Performs moderately complex test technician duties in support of Test Engineers. Works from limited documentation, schematics, diagrams, notes, production prints and layouts. Performs operational/functional tests, troubleshoots and debugs assemblies, subassemblies, and systems to isolate faults and determine remedies for malfunctions. Sets up specialized test equipment for checkout of non-routine assemblies and systems. Utilizes normal and specialized manufacturing test or… Show more Performs moderately complex test technician duties in support of Test Engineers. Works from limited documentation, schematics, diagrams, notes, production prints and layouts. Performs operational/functional tests, troubleshoots and debugs assemblies, subassemblies, and systems to isolate faults and determine remedies for malfunctions. Sets up specialized test equipment for checkout of non-routine assemblies and systems. Utilizes normal and specialized manufacturing test or diagnostic equipment specific to the products. Prepares diagnostic tests and assists in the design, construction, test and checkout of complex test equipment and test procedure development. Utilizes a wide variety of developmental/manufacturing test or diagnostic equipment to check out, test, and troubleshoot complex or complete systems. Show less

Support of product development and testing for highly advanced 5.25” Ultra Density Optical/Laser disk drive.Perform electrical, environmental, and mechanical tests on high end, state of the art optical disk products based on test plans, agency standards and customer requirements.Collection and analysis of varied test data, documenting and communicating the results while maintaining schedules.Optical disk drive product system an electronic testing in accordance with various criteria… Show more Support of product development and testing for highly advanced 5.25” Ultra Density Optical/Laser disk drive.Perform electrical, environmental, and mechanical tests on high end, state of the art optical disk products based on test plans, agency standards and customer requirements.Collection and analysis of varied test data, documenting and communicating the results while maintaining schedules.Optical disk drive product system an electronic testing in accordance with various criteria to obtain specific Agency certifications (U.L., C.E., F.C.C., etc.)Close working relationship with engineers, quality assurance, manufacturing engineering, purchasing, shipping & receiving.Creation of test reports using various analytical tools and algorithms (spreadsheets, statistical terms and calculations, statistical distributions).Set up and configure test equipment using automated test scripts and data logging.Assist with root cause analysis of field issues and help to develop corrective action plans.Maintain and arrange for repair of engineering laboratory equipment.Contribute to the assembly of prototype equipment in an effort to develop assembly processes and test fixtures.Measurement and adjustment of electro-mechanical servo loop parameters.Interpretation of technical drawings to provide prototype assemblies.Soldering and assembly of prototype electronic circuits and rework.AutoCad drawings in support of cable documentation for varied product lines.Support for automated library robotic development.Engineering product support on three generations of 12” optical disk drives.Assist engineers with optical media format definitions and test procedures.Aid in definition and development of optical media test stands to include off-the-shelf test equipment as well as custom test equipment. Show less

Achieved Team Lead position of five person technician group.Troubleshooting to the component level on various telecommunication based assemblies using preprogrammed test suites, schematics and known good units.Thermal verification testing on repaired and new printed circuit assemblies.Component removal and replacement.

Fabrication from technical documentation of specialized test equipment for testing and support of the HARM missile production program (DoD Secret Security Clearance).

Final certification and disposition of Winchester hard disk drive units.