Engineer Equipment
Resume:
KEVIN E. CARPENTER
Technical Professional
******@*****.***
EDUCATION:
Electronics Engineering, Bryman College
Flagstaff High School
Circuit Design, Mesa Community College
Technical Writing, Gateway Community College
Technical Certifications:
Promina IDNX, Iraq
Pelco video surveillance, Netherlands
AN/PSN-11 GPS, Bosnia
GEODSS sensor operator, Diego Garcia
Emergency power generation, Diego Garcia
Telecom installation practices, Texas
1680 OGX, Texas
1640 DWDM SONET, Texas
1690 Enterprise, Texas
BNC / wire wrap, Texas
Fiber optic splice and theory, S. Carolina
Fiber optic splice and theory, Alaska
Outside Plant / ROW inspection, Alaska
Ethernet Analysis, T1, Alaska
Micro planar, Oregon
Hazardous Materials Response Team, Arizona
Statistical Process Control, Arizona
Precision Thermometry, Maryland
Principles of Metrology, Phoenix
Digital oscilloscopes, Maryland
Analog oscilloscopes, Maryland
Semiconductor high vacuum processes, Phoenix
Army AN / MPQ-52 RF / high power radar, Texas
Army Tracking Adjunct System, Texas
Army radar cooling systems, Germany
Army 16D firing section operations, Texas
ComTrain tower climb and recue, Georgia
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Possess twenty plus years experience in
Electronics/Semiconductor/Communications engineering fields with regard to
both the military and civilian sectors. Provided supervisory and technical
expertise to the military radar fire control section operators for timely
mission completion. Repaired and serviced complex surface-to-air missile
defense system radars supporting EUAEUR and NATO. In the semiconductor
sector, I delivered technical expertise for the fabrication of micro-
electronics as a Process Engineer. Trained FAB operators on statistical
process control and safety policies, while minimizing affect on quality and
factory thru put time.
Worked with vendors on wafer processing and new equipment
characterizations. Repaired complex manufacturing analytical equipment. As
a Metrologist, I was responsible for the tracking, calibration and repair
of sophisticated manufacturing test and measurement equipment traceable to
NIST. Earned numerous industry specific certifications. Conceived new test
methodologies and processes to be used in the Metrology lab. Lately I have
provided my engineering expertise to the telecommunications / IT profession
on many large scale projects throughout the world. Supervised and mentored
subcontract employees. Fielded new SONET optical transport equipment using
topologies such as the ring, hub, point to point and back to back
configurations. Supported electronic warfare operations for CENTCOM and
NATO. Monitored and tested T3 level communications for OIF. Performed my
tasks in isolated environments and combat zones worldwide. Have regularly
multi-tasked my leadership and technical duties to find solutions to issues
at hand, interfacing with company superiors and customers.
HARDWARE:
CD/DVD recorder, power supply, mother board, daughter board, SCSI drive,
keyboard, hard drives, thumb drives, flash cards, processor / co-processor,
liquid and air processor cooling, dip switches, ports, wireless mouse and
keyboard, PMCIA cards, LAN / WAN, modem, laser, wireless receiver-WAN, SATA
and PETA with RS-232, DIN, Amphenol plugs, electrical loads, batteries,
solenoid, compressor, valves, switches, servos,
OPERATING SYSTEMS:
MetCal, Win XP, 98, 95, Vista, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, What's up Gold-
network monitoring, File Maker Pro, Visio, REMEDY/BMC action request
system, Spectrum Console, Solar Winds Network Management, HP / Open view,
NMX network management, CAMS, Fed Log, Netscape, CC Mail, Outlook, Pro Com,
Hyper Term / Telnet, Nero, VX works, WordStar, Qual metrics, Photoshop, Epi
security suite, Raven, Visio, Web root. COMSEC, FaCit 6.0, Spectrum,
Promina Pro Log Node, Ceragon, Inmarsat,
SIGNIFICANT EQUIPMENT:
Oscilloscopes analog and digital, physical dimension, HP parametric
analyzer, curve tracer, attenuators, bit error rate test set, null meter,
spectrum analyzer, 2meter radio, Forward Looking Infra Red camera, analog
and digital volt meter, analog and digital precision power supply,
