Michael Rioux, Crp Email & Phone Number

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Key Accountabilities:-Responsible for leading, planning and executing the reliability program for all new product development-Formally executing RGT and RDT Programs-Directing the technical work of other Reliability Engineers-Creating schedules for Reliability activities related to assigned projects-Translating product reliability goals into appropriate testable targets, tracks and communicates progress throughout the development life cycle-Objectively assessing reliability of early designs and design iterations-Utilizing Reliasoft tools and processes throughout the development life cycle-Coordinating with other engineering disciplines to ensure high risk components and submodules are tested, analyzed or evaluated to comply with program reliability goals and life requirements-Designing, developing and executing new test methods early in the development life cycle to reduce program risk and identify failures early in the development life cycle

Rehovot, Il

• Collaborate with Systems Engineering staff to define the process used to meet reliability goals for New Product Development (NPD) projects. This includes definition of standard reliability tracking and communication tools and preparation of program reliability plans. • Collaborate with Operations and Quality to define the process used to measure, predict and drive reliability improvement activities for released systems, e.g. Continuation Engineering (CE) projects.• Collaborate with Test Engineering and Field Service to identify and determine how to fill reliability data collection needs for NPD projects and reliability performance tracking of released systems.• Provide expertise on systems functionality to provide guidance for design selection and root cause analysis. Serve as a subject matter expert for reliability on product development projects. • Participate in engineering, reliability engineering, professional organizations and other informal networks to foster new learning and identification of best practices related to reliability engineering.• Provide periodic status on the reliability metrics for all Stratasys NPD projects and released system products. Proactively keeping Product Development Managers and other key project members informed of project reliability status. • Building a reliability database / library for Stratasys product lines by working with Design, Operations and Service departments.• Supporting design and test engineers to plan for reliability and durability tests, analyze the test data with appropriate tools such as Reliasoft Synthesis suite, and provide reliability improvement suggestions based on the test results.• Designing and executing reliability tests: PRAT, ORT, HTOL, LTOL, RGT, STRIFE, Life Test, ALT, and HALT.• Facilitating DFMEAs.

• Spearheaded reliability engineering studies for new products and existing product health checks.• Performed root cause analysis (RCA) for field reliability and NPI assessment.• Developed reliability assessment plans and DoE.• Predicted product reliability based on both modeling and demonstrated reliability test results, as well as field returns.• Supported customer inquiry for product reliability and performance.• Worked with design engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and service engineering to coordinate reliability issues.• Designed and executed reliability tests: STRIFE, Power Cycle, Life Test, ORT, THB, NTOL, PTC, HTOL ALT, HALT.• Published test results, and procedures.

Lawrence, Ma, Us

Worked closely with the quality and field service managers providing root cause analysis of inverter failures in production and field returns. Recommended corrective actions to improve reliability and initial quality. Reviewed designs and suggesting improvements. Accomplished in-field service upgrades at customer locations. Generated evaluation reports, procedures, and giving monthly presentations on the status of failure rates, reliability improvements, and production quality. Supervise and train technicians. -Designed and developed a web based reliability analysis management system (RAMS).

Danvers, Ma, Us

Provided technical and logistical support to customers, field teams, international distributors and internal ABIOMED customers. Conducted service-training seminars for customers, provided product training for ABIOMED field teams, wrote technical procedures for field upgrades, and preventative maintenance. Assisted the Design Engineering Department with complaint follow-up, investigations and closeouts.

The Hague, South-Holland, Nl

Provided engineering support to various department managers requiring technical expertise in the following areas: sales and marketing support, new product introduction, customer training, field service repair, production support, equipment design, new product development, design verification, on-site installation, project management, and trade show demonstrations.Worked on 2-3 concurrent projects. B2B support in China, Taiwan, India, Germany. Spain. Identified root-cause for legacy failure mode in the SLP simulator. Contributed to the design of the next generation simulator. Took initiative to develop a creative web based training tool. Created and drove continuous improvement goals. Contributed to the growth in sales by exploring new technologies. Recognized for creating customer enthusiasm.

Andover, Massachusetts, Us

Collaborate with principle design engineers in developing new prototypes and power systems for next generation products, including power electronic circuits and analog/digital control circuits. Tested various power supply topologies, including Boost, Buck, Half/Full-bridge, and series/parallel resonant converters, as well as current/voltage mode PWM/PFM, and clamp mode fix frequency. Frequently recommended modifications to increase the MTBF. Evaluated the performances and reliability of current and new products. Designed a reliability lab to determine the MTBF of the Astroni boost board. Created and conducted presentations for training classes and project reviews.

Andover, Massachusetts, Us

Hired due to MIT plasma research experience and to provide engineering support to the Astron and SPS product line by investigating the root-cause of electronic component failures. Frequently recommended design modifications to increase the MTBF of electronic components. Produced documentation that complied with ISO 9001 methodology. Assisted Purchasing in reviewing opportunities for part substitutions and alternatives.  Evaluated the performances and reliability of current and new product designs and electronic components.  Designed a reliability lab to determine the MTBF of various electronic components and PCBs. Created and conducted presentations for project reviews. Researched, sourced, and procured electronic components.

St Petersburg, Florida, Us

Performed design for testability reviews and new product quotations for this contract manufacturer of PCBs. Assigned to the Sycamore account to gather requirements for circuit boards and topology; managed Test Engineers, technicians and support staff.Determined parameters and developed strategies.Created and drove continuous improvement goals and explored new technologies.Interfaced with customer on a regular basis. Designed an ESS test system that was utilized to stress the SN10K telecommunications product family; completed project for $32K, under the projected $40K budget. This system required the use of fiber optic technology (OC48 & OC192) to transfer test data in and out of the test chamber.  Developed a preventive maintenance program and Link Loss Analysis procedures on time and on budget.

Cambridge, Ma, Us

Assisted in the design of analog circuits and complex digital controls circuits utilizing FPGA, CPLD, and microprocessor technology.  Designed and coordinated the development of engineering prototypes.  Functionally tested and troubleshot complex systems utilizing environmental test chambers, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, LabVIEW, and specialized diagnostic equipment.  Researched, sourced, and procured new test equipment and electronic components.  Managed the engineering lab and held a Security Clearance.

Cambridge, Ma, Us

Assisted the Research Project Engineer in developing digital/analog control circuits for experimental electro-mechanical diagnostic equipment. The development of specialized diagnostic instruments was to provide research and educational opportunities for expanding the scientific understanding of the physics of plasmas, the "fourth state of matter," and to use that knowledge to develop useful applications.

Bs, Electrical Engineering

As, Electro-Mechanical Engineering