Joe A. Williams

**** * **** ****** *** Bernardino, CA 92404

Phone: 909-***-**** Email: acsan8@r.postjobfree.com/acsan8@r.postjobfree.com

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

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