STEPHEN A. HOWARD
Carlton, Oregon 97111
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position in the field of Electronics Engineering and Automated Manufacturing
Technology. My goal is to utilize my education to be an asset to my employer, as well as strive for future growth and increased knowledge in the fields where I have been trained.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A conscientious technician who has experience in electronics, robotics, and other skills used in many of today’s manufacturing environment. Adept at maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing various electronic and other equipment. Committed to delivering timely and cost efficient technical solutions to your company
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Soldering certification to IPC 610 standards
Soldering certification to IPC 7710 and 7720 standards.
Troubleshooting skills: Reading and understanding schematics and other technical drawings.
Use of spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, digital multi-meters, and other equipment used in analog and digital testing.
EXPERIENCE
Repair/Rework Technician Biamp Beaverton, OR JUL 22 to Present
Performed reworks and repairs of various surface mount and thru-hole components on circuit boards that were in process on the manufacturing floor.
Performed troubleshooting and repairs of various circuit boards that failed testing on the manufacturing floor.
Electrical Engineering Technician Biamp?Paradigm Beaverton, OR MAY 22 to JUL 22
Assisted the electrical compliance in setting up, debugging, and testing of various new or existing product devices to make sure they met all legal standards.
Assisted other engineering professionals with all projects.
Equipment Technician Retronix Hillsboro, OR JUL21 – FEB 21
Adjustment Technician Muratec Aloha, OR JUL21- OCT 21
Performed initial set ups and duties assigned automated delivery system.
CMP Technician Intel Hillsboro, OR OCT 21 – FEB 21
Performed pad exchanges and other duties for CMP
Repair Technician CTDI Fairview, OR AUG 20 – JUL 21
Performed troubleshooting and repairs on Verifone MX-9 Point of Sale devices
Performed deployment and quality control of Verifone point of sale devices.
Operatot 2 Qorvo Hillsboro, OR OCT 18 – MAR 20
Performed daily production operations on lithography equipment used in metrology.
Field Service Engineer Infitech/Screen Hillsboro, OR JUN 17 – JUN 18
Performed required installations/modifications on SS-3200 and SU-3200 wet etching toolsets
Performed other duties as assigned.
Assembly Technician Microsoft/Kelly Services Wilsonville, OR SEPT 16 – FEB 17
Performed set-up, calibration, and testing of Microsoft Whitney and Lhotse models of surface hubs.
Performed assembly work on subassemblies, cameras and speakers for Microsoft Whitney and Lhotse models of surface hubs.
Final Test Technician Lam Research/Superior Talent Force Tualatin, OR APR 16 – AUG 16
Performed set-up, calibration, testing and troubleshooting of electronic and pneumatic circuits, system communications, and mechanical assemblies on the robotic handlers of Vector Express and Vector Extreme systems.
Received advanced training on TDK pod loaders with Nitrogen Purge.
Prepared technical reports that summarized findings and recommended solutions to technical problems.
Operator TTM Technologies/Kelly Services Forest Grove, OR OCT 15 – DEC 15
Worked in the Metallurgical Lab performing solderability tests on coupons of circuit boards and prepared samples for viewing internal structures of circuit boards.
Worked in the inner layers department of circuit board construction by preparing the copper underlays needed.
Manufacturing Technician Intel Corporation Hillsboro OR FEB 2006–MAR 2015
Daily Operations necessary for wafer production and metrology in Lithography Area.
Initial Response/Emergency Response Team member.
Performed weekly & daily pm’s on Tel ACT 12, Lithius, and Pro-V Tracks and on Nikon S204/S308/S320 lasers present on Intel’s 12xx product line at D1D ramp.
Level 3 Registration AOS member which allowed me to perform all pm’s and related repairs on the Accent’s Q7 registration tool, relating to the elevators, pick and place components, and optics and stage modules.
Quality Inspector Product Action LLC Princeton IN FEB 2005 – JAN 2006
Performed quality inspections on manufactured parts at Toyota prior to assembly.
Performed assembly work on production lines as needed.
Electronics Technician PTS Electronics Bloomington IN OCT 2002 – JUL 2004
Performed troubleshooting and repairs on cellular telephones CDMA technology down to the component level
Trained troubleshooters in better methods of troubleshooting on various problems to assist technicians in repairing telephones.
Soldering certification to IPC 7710 and 7720 standards.
EDUCATION
ITT Technical Institute Newburgh IN 1999 – 2002
* Bachelor’s Degree - Applied Science in Automated Manufacturing Technology
* Associate’s Degree - Applied Science in Electronics Engineering Technology