James Cloman
Lewes DE *****
Email: **********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
To Secure an Electronic Technician position with a successful well-established company/organization that will enable me to grow professionally while contributing to the company’s goals and objectives
Security Clearance: Secret (Level II)
ASRC Federal Defense and Space Wallops Island VA-Senior Electronic Technician
December/2021 to present
Recommend changes in circuitry or installation specifications to simplify assembly and maintenance.
Assemble experimental circuitry (breadboard) or complete prototype models using engineering instruction, technical manuals, and knowledge of electrical/electronic systems and components and their functions.
Set up standard test apparatus or conceive test equipment and circuitry, and conduct functional, operational, environmental and life tests to evaluate the performance and reliability of prototype or production models.
Analyze and interpret test results. Adjust, calibrate, align, and modify circuitry and components and record unit performance.
PERSONAL TIME TAKEN DUE TO FAMILY HEALTH ISSUES
April-December 2021
Xator Corporation Destin Fl Electronics Security Systems Technician:
December/2020- April/2021
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Administered and maintain Fixed Site Sustainment (FSS) contract at Dover Airforce Base.
Record and/or provide all preventive & corrective maintenance, testing and repair to all Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Access Control Systems (ACS), Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) systems, Subsystems (SENSTAR, PROTECH, Field Devices, Power Supplies, etc.), ancillary equipment (Command and Control interface devices) and badging systems under the Fixed Site Sustainment (FSS) contract.
Maintain company-required performance and maintenance records utilizing the government supplied inventory tracking and work order database for identified equipment
Perform preventive maintenance functions as directed
Prepare reports of tests results and assessments of key electronic systems to ensure efficient operations
Identify operational or maintenance defects with various components and find suitable replacements
Install, troubleshoot and repair electrical/electronic equipment, including controls, power supplies, gauges, and sensors
Use a variety of tools and test equipment such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and Volt/Current/Ohm multi-meters
Pull and terminate low voltage signal and network cables
Install, fusion-splice, and terminate fiber optic cable
Read and understand installation as-built design plans, electronic and construction schematics, and manufacturers’ literature for electrical and electronic components
Attends work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with company leave and attendance policies.
Schedule availability for after-hour and weekend work is required.
Scitec, Princeton, NJ-Senior Engineering Technician
November 2010 /August 2020
Security Clearance: Secret (Level II)
Assembly, Wiring, Test of Digital, Igniter, Power Supply, Emitter Control, Pre-Amp, D2 lamp, Jam Beam Radiometer.
Synchronous /Stepper Motors highly programmable, integrated servo motor system that is integrated with a motor, an encoder, an amplifier, a programmable controller timer, RS232/RS485 communication, and IOs.
Keep within budgetary cost structure established by program management for MSLT 3.
Support customers with all MSALTS and JMITS project related equipment, installation and -Support for back door testing measurements.
Perform mechanical assembly wiring, & board level repairs. Make schematics changes, wiring diagram
Set up and conduct testing in New Mexico.
Changes and detailed notes on all revisions and mechanical standardized process improvement methodology
Working with Direct LOGIC series PLCs fixed I/O (brick) and modular, rack-based models with a common programming platform.
Responsible for routine maintenance, and repairs to all production equipment machinery
Responsible for facilities trouble shooting when they arise.
Standardized process improvement methodology, second sourcing objective for long lead items. Employee Training with Test Equipment.
Motorola, Inc. – Horsham, Pa-Engineering Technician Advanced Photonics, Lab Manager
May 2000/ November 2011
Development of Fiber Optic Cable Systems to the home.
Proof of concepts, prototyping, interfacing with Engineering team and to transfer to manufacturing.
Characterization of various optical and RF components, and subassemblies in making specific quantifiable judgments concerning performance.
Low volume assembly of new complex products, which include Erbium Doped Amplifiers, Gain Flatting Filter, Fiber Grading RF Filtering. TL9000 Certified.
Troubleshooting and test of DC and RF control and signal circuits. Fiber splicing, and polishing.
Sensar, Inc. – Moorestown, NJ-Engineering Technician Iris Identification
October 1995- /May 2000
Provide technical support for product development for biometrics Iris Verification and Identification Systems.
Areas of support include electronics, mechanical, optical, and software.
This support is primarily to the electrical group, but is also divided among the Optical group Systems Integration, Algorithms, Production, Test Quality Control, Software, and System Testing.
Field service for international clients and banking shows. Provide training support to consultants as needed. Management of the Pyramid Vision System.
Boeing Helicopters – Ridley Park, PA-Industrial Engineer - Process Analyst
November 1993 / October 1995
Analyzed and monitored program schedules and costs.
Report variances, program concerns, and improvement plans.
Develop estimates at completion of work. Prepared organizational budgets.
Assure compliance with external customer contractual agreements.
Support proper charging by reviewing for validity and audibility.
