Test Engineer

• Sep 2022 - Present

Test Engineer

• Oct 2020 - Aug 2022

• Review and analyze system specifications• Collaborate with QA Engineers to develop effective software testing strategies and test plans• Perform manual software testing to identify bugs and defects prior to pushing code to production• Conduct a full suite of tests including regression, integration, system, and acceptance testing• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development life cycle• Design and develop object pool graphical user interfaces for Raven’s embedded systems • Assist Raven’s Embedded Teams in Object Pool integration along with the Automated Test Team with test scripting automation Show less

Engineering Technician III

• Jan 2016 - Oct 2020

• Conducted hardware design validation testing, as well as collected data to prepare test reports• Performed root cause analysis and and took corrective action to mitigate issues and risk• Worked closely with Design Engineers in various aspects of the hardware design and development process• Conducted quality assurance and designed performance tests, as well as routine maintenance on test fixtures & equipment• Designed and developed test fixtures for use within the test lab and various engineering departments• Analyzed product operations and provided suggestions for improvement • Provided technical support and training to new team members Show less

Products Service Technician II

• Feb 2008 - Jan 2016

• Tested, troubleshooted, and repaired a variety of Raven products including Field Computers & GPS Receivers• Utilized a method of root cause analysis on a variety of warranty products as well as credit returns• Provided technical support to domestic and international repair centers• Supported the production floor with product failures and test equipment issues

Test Technician II

• Jan 2006 - Feb 2008

• Performed complex board level and system level functional test. • Troubleshot and repaired functional and in-circuit test failures to component level. • Performed root cause analysis on customer returns (RMA). • Maintained, calibrated and performed preventive maintenance on test equipment. • Training test operators, overseeing production test operation and support production with test issues. • Performed complex board level and system level functional test. • Troubleshot and repaired functional and in-circuit test failures to component level. • Performed root cause analysis on customer returns (RMA). • Maintained, calibrated and performed preventive maintenance on test equipment. • Training test operators, overseeing production test operation and support production with test issues.

Test Technician I & II

• Sep 1994 - Dec 2005

• Diagnosed and repaired complex circuit boards for various customers and technologies. • Inspected, maintained, troubleshot, and repaired test systems. • Assembled chassis and high level assemblies using both hand and power tools. • Utilized test equipment, schematics, and technical manuals to diagnose AC/DC circuits, Analog/Digital circuits, RF circuits, and Fiber Optics. • Developed inspection programs for the MVP 1820 Ultra II AOI system. • Diagnosed and repaired complex circuit boards for various customers and technologies. • Inspected, maintained, troubleshot, and repaired test systems. • Assembled chassis and high level assemblies using both hand and power tools. • Utilized test equipment, schematics, and technical manuals to diagnose AC/DC circuits, Analog/Digital circuits, RF circuits, and Fiber Optics. • Developed inspection programs for the MVP 1820 Ultra II AOI system.