Erick Aponte Resume - Virginia Tech

1 Erick Aponte (978) 382-3158 3 Maginnis Avenue Lawrence, MA 01843 _____ Education University of Massachusetts amherst amherst , MA College of Engineering May 2014 Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering Honors: Dean s List & RM Technologies Scholar Professional Electrical Engineer - Failure Analyst Andover, MA Experience Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems Summer 2014-Present Perform failure analysis on electronic components by evaluating the electrical, mechanical, and material characteristics of circuit cards, semiconductors, integrated circuits, and radio frequency (RF) components.

2 Verify failures using various test equipment such as: oscilloscope, curve tracer, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, time-domain reflectometer, and other types of meters/analyzers. Apply destructive and non-destructive methods like, cross sectioning, chemical de-capsulation, X-ray, optical/digital microscopy, and infrared thermography to confirm root cause of failures. Test RF components for insertion loss, isolation, and voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR). Recommend corrective actions that assist in meeting production hardware deadlines. Designed an excel macro that uses business metrics to estimate a labor forecast for the next 18 months on the Engineering and Operations side of business within the department. It is utilized by leadership teams to determine the amount of labor for a given month and the manpower needed for efficiency. Internships Intern Electrical Engineer - Failure Analyst Andover, MA Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems Summer (2011-2013), Winter (2012-2013) Collaborated with a diverse team of different engineering backgrounds on multiple programs like Patriot, Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM), Zumwalt, JLENS, Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM), and many more.

3 Contributed in the creation of a new component trending database that will track component failures company-wide, and assist in developing accurate assessments for corrective actions. Tested for counterfeit components using a counterfeit IC detector and acetone testing. Intern Software Engineer Tewksbury, MA Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems Summer 2010 Enhanced system performance in speed and compiling of the Patriot Radar System by applying code changes. Programmed in C++ and Jovial, as well as editing on a UNIX system. Evaluated a defect detecting software called Coverity on effectiveness for company use. Supervised and moderated formal code reviews to confirm that corrections on defects were implemented properly. Senior Design Electrical Engineer / Project Manager amherst , MA Project Traffic Monitoring System (TMS) Fall 2013 Spring 2014 Worked in a mixed team of electrical and computer systems engineering students to design TMS, a traffic analysis system that empowers the commuter to make better choices for the everyday commute.

4 Designed a frequency counter using an Arduino microcontroller as an interface to a radar gun in order to store the velocity of vehicles in miles per hour to the main web server. Created a solar power unit using a solar panel, charge controller, voltage regulator, and deep cycle battery that allowed TMS to be a self-sustaining system. Managed project logistics using knowledge obtained in a systems engineering course to ensure requirements were being met, and a working product would be available by the final deadline. Skills and Leading and guiding teams to successful project completions. Attributes Experience using Altera Quartus II, Arduino, Dr. Java, Eagle CAD, Eclipse IDE Java, QtSpim, Poweworld, and MATLAB. Proficient programming in C, C++, Java, VBA, Jovial, Verilog, and VHDL. Presented a poster on different applications of failure analysis at the Raytheon Mechanical, Materials and Structures Technology Network (MMSTN) Symposium.

5 Researched the effects of copper wire bonds for the Raytheon MMSTN Symposium. Capable of learning new material quickly and applying it where needed. Possess strong analytical and mathematical skills. Fluent in both English and Spanish. Undergraduate Tutor / Circuits Lab Assistant amherst , MA Assistant umass amherst Professor William Leonard Fall 2012, Spring (2013-2014) Helped students understand basic circuit laws in first-order and second-order AC/DC circuits. Prepared and organized lab materials for the ECE 212 course labs. Provided assistance to students in the lab by troubleshooting their malfunctioning circuits. Answered students questions regarding course material, lab procedures, and other lab-related issues. Organizations Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), Hispanic Organization for Leadership and Advancement (HOLA), and Raytheon's Young Employee Success Network (YESNET).

6 Volunteer Math Coach Lawrence, MA Let s Get Ready SAT Prep. Program (LGR) Summer (2011-2014) Strengthened students math skills to better prepare them for the math section of the SATs. Guided students through the college application process, and provided insight into my own college experiences. The majority of students will be the first in their family to attend college. Volunteered with students at the Lowell Folk Festival, helping with recycling and keeping the area clean. Obtained a $4,800 donation from Raytheon Corporate for funding of college visits and transportation for the students. Earned another $1,000 donation for LGR from Raytheon by winning their Team Apprentice Challenge while leading a group of Raytheon interns in our volunteering efforts with LGR.

7 We competed against three other volunteering organizations in front of a judging panel made up of Raytheon company leaders.