Making lithium ion batteries for EV industry.

2019 - Present SOR CONTROLS GROUP, Lenexa, KansasManufacturing EngineerSet-up new work centers, increase production workflow, and improve processes for a global leader in the design and manufacturing of measurement and control devices.Interface with customers and resolve non-conformance issues.Act as Process/Technical Manager for the Electronics Department.Serve as a member of the New Product Development Team for four new devices.Saved over $100,000 in 2020 by developing testing methods to divert scrap costs.Designed and developed an automated robotic test fixture and thermal test fixture for a new product.Responsible for field installation of new products at a key customer site.

Responsible for marketing research and product development for systems to support off grid living.Designed product lines and workflow for manufacturing.Developed procedures and processes for manufacturing and testing, supply chain, and inventory management.

Manufacturing Engineer II, Mature Technology Systems (2010-2015)Supported 200 mm production lines in the design, debugging, and deployment of new test fixtures.Analyzed functional requirements of new systems and process chambers to ensure function and quality of product prior to shipment.Determined supplier technical issues and obsolescence problems.Created final test procedures and OMS’s to support established functional requirements for DSM CVD systems and modules.Provided floor support to Final Integration, Final Test, and Customer Prep.Manufacturing Engineer II, Mature Technology Systems (2008-2009)Developed testing procedures, operation sequences, design methods, and engineering processes.Collaborated with Engineers to meet detailed customer specifications (including Intel, Advanced Micro Devices, Sony, and Samsung).Estimated manufacturing costs, determined cycle time standards, and made recommendations for tooling and process requirements.Worked closely with Industrial and Facility Engineers to complete project to consolidate product line.Implemented new technologies and test fixtures, and participated in concept and feasibility studies.Manufacturing Engineer I, Thin Films Group (2006-2008)Responsible for functionality testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and calibrating complex semiconductor fabrication equipment.Wrote discrepant material reports and resolved issues with suppliers.Served as the Non-Conformance Manager to capture defects and provide corrective actions.Requested to travel to headquarters in California to resolve a major radio frequency power issue.Provided technical support to Instructors at Applied Global University.

Senior Engineering Technician, Thin Films Group (2001-2006)Resolved escalated issues and assigned workload to Technicians as Final Test Lead Technician.Served as New Product Transition Technician, Discrepant Material Focal, Non-Conformance Manager, Certified Quality Inspector, Technical Trainer, and Department Safety Inspector.Worked closely with Engineers on test fixtures and testing procedures for debug and development.Interfaced with suppliers to isolate problems and resolve technical issues.Conducted source inspections to gain customer approval and meet specifications.Attended production meetings to deliver status reports to management.Gained experience with robotics (atmospheric and vacuum), controllers, stepper motors and drivers, vacuum systems and pumps, gas delivery systems, pneumatics, high voltage AC distribution, and RF and microwave generators.Engineering Technician III, Thin Films Group (2000-2001)Engineering Technician II, Thin Films Group (1999-2000)