1. Andrew A. Kranak
(602)459-2379 ● Drey_k@yahoo.com Mesa, Az 85209
Summary
Electronics Technician with a proven track record of troubleshooting in production and prototyping
environments. Performing preventive maintenance on a wide array of digital, analog,
electromechanical systems. Equipment Installation and Maintenance. Driving business goals
through process improvement and approaching problems with innovation, attention to detail and
effective communication to deliver strong and consistent results.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
CIS Certified IPC Specialist
Installation, monitoring, and maintenance of equipment
Use of O-scope's, Digital multi meters, spectrum analyzers
Maintenance in compliance with specified procedures
Network troubleshooting
Soldering, rework of SMT and through-hole components
Systems level testing
Bench level testing
Bed of nails testing
Root cause analysis
Work in a Class 10K & 100K clean room environment
Identification of system faults and troubleshooting barriers
Plug building and harnessing
Conduct routine maintenance tasks and update maintenance records
Read and interpret schematics, CAD models, system flow chart diagrams, and, BOM’s
MILITARY EDUCATION
Naval Technical Core School: Fundamentals of Computers and Basic Electronics
Naval A School: Advanced Fire Control for Radar and Weapon systems
Naval C School: Computer Peripherals, Electromechanical Systems, Analog Systems, Digital
systems, & Radar systems (operation, maintenance, and repair)
Gauge Calibration, NTC San Diego: Temperature and Pressure Gauges
Naval Fiber Optics for Advanced Computer Systems: Fiber Optic Plug Building, Fiber Optic
Troubleshooting & Repair
WORK EXPERIENCE:
RF Test Technician 2014-Current
Orbital ATK – Gilbert, AZ-(Contract)
Support electrical and radio frequency testing and integration for the Iridium NEXT space
vehicle program
Perform RF and electrical tests.
Set up and operate instrument test articles with thermocouples, test heaters, and other
instrumentation per assembly drawings
Operate thermal test chambers, controllers and instrumentation
Follow test procedures with minimal oversight
Operate test equipment through custom software interface screens
Support 5S/clean work area initiatives and FOD control
Record detailed descriptions of actions and events in test logs
Support equipment calibration with calibration service providers
Assembly & Test Technician 2014-2014 Dec
Honeywell – Tempe, AZ-(Contract)
Production assembly, rework, build by print, and TQC 980 / 990 operations.
Interface with team members in order to solve issues and complete tasks.
Support Honeywell Operating System culture and activities including 5S, Continuous
Improvement, Kanban supply systems, and uses of visual management to escalate
issues and track
metrics.
Production Technician 2012-2014 May
Wamore Inc. – Phoenix, AZ
2. Build engineering prototypes and released, production items
Assemble mechanical and electrical components using a variety of tools to job
specifications
Complete workmanship per quality checks and process flow monitoring
Troubleshoot failed assemblies to determine non-compliance
Use test equipment such as multi-meters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, etc.
Maintain tools and equipment in proper working order
Projects while with Wamore Inc.
WA-8500's WGRM (Wireless Gate Release Mechanism), Manufacturing Process
Development and Production Assembly
WA-8000 MCS Kit (Master Control Station), Manufacturing process development and
Production assembly
JPADS ULW, Production assembly
JPADS 2K, Production assembly and Repair 2K AGU's
JPADS 2K MAGU, Production assembly, Upgrade MAGU to Peel N Stick Keypad and
Upgrade MAGU's to Drop in Keypad
MAGU LFX Battery Pack, Production Assembly
JPADS 2K Spread Bench, Assembly and Wiring harness design
JPADS 2K FMR Spread Bench, Assembly Wiring harness design
JPADS 10K, Calibration and burn in, Maintenance and Production assembly
JPADS 10K Spread bench, Assembly and Wiring harness design
Microfly waterproofing conversion, assembly
4K, Assembly for research and development
ERG (Electromechanical Release Gate), Assembly for research and development
ACPRS Advanced Cargo Parachute Release System, Production Assembly and
Manufacturing process development
IDOC, Production Assembly
IDAC, Production Assembly
ITRAQ, Production Assembly
Sales & Market Representative 2010 - 2011
Hopkins Agriculture – Orange County, CA
Represented Hopkins products in markets throughout Orange County
In-Circuit Test Technician Lead (Consultant), 2008 - 2009
Cherokee International – Tustin, CA
Tested/Troubleshot and repaired power supply assemblies
Troubleshoot circuit card assemblies to component level
Performed design verification
Created and modified test programs as well as performed preventive maintenance for the
PT960 in-circuit test machine (Bed of nails Test system)
Supervised and coordinated test operators to ensure seamless production on 4
production lines
Supported operators through the resolution of complex technical issues
Assisted RMA department in overflow troubleshooting
Maintained fault logs and communicated fault trends to engineers and SMT production
operators
Ensured the proper function and maintenance of over 100+ test
fixtures
Fuel Reduction Analyst 2004 - 2006
(Independent Contractor) Wilderness Property Owners in Oregon
Identified short and long-term management goals to create defensible space and defensible fuel
profile zones in compliance with property owner’s vegetation management program
ARMED FORCES EXPERIENCE
United States Navy – U.S.S. Howard 1998 - 2004
CFO3 Maintenance Man – Petty Officer, 2nd Class
Installed, maintained, repaired and operated:
ORTS (computer controlled test system, automatic fault detection/isolation, status
monitoring, system reconfiguration)
3. 400Hz Power Converters
Mk 99 FCS (digital to analog converters, radar directors, fire control computers)
Maintained and Tested (Digital, Analog and RF) Circuits and Devices
Joined network installation team to wire network switches for NTC San Diego while
assigned to pre-commissioning detachment
Verified ship building compliance as part of quality control assurance team during pre-
commissioning of USS Howard
Stood Missile System Supervisor for Testing SM2 missiles, Operated Telemetry gear for
Testing SM2 missiles
Responded to emergency events such as power loss, cooling faults, fires, flooding and
security alerts.
Volunteered as gauge calibration technician responsible for the certification and
maintenance of all fire control gauges onboard ship
Secret Clearance
Received Honorable Discharge
AWARDS
Good Conduct Medal
Plank Owner, USS Howard