• Developed test solutions based on customer specifications for laser welding, marking, engraving, cutting, drilling and ablation with a wide range of materials including metals, plastics, ceramics, glass, PCB’s utilizing high powered (20-250W) 10um CO2, 1.06um YAG fiber, 0.532um frequency-doubled Nd:YAG and 0.355um frequency-tripled Nd:YAG lasers.

• Successfully led the design and implementation of multiple test systems for new programs in accordance with the organization’s test system development process.• Wrote and reviewed test requirements for new development programs based on system performance specifications.• Implemented standardization and automation of test equipment across all new platforms whenever possible.• Served as lead for other engineering groups to define, document, analyze, perform and interpret tests for products, systems, components or modifications.• Contributed to the definition of internal quality control standards and the maintenance of reliability programs in accordance with ISO 9001:2008.• Trained and mentored junior department members to foster internal technical/career development within the company.• Drafted contract bid proposals and performed cost account manager (CAM) duties. • Designed, built and sold-off reflective and refractive test stations used to characterize high performance military hardware for the U.S. incorporating 4:1 TUR in accordance with ANSI/NCSL Z540.3-2006 and ISO-10012.• Specified and evaluated off-axis parabolic (OAP) and spherical mirrors utilizing interferometric alignment and wavefront techniques.• Built and implemented 0.632um and 1.064um custom interferometers, a modified Twyman-Green configuration, utilizing common off the shelf (COTS) components.• Designed test stations traceable to NIST incorporating methodologies to measure MTF, MRTD, NETD, MRC, boresight, divergence, energy, range simulation, range accuracy, target discrimination and stray radiation.• Critical contributor to the successful completion of the test equipment Continuous Improvement (CI) project aligned with the strategic initiatives of the company to maximize shareholder value and customer satisfaction.• Contributed to process improvement and facilitated CMMI Level Three certification.

• Served as lead for other engineering groups to define, document, analyze, perform, and interpret tests for products, systems, components, or modifications. • Identified functional problems and suggests resolutions. • Assisted in the definition of internal quality control standards and the maintenance of reliability programs. • Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. • Relied on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

• Designed/built/implemented various optical test equipment for evaluation and acceptance of manufactured products.• Drafted functional test procedures as well as alignment processes for technician guidelines during testing. • Active team member of the Failure Review Board, representing Test Engineering.• Created schedules and labor budgets for work activities.• Assisted Metrology with calibration requirements on the production floor.

• Interacted with other engineering groups to define, document, analyze, perform, and interpret tests for products, systems, components, or modifications. • Identified functional problems and suggests resolutions. • Analyzed test cases and provides regular progress reports.