thermocouple, triple point of water cell, ultra sonic flow gauges, Optical
Time Domain Reflectometer, candle power meter, accelerometer, frequency
meter, oscillator, frequency counter, current probe, laptop PC, waveform
monitor, digital camera, fusion splice, optical power meter, precision
thermometer, frequency generator, EPROM burner, hubs, planar tool, flow
meter, gas detectors, T1 tester, data logger, un interruptible power
supplies, mega meter, surface monitor, Standing Wave Ratio meter, Klystron
RF supply, slow scan, watt meter, automated wire bonder, Motorola repeaters
and radios, air defense Doppler radar, COMSEC ANCD, Ku//Tri band satellite
communications transceivers, AS-3047 K-band line-of-sight antenna
(terrestrial transceiver), CV-8448 Non Return to Zero converter, fiber
modems, KIV-19, KIV-7, Quantar digital repeater, Dorne-Margolin GPS
antennas, tactical data packages AN-GRC 248-245-239, SATCOM, SONET optical
multiplexer, SONET tributaries and combiners, UP / DOWN converter, Fireberd
6000 and 8000, voltage controlled oscillator, RF nutating scanner, RF
filter, Motorola XTS5000-700/800Mhz series mobile radio, VOIP phones, time
mark generator, decade resistance, null meter, Db light meter, variable
attenuator, ACV generator, time and frequency receiver, P&E plasma metal
etch, inductance standards, precision optical source, vector generator,
Noyes fiber inspection optics, chart recorder, ammeter, Hughes ImarSat
receiver (BGAN), BTS-cell radios,
SPECIFIC WORK EXPERIENCE:
Rockwell Collins, Kandahar, Afghanistan OEF, Expeditionary
December 2010-Present
Nokia GSM cell site FSR for Marines in southern Afghanistan.
Electrical installation and repair. Power generator install and
maintenance. BCS, MSC and BTS transceiver radio commissioning (900+1800
Mbps). Install and adjustment of pan and tilt servos for line of sight RF
antenna alignments.Bgan InmarSat SatCom transceiver electrical wiring and
alignments, omni-directional radio antennas with bandpass filters,
PAE, Islamabad, PK, OEF
April 2010-Dec 2010
Integrated Digital Network ExChange Field Technician (tactical WAN and long
haul systems) Operation Enduring Freedom.
Test, monitor, and repair to secure wide area networks. Control the
physical data, network, and transport layers of strategic and tactical
Communications-Computer Systems including connectivity to local and wide
area networks, end-to-end communications and SL100 switching systems, long-
haul transmission for the global information grid. Perform, coordinate, and
supervise the design, configuration, operation, restoration, and
improvements on assigned network elements. Analyze network capabilities and
performance identifying problems for corrective action. Test or replace
cryptographic equipment. Fabricate cable assemblies including GPS timing
and clocking options. Perform control facility inspections. Make
operational adjustments to technical control and telecommunication
transmission equipment to include but not limited to Promina 400 and 800
IDNX, asynchronous Transfer mode (ATM) switching equipment, fiber optic
modems and wide band radio equipment. Work independently to resolve issues
that have an impact on the Command and Control Communications, Computers
and Intelligence (C41) configurations in OCONUS and for Coalition forces
Iraq. Analyze, evaluate, coordinate and recommend communication solutions
to the military. Monitor, repair, up-grade, and test Promina IDNX
multiplexer and de multiplexer components from trunk to DSN level that
provide SIPR/NIPR/VOIP/DSN/VTC/JWICs services to the war fighter. Use
CCCDs, schematics and my skills to maintain all tactical links, trunks, and
nodes. Maintain and resolve USKET and DKET K-band and TSSR troposphere
trunk issues. Maintain and submit REMEDY or FACIT action tickets and
operational readiness war reports, for pro-longed circuit outages. Act upon
and implement FRAGOs / Fragmented Orders. Submit requests for TSOs and ASIs
/ Authorized Service Interruptions. Initiate trend analysis for active
links and trunks. Design and maintain CAP network drawings and cut sheets
for the CENTCOM standardization initiative.
