design specifications or cost, material and resource estimates.
- Used Windows-based programs to monitor pressure and temperature sensors, flow meters and network control of equipment.
- Designed or modified engineering schematics using computer-aided design software.
- Operated and maintained computerized automated test equipment and special equipment test devices.
- Authored clear and detailed engineering specifications to clarify design details and functional criteria of each unit.
- Conducted statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable or nonsustainable designs.
- Tested circuitry and electronic components according to engineering instructions, technical manuals or knowledge of electronics.
- Repaired systems, equipment and subassemblies by replacing defective components or line replaceable units.
- Performed preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance to keep machinery running at optimal levels.
- Evaluated engineering proposals and drawings to assess feasibility and conformance with sound electrical engineering practices and safety standards.
- Leveraged outstanding communication, interpersonal and people skills to work well with clients.
- Prepared electronic components based on approved bill-of-materials for assembly and soldering.
- Built power supply test fixtures, replicating loads tested circuits prior to installation on final products.
- Performed diagnostics and testing to locate root causes and resolve issues for optimal performance.
- Assembled test fixtures to assimilate circuits in final product.
- Evaluated and tested Electrical and Electronics products using measurement and diagnostic devices to adjust, test and repair equipment.
ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN IV
CENTURUM INC SAN DIEGO
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Utilized advanced diagnostic tools for accurate identification of system faults, minimizing repair times significantly.
- Fixed circuit boards and wire harness problems using schematics, wiring diagrams, and testing instruments.
- Enhanced system performance by troubleshooting and repairing electronic equipment.
- Installed and maintained a variety of electrical and electronic components in accordance with approved methods and procedures.
- TACAN systems
- NMT/RF/ CBSP systems
- SSR1 systems
Electrician Mate
United States Navy
10.1985 - 12.2009
- Various duty sites; Electrician, I managed a broad spectrum of military shipboard electrical and electronic procedures, while serving on-board Fast Attack Submarines.
- Baghdad, Iraq; I performed various tasks associated with providing maintenance and technical support for complex surveillance systems, for both the US Army and the U.S Marines.
- Taji, Iraq; I was responsible for the training of the Iraqi Army, to learn how to operate and install SIINCGARS Tactical Radios into their Army vehicles, as well as commercial vehicles.
- Baghdad, Iraq; I performed various tasks of SINCGARS ICOM and NON-ICOM GROUND RADIO procedures to evaluate troubleshoot and repair comsec.
- Set up and operated specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test or analyze performance of electronic components, assemblies or systems.
- Reviewed service manuals and schematics while troubleshooting to determine root cause of malfunctioning units.
- Executed excellent reading and interpreting of blueprints and schematics.
- Worked both independently and with crews to interpret electrical malfunctions and make repairs quickly to minimize downtime for customers.
- Assembled electrical systems or prototypes using hand tools or measuring instruments.
- Used Windows-based programs to monitor pressure and temperature sensors, flow meters and network control of equipment.
- Designed or modified engineering schematics using computer-aided design software.
- Documented repairs, inspections and testing for equipment in logging database.
- Operated and maintained computerized automated test equipment and special equipment test devices.
- Performed diagnostics and testing to locate root causes and resolve issues for optimal performance.
- Tested circuitry and electronic components according to engineering instructions, technical manuals or knowledge of electronics.
- Built, calibrated and maintained electrical instruments used in design development processes.
- Performed preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance to keep machinery running at optimal levels.
- Trained 112 new employees on company policies and protocols.
- Increased performance by doubling as Electronics Technician saving time and steps in repair process.
Education
Associate of Science - Electronic Engineering
ITT Technical
San Diego, CA12.1998
Associate of Science -
Electrical Nuclear Propulsion School (Submarine)
Orlando, FL02.1987
High School Diploma -
T.L.. Weston High
Greenville, MS06.1985
Skills
- Electrical safety
- Schematic reading
- RF engineering
- Advanced troubleshooting
- Mechanical systems
- Technical writing
- Programmable logic controllers
- Digital electronics
- Functional testing
- Dependable and responsible
- System diagnostics
- Critical thinking
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: 1
- Availability: Willing to relocate
Activities
I have over 30 years of experience in managing engineering and technical communication. I have managed various complex tasks of Military communication systems, through numerous Military contracts. I have performed various tasks of communication procedures, such as Television Direct to Sailors Satellite Communication (TV-DTSSC), Telecommunication Satellite Systems (TSS), Automated Digital Network System (ADNS), Link-4, Link-11, and Link-16 systems, Fiber Optic's (FO), Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radios (SINCGARS), Military Satellite Communication (MILSATCOM), Radio Frequency (RF), Raid Elevated Radar Surveillance Sensors, Tactical Automated Security System (TASS), Rapid Deployment initial Surveillance System (RDISS), Basic Expeditionary Target Surveillance System Combined (BETSS-C)
Timeline
ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN IV
CENTURUM INC SAN DIEGO
10.2023 - 10.2024
Electronics Technician
Military Sealift Command
08.2010 - Current
Electrician Mate
United States Navy
10.1985 - 12.2009
Associate of Science - Electronic Engineering
ITT Technical
Associate of Science -
Electrical Nuclear Propulsion School (Submarine)
High School Diploma -
T.L.. Weston High