Responsible for performing computer software activities relating to the design, testing, and manufacture of electronic components, products, and systems. Ability to conceive, design, acquire, implement, and operate production test systems related to micro-electronic products. Responsible for all aspects of test and calibration.

Direct team of technicians through day-to-day operational activities, providing expertise regarding equipment calibration, validation, and maintenance. Engage in root-cause analysis strategies for identification of equipment improvements. Create departmental cost-effective budget, coordinate efficient workload management, and deliver staff development support. Serve as technical liaison for problem solving with customers and suppliers. Communicate quality control issues through worksheets and reports. ♦ Engage in ongoing process improvement, utilizing lean principles such as JDI, 4-Step, and 8D methods. Lead and participate in Kaizen Events for improved productivity and increased efficiency. ♦ Reduce equipment testing failures by using value stream mapping analysis and analyzing failed test data utilizing SQL in bi-weekly focus meetings. Achieved significant year-to-year improvements through 2015. ♦ Orchestrate $400K project focused on equipment relocation, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams for successful execution. ♦ Engage in development and implementation of statistical process controls (SPC’s) to track effectiveness of equipment functionality in alignment with TS16949 standards. ♦ Create and establish policies and procedures to align operational practices with TS16949 and ISO regulations.

Delivered integration solutions for novel projects, creating the concept, schematics, panel layout, and development of software for equipment control. Engaged in ongoing process improvement to enhance the “first-pass yield” of products, utilizing SQL Language programs for in-depth data analysis. Collaborated with project engineers for development of appropriate validation methods for new equipment. ♦ Created and implemented innovate MS Excel work books to aid in the simplification of daily production test failure reporting. Utilized Visual Basic code to develop report. ♦ Achieved control of various instruments in test systems to easily collect data for analysis through the creation and implementation of LabVIEW programs.

Engaged in product design and transition for production in close collaboration with engineering teams. Assisted with process improvement initiatives to enhance production activities, including assembly, testing, and quality checks.  ♦ Led the production of three electronic display product lines. Generated $80K in revenue per product.

Provided ongoing support to engineering teams to setup, validate, and test equipment. Engaged in site visits for equipment troubleshooting and successful repairs. Delivered thorough analysis and documentation of returned equipment due to malfunctions. Assisted with complex problem solving for customer follow up.

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