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New York, Ny, Us

Somerset, New Jersey, Us

Somerset, New Jersey, Us

Research and Development:• Biometrics, dCVV, EMV, Dual Interface Technology• Create and execute product enhancement, next generation, and new product development plans, as assigned.• Improve existing circuit designs to increase performance & reduce scrap. • Work with R&D team to better integrate NFC antennas and other electronics.• Create new product prototypes.• Utilize modeling software for circuit design. • Industrialize prototype process in preparation for manufacturing (DFM, DFT, DFR).• Coordinate and interact across departments within CompoSecure.• Assist the R&D Director to prepare invention disclosures for patent filings. • Document innovations and production processes. Process Improvement:• Identify innovative and improved methods for existing product lines. • Industrialize new processing techniques.• Qualify new materials or components for existing products.• Coordinate and interact across departments within CompoSecure. Additional Roles & Responsibilities:• Consistently demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks to ensure the most critical processes impacting business results are being addressed.• Thorough documentation of all Product Development activities as well as existing and new process development, inclusive of progressive results, specific equipment parameters, and work instructions where appropriate.• Perform other job functions, as assigned.

Somerset, New Jersey, Us

• Evaluate existing and newly developed manufacturing processes relating to repeatability, yield, labor efficiency, material cost, safety and security.• Identify and prioritize opportunities for improvement by establishing cause and corrective action plans.• Ensure all product specific manufacturing processes are properly defined and documented.• Modify and/or ensure work instructions are accurate for all processes and that all operators are properly trained in accordance with the approved procedures.• Periodically audit operations staffs to ensure the approved procedures are consistently followed. Document deviations and ensure they are formally communicated for corrective action, through use of the defined Non-Conformity process.• Work with Quality Assurance Manager and identify the raw material attributes that are critical to the manufacturing processes.• Ensure appropriate raw material specifications are defined and documented to ensure consistent quality and adequate process control of products.• Ensure processes exist to validate key attributes of materials at in-coming.• Consistently demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks to ensure most critical processes impacting business results are being addressed.• Thorough documentation of root cause analysis, corrective action and quantifiable results in the form of formal project reports.

Latham, Ny, Us

Contract Position: Aerotek Recruiting• Implemented Six Sigma processes, Lean-5S practices, Risk and Trend Analysis Modeling, along with DFM, DFT, and DFR to develop next generation SCADA hardware for integration and deployment. • Well versed in ISO 9001:2015, incorporating risk-based thinking for continuous improvement via FMEA. Highly skilled in CAPA generation and resolution.• Experienced in the Eight Disciplines (8D) model for problem solving.• Skilled in ECN/ECO generation and implementation.• Defined and verified tool-made-sample requirements against qualification specifications. • Highly skilled in BOM Creation; JDE - E1/Agile ERP and MYSis ERP Expertise.• Responsible for all documentation: MIs (Manufacturing Instructions), TPs (Test Procedures), BOMs, Process Flow Diagrams, and QA Inspection Criteria.• Defined the functional specifications to design QEI’s next-generation microprocessor PCBA. The next generation microprocessor outperforms the competition’s products regarding speed and accuracy in calculating real-time utility polling data.• Researched and utilized the latest power technologies, microprocessors, and industry protocols to ensure the fastest polling and error reporting of status and analog points, along with momentary and latching relay trip and close execution. • Led a multi-disciplined, collaborative engineering role, which included product development, manufacturing engineering, and test engineering, to establish new calibration, test, and inspection processes. These new processes ensured the highest reliability in the quickest time. This initiative, in turn, saved the Operations department 15 minutes in calibration and test per assembly on average, saving the company considerable revenue.

Kirkland, Wa, Us

Contract Position: VOLT Recruiting• Troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning ICOM communications products. Includes confirmation of problem(s) observed and reported, and debug of equipment by performing necessary tests and repairs to the component level. FMEA/RCA is established, and a CAPA is initiated to ensure corrective action is taken, tracked, and recorded per ISO standards.• Program, modify and align functioning ICOM products (analog and digital). The following parameters are tested and tuned per ICOM specifications: o Radio Tx modulation. o Radio Tx output power. o Radio Tx frequency error. o Radio Rx sensitivity. o Radio Tx and Rx audio quality.• Provide final quality assurance inspection and verification to ensure that repaired and re-calibrated equipment performs per factory specifications before equipment is returned to the customer.• Interface with retail customers and dealers to answer technical questions and provide real-time technical support and resolution to customers and dealers in an acceptable business cycle.