ITT Systems, Baghdad, Iraq, OIF
November 2004 - April 2010
Integrated Digital Network ExChange Field Technician (tactical WAN and long
haul systems) Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Test, monitor, and repair to secure wide area networks. Control the
physical data, network, and transport layers of strategic and tactical
Communications-Computer Systems including connectivity to local and wide
area networks, end-to-end communications and SL100 switching systems, long-
haul transmission for the global information grid. Perform, coordinate, and
supervise the design, configuration, operation, restoration, and
improvements on assigned network elements. Analyze network capabilities and
performance identifying problems for corrective action. Test or replace
cryptographic equipment. Fabricate cable assemblies including GPS timing
and clocking options. Perform control facility inspections. Make
operational adjustments to technical control and telecommunication
transmission equipment to include but not limited to Promina 400 and 800
IDNX, asynchronous Transfer mode (ATM) switching equipment, fiber optic
modems and wide band radio equipment. Work independently to resolve issues
that have an impact on the Command and Control Communications, Computers
and Intelligence (C41) configurations in OCONUS and for Coalition forces
Iraq. Analyze, evaluate, coordinate and recommend communication solutions
to the military. Monitor, repair, up-grade, and test Promina IDNX
multiplexer and de multiplexer components from trunk to DSN level that
provide SIPR/NIPR/VOIP/DSN/VTC/JWICs services to the war fighter. Use
CCCDs, schematics and my skills to maintain all tactical links, trunks, and
nodes. Maintain and resolve USKET and DKET K-band and TSSR troposphere
trunk issues. Maintain and submit REMEDY or FACIT action tickets and
operational readiness war reports, for pro-longed circuit outages. Act upon
and implement FRAGOs / Fragmented Orders. Submit requests for TSOs and ASIs
/ Authorized Service Interruptions. Initiate trend analysis for active
links and trunks. Design and maintain CAP network drawings and cut sheets
for the CENTCOM standardization initiative.
ManTech MTISC, Tuzla, Bosnia i Herzegovina
October 2003 - November 2004
Senior Electronics Field Engineer for Intelligence and Electronic Warfare.
Supported the Central European Command-CECOM and Stabilization Force/NATO.
Deployed in Tuzla, Bosnia Herzegovina, supporting the base security force
and the NATO multinational stabilization forces throughout the entire
region. Perform site survey, fabrication, installs, and testing of remote
repeater antennas and electronic equipment including the Motorola 3000 and
XTS5000 series mobile radio transceivers 136 -174 / 700-800MHZ. Use
impedance matched, band-pass filters for specific mission frequencies.
SINCGARS radio install and turn up. Travel to remote sites to support
computer security data bases, File Pro, and electronic personnel ID
database and vehicle identification tracking system. Service and replace
Raytheon forward looking infrared cameras and single point of entry metal
detection devices in support of Force Protection elements. Support Night
Stalker FLIR, vehicle mounted infrared surveillance cameras and range
finders. Astro Spectra support. Repair / replace RF-UHF connectors and
cables. Perform logistical duties such as researching and ordering
replacement parts and test equipment using the automated 2407. Evaluate,
test and turn in non serviceable equipment to depot for disposition.
Maintain equipment specification and operations manuals. Army PSYOP and
HUMINT voice and digital imaging devices. Analyze and repair power
generation and power converter equipment. Provision and repair Quantar
digital repeater equipment in support of SFOR Joint Forge Army units
assigned to the AOR. Commercial and military communications high tower
surveys and installations.
Northrop Grumman Information Systems, Diego Garcia
August 2002 - September 2003
Field Engineering Technician / PMEL Coordinator.
GEODSS-Geo synchronous Deep Space SurveillancePerformed operational and
maintenance functions during the assigned shift. Performed space
observations at the site in accordance with applicable procedures and
directives. Monitored site operation performance for compliance and
quality. Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair of
assigned electro-optical, digital, and servo-systems equipment, in
accordance with established Technical Orders and company procedures.
Performed system diagnostics and fault isolation to component level.
Performed nightly mount and SOI calibrations and daily system database and
file data backup processes. Interfaced with Air Force DSST in operational
areas, communicating vital operational information to the JSPOC.
Participated in training and proficiency exercises and operational tests.
Performed site telecommunications operations and maintenance. Monitored
weather and equipment status for the JSPOC. Performed pre and post mission
system checks and operations. Performed data editing, validation,
classification and communication transmission functions. Used appropriate
Technical Orders, instructions, safety procedures, test equipment, and shop
tools to perform scheduled preventive maintenance inspections. Troubleshoot
camera and sensors to the module level. Performed fault isolation using
special test fixtures and precision measuring equipment. Performed
component level soldering including cable builds. Documented maintenance
and supply actions using appropriate forms, instructions, and regulations.
Performed PMs such as voltage checks of equipment and camera racks, and
dome. Performed all sensor calibrations from DPG console or sensor
controller. Reconfigured communications from primary to secondary circuits
and performed communications systems checks. Coordinated with technical
control for site communications troubleshooting. Configure GPS timing.
Maintained emergency power generators. Review, post, update TOs,
checklists, procedures and training materials. Prepared AFTO 22 forms.
Assisted with facilities projects and corrosion control. Ordered of parts
for bench stock. Performed data entry and prepared situation reports, logs,
and records covering occurrences during the assigned shift. Provided
training and system demonstrations for visiting personnel and new hires.
Performed safety observations during maintenance activities.
