Technician Design

G. BART GARROTT

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919-***-****

Apex, NC 27502

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SUMMARY

Experienced electronics technician with excellent troubleshooting, rework

and prototyping skills and hardware design experience.

. LabView

. Orcad Capture/Layout Schematic Capture and PCB Layout

. Allegro PCB Layout

. AutoCAD

. Circuit Design (analog and digital)

. Oscilloscopes, Curve tracers, DMMs, Frequency Response Analyzers, DAQ

systems, DIO...

WORK EXPERIENCE

Cree Power Applications, R.T.P, NC

2011-present

Technical Associate

Support a marketing/applications team with design, assembly, test, and

troubleshooting of systems that showcase silicon carbide-based MOSFET and

Schottky diode power devices. Systems include PFC (power factor

correction) power supply front ends, SEPIC (switch-mode power supply

topology), motor drive and UPS power inverters and other PWM-based SMPS

topologies. Assist with characterization of SiC using curve tracers,

oscilloscopes, and all other standard lab equipment. Designed and

coordinated fabrication of mechanical components with contract machine

shop.

. 3-D modeling of electromechanical assemblies using AutoCAD 2007.

. PCB Layout using Orcad Layout and Capture

International Rectifier Carolina Design Center, R.T.P, NC

2004-2011

Engineering Technician

Supported a mixed-signal IC design team with the development of DC-DC Buck

Converter and Power Monitor IC devices. Designed laboratory test hardware --

evaluation PCBs and automated test programs using LabVIEW and Altera

FPGAs.

. Measurement of critical design FOM's to include BVdss, Rdson, Error Amp

Loop Gain/Phase, Efficiency, etc. under various voltage and temperature

conditions.

. Developed multiple LabView-based test systems to automate bench

evaluation and compile laboratory data using SPA (HP4145B),

Oscilloscopes, DAQs, DMMs...

. Design, Layout, and order Evaluation PCB's

. Designed serial interface "bit bangers" using PCI-based DIO and FPGA

technologies to facilitate trim parameter access and characterization in

a "lab bench" environment

. Probed open-cavity IC's and wafers using Suss PM-5 probe station

. Set up the design lab during the startup phase of the IR Carolina Design

Center

Semtech RTP Design Center, Morrisville, NC

2002-2004

Senior Applications Technician

Worked with a team of six application engineers aiding in the design and

test of customer evaluation boards. PCB layout using Orcad. Component

level troubleshooting of mixed signal switching power supply circuits.

Attended National Instruments LabView Basics I

. Automated PCB test of multiple products by interfacing lab instruments on

IEEE-488 bus and PCI digital I/O using LabView 7 effectively reducing

test times by over 400%

. Trained 2 technicians to use LabView and to interface their instruments

and develop their own test applications

O.P.W. Fuel Management Systems (Emco Electronics), Cary, NC

1996-2002

CAD Designer, Engineering Technician

Designed and maintained documentation for control equipment utilized in

underground storage tank (UST) monitoring and inventory systems. Created

artwork for multi-layer and multi-sided PCB assemblies (SMT and through-

hole technologies). Maintained engineering laboratory: Calibration records

of test equipment, assembly and testing of prototype assemblies, test-site

maintenance and data collection. Assisted Purchasing Department in cost

effective and expedient delivery of electronic components.

. Practiced Lean Manufacturing, TPQM, JIT Environment, Kaizen Team Leader

. Lead ISO Internal Audit Team

. SAP, Codesoft, Hijaak, Excel, Procomm, Orcad, AutoCAD r2002 (2D and 3D)

Solvocycle Incorporated, Raleigh, NC

1993-1994

Design Technician

Designed, assembled, and tested prototype solvent recycling equipment for

use in histopathology labs. Maintained test sites and equipment in

hospital environments.

. Designed electronics for a fully automated distillation system for xylene

recycle/recovery.

A.B.W. Systems Incorporated, Morrisville, NC

1992-1993

CAD Draftsman, Electrical Assembler

Created wiring diagrams, wiring harness drawings, and assembly

documentation using AutoCAD for SMT re-flow oven assemblies.

. Initiated company's first use of CAD system for drafting/documentation.

. Trained subordinate mechanical draftsman to use AutoCAD.

Delta Brands Incorporated, Irving, TX

1991-1992

Engineering Technician

Aided in system design and tested DC drive systems for use on metal

processing machinery to include slitting, sheering, leveling, and uncoiling

units ranging from 10hp to 250hp in size. Created circuit and assembly

diagrams using AutoCAD and generated all system and control console

layouts.

Eurotherm Drives Incorporated, Reston, VA

1989-1991

CAD Draftsman

Generated and maintained electronic documentation, wiring, assembly, and

source control for Engineering Department of 5 application engineers using

AutoCAD.

Senior Wireman (Master Craftsman) 1985-

1991

Layout and assembly of drive systems and associated control consoles for DC

motor controllers ranging from fractional to 1000 hp. Assisted production

supervisor in overseeing manufacturing procedures and training of 15

production employees.

United States Air Force 1981-

1985

Aircraft Armament Systems Specialist (46250)

Inspected, tested, and repaired weapon systems on tactical fighter

aircraft.

EDUCATION

Wake Technical Community College

Electronic Engineering Technology - 3.78 GPA

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