Electro-Mechanical Assembler/Technician
Resume:
RICK L. SHEFFER
**** *’Neal Circle #L-23, Boulder, CO., 80301
ac1n60@r.postjobfree.com
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
I am an accomplished Electro-mechanical Technician with proven success in assembly and repair of circuit boards, complex solar physics research instrumentation, weather radar systems, and many types of high-precision electronic and electro-mechanical products and equipment. My talent lies in identifying ways to improve a product through careful analysis of preparation, organization, and assembly techniques. In addition, I am a conscientious employee who can train others in an industrial environment.
You can depend on my strong technical abilities, commitment to excellence, and broad-based experience to greatly contribute to your operational efficiency.
Career Objective:
A position that provides an opportunity to use acquired job-related skills, knowledge and expertise, and
advance further in electronics technology through education and experience.
Employment History:
July, 2014 - Oct. 2016; National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Earth Observing Laboratory Division through Bolder Staffing
Advanced Support Technician
Manual assembly and soldering of surface-mount prototype electronic assemblies including fine-pitch ICs, passive components as small as 0402 size; rework and parts replacement.
Cable assemblies terminated with circular connectors made by Bulgin, Binder, Amphenol, both crimp-type and solder cup; RF coax cables terminated with BNC, Type N, and SMA connectors; connector potting.
Sensor board wiring which involved substantial mechanical modifications of connectors attached to the sensor boards.
Complex mechanical, electrical and electronic rework of Wind Profiler Radar components.
Box build and wiring.
Review and update engineering documentation of electronic assemblies including assembly drawings, schematics, and BOMs.
Mechanical assembly, automated testing, and packing and shipping of dropsondes.
Assist engineers and senior-level technicians from other divisions as requested.
Lab and electronic parts organization and arranging of equipment and work areas.
Aug., 2009 - July, 2014: Aztek Networks Inc., and Lexycom Technologies Inc., through Express Employment Professionals
Rework Assembler/Technician
Telecom Network and Digital Transceiver surface-mount PC bd. rework including manual removal and replacement of surface-mount electrolytic capacitors, 0603-size ceramic capacitors and resistors, through-hole inductors, and fine-pitch ICs. From schematics and written and verbal instructions, assemble "kludge" circuits to be incorporated into main circuit. Post rework programming of completed PC bd. assemblies per written instructions. Post manufacturing hand placement and soldering of various surface-mount components including headers, capacitors, resistors, standard and fine-pitch ICs, etc. Cut traces and run jumpers with 30AWG wire.
Oct., 2004 - Aug.,2008: Colorado Electronic Product Design Inc., Boulder, CO.
Engineering Assembler/Technician
Manual assembly, soldering, and rework of prototype surface mount PC bds. including hand desoldering and replacement of ultra-fine pitch surface mount active devices, and passive components as small as 0402 size. Complex rework and modifications to boards, cables, wiring harnesses, etc., from schematics, sketches, and verbal instructions. Build cables terminated with various types of connectors including Mil.-Spec. circular connectors, rectangular connectors, crimp-pin connectors, coaxial connectors, etc. Fabrication and mechanical assembly of chassis, enclosures and panels with a drill press and hand tools. Order parts and tools, run errands and maintain electronic lab supplies and parts inventory for 12 engineers.
Oct., 2001 - July, 2003: Boulder Amplifiers Inc., Boulder, CO.
Electro-mechanical Assembler
Hand loading and soldering of through-hole and surface mount PC bd. assemblies. Wiring of XLR- type
audio connectors and cable assemblies. Final mechanical and electro-mechanical assembly of phono
preamp and power supplies.
Jan., 2000 - Oct., 2001: High Precision Devices Inc., Boulder, CO.
Electro-mechanical Assembler/Technician
High-level, precision electronic and electro-mechanical assembly of prototype and production scientific research instruments. Devices built included DC-Voltage-Standard cryoprobes; high-speed, multi-line cryoprobes; miniature IR lasers; motorized air-sampling valve actuators; prototype high-speed microprocessor test bed; and Sun Emulators. Duties also included work documentation, process troubleshooting, and machine tool operation as assigned. Conceived and executed hardware inventory organization system.
Education:
1. Aviation Maintenance Technology; University of Illinois Institute of Aviation
2. Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic Certification, University of Illinois Institute of Aviation.
3. In addition, my education includes study in the areas of Electronic DC Circuits, Meteorology, Weather Forecasting,
Atmospheric Research and Severe Weather Phenomena.
Computer Literacy:
Proficient in Windows XP Home and Windows 7 OS; MS Outlook; Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer browsers.
Literate in MS Word and Excel.
Have done numerous hardware and software installations and upgrades on home PC.
General Skills and Personal Attributes:
Personal commitment to high-quality workmanship
Conscientious and diligent
Attentive to details
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong work ethic
Punctual
Clean background and Motor Vehicle Record
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