David Chapman

Experience

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  CT Fabrications

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1993

  Welder/Fabricator

  Assembly and MIG welding, sheet metal work and fabrication, spot welding, folding, riveting, punching sheet metal. cutting/welding angle section steel, basic maching

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  Baldor Motors & Drives

  Jul 1997 - Jan 2007

  Support Technician

  Installing motors, drives & control systems, power amplifiers and supplies. Repairing to component level on a wide range of electronic products. Testing and reporting on prototype engineering designs. Constructing and configuring automatic test equipment (ATE). Commissioning 3-phase motors and drives. Interfacing and networking products via ethernet, USB and CAN bus. Installing software, firmware and EEPROM programming. Creating spread sheets detailing test results and fault diagnosis.

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  InClub Solutions Ltd

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2012

  Company Owner

  Specialising in audio systems. Installing, repairing and maintaining equipment in live music and performing arts venues. Configuring PA systems for large events, programming light shows, editing, mastering audio and video projects and working closely with artists and performers. Liaising with local authorities for licensed events and conducting health & safety risk assessments.

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  University of Bath

  Nov 2014 - Apr 2021

  Responsible for supervising the operation of electronic/electrical teaching laboratories with small team of technicians. Providing technical support for academic research, group business design & final year student projects. Carrying out risk assessments, and ensuring the health & safety of staff, students and visitors within the department. Asset tracking, Procurement and inventory management. Assisting the Technical Manager with the operation of the electronic teaching labs and workshops. Maintaining and repairing lab equipment, purchasing components, checking stock levels, creating bills of material, asset tracking and recording inventory. Organising lab space for project students. Providing technical support to students and staff in the teaching labs and workshops. Creating component kits for lab units, testing and repairing lab instruments and equipment, building and testing circuits for academic staff and research. Designing circuits in OrCAD and exporting for in house PCB milling, designing parts in Autodesk for 3D printing. Supporting student projects. Documenting repairs and PAT testing. Providing soldering training. Maintaining and repairing 3D printers.

  • Technical Supervisor

    Jan 2019 - Apr 2021

  • Senior Technician

    Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

  • Electronics Teaching Support Technician

    Nov 2014 - Jan 2018
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  Royal Holloway, University of London

  Apr 2021 - Feb 2024

  Electronic Technician

  Providing technical support to students and staff in the teaching labs and workshops. Supporting academic research and projects. Designing circuits using KiCAD and EasyEDA and exporting for in house PCB milling and component population. Designing 2D and 3D models in Autodesk Inventor for laser cutting and 3D printing. Working with Metal, Wood, Plastics and other materials, general fabrication and light machining. Carrying out maintenance and repairs on lab equipment. Conducting risk assessments and fulfilling general health & safety duties. Show less

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  UCL

  Feb 2024 - now

  Observatory Technician

  Responsible for the maintenance and day-to-day running of the UCL Observatory site and facilities which include 3 detached buildings housing 5 large telescopes with automated domes. Provide technical support for the operation of telescopes for observation, imaging and spectroscopy. Design and fabricate custom components using workshop milling and lathe machines . Also liaise with UCL Security and Estates, external contractors and local authorities.