San Jose, California, Us

• I was tasked with the responsibility to increase system configuration and test throughput: Average system configuration and verification before the launch of this initiative was 5 to 7 days. After process optimization was complete and time studies conducted, throughput was reduced to 5 - 9 hours, saving unnecessary use of technician and product development time. • Worked with remote teams, both inside and outside the United States, to effectively define and implement engineering requirements for Spirent's LBS, system solutions.• Identified disconnects and misalignments between remote teams and worked diligently to align all teams on projects assigned.• Performed complete, detailed, and comprehensive RF system characterization. Digital Base-band signal integrity was verified. Trigger signals and 10MHz reference signal verification was routinely conducted.• NPI responsibilities included BOM generation and support as well as Configuration Management optimization.• Streamlined and eliminated redundancy of all technical documentation. This ensured internal and external technical staff clearly understood required execution steps for successful calibration and verification testing. Customer expectations were satisfied.• Successfully transitioned Spirent's LTE Network Emulator from Product Development to Operations. This required cross-functional, collaborative teamwork to ensure effective and efficient use of resources on a very aggressive schedule in a lean environment.• Collaborated and successfully worked with cross-functional teams to verify Spirent’s Wireless Division’s first automotive system solution.• The NPI role encapsulated the engineering disciplines required for Quality Assurance Engineering, Systems Engineering, Process Engineering, Reliability Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering. This position was by far the most challenging and fascinating position I have ever held!

San Jose, California, Us

• Assigned to the LBS group (Location Based Services) as the System Reliability Engineer.• I worked with mechanical engineering to define the complete system architecture for all LBS system solutions.• Using tools such as dB meters, DMMs, thermal sensors, Visio and CAD drawings, I ensured ventilation, system power distribution, noise, cabling, and mechanical stack up specifications were optimized for build, deployment, and installation. • Performed complete system RF characterization using Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, and Power Meters.• Worked with internal and remote development teams to integrate 3rd party hardware and software into Spirent’s LBS system solutions.• Responsible for all LBS tool-made-sample verification. All non-conformance issues were documented, recorded in HPQC, and reported to the development team. No products could proceed to Manufacturing build, calibration, and test without first passing strict NPI standards.• I continuously conducted trend analysis such a RF Pout vs. frequency. This data was plotted, and feedback provided to development team to optimize system performance.• Worked closely with international teams in China and India to keep new product release deliverables due on track and on schedule.• I coordinated international, cross-functional team collaboration by conducting regularly scheduled WebEx meetings. Feedback of performance, validation, and regression test data from the Product Verification team was critical to ensure optimal system functionality.

San Jose, California, Us

• Worked diligently to move upward from Associate MFE, to Staff MFE, to Senior MFE.• Six Sigma Green Belt Certified.• Skilled in utilizing SPC; Trend and Data Analysis.• Lean Manufacturing - 5S Project assignment lead. Process improvement, streamlining and optimization. • Led several 5S initiatives to streamline operations flow. One 5S project saved considerable time, motion, and money by identifying inefficient locations of required Operations stations (spaghetti diagrams) and implementing a sustainable solution. • Experienced in the Eight Disciplines (8D) model for problem solving.• Well versed in ISO 9001:2008. Highly skilled in CAPA generation and resolution.• Worked with an external consultant and Spirent’s Customer Service Manager to achieve ISO 17025 certification in Eatontown.• Skilled in ECN/ECO generation. As an MFE, I would ensure that all parties affected were notified and conducted training to ensure successful releases. • FMEA and RCA; FRACAS. Skilled at establishing RCA with in-house inspection, procedures, and test equipment.• Experience using external test labs to conduct failure mode analysis/root cause analysis.• Experienced in using external laboratories to conduct product safety testing (CE, UL). • Defined and verified tool-made-sample requirements against qualification specifications. • Highly skilled in BOM Creation; JDE - E1/Agile ERP Expertise. • Responsible for all documentation: MIs (Manufacturing Instructions), TPs (Test Procedures), BOMs, Process Flow Diagrams, QA Inspection Criteria.• Owner of Spirent Wireless BU successful RoHS and WEEE transition. Internally recognized as the company's subject-matter expert.• PCBA level debug and improvements, to component level.• PCB build, surface finish, solder paste and stenciling, solder iron rework skills. • Transitioned the next generation LBS (Location Based Services) system from Product Development to Operations (CDMA, UMTS, LTE, WLAN; 802.11).

