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Carlsbad, California, United States

San Diego, California, United States

• Utilized SolidWorks, to create 3D models and Manufacturing Drawings prior to 3D printing andmachining.• Implemented multiple tools and test fixtures to use in R&D and Manufacturing.• Standardized assembling procedures integrating fixtures and custom tooling to cut time andminimize fabrication errors and delays.• Developing building processes for devices from the ground up.• Establishing troubleshooting procedures to determine root cause of failure in order to implementsolutions to common problems.• Responsible for assisting with clinical builds and projects requiring very high attention to detail andprecision.• Hand soldering various SMD components where ionic contamination prevention is a must, usinghand soldering iron, reflow gun and hot plate methods with leaded and lead free solder pastes andcore flux solder wire.• Troubleshooting R&D equipment for contamination using electrometers to measure line crosstalkand establishing and performing various decontamination procedures to maximize efficiency andaccuracy of testing equipment.• Troubleshooted electronic assemblies using Oscilloscope, Source-meters, Electrometers, Spectrumanalyzer and custom benchtop equipment/software• Attended laser welding seminar to perform in house orders to save time on outsourcing theprocess.• Sustained and assisted various R&D testing projects using automated gas switching and devicecombinations including Alicat.• Gained proficiency working with chemicals in the wet lab to assist on building materials andelectroplating components to use on prototypes.• Planned, scheduled, and aligned resources in collaboration with stakeholders to achieve and exceedexpectations.• Assisted materials and Quality Assurance departments with incoming material inspections by performing the inspections and establishing inspection routines in the receiving department.

United States

- Created multiple Fixtures to implement in the development of the next generation prototypes.- Validated, Modified, and established all assembly procedures for all new developments created by the engineering department.

San Diego, California

- Established material incoming inspection routines with the optical dimensional machine in order to ensure outsourced materials met drawing specifications.- Standardized workflow for faster RF Receiver Manufacturing.- Assisted Engineering department with documentation validation.- Created Fixtures to simplify assembly processes with the intention of removing the skill factor.- Got certified for Laser Welding and materials processing in order to fulfill inhouse orders to reduce turnaround time.-

San Diego

• Gained full proficiency in the assembly line, being able to build and troubleshoot all mechanical,electromechanical and optical assemblies including performing server and pc software configurationsprior to deployment at customer site.• Coordinated contractor to create software automation to successfully reduce hands-on procedureby 75%.• Assisted field technicians with over the phone instructions on troubleshooting systems in the field.• Performed quality assurance on optical assemblies and image capturing devices to ensure they methigh quality standards.• Collaborated closely with the Engineering department Validating procedures, software and onimplementing new assembly fixtures to save production times.• Applied lean manufacturing to current procedures, improved build time and production quality tosave money.• Co-Hosted Kaizen event to reconfigure production floor layout to maximize materials picking efficiency.• Facilitated detailed and effective training, including advancing streamlined standard work operatingprocedures.• Collaborated on procedure improvements with engineering, materials, manufacturing, field servicesand support.• Mastered production devices to improve overall material reliability and process optimizationstrategies.• Contributed and participated in process improvement programs, to adopt time and cost savingstandard practices.

San Diego

Worked on this Startup since day one, along with Founders Chris Anderson and Jordi Muñoz. soon became the leaders in Small-Aircraft Autopilots for civil use. From there I gained massive experience and knowledge, working and participating on every project and department of the company, but mainly focused on the electronics manufacturing and testing portion, training new engineers and technicians on our products and methods.- Established all Electronics assembly protocols based on schematics and drawings.- Established inventory control procedures utilizing a Kanban system.- Collaborated with engineering department to establish IPC Electronics assembly standards- Train Engineers and Technicians.- Created IC programing fixtures using pogo-pins as contact points.- Created Assembly test fixtures to test all autopilot peripherals.- Operate CNC pick and place machinery. - Manual assembly and reworked assemblies with 0402 and 0603 SMD components. - Inventory Control/management (Kanban).- Troubleshooting at component level.

Ensenada Mexico

Inspect all equipment before and after being installed, equipment adjustments, maintenance schedules, in the telecommunications industry.