Provide guidance and instruction by interfacing with internal customer and suppliers.
Increase interpersonal skills, teamwork, and technical capabilities through classes, participating on teams and studying internal policies and regulatory requirements.
TJM Electronic Associates – Bristol, PA (part-time)- Surface Mount Engineering Technician
September 1991/October 1997
Programming and operation of an automated 460 placement system by Zevatech.
Ran thermal environment database on customer application. Use of solder screen printer and convention ovens.
Night shift supervisor and trained technicians and assemblers.
Carl Zeiss, Inc. Princeton, NJ -Surgical Laser Technician
February 1992/November 1993
Researched and developed surgical lasers.
Built prototype circuit boards and mechanical assembly.
Performed system testing and start up.
Documented method assemblies and design layout flow.
Confirmed field service installation to FDA requirements.
Boeing Helicopters Ridley Park, PA - Electrical Wire Instrumentation Mechanic
November 1991/January 1992
Built electrical wire harnesses for CH-47 Chinook Helicopters and assisted in the wiring layout development of the V-22 spray. Installed, tested, and repaired various electronic/electrical controls.
Performed preventive maintenance, assisted in systems design, and troubleshooting wire configurations.
General Electric Company – Moorestown, NJ Specialist Micro Circuits
May 1989 / August 1991
Built multi-layer/wire complex electronic components including printed circuit boards, hybrid circuits and transistors.
Interfaced with engineers to interpret and read blueprints, sketches, and engineering change orders.
Tested and repaired components ensuring military compliance to Navy development project AEGIS radar defense.
Trained new specialists in equipment operation and production processes including ESD, Mil Std 1686, SPC.
Rite Aid Corporation, Levittown, PA- Store Manager
August 1989/July 1990
Managed inventory control, store shrinkage, ordering, banking, opening, and closing of store and general maintenance.
Hired, trained, and processed payroll of employees.
Generated associated reports and introduced cost saving ideas.
Ametek Controls Division, Feasterville, PA- Micro mechanical Assembly Lead person
October 1987/May 1989
Assigned as leader of micro and electromechanical assembly of industrial transducer system test.
Calibrated instruments, while assuring wire bonding (gold ball and aluminum), electrostatic bonding die attach, deposit circuit lasering and bench troubleshooting.
Maintained quality assurance and implemented safety procedures in the materials and manufacturing planning (MRP).
Mega Product inc., Levittown, PA- Electronics Repair Lead
July 1982/October 1987
Supervised production of PC boards and electronic connectors.
Troubleshot engineering operations.
Conducted assembly and soldering of complex wired harnesses and communication equipment.
Performed repair, customer service and QC inspection.
Supervised, trained, and evaluated technical work force.
Served on Environmental Hazard Team
EDUCATION:
Associates Degree, Electronics Technology, June 1987,
Pennco Technical Institute, Bristol, PA
Business Administration, Bucks County Community College Newtown, PA.
COMPANY TRAINING / Various Test Experience:
TL9000 Certified - Inferred Temperature measurements
Travel White Sands Set-up System Check Out - Photodiode Power Sensors
Fiber Splicing - Mechanical (Arm) Power Light Sensors
Military solder MIL-STD 2000 - Micro Scopes
ESD, Mil Std-1686, and Continued Process Improvement - Liquid Nitrogen, Helium, Compressed Air
Hybrid Semiconductor and Surface Mount Technology - Screen Printing
Introduction to Multi-layer Interconnect Board (MIB) - Wire Bonding Gold Silver Wedge
Screen Printer/In-Process Review - Pallet and strapping
QC Final Inspection - Coating Equipment
Conductive/Resistance soldering - Temperature Chamber Testing
Assembly of Electrical connectors - Video
Crimping Terminals/Splices - Pan/Tilt Camera Set up Control
Termination of solder sleeves
Six Sigma Green belt
OSHA Hazard Communication - Fiber Optics 1-2-3 Training FIS
General Chemistry - Single Generators RF
Environmental Communication - DC Power Supply’s
Program Management C/SCSC Overview - Laser Safety Training
Introduction to MP&R - Proximity Sensors
Managing for World Class Competitiveness - Matrix Automated RF Test
Cost Account Manager Training & IM Temperature Chamber
Excel 4.0
Polarization Controller
Windows 95 and 98 Windows NT 4.0 PC Networking TCP/IP
Word, Excel, PowerPoint - Tunable Laser Source
Visual Basic 6.0 (Bucks County Community college)
Interferometer
Time Management - Fiber Connector Polishing/Assembly
Networking Cat5, Cat6
RF & Optical Power Meter
Optical Attenuator
Optic Spectrum Analyzer
Fiber Splicing, Single & PM Mode
Fiber Optics Polishing
Dispensing Equipment
Tek Oscilloscopes, DVM
230 Volts systems