David Davis
Patterson
Summary
Experienced electronic technician with extensive skills in troubleshooting to the component level, SMT and through-hole soldering, and quality control. Proficient in reading and understanding schematics and blueprints. Demonstrated expertise in the fabrication and assembly of electro-mechanical systems, EEC wiring harnesses, and cables. Skilled Electronics Technician with comprehensive knowledge of electronic systems and equipment. Strengths include troubleshooting, analyzing complex technical issues, and solving problems efficiently. In previous roles, contributed to improved system functionality and reliability through diligent maintenance and repairs. Committed to maintaining up-to-date industry knowledge for optimal job performance. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Seeking a career position where my skills and abilities may help a company continue to grow and prosper successfully.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Electronic Technician
L.J. Walch Co.
Livermore
01.2012 - Current
- Inspected, tested, and overhauled electrical/electronic equipment for commercial and private airline companies, ensuring compliance with FAA guidelines and procedures.
- Performed troubleshooting to component level, utilizing various test equipment and technical manuals.
- Inspected, repaired, and overhauled EEC wiring harnesses and cables, reducing system downtime through meticulous attention to detail and adherence to quality standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance on electronic systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices and safety procedures in electronics repair.
- Assembled electronic components for various military and commercial applications.
- Diagnosed malfunctions in electronic equipment using specialized testing tools.
- Inspected and repaired circuit boards to maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Documented repair processes and maintained accurate records of service history.
- Replaced defective parts using soldering techniques as required.
- Identified and diagnosed malfunctioning electronic components, systems, and equipment.
- Interpreted engineering diagrams to successfully troubleshoot faults.
- Repaired systems, equipment and subassemblies by replacing defective components or line replaceable units.
- Calibrated electrical instruments using standard test equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators and multimeters.
- Reviewed service manuals and schematics while troubleshooting to determine root cause of malfunctioning units.
- Documented repairs, inspections and testing for equipment in logging database.
- Created detailed documentation of all repair processes including notes on product defects or malfunctions encountered during service calls.
- Performed preventive maintenance on electronics systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Read schematics and technical diagrams to determine the best course of action for repairs or modifications.
- Executed excellent reading and interpreting of blueprints and schematics.
- Tested completed products to ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
Electronic Repair Technician
JW Global, LLC
Livermore
05.2004 - 12.2011
- Troubleshot, repaired, and tested high and low voltage legacy power supplies, inverters, battery chargers, DC/DC supplies, and AC/DC supplies, ensuring compliance with manufacturer revisions.
- Conducted teardown and inspection of power supplies, improving system reliability through meticulous attention to detail.
- Performed component-level troubleshooting and repairs, utilizing technical manuals and test equipment to ensure high-quality standards.
- Disassembled units to identify faulty components for replacement or repair.
- Maintained accurate records of repairs and parts inventory for tracking purposes.
- Conducted quality control checks on repaired devices before return to customers.
- Assisted in sourcing electronic components from suppliers as needed.
- Researched new technologies related to electronics repair in order to stay current with industry trends.
- Adhered to established quality control standards while performing repairs on electronic equipment.
- Trained new technicians on basic electronics repair techniques.
- Assisted colleagues in resolving complex technical issues related to electronics repair.
- Repaired defective circuit boards by replacing faulty components such as transistors, capacitors, resistors and integrated circuits.
- Conducted tests to ensure that equipment was functioning properly after repairs were completed.
Assembler
ESM Cable Company
Patterson
10.2003 - 03.2004
- Assembled RF and microwave cables, specializing in coaxial, both flexible and semi-rigid, ensuring high-quality standards and adherence to technical drawings, resulting in an improvement in production efficiency.
- Assembled cable components according to specifications and quality standards.
- Soldered various connectors onto cables using the METCAL solder system, enhancing system reliability.
- Tested VSWR, phase matching, and delay up to 40 GHz of completed cable assemblies, achieving increased accuracy in performance metrics.
Electronic Technician
Stanford Linear Accelerator Center
Stanford
03.2003 - 09.2003
- Assisted engineers and senior technicians with the upgrade of the SPEAR 3 system, enhancing system reliability and production efficiency.
- Assembled chassis and installed components onto printed circuit boards using schematic diagrams and blueprints, ensuring high-quality standards and adherence to technical drawings, resulting in a reduction in assembly errors.
- Fabricated various cables and constructed MPS junction boxes and high-voltage power panels with AC/DC wiring, improving system interconnections and performance.
- Inspected and repaired circuit boards to maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Replaced defective parts using soldering techniques as required.
- Identified and diagnosed malfunctioning electronic components, systems, and equipment.
- Worked both independently and with crews to interpret electrical malfunctions and make repairs quickly to minimize downtime for customers.
- Interpreted engineering diagrams to successfully troubleshoot faults.
- Reviewed service manuals and schematics while troubleshooting to determine root cause of malfunctioning units.
- Performed preventive maintenance on electronics systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Read schematics and technical diagrams to determine the best course of action for repairs or modifications.
- Tested completed products to ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
- Assembled complex electrical assemblies from drawings provided by engineering staff.
- Built prototype circuits to demonstrate functionality in accordance with engineering specifications.
Electronic Technician
L.J. Walch Co.
Livermore
10.1998 - 03.2003
- Inspected, tested, and overhauled electrical/electronic equipment for commercial and private airline companies, ensuring compliance with FAA guidelines and procedures.
