Technician Engineer
Resume:
BRUCE E. HADDIX
Alvarado, Texas 76009
sc3glf@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
ET Certificate (AAS equivalent), DeVry Institute of Technology, Phoenix, Arizona, 1983 to 1985. Listed on Presidents and Deans List for Academic achievements.
Rawlins High School, Rawlins, Wyoming, 1983
Listed in “Who’s Who Among High School Students” for Academic achievements including Top 10% GPA and SAT scores.
Company Sponsored Training:
Executive Management Training, TCC Campus, Fort Worth, TX
ITIL/ITSM Training, Newbreed, Fort Worth, TX
Management Training, TCC Campus, Fort Worth, TX
Motorola iDEN/G3 Training, Plantation, FL
801.11 WLAN Theory and Design, Symbol, Inc., San Jose, California
802.11 WLAN Manufacturing and Repair, Symbol, Inc., Islip, New York
Inertial Navigation Fundamentals, Litton Guidance Systems, SLC, Utah
Focus Factory training, Litton Systems, Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah
Leadership Skills training, Litton Systems, Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah
Perfect Team training, Litton Systems, Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah
Solder training, Levels 1 and 2, USRobotics/3Com/MSL, SLC, Utah
CAREER SUMMARY
Over twenty six years working in electronics, mostly with RF systems, but also Inertial Guidance systems and Radar systems. Worked with production employees in order to improve the first pass yields. Trained technicians on RF troubleshooting methods and use of RF test equipment. Highly motivated in problem solving. Named as Test Engineering Employee of the Quarter for improving first pass yield on PALM VII product from a 68% first pass failure rate to 97-98% first pass failure rate.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
101 Telco Solutions Inc. 11/2011 to Present
Waxahachie, Texas
Development Engineer
Setup test platforms for licensed and unlicensed microwave radios. Develop test and repair procedures for microwave radios. Troubleshoot to component level defective product without schematics or repair manuals. Create block diagrams and test point maps to assist technicians in repairs. Design circuit to tune power amplifier modules.
New Breed Logistics 03/2003 to 07/2011
Fort Worth, Texas
Engineering Manager, CPO Design and Test 08/2010 to 07/2011
Setup line for testing handset accessories including chargers and batteries prior to re-kitting as Certified Pre-Owned. Design Printed Circuit Boards to mount connectors that interface with handset chargers using CAD program. Write code using LabView to interface with National Instruments chassis with switch relay module and USB DMM's to measure current and voltage under no-load and load test conditions. Re-design to also test Netbooks, laptops and tablet chargers. Designed and fabricated Universal Multichargers to provide all departments fully charged batteries for any model needed.
Test Engineering Lab Manager 05/2007 to 08/2010
Develop RF Testing and Flash tools for all new handsets and products as required by customer. Oversee and provide assistance to Lab Staff on setup of RF testing, including LTE, CDMA 1x (AMPS, 800Mhz Cellular and 1900Mhz PCS), GSM, EVDO, WCDMA, Bluetooth, WIFI and MediaFlo TV test using PC-GPIB configurations. Incorporate new design concepts for increased productivity and repeatability. Requires RF characterization for all handsets launched on Verizon’s Network. Work with OEM’s (LG, Motorola, Samsung, Palm, Nokia, HTC,PDC, Novatel, Sierra Wireless, RIM, etc…) to ensure testing methods are in-line with OEM testing methods. Ensure Flash tools provided remove Customer information on handsets processed. Perform side-by-side correlation of RF testing as requested by any OEM to ensure accuracy of RF testing methods. Familiar with Agilent 8960, R&S CMU 200 and CMW500, Anritsu 8815, and Will’tek/Aeroflex 4400 series test equipment. 7S team member-Audit departments for cleanliness and organization.
Equipment Technician/ RF Engineer 03/2003 to 05/2007
Responsible for staff of 30+ Technical Support team members across 3 shifts. Duties include setup and maintain nearly 1700 PC’s on workstations used to perform Functional testing, RF testing on estimated 400 RF CDMA 1x, EVDO, GSM, WCDMA Cellular Test stations including Will’tek, Agilent, Anritsu types and 600+ flashing stations used to process approximately 1.6 million handsets per month. Also responsible for all peripheral devices including Barcode Scanners, LaserJet Printers, Label Printers, Jetdirect boxes, Parallel Printer switches. Duties also include configuring and installing Cisco 802.11 WLAN systems using WEP encryption and MAC filtering to prevent unsecured access. Maintenance and installation of additional security camera’s. Replacing defective DVR Security systems, cameras, including PTZ cameras. Coordinate efforts with onsite security staff, Private investigation firm and local law enforcement to apprehend theft suspects. Also responsible for onsite maintenance of Telephone and Network including replacing defective Routers, Switches, network cables. Toning out non-working phone lines, installing/replacing defective modules in phone system, and moving extensions as staff members move offices. Maintain Kronos time clocks, replace and reprogram as necessary.
