James A. Jones

Tempe, AZ ***** 623-***-**** ac0xpv@r.postjobfree.com

Test Technician / Engineering Technician

Areas of Emphasis: R&D, Test System Support, Thermal Testing, Manufacturing

Test Technician/Validation Technician with more than 20 years of experience working in a variety of manufacturing environments seeking a new opportunity. Extensive experience providing test system support, assembling specialized test platforms for ARM processors, calibrating power supplies, and specifying new test chassis for test execution systems. Well-developed skills collaborating with vendors for custom parts, performing thermal test setups on devices and thermal chambers, and performing systems integration thermal testing. Dedicated leader with outstanding communication skills and a proven track record of success supporting engineering test software and hardware releases to manufacturing sites in Arizona, Shanghai, China, and Nogales, Mexico.

Areas of Expertise

Manufacturing Environments

System Administration

Data Collection and Analysis

Bench Testing

Cadence Allegro Viewer

Firmware and FPGA Programming

Oscilloscopes & Multimeters

Thermal Testing

Problem-Solving Skills

Experience

INTEL, Chandler, AZ 2016 – Present

Software Technician / Test Technician (Contract Position through YOH Staffing)

Test personal wearable devices including smart watches and heart rate monitors; perform impact tests, wear tests, and depth testing.

Perform testing functions related to various Quality Initiatives.

Configure a variety of Windows and LINUX applications for testing and remote access.

Execute tests and command line scripting in a time-dependent manner to capture specific processor data.

Read schematic to specify PCB modifications for Oscilloscope probing or circuit isolation.

Collaborate with Test Engineers, Software Developers, and Test Equipment Vendors.

Key Accomplishment

Setup Thermotron test chambers and Fluke temperature datalogger for traceability reports.

MARVELL SEMICONDUCTOR INC., Chandler, AZ 2007 – 2015

Engineering Validation Technician

Conducted functional and performance validation and power analysis, and performed electrical characterization across process, voltage, and temperature corners.

Debugged validation platforms and prepared for new project deployments.

Provided test execution and engineering development PCs for the department.

Utilized oscilloscopes, voltmeter, logic analyzer, custom power measurement systems.

Programmed firmware, ROMS, and FPGA devices.

Proposed and implemented test execution replacement chassis.

Cut drill and mill hardware brackets to fashion one-off test needs.

Deployed network switches, power switching devices, and temperature and humidity monitors.

Collaborated with Validation Engineers, Electricians, Equipment Support, and Sales Representatives.

Key Accomplishments

Designed and deployed 350 test execution chassis resulting in improved mechanical stability.

Successfully debugged a backlog of more than 100 failed validation baseboards, reduced to less than 10.

Implemented PC cloning process for PC and OS upgrades and trained others to perform the task.

INTEL, Chandler, AZ 2006

Validation Technician (Contract Position through Kelly Services)

Validated new Linux-based software releases for latest generation multimedia processor.

Support Engineering lab testing and network for Red Hat Fedora core and Windows-based systems in a fast-changing environment.

Performed Dolby Certification testing and tested video decoding software.

RESOLUTION ANTIVIRUS, Mesa, AZ 2005

Customer Service and Product Tester

Tested product scripting installation on various versions of Windows.

Queried customer accounts in database, reset passwords, and confirmed account status.

Loaded and configured several different versions of Windows and performed tests on product performance.

MOTOROLA, Tempe, AZ 1995 – 2005

Engineering Aid

Administered, analyzed, and repaired hardware, software, and network issues for Windows- and Unix-based test platforms.

Supported engineering test software and hardware releases to manufacturing sites in Arizona, Shanghai, China, and Nogales, Mexico.

Provided 24/7 support of Hp3070 test systems and back-up and recovery of operating systems.

Performed testing at system level to identify faults in test rack stations involving network downloads and chassis hardware and backplane interfaces.

Implemented new backup and recovery process of test directory programs and data.

X-rayed soldered devices to confirm integrity of solder joint.

Collaborated internally with Process Technicians, Test Engineers, Test Managers, Test Operators, and Quality Auditors.

Parsed test system output data files utilizing shell scripting.

Key Accomplishments

Worked with colleagues to develop a process for isolating in-circuit resistance failures using a thermal isolation process, TIT (Thermal Isolation Technology), and created a patent. #5361032

Participated in implementation of corporate-wide security and system monitoring tools for hardware and software asset management of multiple Unix platforms. Saved costs by allowing utilization of assets as needed across the company.

Replaced proprietary test servers with open source system, reduced costs and increased capacity.

Education, Certifications, & Additional Training

WESTERN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, Phoenix, AZ

Coursework

DEVRY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Phoenix, AZ

Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Red Hat Certified Engineer Coursework, 2006

Networking Fundamentals Cisco Certification Coursework, 2006

Windows System Administration Certification, 2005

Computer Skills

Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Windows 7, 8,10, Mac, Linux, Graphic editing, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop

NFS, FTP, SSH, DNS, DHCP, TCPIP, RAID, Shell Scripting, Batch files, SAMBA, Ghost, LabVIEW

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