WILLIAM WALKER
Minneapolis
Summary
- 9 yr. Air Force Vet with Mid-level leadership skills in Jet Electronic Test Equipment and Component Maintenance
- Semiconductor Equipment Repair Technician in Cleanroom environment with maintaining various robots.
- Leader in instructional education; advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion; Student of Computer Engineering
- Held DOD Secret Security Clearance from 2013-2023, Expired and Clearable
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Photolithography/Metrology Maintenance Technician
Polar Semiconductor Inc
08.2022 - Current
- Perform preventive maintenance & repairs/calibrations on production equipment & systems.
- Clearly documented maintenance activities/work performed and completed preventative maintenance(pm) checklists and procedures
- Liaised with engineering team to improve pm procedures and documentation
- Followed appropriate safety procedures and used Personal Protective Equipment (including SCBA and respirators), maintained equipment (Lock Out/Tag Out, Arc Flash, etc.), and ensured safe work environment by eliminating potential equipment safety hazards
- Communicated, participated and collaborate effectively with maintenance, production and engineering team
- Responded to 9 Emergency Response Team drills and emergencies
- Demonstrated Proficiency in electrical circuits, pneumatics and mechanical systems
- Validated knowledge of test and calibration equipment (i.e. O-scopes, DMMs).
- Troubleshoot basic problems and addressed root causes.
- Displayed skills of multitasking, time management and prioritization skills.
- Repaired and troubleshoot robots, proximity sensors, solenoids, motors, relays, and encoders
- Preformed maintenance on 107 vacuum systems and semiconductor manufacturing equipment (ASML Steppers and scanner, TEL tracks, DNS scrubbers, Fusion, KLA CD / Inspection / Overlay tools, Ellipsometry equipment, Nikon Inspection Scopes)
Avionics Instructor
United States Air Force
05.2018 - 08.2022
- 2800+ hours of instruction, CCAF Instructor Certification - Level 2
- Instructed Electrical theory and electronic fundamentals including solid-state, binary, digital, octal, and hexadecimal numbering systems
- Taught Metrology principles
- Reinforced understanding of computer logic, programming principles, and language
- Distinguished difference between microwave, radar, electronic warfare principles, and Micro-miniature solid state devices
- Trained students on operating principles of avionics components supported by test stations
- Electrically actuated mechanical device theory
- Clarified schematic, logic, data flow, and wiring diagrams reading
- Interpreted programming tables and technical publications
- Briefed interpretation of testing, measuring, and referencing devices
- Updated and lead concepts and application of applicable maintenance directives
- Enforced Air Force supply procedures
- Use and disposal of hazardous waste and material
Avionics Electronics Technician Team Leader
United States Air Force, RAF Lakenheath
10.2015 - 05.2018
- Managed integrated avionics activities and complied with directives, policies, procedures and maintenance standards
- Initiated deficiency reports, maintenance analysis documents, technical data changes, and equipment records
- Interpreted, established, and complied with training, security, and safety standards
- Ensured compliance with directives governing handling, use, and disposal of hazardous waste and material
- Recorded information on data collection forms and automated systems
- Directed and controlled maintenance, calibration, repair, modification, and inspection of integrated avionics test stations and aircraft components
- Planned and organized integrated avionics activities
Avionics Electronics Technician
United States Air Force, RAF
10.2013 - 10.2015
- Inspected, serviced, maintained, programmed, and calibrated avionics equipment, Support Equipment (SE), and aircraft components, cleaned filtration and cooling components
- Removed and replaced assembly components using hand tools, soldering devices, and electronic instruments
- Repaired Electronic Warfare RF systems and pods, sensor systems and components, wiring harnesses, and interconnecting cables
- Repaired amplifiers and logic circuits; microwave equipment; servomechanisms; radio frequency circuits; video displays; electronic; electro-mechanical assemblies and power supply circuits
- Operated oscilloscope, digital multimeter, bench power supply, function generator, digital and flash memory programming station, spectrum analyzer, network & logic analyzers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
Dunwoody College of Technology
Minneapolis, MN05.2027
Associate of Applied Science - Avionics Systems Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL04.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Technology And Military Science
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL04.2020
Skills
- Equipment Calibration
- Equipment Repair
- Microsoft Office
- Quality assurance
- Cable Fabrication
- Automated Test Equipment
- Facilities Management
- Operations Management
- Program Management
- Operating systems
- Work order management
- Electrical and electronic principles
- Industrial Controls and Electronics
- Programmable Logic Control (PLC) programs
- Problem-Solving Ability
Awards and Recognition
High Five Award - May 2023
Developed Irradiance Calculator for Fusion tool due to no pens and paper in Cleanroom environment saving time in calculations and improving time efficiency. Improved time-consuming application resolution issue, reducing task but 10 minutes.
Air Force Commendation Medal - May 2018
The Commendation Medal is a mid-level decoration presented for sustained acts of heroism or meritorious service.
Air Force Achievement Medal - Sept 2017 and May2016
It is awarded to Air Force personnel for outstanding achievement or meritorious service rendered specifically on behalf of the Air Force.
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal - Nov 2017
The MOVSM recognizes those members of the military who perform substantial volunteer service to the local community above and beyond the duties required as a member of the United States Armed Forces. 1000+ hours completed.
Certification
- FCC Commercial Operator License with Radar Endorsement - PG00072676
- DOD Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program (D-SAACP) 2018-2022
Timeline
Photolithography/Metrology Maintenance Technician
Polar Semiconductor Inc
08.2022 - Current
Avionics Instructor
United States Air Force
05.2018 - 08.2022
Avionics Electronics Technician Team Leader
United States Air Force, RAF Lakenheath
10.2015 - 05.2018
Avionics Electronics Technician
United States Air Force, RAF
10.2013 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
Dunwoody College of Technology
Associate of Applied Science - Avionics Systems Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Applied Science - Technology And Military Science
Community College of The Air Force
- FCC Commercial Operator License with Radar Endorsement - PG00072676
- DOD Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program (D-SAACP) 2018-2022
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