Saravia Boykins
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Veteran and AI&T Technician with over 9 years of experience in precision assembly, integration, testing, inspection, and troubleshooting of complex mechanical and electromechanical systems within aerospace, defense, and manufacturing environments. work instructions, and quality standards. Proven ability to perform functional testing, identify defects, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems, and work collaboratively with engineering and production teams to deliver mission-critical hardware.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Technician
Medtherm Corporation
04.2024 - Current
- Assemble high-performance heat flux transducers, thermocouples, and related thermal measurement components according to engineering specifications and manufacturing work instructions.
- Inspect completed assemblies and subassemblies to identify defects and verify compliance with manufacturing standards.
- Interpret technical documentation, assembly procedures, and engineering drawings throughout the production process.
- Utilize precision hand tools and measurement equipment to assemble and inspect sensitive electronic and mechanical components.
- Record inspection data, testing results, and production documentation while maintaining traceability and quality records.
- Identify manufacturing issues and communicate findings to production and quality teams to support corrective actions.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused manufacturing environment while consistently meeting production schedules.
Systems Engineering Intern
Northrop Grumman
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Supported systems engineering efforts for the LGM-35A Sentinel (GBSD) Program.
- Assisted in maintaining engineering documentation, network architecture diagrams, and installation procedures.
- Updated and maintained IBM DOORS requirements databases to support system configuration management.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to document system modifications and support program integration activities.
Armament Systems Team Lead
United States Air Force
12.2020 - 11.2021
- Led maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, and functional testing activities on 24 A-10 aircraft valued at over $480 million.
- Supervised and trained Airmen on assembly procedures, troubleshooting techniques, inspections, and operational testing.
- Diagnosed electrical and mechanical system malfunctions using technical orders, gauges, testers, and specialized diagnostic equipment.
- Performed operational and functional checks to verify aircraft systems met mission-ready requirements.
- Coordinated maintenance activities while ensuring compliance with technical publications, quality standards, and safety procedures.
- Revitalized the pylon fuel/airline program by preparing 32 installation kits, reducing aircraft reconfiguration time by two hours.
- Awarded the 2020 Leo Marquez Technician of the Year for technical excellence and leadership.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fayette County High School
Skills
- Assembly, Integration & Test (AI&T)
- Functional & Acceptance Testing
- Quality Inspection & Assurance
- Hardware Integration
- Electrical & Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Digital Multimeter (DMM)
- Technical Drawings & Schematics
- Engineering Work Instructions
- Production Documentation
- Calibration Support
- Microsoft Excel, Word & Outlook
- Root Cause Analysis
- Continuous Process Improvement
- Lean Manufacturing
- Team Leadership
- Safety Compliance
Timeline
Manufacturing Technician
Medtherm Corporation
04.2024 - Current
Systems Engineering Intern
Northrop Grumman
05.2023 - 07.2023
Armament Systems Team Lead
United States Air Force
12.2020 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
Fayette County High School