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William Esquivel

Apex Systems (Amazon)
Los Angeles,CA
15
years of professional experience

Sharp individual with a team player attitude and well-honed skills in assembly and test. Strong skills in successfully troubleshooting mechanical and electrical equipment, and managing high pressure test equipment. Personable and professional individual seeking a position that will challenge my skills and allow me to thrive in a position at a respected organization.

Work History

Assembly & Test Support Engineer

1 Year 11 Months
Apex Systems (Amazon) | 09.2024 - Current
  • Support troubleshooting efforts for testing and development of flight hardware.
  • Assemble and disassemble complex assemblies for various forms of destructive and environmental testing.
  • Develop and maintain detailed documentation of support processes and procedures for testing.
  • Assemble and maintain various types of custom built fixturing and assemblies to aid with processes.
  • Maintain and repair test chambers and similar components for all operations.
  • Repair and maintain vacuum pumps, chillers and hydraulic components for everyday use in development.

Assembly and Test Technician

4 Years 3 Months
VACCO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 06.2020 - 09.2024
  • Assemble, disassemble, and repair complex engineering space assemblies and sub-assemblies.
  • Functionally test regulators, and other complex components for conformity.
  • Certified equipment, tools, and parts for operational use and verified calibration standards.
  • Build and design high pressure test stands to perform high pressure testing.
  • Executed resistance welding processes with an array of materials.
  • Utilized LABVIEW programs to conduct complex tests on assemblies, ensuring compliance with specifications.
  • Solder multiple wires and complex assemblies.
  • Use various equipment and tools to measure close tolerances.
  • Conducted calibration on newly assembled devices assembled test stands and ensured safety for operation.
  • Clean and certify clean rooms and ensure areas are approved for work.
  • Work in a certified clean room and clean environments.
  • Oversaw handling of various high-pressure gases high-pressure gases.

Assembly and Test Technician

7 Years
WOODWARD AEROSPACE, INC. | 05.2012 - 05.2019
  • Sub-assemble, assemble, test and finish off electro-mechanical and high complexity hydraulic assemblies.
  • Work with close tolerances and fits to meet engineering standards and functional requirements.
  • Inspect all work for quality approval and compliance with aircraft design standards.
  • Cross-trained team members on various aircraft components, enhancing overall team capability and knowledge sharing.
  • Completed and submitted required paperwork accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with quality assurance and test data protocols.
  • Dismantled, repaired, and reassembled aircraft components to resolve malfunctions and improve performance, functionality, and durability.
  • Responsible for cross-training other team members in different aircraft components when necessary.

Lead Ramp Agent

1 Year 2 Months
MENZIES AVIATION | 03.2011 - 05.2012
  • Responsible for towing aircraft to designated areas for maintenance.
  • Managed the staging and distribution of quality airline products.
  • Executed towing of aircraft to designated areas for maintenance.
  • Monitored aircraft movement to prevent damage to company assets.
  • Oversaw equipment operations on the ramp during preflight aircraft preparation.
  • Maintained organization and security of storage areas and ramp to protect company assets.

Education

Airframe And Powerplant - Aviation

Crimson Technical College | Inglewood, CA | 01-2011
  • Airframe
  • Sheetmetal structures
  • Composite structures
  • Hydraulic power systems
  • Powerplant systems
  • Turbine engines
  • Reciprocating engines
  • Fire protection systems
  • Fuel management systems
  • Navcom systems

High School Diploma

John Marshall High School | Los Angeles, CA | 01-2008

Skills

LABVIEW programming
Resistance Welding
IPC J-001 certification
Blueprint interpretation
Trained in machining operations
Experienced with calibrated equipment
Hazardous material handling
Manual dexterity
Mechanically inclined
Quick learner
Effective communication

Timeline

Assembly & Test Support Engineer

Apex Systems (Amazon)
09.2024 - CurrentRead More

Assembly and Test Technician

VACCO INDUSTRIES, INC.
06.2020 - 09.2024Read More

Assembly and Test Technician

WOODWARD AEROSPACE, INC.
05.2012 - 05.2019Read More

Lead Ramp Agent

MENZIES AVIATION
03.2011 - 05.2012Read More

Crimson Technical College

Airframe And Powerplant from Aviation
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John Marshall High School

High School Diploma
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William Esquivel