Engineering Technician Test
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Norwalk, Ca
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ALEJANDRO GALAVIZ
PROFILE
Experienced RF technician with a solid background in testing, troubleshooting, tuning of complex RF and Microwave devices. Goal driven individual with a proven ability to perform a range of technical tasks using creative problem-solving skills. Highly motivated, self-starter, quick learner, dedicated, detail oriented and a team player.
EXPERIENCE
TEST TECHNICIAN A
L3 COMMUNICATIONS
June 2015 -Present
Test and troubleshoot complex Printed Wiring Assemblies, Subassemblies and Modules. Repair equipment using instructions and documentation.
Provide leadership and expertise to team members. Keep Management informed of status reports.
Document information for failure analysis and rework required.
Responsible for ESD certification testing.
SENIOR RF TECHNICIAN
BOEING SATELLITE DEVELOPMENT CENTER
April 2013 - March 2015
August 2008 - July 2010
Test, tune, and troubleshoot engineering models and flight hardware frequencies ranging between 2-40 GHz. Set up and operate manual test benches and perform various tests on automated stations. Set up environmental testing included thermal cycles, burn-in, thermal vacuum, and vibration.
Collaborate with team of engineers, inspectors, and assemblers to ensure product improvement and quality.
Able to review test data, determine part for disposition, and maintain flight
hardware documentation. Read and work from schematics, sketches, drawings, wiring diagrams, and written test procedures.
Experienced in tuning wire bond and gap weld including CCU (Channel Control Unit), Linearizer, Driver Limiter Amplifier (DLA), Limiter Linearizer Amplifier (Lim/Lin), change phase shifter per unit specification, hardwiring, and soldering.
RF TECHNICIAN
COMDEV USA
March 2012 - April 2013
Responsible for setting up, calibrating, and operation of RF equipment. Familiarize with all test equipment including Vector Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Power Meter, AC/DC Power Supply, Oscilloscope, Gap Weld, Noise Figure Analyzer, and Digital/Analog Multi-meters.
Assemble and test ancillary devices that include isolators, variable attenuators, and flex waveguides.
Work from schematics, sketches, drawings, wiring diagrams, and written test procedures.
Certification training included Agilent hands on equipment, RF/Microwave radiation, RF/DC Connectors mate/de-mate, ESD, hazardous, safety, clean/control/MMIC rooms, gap weld, bonding/staking/coating/soldering, and ISO 2003(International Standard Organization).
TECHNICIAN
THE IMS COMPANY
December 2011-March 2012
RF TECHNICIAN
COMDEV USA
July 2010 - December 2010
RF ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
OPHIR RF, INC.
August 2005-August 2008
RF TECHNICIAN
HUGHES SPACE AND COMMUNICATIONS
October 1996- September 2004
RF TESTER
MA/COM POWER HYBRIDS
July 1995- October 1996
EDUCATION
1995
ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE CARSON, CALIFORNIA
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN ELECTRONICS
SKILLS
Testing solid state power amplifiers, filters, base band converters, power amplifier modules, beam forming modules, MMIC modules, up-down converters, low noise amplifiers, and various RF circuits and assemblies.
Test and tune included phase, gain flatness, input/output return-loss, DC power, noise-to-power ratio, small signal, S-parameter, C/3IM, VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio), vibration setup, susceptibility, RF leakage, vector test, and beam isolation. Computer skills MS Word, MS Excel, Factory Net Version 3.11/explorer, OrCAD/ICAPS (Spices), and Lab View.
Familiar with equipment such as signal generator, step attenuator, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, power meter, digital/analog multi-meter, power sensors, strip chart recorder, sigma system hot plate, dual trace oscilloscope, 16-channel thermocouple, parallel gap welder, series noise figure analyzer, logic probe, Symtex STE, Lab view STE, high power scope, calibration tools, and AC/DC power supplies.
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