Alcatel USA
December 1998 - July 2002
Product Support Field Engineer
Layer 4 install, test and commission new Alcatel telecom DWDM optical
products. Train contract and customer personnel on the Optinex DWDM optical
transport and Metro enterprise product lines. Support post sales with final
acceptance tests, document review/modifications and product performance
evaluations in field and lab. Provide field support for customer emergency
outages. Supervise and train field supervisors and install crews. Field
duties included, perform installation guidance/site surveys for new
telecom products, field testing of product, understand theory of new
products, gather and document project information, verify completed
equipment testing results meet factory specifications and customer
requirements, provide on-site support to customers, compile test data
sheets, obtain job sign off, train fellow employees, update system
documentation including red lines, provide custom equipment configurations,
conceive and implement custom accessories, document and report equipment
problems, procure tools and materials to complete assigned job, interface
with project management and customers alike regarding installation and
testing deadlines. In house responsibilities include; keep up to date on
emerging technology, equipment hardware and software upgrades, maintaining
test procedures, implement software releases including updating and
training document control personnel about specific product changes and
procedures. Maintain factory test bed equipment. Tasks include; 1640 Dense
Wavelength Division Multiplexing/SONET OC-48 to192. Commissioned nodes
using HP Open View and 1301 NMX. Access Central Processor using WAN or
direct RS 232 processor interface. Install and tested modules: Mass Storage
Unit, OSC, combiner/splitters, telemetry interface modules, SPC, L-band
couplers, Dispersion Compensation Units. Attenuated spans according to
engineering specs. Configure Digital Communications Channels and modems at
network elements to provide remote logon and network inventory
capabilities. Configure signal regeneration nodes. Install DC power
distribution systems. Perform channel spectrum balancing, Bit Frame Error
Rate, link and system testing, jitter test, extinction ratio, cross talk,
packet loss, Central Processor Card, system interference, outage
recoverability testing all according to Alcatel manufacturer specs. I-
pattern, Tributary Receive Wavelength Adaptor sensitivity factory testing.
Assist in customer lab Final Acceptance Testing, RE: module and software
release up-grades. Replace faulty modules and ship to factory for repair
and warranty recoverability using return authorizations. Turn up and
balance spectrum Wavelength Add Drop Multiplexer channels. Assembled first
Alcatel DWDM proto types prior to field deployment, 1690 / 1696 DWM METRO
supporting fast Ethernet, Asynchronous Transfer Mode, OC-12/48/192 fixed
or multi-clock dense wavelength multiplexer. Supported SONET network using
LINUX based software. Construct point-to-point systems and redundant rings
with fold back capabilities. Configure 1690 WDM Enterprise for short haul
environment. Perform field and customer up-grades with new software
releases. Worked with documentation department writing and updating the
official test, turn-up, installation, and parts reference manuals for
distribution to the customer. Perform final acceptance tests with 1690 DWM
in lab prior to customer release. Modify fielded equipment as per customer
performance expectations. Document field reliability and maintainability
reports, implemented product modification changes to factory mechanical
engineering, performed demos for customers and Alcatel training and
documentation departments. Perform field testing such as link sensitivity
and power loss. Connection of shelf\PIDs for alarm monitoring, cabling
modifications, PDU connectivity for terminal grounding /power, fiber
routing/management, front panel fiber protection, fiber jumper design,
power distribution modules. Teach Fiber Cleaning techniques to peers and
customers according to official procedures. Trainer for the 1696 DWDM
Enterprise product line. Install and configure hubs for LAN terminal
integrations. Configure domains for lab multiple node, IP addressing.
Assemble and install CAT V and VI shielded cabling. Created Statement Of
Work documents for field projects. Created Method of Procedures with for
new equipment installs and testing. Update and review test documentation
test and review product specifications and test manuals. QA / QC
installations and prepared test results for customer sign off.
Metropolitan Fiber Systems-MFSNT
July 1996 - December 1998
Field System Engineer / electrical sub-contract foreman
OSP Field Engineer.
