DAVID A. GAINES
Maineville, OH 450399
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WORK EXPERIENCE
May 2016 – Current Electronics Engineering Test Technician / Quality Technician C. IR Manufacturing, Space & Sensors Business Unit of L3Harris Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Systems.
• Test IR Sensors.
Feb 2014 – May 2016 RF Space Electronics RF Engineering Test Technician (Contractor), Space Electronics Business Unit of L-3 Cincinnati Electronics.
• Perform various RF and Analog measurements such as Phase Noise, Noise Figure, RF Power, Bit Rate Error, Harmonics, alignment and troubleshooting of various types of analog and digital electronic sub-circuits, X-band, Telemetry, EMI and Thermal Vacuum Testing.
Jun 2010 – Dec 2013 RF Electronic Repair Technician IV, Avnet Integrated (formerly known as Pinnacle Data Systems Inc.).
• RF Telecom Engineering Technician – reverse engineer, tune and test microwave circuits, filters, amplifiers, detectors, mixers, repeaters, BTS, transmitters and receivers, fiber optic, control devices, multiplexers, head end equipment and operate related RF test equipment such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes, signal generators. Troubleshoot digital and analog circuitry to the component level.
• Perform, troubleshoot and repair complex electronic systems to component level.
• Perform micro miniature repair, through-hole and surface mount device components and fiber optic splicing.
• Identify process improvements suggest and implement engineering change orders.
• Load software updates and make data entries into databases.
RF / CDMA / IDEN / EPOCH /GSM Theory
• Cisco- Routers
• Nortel / Ericsson - Switching & Transport
• Lucent- Alcatel - Switching & Transport
• ADC Switching & Transport
• LG Cell
• Lead Internal ISO Auditor
Mar 2010 – May 2010 Junior Field Specialist (Trainee), Schlumberger, New- Iberia, LA.
• Supervisory team leader of well site 80% Travel.
• Utilized cutting edge technology to optimize solutions for Energy companies.
• Provide information and services to help clients locate, evaluate and produce
oil and gas reservoirs more efficiently.
• Specialist was responsible for all aspects of the well site operation and crew.
Aug 2009 – Feb 2010 Electronics Repair Technician, Funai, Groveport, OH
• Troubleshot and repaired commercial CRT’s, LCD’s, DVD and VCR players.
Apr 2008 – Apr 2009 Product Specialist, TPI Medical, Gahanna, OH
• Manage the maintenance and repair of company and client owned Medical Holmium Laser
Systems and Medical fibers.
• Responsible for regional sales for laser systems, repair / overhaul, maintenance and training packages 80% Travel.
• Instructed clinical applications and technical training with Surgeons and OR Staff.
May 2006 – Mar 2008 Electronic Repair Tech III, Pinnacle Data Systems Inc.,
• Same responsibilities and work experience as with AVNET Integrated above. AVNET bought Pinnacle.
Aug 2005 – Mar 2006 Field Service Rep., Solar Turbines, New Orleans, LA
• Performed maintenance, commissioning and repair services of mid-range gas turbines and compressor sets and their PLC / electrical control systems. Required 80% travel.
• Customer Service - primarily oil and gas industries.
Jan 2004 – Aug 2005 Sr. Field Engineer II, Raytheon Technical Services Company, Avondale,
LA
• Developed communication and engineering control systems testing and support.
• Analyzed equipment failures to determine cause and perform corrective actions.
May 1992 – Oct 2005 Fire Control Tech (AEGIS) US Navy, E6/FC1, Dahlgren, VA
• AEGIS Tactical Configuration & Load Center Supervisor
• Micro-miniature & Electronic Module Test and Repair Laboratory Supervisor
• AEGIS Missile Fire Control System & Operational Readiness Test Systems Supervisor
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
2012, Columbus Ohio Technical College, Distance Learning, Electronic Engineering Technology
2001, Fire Control Tech, FC1, Dahlgren, VA, Fire Control Tech First Class PO
• Operates, repairs, and performs maintenance on shipboard gun fire control systems and surface missile fire control systems equipment, missiles, and associated support equipment.
• Analyzes fire control systems failures and directs corrective maintenance action; coordinates shop activities and serves as weapon systems test coordinator; diagnoses non routine malfunctions and provides the expertise necessary to affect repairs; inspects completed work assignments; tests, analyzes, isolates faults, and adjusts digital computers; prepares weekly maintenance schedules.
1995, Advanced Electronics and Weapons System training, US Navy, Dahlgren, VA
Aegis Fire Control System MK-99/Operational Test System MK-1 Technician,
Dahlgren, VA
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned equipment at the organizational level using the Operational Readiness Test System MK-1.
• Performs fault isolation, tests aligns, and repairs individual equipment. Fire Control Tech operates system consoles and other equipment employed in support of the ship's combat system in tactical situation and during test and evaluation.
1995, Computer Based Control Systems, Dahlgren, VA
1995, Aegis Fire Control System/Operational Readiness Test System
• Test, troubleshoot, and repair a computer-based combat control system.
1995, NAVSEA, Micro Miniature Repair, Dahlgren, VA
1995, 2M Certification
• Qualified and authorized to conduct 2M repairs at the Micro miniature level.
• Performs repairs beyond those taught to miniature technicians, repair flexible conductors, multi-layer conductors and laminates, illuminated panels, and removal and replacement of welded lead components and mounted devices.
• Repairs conducted using approved equipment and practices as authorized in the Standard Maintenance Practices Miniature/Micro miniature (2M) Electronic Repair Technician Manual.
1995, Fiber Optics Technician, Norfolk, VA
1995, Fiber Optics Technician Course
• Qualified to read and interpret the drawings used to splice and terminate both single and multiple layer conductors.
1997, Navy College Principles of Leadership, Mayport FL