Michael Errington

297 Martin Road

Lackawanna, NY. 14218
Phone: (716) 824-3540

SUMMARY
Senior Electronics Technician with 20+ years of professional experience in the e
lectronics industry. Skillful at working in a wide variety of technical fields
including medical, aerospace and defense, consumer, industrial and communication
s. Have the ability to work on cutting-edge technologies as well as focusing on
ideas for continuous improvement. Works within budget and time restraints whil
e adhering to high quality standards. Possesses leadership skills with the abil
ity to work under very little supervision. Have demonstrated customer satisfact
ion in meeting deadlines by providing technical support to resolve issues.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
* Experienced in programming, testing, and reworking of electronic circuit board
s and systems.
* Operates a variety of test equipment, which includes digital oscilloscopes and
spectrum analyzers.
* Skillful at troubleshooting digital, analog and RF circuits at the component l
evel.
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
* Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings and component d
ata sheets.
* Excellent soldering ability of both through-hole components and surface mount
technologies.
* Processes leadership and organizational skills.
* Proficient in working with Microsoft Word and Excel.
* Good understanding of all Microsoft Windows and Unix Operating Systems.
* Knowledgeable in PC computer diagnostics and repair with the ability to perfor
m system upgrades.
* Certified under the IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 quality standards.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION, Williamsville, New York 2004 - 2010
Engineering Aide
* Performed testing and troubleshooting of Electronic Warfare Simulators that in
cludes digital, analog and RF circuits in compliance with customer's requirement
s.
* Assisted engineering with problem solving design issues of prototypes to ensur
e reliability of product.
* Wrote test procedures in accordance with engineering requirements.
HARRIS RF COMMUNICATIONS, Rochester, New York 2004 - 2004
Field Support Technician
* Performed testing, troubleshooting and repairs of field returns of hi-band rad
ios and various other types of communication equipment for reuse in the United S
tates Military.
ALDEN SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION, Alden, New York 2003 - 2004
Test Department Supervisor
* Improved production line efficiency by reducing the amount of scrap of manufac
tured products, improved test yields by restructuring departmental responsibilit
ies to be more efficient and by repairing non-conforming scrap products to be fu
lly functional and ready for customer delivery.
* Supervised a staff of 5 technicians, scheduled work assignments, provided test
yields, did contract reviews, quoted jobs for potential customers, performed ti
me studies for cost analysis, generated monthly reports, responsible for meeting
 delivery schedules, and interviewed candidates for possible employment.
* Hired a group of qualified test technicians to perform production testing and
troubleshooting.
* Troubleshooted circuit boards, reworked failed boards, wrote test procedures,
oversaw maintenance and calibration of test equipment, problem solved test issue
s, did production testing, resolved computer problems, worked with customers to
resolve technical issues, and assured and maintained quality.
SOPARK CORPORATION, Lackawanna, New York 1989 - 2003
Senior Test Technician
* Functional testing of circuit boards, component level troubleshooting, operate
d various types of test equipment, performed rework of failed boards, wrote test
procedures, and assisted customers with technical issues.
* Experienced in operating the GenRad 2281 In-Circuit Tester (ICT) and the Testr
onics Manufacturing Defects Analyzer (MDA).
* Planned layout and wiring of Cat 5 network to support all client computers and
servers and worked on resolving computer related issues.
* Designed and assembled test fixtures for use in production testing.
EDUCATION
Associates in Occupational Studies Degree - Electronics Technology
Bryant & Stratton College, Buffalo, New York
New York State Regents Diploma - Electrical Technology
Seneca Vocational High School, Buffalo, New York
CERTIFICATIONS
* IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 Certifications
* GenRad 228x ICT Operation and Programming Levels 1 & 2 Certifications
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
* Saved company $30,000 in a 6-month time period by improving production line ef
ficiency which resulted in improved test yields by reducing the amount of scrap
manufactured products and also by restructuring departmental responsibilities to
be more efficient by assigning qualified technicians to do repairs of non-conf
orming scrap product to be fully functional and ready for customer delivery.