Michael Rancan
Palm Harbor,FL
Summary
Skilled Test Technician with 44 years of hands-on experience in conducting tests, analyzing data, and documenting results. Strengths include troubleshooting, repairing equipment, and maintaining accurate records. I'm looking to leverage my extensive background into a similar or new career path.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Technician
DZSI
Seminole, FL
11.2022 - 03.2025
- Collaborated with Engineering teams to identify and address HW and SW issues.
- Conducted testing and troubleshooting of returned merchandise authorizations (RMAs) from customers.
- Identified root causes and reworked faulty components.
- Supported partner teams in Hannover, Germany and Santa Clara, California through onsite visits.
- Provided support for testing questions and challenges.
- This includes repairing test stations, replacing PC’s or working remotely
- Reviewed and interpreted technical specifications and blueprints to assist in project planning and execution.
- Set up and operated specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test or analyze performance of electronic components, assemblies or systems.
- Read and interpreted technical manuals, drawings and schematics to make accurate repair decisions.
- Tested circuitry and electronic components according to engineering instructions, technical manuals or knowledge of electronics.
Senior Test Technician
DZSI
Seminole, FL
10.2000 - 11.2022
- Participate in daily production meetings and distribute tasks based on priority.
- Diagnose failures in micro-processor-based products using specialized tools.
- Evaluated products for optimal performance.
- Oversaw regular maintenance of test stations.
- Adhered work and rework to IPC-A-610C quality standards.
- Conducted pass/fail operations for quality evaluation.
- Supported testers in identifying issues with test stations.
- Discuss testing outcomes with management.
- Utilized Lauterbach Trace32 Debugger.
- Skilled with Xlinx and Vivado tools for FPGA tasks.
- Analyzed test results to identify potential issues with software or hardware components.
- Monitored testing procedures to meet established item specifications, standard test methods or protocols.
- Implemented automated tools for tracking defects during the different stages of testing.
AOI Support Technician
Dasan Zhone Solutions
Seminole, FL
05.2011 - 03.2020
- Performed AOI support alongside primary testing and technician duties.
- Oversaw AOI programming processes.
- I worked with both YesTech and Koh Young.
- Utilized CAD data to efficiently create and validate tests.
- Scheduled and performed routine preventive maintenance on machinery.
- Assessed critical process indicators to enhance program performance while keeping false call rates low.
- Developed prototype for new product.
Lead Technician Supervisor
Control Resources Corporation
Paramus, NJ
06.1981 - 10.2000
- Evaluated product functionality to ensure optimal performance.
- Ensured operational functionality of test equipment.
- Oversee technician team.
- Oversaw daily operations, delegated tasks and assignments and implemented strategies to optimize workflows.
- Conducted yearly evaluations of employee performance.
Education
Lyons Institute of Technology
Hackensack, NJ06.1981
High School Diploma -
Tenafly High School
06-1980
Skills
- Hardware Diagnostics
- Electrical Circuit Testing
- Technical documentation
- Operation of Testing Equipment
- Understanding of Lean Practices
- Manufacturing process controls
- Troubleshooting
- Comprehensive System Evaluation
- Microsoft 365
- Schematic interpretation
- Functional Testing Proficiency
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Engineering Technician
DZSI
11.2022 - 03.2025
AOI Support Technician
Dasan Zhone Solutions
05.2011 - 03.2020
Senior Test Technician
DZSI
10.2000 - 11.2022
Lead Technician Supervisor
Control Resources Corporation
06.1981 - 10.2000
Lyons Institute of Technology
High School Diploma -
Tenafly High School
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