- Performed troubleshooting to component level, utilizing various test equipment and technical manuals, reducing system downtime.
- Final tested completed equipment, ensuring high-quality standards and reliability, achieving very high customer satisfaction.
- FAA Repair Station
Electronic Technician
U.S. Navy Port Operations
Pascagoula
07.1996 - 09.1998
- Performed preventative and corrective maintenance of electrical/electronic equipment assigned to the Naval Station, ensuring operational readiness and reliability.
- Repaired two-way radios, marine radios, and HF communication systems used by naval vessels at port operations, increasing communication reliability.
- Conducted quality inspections and tests on repaired equipment, reducing system downtime through meticulous attention to detail.
- Assembled electronic components for various military and commercial applications.
- Conducted routine maintenance on electronic systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Diagnosed malfunctions in electronic equipment using specialized testing tools.
- Inspected and repaired circuit boards to maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Documented repair processes and maintained accurate records of service history.
- Replaced defective parts using soldering techniques as required.
- Identified and diagnosed malfunctioning electronic components, systems, and equipment.
- Installed, configured, tested, maintained, repaired and troubleshot electronic components, systems and equipment.
- Repaired systems, equipment and subassemblies by replacing defective components or line replaceable units.
- Calibrated electrical instruments using standard test equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators and multimeters.
- Reviewed service manuals and schematics while troubleshooting to determine root cause of malfunctioning units.
- Participated in continuous education to stay updated on emerging electronic technologies.
- Conducted quality assurance tests on electronic systems to ensure reliability and performance.
- Monitored the performance of electronic systems and made adjustments as needed.
- Tested circuitry and electronic components according to engineering instructions, technical manuals or knowledge of electronics.
- Read and interpreted technical manuals, drawings and schematics to make accurate repair decisions.
Electronic Technician
USS GALLERY FFG-26
Jacksonville
03.1992 - 07.1996
- Operated and maintained on-board communication and radar equipment, ensuring operational readiness and reliability.
- Maintained HF, UHF, VHF, and SATCOM systems and auxiliary equipment, enhancing communication efficiency with naval and civilian vessels.
- Performed daily and weekly maintenance on the SPS-10, SPS-49, and SLQ-32 radar systems, improving system reliability and detection accuracy.
- Assembled electronic components for various military and commercial applications.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices and safety procedures in electronics repair.
- Inspected and repaired circuit boards to maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Calibrated electrical instruments using standard test equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators and multimeters.
- Documented repairs, inspections and testing for equipment in logging database.
- Performed preventive maintenance on electronics systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Read schematics and technical diagrams to determine the best course of action for repairs or modifications.
Education
J-STD-001 Training and Certification -
SMT Training Center
Fremont, California02.2011
Electronics Communication Technician - Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Institute of Technology
Salida, California09.2008
Certificate of Completion - Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology
Savin Copier School
Charleston, South Carolina12.1992
AN/SRQ-4 Training - AN//SRQ-4 Radar School
U.S. Navy
Norfolk, Virginia05.1992
Advanced Electronics Training School -
U.S. Navy
Great Lakes, Illinois12.1991
Basic Electronics Training School -
U.S. Navy
Groton, Connecticut07.1990
Enlisted Submarine School -
U.S. Navy
Groton, Connecticut02.1990
Skills
- Troubleshooting to the component level
- Quality control
- SMT and through-hole soldering
- ISO instructions and guidelines
- Able to read and understand schematics and blueprints
- Test equipment usage
- Shipping and receiving procedures
- Inventory control
- Circuit board repair
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Preventive maintenance
- Component assembly
- Schematic interpretation
- Quality control checks
- Equipment testing
- Parts sourcing
- Team leadership
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Technical documentation
- Safety compliance
- Continuous learning
- Effective communication
- Hardware diagnostics
- Hardware debugging
- Equipment installation
- Test equipment operation
- Advanced troubleshooting
- Soldering and wiring
- Testing
- Malfunction tracing
- Electronic troubleshooting
- Mechanical testing
- Component identification
- Electrical safety
- Repairs assessment
- Troubleshooting
- Analog electronics
- Surface mount technology
- Interpret technical schematics
- Instrument Calibration
- Digital electronics
- Installation
- Hand and power tool operation
- Safety procedures
- Data acquisition
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Component testing
Certification
• J-STD-001 Certified, SMT Training Center, 02/11
• Electronic Communications Technician Certified
• AN/SRQ-4 Radar Tech
• Electronic Communications Technician Certified
• AN/SRQ-4 Radar Tech
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Electronic Technician
L.J. Walch Co.
01.2012 - Current
Electronic Repair Technician
JW Global, LLC
05.2004 - 12.2011
Assembler
ESM Cable Company
10.2003 - 03.2004
Electronic Technician
Stanford Linear Accelerator Center
03.2003 - 09.2003
Electronic Technician
L.J. Walch Co.
10.1998 - 03.2003
Electronic Technician
U.S. Navy Port Operations
07.1996 - 09.1998
Electronic Technician
USS GALLERY FFG-26
03.1992 - 07.1996
J-STD-001 Training and Certification -
SMT Training Center
Electronics Communication Technician - Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Institute of Technology
Certificate of Completion - Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology
Savin Copier School
AN/SRQ-4 Training - AN//SRQ-4 Radar School
U.S. Navy
Advanced Electronics Training School -
U.S. Navy
Basic Electronics Training School -
U.S. Navy
Enlisted Submarine School -
U.S. Navy