John J. Longchamp
Knoxville, TN. 37922
acaznj@r.postjobfree.com
Interested in Electronic Technician Position
(References on last page)
SUMMARY:
Twenty years of experience in electronics. Skills include extensive background in reading
and understanding detailed schematic diagrams, troubleshooting SM devices to
component level and working on analog and digital circuits. I am a team player and a
loyal dedicated hardworking contributor, with a positive attitude. Committed to
perfection and attaining the highest standards of quality work.
WORK HISTORY:
5/09/2013-7/31/2013 R&D Electronic Lab Technician, Robertshaw (Invensys),
Maryville TN. (Contract Job through Aerotek)
Supported engineering activities such as design, test, and validation. Assembly of
electromechanical systems and product, experimental design circuitry and specialized
test equipment. Worked from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions,
layouts, test procedures or defined plans to perform testing, validation and/or checkout
and trouble-shoot functions. Performed operational test and fault isolation on systems,
product and equipment. Assist in determining methods or actions to remedy
malfunctions. Assisted in the design, construction, test, validation and/or check-out of test
equipment. Used manufacturing, test, development or diagnostic equipment, including,
but not limited to, test programs oscilloscopes, signal generators and specialized test
apparatus. (Reason for leaving: corporate ended all contracts)
2005 – 2012 Electronic Service Technician, FLIR Radiation, Oak Ridge, TN.
Testing, repairing and calibrating Neutron and Gamma radiation instruments. (Reason for
leaving: layoff due to “Lack of Work”)
2003 – 2005 Plasma Separation Process Technician, Theragenics Corporation Oak
Ridge, TN
Temp System contractor working in the PSP operation Engineering department for
Theragenics Corporation. Responsibilities: To support engineering, operate, maintain and
repair PSP equipment, perform precision testing, troubleshoot to component level,
calibrate, data collection, implement design changes as required and building PCB
prototypes. PSP equipment: Electron Cyclotron Heating, Ion Cyclotron Resonant Heating
and the Neutral Source Power Supply. Involved with writing test procedures, data
information, charts, purchase orders and schematic/PCB layout drawings using the
following systems AutoCAD, Power Point, Microsoft Word, and Excel. Implemented
written procedures on the Startup and Shutdown for the Plasma Separation Process
operations. Ability to solder through whole and surface mount devices. Tested,
troubleshoot, calibrated and implemented design changes to a variety of different types of
electronic equipment. Worked on AC/DC, RF generators, Main/Gun and Collector
Magnet power supplies. Contacting manufactures and vendors on electronic components,
equipment and data sheet information. Worked on rewiring and fabricating cable
connector assemblies. Experience in the use of standard test equipment, vacuum systems
and RF plasma operations and theory. (Reason for leaving: Plant closed)
2000 - 2003 Senior Equipment Engineer Technician, IBM/Toshiba/Micron Technology
Incorporated/Dominion Semiconductor LLC. Manassas, Virginia
Engineering Technical Support: Responsibilities include customer technical support, in-
depth system troubleshooting, calibration, repairing, modifications and installation of a
variety of analog, RF and digital electronic equipment. Instructed classes on radio
frequency plasma and microwave theory. Trained equipment maintenance personnel on
technical support issues. Developed written technical bulletins, test and calibration
procedures. Set and maintained highest possible standards for maintenance,
troubleshooting and repairing. Skills include extensive background in reading and
understanding detailed schematic diagrams, troubleshooting to component level, working
with electronic assemblies and testing. Have extensive soldering experience with surface
mounted components, mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of electronic
circuitry. Experienced with standard test equipment such as oscilloscopes, voltmeters,
ammeters, frequency generators, frequency counters, radiation leak detectors, function
generators, HV probes, capacitor/inductor meters, HI-POT testers, watt power meters and
power supplies. Familiar with the use of office automation tools such as word processing,
spreadsheets and databases. Achievements include the design of radio frequency plasma
simulators, test fixtures for testing electronic equipment/printed circuit boards and
prototypes. Proven professional in technical issues, team support and customer
satisfaction. (Reason for leaving: Micron corporate layoff)
1993 - 2000 Advanced Technical Specialist, IBM, Essex Junction, VT
Radio Frequency/Electronic Equipment Bench Lead Technician. Responsibilities were to
establish in-house rework equipment Lab, testing/repairing electronic equipment,
developing RF plasma theory and electronic equipment troubleshooting classes. Involved
with Applied Materials research and development engineering on Applied’s RF matching
network, resulting in a redesign that was released worldwide. Asked by SemiTech in
1995 to speak on existing RF matching network problems. (Reason for leaving: transfer)
1985 – 1993 High Vacuum Technician, IBM, East Fishkill, New York
Primarily involved in Equipment Support in both the Reactive Ion Etch, Metals
Deposition areas. Performed both Planned and Unplanned Maintenance on a wide variety
of vacuum/plasma systems. Received an award of $50,000 by IBM for the design of a
high voltage vacuum capacitor tester. (Reason for leaving: transfer)
EDUCATION:
AS in Electronics, Westchester Comm. College, New York
Technical Electronic Certification, RCA Institute NYC, NY
Combat Veteran, US Marine Corps
REFERENCES:
James Allen
Engineering Lab Supervisor
Invensys Controls
1602 Mustang Drive
Maryville, TN 37801
Brian Evans
Engineering Manager
1602 Mustang Driver
Maryville, TN 37801
Tim Bigelow, Ph.D.
Theragenics Corporation
103 Palladium Way
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
PSP Manager
Cell Phone: 865-***-****
Now working @ORNL
Joe Meditz
Equipment Manager
Micron Technology, Inc.
9600 Godwin Drive
Manassas, Virginia 20110
TEL: 703-***-****
Karen Lavender
100 Midland Road
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
TEL: 865-***-**** Ext 100