San Jose, California, Us

San Jose, California, Us

San Jose, California, Us

• Developed and verified test software for Product Lifecycle, from Development to Operations.• Generated test software (Visual Basic) for the development and debug phase of RF hardware: Plots, data, spreadsheets and recommendations were then submitted to Product Development for analytical discussion, trend analysis, and issue resolution to optimize product launch.• Developed and optimized code for automated testing: RF modules test time was reduced from 1 hour to 7 minutes, saving the company hundreds of thousands of dollars in unnecessary, redundant testing.• Based on feedback from the technical support staff, field support engineers, I wrote code to perform high-level, functional verification testing that allowed the system installer to ensure that the extensive system cabling was performed correctly, that the hardware was functioning properly, or that all software was operational, and the passwords and licenses were present and accounted for.• Proactively reached out to the technicians and field engineers to understand their testing issues, and how automation, or optimization of existing test scripts could serve to ensure reliable and efficient test coverage for both instruments and systems.

San Jose, California, Us

• I was the lead RF Technician for Spirent’s Cable-Modem Emulator.• The Cable-Modem Emulator’s success gave other development groups the ability to engineer very high revenue generating products by integrating several RF and digital modules qualified in this product.• Tested, debugged, fixed, and reported issues to engineering found on the Operations floor.• Qualified component substitutions specified by product development, with my feedback, based on issues found at my test bench. • Skilled in using various test equipment, including but not limited to: VNAs, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, Power Meters, O-Scopes, DMMs, Phase Noise Meters, TDRs, Function Generators, and power supplies.• Use of RF probes to establish where the input signal is lost or where the expected Pout is off by a few dB. • I use the ½ step troubleshooting method to debug circuits down to component level.• Ability to interpret and understand electronic circuit schematics.• Worked with the product development team to streamline the Manufacturing Instructions (MIs), the calibration and test procedures (TPs), quality assurance inspection documentation, and the product’s process flow diagram.Additional Skills:• PCB Design and Build: Trace runs (gerber files), artwork, AOI, landing pads, surface finish, laminate (FR4), copper foil, prepreg, solder mask, silkscreening, routing, flying probe, fixtures.• PCBA Design and Build: Schematics, surface finish, solder paste and stenciling, specified flux if required, component selection and placement, reflow profile, selective wave soldering, cleaning; aqueous wash, fixtures, conformal coating, AOI, functional test, ICT, x-ray, inspection points – final inspection.• PCBA Repair: Solder iron rework skills, microscopes, magnifying stations, concentrated hot air rework, BGA inspection (Ersascope, 5DX) and rework.

Murray Hill, Nj, Us

Contract Position with former Lucent Technologies: Engineering Resources Group • Worked with R&D Engineers in the RF, CDMA amplifier group to build RF prototype assemblies used in 10 and 100-Watt CDMA amplifiers.• Built all in-house prototype PCBAs from schematics provided by Product Development. This required I use prototype PCBs, components specified by PD, and carefully hand solder each component. • Characterized and qualified Class A, B, and A/B amplifiers for integration into Lucent’s CDMA amplifier product line using VNA’s, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, Power Meters, and Phase Noise Meters.• Defined matching networks using calculations, TDR measurements, and swept, VNA data.• Tested and captured data required for the Look Up Table (LUT) to ensure maximum linearization of the amplifier output over temperature. Testing was conducted in several environmental chambers using various RF test equipment.• Characterized RF filters, isolators, circulators, and splitters using a variety of test equipment to verify specifications such as isolation, insertion loss/VSWR, impedance, phase, forward and reverse power, and device configuration.• Comprehensive data was taken and presented to the development team in a professional format. Professional technical writing and data presentation was required. This demanded strong skills in both technical knowledge as well as the Microsoft Office environment.• Worked with external vendors to obtain sample components to be characterized in the prototype circuits.• Applied SPC evaluation to the data when required to provide performance analysis for the development engineers to review.

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Aas Eet, Electronics Engineering Technology