MICHAEL E. CLARK
**** **** ****** ****** ( Youngsville, North Carolina 27596
H 919-***-**** ( C 919-***-****
******@*******.***
http://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeleclark05
SUMMARY
A versatile technician, with broadly diverse expertise encompassing
quality and reliability, testing, team-leading, research and
development, circuit boards and upgrades. A top- performing team
player, with a proven aptitude for providing specific resolutions and
improving processes to increase operational efficiency. A results-
driven performer, who expedites requests and assignments to enhance
product profitability in engineering. A dedicated and hardworking
leader, who consistently attains targeted objectives with a commitment
to excellence.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Windows, MS Excel, Word, Linux, Soldering rework & assembly, Oracle,
Arena, Pro Comm
EXPERIENCE
CREE, (Greene Resources- contract) Durham NC
Lighting Technician, 2012-Present
. Troubleshoot & repair circuit boards to component level,
. Troubleshoot & repair Light Assemblies
. Provide support to MFG in resolving test issues
. Assist engineers with special projects
. Work overtime whenever required to make deadlines to ship orders for
revenue.
TEKELEC, Morrisville, North Carolina
Operations Technician III, 2005-2011
. Built, tested and replaced any bad components of systems ordered and
recorded test data.
. Prepped equipment and tested before going to quality for inspection,
along with appropriate paperwork.
. Entered test information into test-record database.
. Assisted engineers with special projects, as necessary, and cross-
trained with other areas within department.
. Increased knowledge of Tekelec products, using online learning tool.
. Cross-trained other coworkers on new equipment, using only approved
documentation.
. Presented orders to quality with no errors.
. Worked overtime whenever required to make deadlines to ship orders for
revenue.
. Saved department $500 by assembling test shelves in-house instead of
sending out.
. Helped inventory control by volunteering to help with inventory
counts.
. Assisted engineers with tests to verify new procedures and test
scripts.
. Received Extra Effort Award for 2008.
PARATA SYSTEMS LLC, Durham, North Carolina
Electronic Technician, 2004-2005
. Tested robotic-dispensing systems in R&D laboratory.
. Recorded test data, performing engineering tests as requested by
engineers.
. Performed calibration and repairs on systems, as necessary or
requested.
. Worked extended hours to get systems shipped.
. Handled special rework projects with engineers in-house.
LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSOCIATES, Youngsville, North Carolina
Video Technician, 2003-2004
. Built audio and video surveillance equipment.
. Tested, troubleshot and repaired assemblies built.
GULTECH, Raleigh, North Carolina
Electrical Test Technician, 2001-2003
. Tested raw circuit boards, using automated machines and manual test
fixtures.
. Assisted other departments, as necessary.
ALCATEL, Raleigh, North Carolina
R&D Engineering Technician, 1997-2001
. Managed laboratory inventory with computer-based system.
. Tested new cards and shelves for engineers.
. Ordered necessary parts and equipment, and built laboratory test
systems.
. Organized laboratory activities with engineering requirements.
. Scheduled and moved equipment to and from Underwriters Laboratories
for testing.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Test Technician, Cross-Connect System, 1997. Tested 1630 Cross-Connect
System and recorded test data.
Test Technician, Repair and Return, 1984-1997. Held responsibility for
testing, troubleshooting and repairing circuit boards returned from
customers. Recorded test results. Participated on CIT teams.
Test Technician, Manufacturing, 1979-1984. Handled testing of new boards.
Troubleshot bad boards sent for repair. Recorded test results.
EDUCATION
DEVRY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Atlanta, Georgia
Diploma in Electronics, 1979
CERTIFICATION
Certified IPC Specialist
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
RDS Basics
RDS Troubleshooting,
RDS Assemblies and Subassemblies
RDS Install
RDS Preventive Maintenance
TK110 Eagle STP Overview
TK145 Eagle Maintenance Database Administration
TK155 Eagle 5ISS Global Title and Gateway Screening Translation
LRN Recognizing Conflicts of Interest