• Jun 2022 - Present

• Aug 2021 - Jun 2022

• Apr 2019 - Aug 2021

Systems Engineer Focused on Vacuum Technology

• Apr 2019 - Aug 2021

• Oct 2011 - Apr 2019

>Develop procedures and processes for testing of major machine modules and sub-assemblies transitioning into production.>Perform debug of products transitioning into production and provide feedback to engineering to correct assembly drawings, electrical/electronic schematics.> Assist in troubleshooting most vacuum systems related issues within New Product Introduction.> Participate and signicantly contribute to design of tooling for tests- from major test stands down to minor jumpers and hand tools. Show less

Senior Engineering Technican- Test Engineering/Product Transition

• Aug 2009 - Oct 2011

Overall, providing ground level guidance to NPI projects and current production programs on test equipment, test procedures, documentation verification. -> Develop, implement, and qualify electromechanical test stands to support both machine module, and field replacement unit(FRU) tests in cooperation with a EE supervisor ->Troubleshoot systems in the NPI process and drive correctiive action for schematics, run lists, software, mechanical issues, and procedural specifications at the module and FRU level -> Specializing in High Vacuum Leak Detection techniques and troubleshooting with Helium Mass Spectrometers, Residual Gas Analyzers, and initial trial of a Hydrogen Leak Detector -> Maintain relationships with multiple stakeholders in any given project to provide feedback and seek corrective action. -> Work to design, document, and implement flexible test equipment to allow for multiple modules and systems to be tested with the same piece of equipment. -> Participate in Design Review and Design for "X"(DFx) meetings Show less

• May 2007 - Aug 2009

->Completed Final Systems integration tests and process qualification steps on VIISta HE and VIISTa 810 Systems-> Started systems from a cold, initial startup state and dealt with problems on power up, fiber optic comms, Vacuum systems, electrical/mechanical safety interlocks, High voltage calibrations and troubleshooting, running Ion Beam, and process qualification.-> Actively Participated in the VIISta HE NPI Process by troubleshooting systems problems down to root cause, and feeding back findings to engineering group(s) to drive correction-> Participated in first Install of HE system at a customer site- -> Spent time on loan to product Demo group, performing process quals, setting up and customer recipes, maintaining the system physically.-> Spent time on loan to engineering coordinating beam tuning excersises under the guidance of a physicist. Show less

• Jun 2002 - Apr 2007

Organized a group of 10-40 Flowline Assemblers and Technicians to work towards goals set by a production schedule.Became proficient in use of company systems to find answers to many questions due to the lack of supporting staff on Saturdays and Sundays