Steven Patterson

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Boise, ID 83709

208-***-****

abhimq@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: To find a technician position in the manufacturing field.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

. Evaluated and analyzed printed circuit boards down to component level

utilizing test equipment such as, digital voltmeters, oscilloscopes,

spectrum analyzers, and soldering or de-soldering stations

. Project Manager for the Band 7 Traveling Wave Tube (TWT) for the U.S.

Navy EA-6B Prowler aircraft

. Adhered to and practiced ESD, ISO 9001 and LEAN manufacturing

standards

. Manufactured Printed Circuit Boards (PCB's) in through hole technology

and Surface Mount Technology (SMT)

. Operated wave soldering machine and Automated Test Equipment (ATE)

. Performed bench and component level testing of varied products

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Electronics

. Utilized a variety of test equipment including oscilloscopes,

calibration units, digital multi-meters (DMMs), spectrum analyzers,

temperature probes, and including hand tools like crimpers and coax

cable strippers

. Assembled, tested, and maintained circuit boards according to

engineering instructions, technical manuals, and knowledge of

electronics, using hand tools, power tools, and soldering iron

. Performed preventative maintenance checks and services (PMCS) and

calibration on electronic communication devices such as

telecommunications equipment, power supplies, switchboards, and

computer equipment

. Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and engineering

instructions for assembling electronic units, applied knowledge of

electronic theory and components

Manufacturing

. Maintained strict Department of Defense manufacturing contract

requirements resulting in the renewal of U.S. Department of Navy

Contract three times

. Conducted preliminary Radio Frequency (RF) testing, final Radio

Frequency (RF) testing and packaging of TWT

. 95% Productivity customer acceptance success rate of finished tested

products

. Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and engineering

instructions for assembling electronic units, applied knowledge of

electronic theory and components

. Employed Microsoft Office programs like Excel, Word, Outlook, Access,

and Powerpoint

. Maintained and establishing user accounts, network security,

troubleshooting printer problems, back-up devices, installation with

routers, firewalls, switches, hubs, DSL configuration, software

installation and maintenance of Microsoft servers and other computer

peripheral devices

Engineering

. Troubleshot both hardware/software computer systems, visual,

electronic, and hydraulic systems on a $30 million U.S. Department of

Defense C-130J Model Flight Simulator contract

. Maintained multiple training platforms that included Weapons System

Trainer (WST), Computer Based Training (CBT)

and Cockpit Aviation Part Tasks Trainer (CAPTT)

. Provided user applications for engineering support and recommendations

for new and existing equipment in regard to installation, upgrades and

enhancement

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

2009-2010 Student, North Carolina State University

Raleigh, NC

2006-2009 Flight Simulator Technician, Canadian Aerospace Engineering

MCAS Cherry Point, NC

2003-2006 Electronics Technician, LB & B Associates

MCAS Cherry Point, NC

2000-2003 Technician II, Teledyne Electronic Technologies

Rancho Cordova, CA

1995-2000 Test Technician II, Coherent, Inc.

Auburn, CA

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Public Administration, North Carolina State

University

United States Army Signal School, Electronics Certificate

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