Joe A. Williams
**** * **** ****** *** Bernardino, CA 92404
Phone: 909-***-**** Email: *******@***.***/**********@*****.***
Objective Senior Electronics Technician in quest of a Mechanical/Electrical role in the Manufacturing, Testing, Qualifying of Electro-Mechanical Flight/Non-Flight Products that will fully leverage my skills and experience for fulfilling organizational and career goals
Summary
A High Impact, Seasoned Professional with vast experience in the fabrication and assembly of electrical and mechanical microwave and RF assemblies, interpretation/analyses of flight drawings, Space Vehicle Manufacturing Domain; Possessing 15+ years experience in the aforementioned fields. Extended expertise in installation, assembly, processes, troubleshooting, repair, and test. A keen planner and strategist with proven abilities in addressing problems, resolving issues and achieving desired objectives.
Strengths Include
Possessing first rate communication and collaboration skills to lead & work with diverse groups effectively
Adept at working in high pressure environments with strict deadlines and multiple deliverables
Exercise a high degree of discretion, mature judgment & tact in handling issues of a sensitive nature
Equipment Skills
HP model 8722D Vector Analyzer, Agilent Multi-Role Analyzers, 83620/40 Sweeper, 8363/4/5 models Spectrum Analyzer, Agilent/HP power meters, Computer-assisted Rack Automated test setups, AC/DC Power supplies, digital ohm meters
Environmental chambers, hot plates
Dual-Trace O’scopes
Windows XP and 7, Excel, PowerPoint, Word 7, Access, LabView, Skype, IM (twitter, Facebook, Linked In, What’sApp)
Boeing Satellite Design Center, El Segundo, CA (2013 – 7/24/15)
Senior Radio Frequency Technician/MTS 3
Responsibilities: Government program unit testing and troubleshooting of multiple RF units.
Automated testing of P142 and WGS RF/Microwave power units
Assembled (from drawings) electrical devices onto PCB’s
Coated and bonded circuitry for heat absorption and cleanliness
Current assignments include Test/Tune passive RF inline filters, MMIC based mixer/amplifiers, Digital switches, Up/Downconverters
PCS-CTS LLC., Houston TX (8/2012 – 2/2013)
Electronic Engineer
Responsibilities: Repair, service, calibrate all electronic equipment in the complex. Special projects...
Self manage calibration of servo drills and measurement eqpt.
Manage my own work schedule
Managed special projects of assembly works and interacting with other department heads
Boeing Satellite Systems, El Segundo, CA (2005 – 2010)
Senior Radio Frequency Technician/MTS 3
Responsibilities: directed all scheduling of supply chain work group activities and managing work flow with 8 - 45 designs and products. Trained employees with manufacturing/production processes to meet specifications; also prepared group budget and forecasts staffing requirements.
Served as point man to group members for integration of waveguides, heat pipes, and cabling needed to mount electronic payloads onto spacecraft buss (Mid Bay)
Led 3rd shift team of 4 employees in computer-assisted data collection, tuning, photos, and analyzing MMIC based amplifier units.
Advanced the production cycle by taking the 3rd shift schedule which advanced the time schedule on the overall program
Reduced production schedule by 3 months saving $74000 in operating costs which resulted in a $1M award to the company
Received a ‘promotion bonus’ in recognition of efforts for innovations in manufacturing (product tests, cost savings)
Boeing Satellite Systems, El Segundo, CA (1996 – 2004)
A/B; Electronics Technician
Responsibilities: timely completion of moderately complex technical assignments, including individual monthly quota of 10 – 25 circuits accuracy, and quality.
Developed sequence of operations
Determined test methods………
Selected/set-up test equipment
Evaluated test data to make real time test decisions in order to avoid spacecraft/systems/component damage and minimize test delays
Utilized knowledge of testing methods for the following: Cryogenics, fluid mechanics/mechanical, vibration control systems, manual data acquisition, instrumentation, satellite spin systems, spacecraft fixture assembly, precision fabrication and assembly
Assisted in development of first MMIC test fixture
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Technical Management from DeVry University (Pomona), 2007
Associates Degree in Applied Science (Electronics) from DeVry University (Pomona),1996
Certifications
Six Sigma, Clean Room Certificate, El Segundo, CA, in 2015
QA control, Hazardous Material Certificate, El Segundo, CA in 2015
ISO 9001 Certificate, El Segundo, CA in 2015
LEAN manufacturing, Gap Welding Certificate, El Segundo, CA in 2015
Space Craft Safety El Segundo 2015
Additional Professional Endeavours
Audio/Video Equipment repair
Live music audio configuration and setup
Music entertainment business (teaching)
Music lessons (teaching)
Professional Memberships
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Electronics and Space Technicians #1553
Electronics Technicians of America