Lab Technician
Resume:
DAVID AKIN
Chicago, IL *****
*******@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE:
I would like to obtain a challenging and rewarding position within an
organization utilizing my knowledge and experience in the electronics
field.
QUALIFICATIONS:
( Persuasive communicator and effective listener.
( Easily establishes and maintains excellent
working relations with individuals at all
levels.
. Efficiently develops work schedules in order for projects to meet set
requirements.
. Proficient in problem-solving and implementing solutions.
( Frequently acknowledged for exceeding performance expectations.
. Over 25 years of experience in the electronics field.
EXPERIENCE:
PRODUCT SAFETY CONSULTING, INC
Bensenville, IL
2011 to 2014 LAB TECHNICIAN
Performed agency testing on Lighting Equipment, Medical Devices, Motors,
Controls and Power Supplies (UL, ETL, CSA, & CE) through client
test programs. Managed Test Equipment Calibration and prepared tolerance
reports when equipment came back from Calibration.
ROBERTSON WORLDWIDE
Blue Island, IL
2010 LAB
TECHINICIAN
ENGINEEERING SERVICES
Provided performance evaluations on LED drivers and Electronic Ballast
(Fluorescent & HID). Worked in collaboration with Sales & Marking to
help write specification for the products which were evaluated.
PHILIPS LIGHTING ELECTRONICS, NA Rosemont, IL
1982- 2009 (27 years)
2007 - 2009 LAB TECHINICIAN III,
QUALITY & PRODUCT SERVICES
Provided first time responses on customer complaints on
Electromagnetic and Electronic Ballast. Maintained analysis data in
SAP. Worked in collaboration with Design Engineering, Quality and
Product Services to assist in resolving field issues.
1996 - 2007 LAB TECHINICIAN III,
PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEERING
Performed quality and reliability testing on products from concept to
fully operational status. Performed agency testing on products (UL,
CSA, and FCC) through client test programs. Performed analysis on
competitors' products and prepared reports.
1993 - 1996 RMA DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR
Performed route cause analysis on products which arrived at the plant.
Reviewed all analysis completed by staff to ascertain that all
engineering requirements were achieved. Prevented product which had
design problems from going into the field by placing the product on
Quality Hold.
1987 - 1993 SENIOR ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN
Built prototypes and performed tolerance analysis on components with
respect to product performance. Set up and organized Life Test.
Performed cost reduction testing and evaluation.
1982 - 1987 ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN
Built prototypes and performed tolerance analysis on components with
respect to product performance. Set up and organized Life Test.
Performed cost reduction testing.
EDUCATION:
1992 Design for Six Sigma
16-hour course - Motorola University Schaumburg, IL
1982 DeVry Institute of Technology
Associate Degree Electronic Technology Chicago, IL
INTERESTS:
Fishing.
REFERENCES:
Available upon request
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