Production Operations Manager

• Jul 2022 - Present

Prototype Engineering Technician

• Oct 2017 - Jul 2022

Design and build in-circuit test flash programming devices, for camera, ultrasonic sensor, and video processing module development activities. Design and build portable test bench system, integrated into customized suitcase form factor, for customer site support. Primary internal liaison and subject matter expert in IPC standards/specifications, micro-soldering, PCBA modifications or repair, custom wire harnesses, and the use of laboratory tools/supplies. Use debug equipment and software for root cause analysis of DTCs or failure modes, targeted by engineers or the customer for investigation. Use bench equipment to test, functionally validate, and analyze assemblies for conformance. Create visual aids and work instructions, and generate RFQs/purchase orders for production by external suppliers. Engage and disposition QRQC issues, provide corrective action, error prevention solutions, and lessons learned. Show less

Field Service Electronics Technician

• May 2007 - Oct 2017

Independent building, teardown, diagnostics, troubleshooting and refurbishment of end-user automotive, industrial, and consumer electronic devices, as well as computer terminals and smartphones. Personalized consultation, disposition, equipment, software, and network solutions, as well as post-sale device and systems support. Document purchase orders, invoices, bills of sale, e-mail correspondence, and contracts. Create and implement new computer and electronics solutions, to enhance and expand services offered to customers. Show less

Lead Failure Analysis Technician

• Jun 2014 - Aug 2015

Department coordinator of project workflow between management, quality engineers, and lab technicians. Troubleshoot and root cause analysis of automotive electronics. Devise and test hypotheses to explain device failure and possible cause(s). Provide inspection, documentation, conclusions, and disposition to quality engineers and customers through 8D corrective action reports. Applied knowledge of electronics equipment, environmental stress test machines, tools, and supplies to reveal failure mode, gather evidence, and perform A-B-A analysis. Maintenance of data matrix and paperless management systems to actively track projects. Show less

Process Engineering Technician

• Jul 1995 - Jun 2014

Support manufacturing through the establishment, implementation, and maintenance of processes and supporting documentation. Assist process engineers in the analysis of quality issues, equipment selection and setup, manufacturing documentation, and process flow. Maintain facility equipment, supplies, and tools to ensure safety and quality. Assist management with improving documentation and assembly procedures. Provide skills training for new company hires and current employees. Performed soldering, inspection, and testing duties to build and pass sub-assemblies or turnkey products. Set up and used sensitive electronic test tools and equipment. Constructed and tested electronic circuits, and installed wire harnesses and connectors. Maintained facility manufacturing equipment, supplies, and tools to ensure safety and quality. Edited and revised documentation/assembly procedures. Show less