Mechanical Technician

W illiam Darlington

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Cheyenne, Wyoming. 82001

Home: 307-***-**** Cell: 970-***-**** Email: *********@*****.***

Summa ry

• Demonstrated achiever with exceptional knowledge in research and development of

r adar and electronic components and systems.

• Strong research and development background combined with design skills,

i ncluding advanced t raining in AutoCAD, circuit board layout, composite material

bonding, near and far field microwave antenna testing, and component testing and

t roubleshooting.

• Skilled at learning new concepts quickly, working well under pressure, and

communicating ideas clearly and effectively.

• Extensive computer t raining, including knowledge of Ansoft Ensemble RF circuit

modeling, LabVIEW programming language, ORBIT/FR microwave test and

measurement system, Altium PCB Design, and AutoCAD

• Enthusiastic and experienced in directing all phases of project based efforts while

managing, motivating, and guiding teams.

Career history & Accomplishments

Electronics Technician, Woodward 2008 -

2009

• Test and t roubleshoot

• Debug printed circuit boards; perform re-work and other modifications at the

board/system level.

• Troubleshoot existing and prototype circuit boards and assemblies.

• Design build and implement test fixtures and test procedures.

E ngineering Technician, Colorado Time Systems. 2007 -

2008

• Development and implementation of manufacturing guidelines to improve efficiency,

manufacturability, and overall product quality.

• Design and develop printed circuit boards using Altium PCB layout.

• Support production department with new and existing product assemblies.

• Troubleshoot existing and prototype circuit boards and assemblies.

• Design build and implement test fixtures and test procedures.

• Support FCC testing and documentation.

E ngineer I I, ATK Space Systems 2000 –

2005

• Support engineering in the design and development of aerospace RF antennas,

mechanical and electronic assemblies. This includes the design and modeling of

complex RF circuitry using the latest software, basic principles, theory, and

concepts.

• Design and test of a 2-18 GHz 32 way power divider. The design incorporated the

use of Ansoft Ensemble circuit modeling, AutoCAD mechanical drawings, T-Tech

circuit prototype CNC, Matlab computing, LabView data collection, Excel and Word

p resentations, machining of mechanical interface, manufacturing interface/training,

and nationwide t ravel for data collection and environmental testing.

• Researched and acquired test equipment to be used in a new lab for the testing and

development of electronic and microwave devices. Lab development required

coordination of facility construction, phone and data installation, and national

t ravel. Devices included Orbit/FR near field antenna range, Agilent PNA network

analyzer, HP 8720 network analyzer, DC power supplies, and miscellaneous test

equipment.

• Researched and acquired machine equipment to be used in the machine shop.

Equipment included end mill, lathe, drill presses, T-Tech PCB prototype system,

electroplating tank, and various machine tools.

• Duties included the use of the Agilent PNA series network analyzer, Orbit/FR near

f ield equipment and software, HP spectrum analyzer, T-Tech prototyping system,

composite material bonding, and machine shop equipment.

Senior Research and Development Technician, Ball Aerospace

1997 – 2000

• Held key responsibilities in the research and development of electronics, microwave

antennas, and mechanical assemblies.

• Performed environmental test procedures, production assistance, component

t roubleshooting, circuit layout, and machining operations.

• Implemented test procedures and built test devices for a manufacturing build of

915MHz 100W RF power amplifiers. Tests included environmental, Emi, and break

i n.

• Trained in the use of AutoCAD, RF theory, LabView programming, soldering,

machining, network analyzer operation, antenna and electronic t roubleshooting,

spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, Autoclave composite material bonding, and

computers.

CAD Designer, Tait Electronics 1996 – 1997

• Designed circuit boards for use in high power RF amplifiers.

• Participated in design reviews with engineers, technicians, and production

personnel.

• Duties included; CAD layout, database update, production assistance, and a general

k nowledge of pick and place robotics.

R esearch and Development Technician, Ball Aerospace 1989 – 1996

• Reported directly to design and production engineers for the research and

development of microwave antennas/electronic devices and mechanical assemblies.

• Prepared microwave circuit board layouts using AutoCAD to generate artwork for

etch-shop fabrication.

• Performed tests and t roubleshooting using network analyzers, spectrum analyzers,

oscilloscopes, and other microwave and electronic test equipment.

• Fabricated and tested devices in a clean room environment.

• Prepared test fixtures and components using machine shop equipment.

Navy Search and Rescue, United States Navy Pt. Mugu, CA. 1983 – 1988

• Helicopter search and rescue swimmer.

• Experienced in aviation structural repair and ground support equipment

operations.

• Performed helicopter inspections and cargo reports.

• Advanced lifeguard t raining, CPR, and basic first aid.

Education

Completed courses in mechanical/electrical engineering.

1992 - 1994

Colorado University, Denver, Colorado.

Completed pre-requisite courses. 1990 – 1992

F ront Range Community College, Westminster, Colorado.

Concentration in Math, Physics, English, and CAD

A dvanced Electronics Degree 1987 - 1988

Golden State College, Oxnard, California.

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