Surestaff/CTDI 02/2002 to 01/2003
Technician /Engineering Tech: Run RF Parametric and alignment tests on Motorola and Panasonic Wireless phones to test TDMA and CDMA handsets for TX Power and RX for FER(CDMA), BER (TDMA) and RSSI standards. Configure Test equipment for Radiated RF testing and setup of Phasing and Alignment using PC-GPIB configuration. Operated Multi-Flash and Clear stations. Setup of Label templates and Zebra Label Printers as required to meet OEM standards for Kitting of handsets with accessories. Prepare multiple PC’s for major flashing projects. Maintain Motorola iDEN G3 Parametric Test stations.
MSL/3Com 2000 to 2001
Salt Lake City, Utah
RF Engineering Technician (2000 to 2001)
Maintained test equipment used for PALM VII and M500, M505. Trained other RF technicians on RF repair and theory. Calibrated parametric RF test equipment. (Insertion loss on RF pathways). Maintained testers for Emulex fiber optic host bus adapters. Maintained functional testers used for Diamond Rio MP3 players. Identified root cause of product failures as design, process or vendor related. Collect data in EXCEL spreadsheet to identify tester and product issues (Gauge R&R and scatter-charts). Work with software engineer to develop new test platform and testers for potential new customers using Labwindows CVI (C++ Graphics User Interface).
RF Technician (2000)
Repaired PALM pilots including Palm VII, III, V, IIIc. Trained other technicians on methods of troubleshooting complex RF circuitry, transmitter and receiver sections. Trained other technicians on use of RF test equipment. Promoted to Engineering department after 6 months. Remove defective IC’s using HAKKO hot air station. Precision soldering under microscope on small (0402) parts.
HTS Electronics 1992 to 2000
West Valley City, Utah
Owner, Installer
Installed, removed and maintained RF GPS tracking and data dispatch systems (Qualcomm, HighwayMaster and ARINC) for major trucking fleets, including PST and US Express, and Brinks. Installed 70+ camera security systems. Installed 802.11 WHERENET RF Yard Management System into vehicles. Ran estimated 30 miles of coaxial cables and CAT5 for multiple antenna arrays in parking lots at 2 locations. Installed door alarms and other minor projects. Managed installation crews. Assembled electronics devices used in the field of Microbiology. Performed front panel assembly, wire harness assembly and stuff PCBs. Assembled and tested electronics equipment used in microbiology labs. Drilled panels.
3Com/Megahertz 1997 to 1998
Salt Lake City, Utah
Rework Technician
Operated HP3400 ICT (in-circuit test) diagnostic stations. Repaired PCMCIA modems. Replaced SMT components. Repositioned and replaced components and 68 pin card edge connectors as required per ECOs. Soldering under microscope required. Replacing very small (0402) components.
Standard Communications 1996 to 1997
Salt Lake City, Utah
Radio Repair Technician I
Repaired Yaesu-Standard radio equipment. Setup and used RF communications testing equipment. Maintained proper records provided. Ensured ECOs were incorporated, as required. Specialized in 800-900 MHZ Trunking Dual Type using both Motorola privacy plus and E.F. Johnson LTR Protocols.
UCS Radio 1994 to 1996
Sandy, Utah
RF Technician/Installer
Installed various Motorola radio equipment into construction mining vehicles. Installed GPS tracking systems. Assisted in setup of repeater stations, including mountaintop tower antenna installations. Programmed and repaired conventional and trunked radios. Assembled MRTU/INTRAC remote water flow monitoring systems. Installed security systems. Supervised GPS installation crews.
JTP Radiation/Airspace Management 1990 to 1992
Salt Lake City, Utah
RF Engineering Technician
Designed printed circuit boards using CAD drafting programs. Built and calibrated test equipment for testing of OE-273 TACAN (Tactical Aircraft Navigation Systems). Assisted in RF design of an All-Band 900-1213 MHz JTP 900A TACAN System. Tested and overhauled RTA-2 antennas. Tested JTP 900A TACAN and DME antennas. Repaired FA-9996 VORTAC Stations damaged by gunshots. Testing and Repair of TRN-41 mobile/remote TACAN system used by military. Worked on design team on TRV/SRV (Tower Reconnaissance Vehicle/Surveillance Reconnaissance Vehicle) used by military.
Litton Guidance and Control 1985 to 1990
Salt Lake City, Utah
Senior Electronics Technician, Test Inspector
Tested and repaired inertial navigation systems for Tomahawk cruise missiles and other military aircraft (F-16, F-18, Apache Helicopter), including ring laser gyro and standard inertial gyro/accelerometer systems. Environmental testing using Burn-In Chambers (Thermotron and Tenny Thermal chambers) and Random Vibration testing to 9G’s), calibration and final acceptance tests. Perform Quality control on all paperwork to ensure accuracy prior to submitting units to DCAS government inspectors.
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