Performed a variety of tasks depending on the job location and task
assignment; New Jersey - Installed and commissioned electronic equipment
for New Jersey Trans Authority EZ-pass toll systems, NJ turnpike. Installed
video security, violation cameras and data recorders. Install and test
treadles, vehicle height and weight monitors. Supervise IBEW contract
electrical workers. Supervised OSP crews in Alaska during the Alaska Radio
and Telephone project. Check for electrical code compliance. Inspect for
correct placement of fielded equipment
in compliance with contract guidelines. Inspect burial and aerial fiber
installs on the Alaska Pipeline ROW which included splice boxes and hand
holes according to as-built specifications. Obtained construction permits
from the military, state and Alyeska to insure work progressed in a timely
manner. Install Intellect OC-3/12 and Alcatel 1603 cross-connects from
Prudhoe Bay to Valdez. Install GPS reference timing transceivers and
antennas at regeneration sites. Trained on DC battery enclosures for
confined space work environments. Wire wrap cross connect panels, fabricate
coax, tri-ax and N-type connectors. Install DC main power, battery back-
ups, and general halo type site grounding. Perform fiber locations and red
line corrections. Arizona Department of Transportation federal highway
communications up-grade project consisting of 90 nodes with a host of
electronic equipment used for signal timing, highway warning signs and
video monitoring systems. Installed and tested traffic timing products.
Correct as-built red lines to meet customer specifications. Perform
customer final acceptance testing according to manufacturer specifications.
Intel Corporation
May 1986 - July 1996
Metrologist / Manufacturing Engineer for microprocessor fabrication.
Test equipment calibration and repair. Schedule and perform repairs of thin
films IC manufacturing and process equipment. PLC robotic tool point
adjustments. Performed service and repairs on metal sputter, ion implant,
D&W metal etch and gold deposition equipment. Repair cryogenic, mechanical
and turbo-mechanical pumps for High VAC integrated circuit fabrication
equipment. Respond to emergencies as a member of the HAZMAT and Emergency
Response Teams. Repair and calibrated manufacturing test equipment to Mil
STD 45562. Digitizing and analog oscilloscopes-500Mhz to 1Ghz, time mark
generators, amplifiers, frequency counters, parametric analyzers, waveform
monitors, data loggers, spectrum analyzers, thermo sensors, thermal
couples, precision DC power supplies, torque meters, Hart scientific
thermometers, Fluke dual and single DVMs, reflectometers, laser particle
monitors, surf-scan wafer thickness meter, frequency generators, curve
tracers, frequency transducers, de-ionized water flow meters, dual and
triple dc power supplies, OTDR, candle power meter, variable and primary
oscillators, lasers sources, thermo probe, high voltage and current
probes, amplifiers, timing generators, bake ovens, ultra sonic, depth
gauge, calipers, vibration sensors, accelerometers, Sartorius and Ohaus
scales used on a regular basis. Schedule equipment for calibrations and for
NIST vendor certifications. Develop the construction procedure of the
triple point of water cell for use by technical peers. Used helium leak
detection systems for high vacuum process chamber repair and vacuum pump
operating characterizations. Use process gases and chemicals. Repaired and
replaced Surface Mount Technology components in many brands of
manufacturing test instruments. Trained on and built the new FAB wafer
planarization prototype at the Gaard Automation factory while also
receiving factory specific certifications. Troubleshoot pneumatics and
hydraulics, valves and transducers. Created test analysis data for Pentium
processors. Performed in FAB testing for particulate reduction and control.
Identified laminar flow issues. Instituted and trained personnel on
Statistical Process Control inside manufacturing.
US Army
December 1979 - January 1985
RF radar specialist / US Army Europe/MOS 24C
High power RF illuminator radar AN-MPQ-52 specialist. Perform maintenance
at field level on radar and firing section control boxes and launchers.
Identify malfunctions, make repairs to RF assemblies to component level,
performed alignment and synchronization of electro mechanical assemblies.
Initiate requests for PLL spare parts, perform prescribed system tests
according to Technical Manuals to determine operational and maintenance
status of site equipment, install equipment modifications, supervise
launcher and missile crew activities, provide technical training to missile
crewmembers. Maintain Technical Orders and manuals. Directed daily
operations in the firing control section related to mobilization or PMCS
tasks. Tag and inventory classified system level radar spare parts. Perform
live fire field exercises on Crete. Provide maintenance during battery
Organizational Readiness Exercises and for Re FORGE.
LANGUAGES: none
GEOGRAPHICAL EXPERIENCES:
USA, France, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium
United Kingdom, Alaska, Diego Garcia, Bosnia,
Republic of Serbja, Iraq, Kuwait, Croatia, Kosovo,
Mexico, Crete, Pakistan, Afghanistan
REGISTRATIONS / CERTIFICATES / LICENSES:
FCC license
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS / LICENSES:
AFCEA-Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association
AWARDS AND HONORS:
Army Commendation medal
Army Achievement medal (2)
United States Air Force Commander's award
Army Letter of recognition
Cold War Service recognition
PUBLICATIONS / PRESENTATIONS: Triple Point of Water Cell physical constant
CITIZENSHIP: U.S citizen
SECURITY CLEARANCE: secret
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