SHELDON DALE TAYLOR
Bedford,VA
Summary
Electronic Technician Manager with extensive experience at Fireworks by Grucci, specializing in advanced troubleshooting and quality assurance. Demonstrated ability to train teams and streamline repair processes, resulting in improved operational efficiency and compliance with industry standards. Recognized for strong communication skills and exceptional attention to detail in high-pressure situations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Electronic Technician Manager
Fireworks by Grucci
Dublin, VA
04.2025 - Current
- Manage electronic test technician and assist in supervising seasonal warehouse staff to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Conduct training sessions for technicians on firework system maintenance and repair.
- Inspect incoming electronic equipment shipments to ensure quality control compliance.
- Verify operational standards of electronic firework systems through rigorous testing procedures.
- Diagnose and repair malfunctioning electronic systems, restoring functionality promptly.
- Download firing programs and soundtracks from server to laptops, conducting pre-dispatch tests.
- Established standard test apparatus for evaluating functional, operational, and environmental circuitry.
- Coordinate parts procurement with manufacturers to optimize repair processes.
Electronics Technician
ELECTRONICS DESIGN & MANUFACTURING (EDM)
Lynchburg, VA
04.2013 - Current
- Testing, trouble shooting, repairing, and assembling an assortment of circuit boards utilizing various circuit board testing systems, from bed of nail fixtures to assembly set test fixtures.
- Testing and troubleshooting a variety of circuit boards, including gun light laser sights, communication devices for aircraft, with acid and other fluid level reading devices.
- IPC certified in Electronic static dissipation.
- Experience in hand soldering, Ball Grid Array reflowing and removal, and the use of torque screwdrivers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, frequency generators and power supplies.
Electronics Technician
KELTECH INC.
Roanoke, VA
04.2006 - 04.2013
- Testing, trouble shooting, repairing, and assembling an assortment of circuit boards utilizing Genrad ICT, In Circuit Testing and Flying Probe, Condor Technologies.
- Performing routine maintenance of circuit testing equipment.
- Member of the ISO certified Internal Audit team.
Quality Engineer
KOYO INC.
Daleville, VA
04.2005 - 03.2006
- Creating and editing control plans, Potential Failure Mode, and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Process Flow charts and Quality Standards for multiple Electronic Power Steering units for different customers.
- Analyzing and creating reports for customers on different returned parts.
Quality Team Leader/Production Technician
KOYO INC.
Daleville, VA
10.2002 - 04.2005
- Inspecting parts and procedures in preparation for assembly.
- Disassembling and evaluating steering columns and rack and pinion units returned to Koyo under warranty contracts.
- Testing individual parts monthly for contamination purposes.
- Delegated tasks to other Quality Assurance members to ensure team efficiency.
- Member of the ISO certified Internal Audit team.
- Proficient with Fork Truck operations.
Electronic Technician
ERICSSON INCORPORATED/SCI SYSTEMS, INC.
Lynchburg, VA
09.1998 - 12.2001
- Trouble shooting personal computer circuit boards with Pentium Processors used in Micro Cash Registers, along with other circuit boards, Cutler Hammer, Omni Cluster, and others with manual production assembly.
- Also, experience with trouble shooting cellular communications devices, all aspects of cellular telephone production with robotic automated production assembly.
Education
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY
New River Community College
Dublin, VA05.1991
Skills
- Test equipment operation
- Advanced troubleshooting
- Hardware diagnostics
- Wiring and soldering
- Schematic interpretation
- Parts procurement
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Global Shop expertise
- Technical training for students
- Q-user proficiency
- Quality assurance programs
- Licensed forklift operator
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Electronic Technician Manager
Fireworks by Grucci
04.2025 - Current
Electronics Technician
ELECTRONICS DESIGN & MANUFACTURING (EDM)
04.2013 - Current
Electronics Technician
KELTECH INC.
04.2006 - 04.2013
Quality Engineer
KOYO INC.
04.2005 - 03.2006
Quality Team Leader/Production Technician
KOYO INC.
10.2002 - 04.2005
Electronic Technician
ERICSSON INCORPORATED/SCI SYSTEMS, INC.
09.1998 - 12.2001
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY
New River Community College
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