Christopher Uplinger Email & Phone Number

Houston, Tx, Us

Tomball, Texas Area

Houston, Texas Area

o Performed successful technology transfer (in an R&D role) from Geo-Services of France to Weatherford International converting all electronic components, designs, and documents to Weatherford standards.o Test and repair new, electrical designs and assess field failures.o Ensure functionality and availability of MWD drilling tools; gamma ray, mud pulse, borehole pressure, directional, EM telemetry (Emitter Sub & Transceiver), At-Bit Measurement and Resistivity tools.o Authored test and work procedures and modified electronic circuits to gain higher reliability within the product line.o Document all electronic components into computer base systems for purchasing requirements.o Design specialized surface test equipment for manufacturing testing and field use used on the MWD product line.o Troubleshoot and repair electronic PCBs to the component level from through hole to surface mount components and systems as required utilizing different types of solder such as SN63/PB37, SN96 and HMP.o Collaborate with manufacturing and field personnel for successfully ‘handing-off’ new designs ready for use.

Houston, Texas Area

Spare Parts Supervisor (2001)o Increased sales by >100% over previous years’ sales forming great, client relationships.Manufacturing Engineer (1995 – 2001)o Oversaw all aspects of manufacturing, data recorder instruments including production soldering and cleaning of electronic circuit boards. o Assisted R&D, Production, Service, and Quality Control Departments along with the Fabrication Shop.o Technology transfer new product lines (data acquisition instrumentation) to Company production acquired from others such as Honeywell, Monarch, Toshiba, Angus, and Esterline.o Helped Company gain ISO-9000 certification.Field Service Engineer (1994 – 1995)o Conducted assessments of clients’ needs and priorities resulting in effective customer service.o Repaired product lines at all levels including the component level on the circuit boards.o Supported the production line by repairing failed instruments and contributing to seamless operations.Electronics Technician III (1990 – 1994)o Tested and performed component-level repairs on complete data recording instruments product line.o Collaborated effectively with Engineering for improving product reliability.Quality Control Inspector (1988 – 1990)o Inspected mechanical and electrical parts from incoming Receiving.o Inspected parts to ensure alignment with drawings.

Digital Techniques Diploma, Electronics Digital Technique

Electrical And Electronics Engineering, 3.5 Gpa