Karina Quevedo Rodriguez

***** ********* *** ***. ***

Sylmar, CA 91342

818-***-****

acfk4d@r.postjobfree.com

STRENGTH

< Experienced R&D associate with great interpersonal skills, effective

and precise communication with supervisor and peer members; high self-

motivation and sense of responsibility; result-oriented to

independently set goals for work, professional development and self-

growth.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

< Material Characterization and Testing: SEM, XRD, Particle Size

Analyzer, Real Density Analyzer, Tapping Density Analysis, and EDX.

< Basic Wet Chemistry: Titration, PH Meter, Solution Mixing, and Powder

Suspension, Microscopes

< Assembly: Li-ion Coin cell, AA cell and laminate pouch cell types;

Silicon and GAAS solar wafers

< Technical Skills: Silicone Molding, Trimming, Quality Control

Inspection for Medical Device parts; Metal Evaporator Machinery; Photo

Resist Machinery.

< Computational Skills: Experienced in Windows 98-XP, Microsoft Word

Processor, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Internet Explorer;

Typing Speed; 40 wpm

< Language Skills: Bilingual in English(Fluent) and Spanish(Fluent)

< OSHA/ ISO 9001 Compliance experience, LEAN and 5S Manufacturing

Principles

RESEARCH AND WORK EXPERIENCES

Research&Development Technician

04/10-Present

Quallion LLC, Sylmar, CA

R&D Analytical Laboratory

< Independently process experiment and analyze data using SEM/EDX,

XRD/Rietveld Refinement, Particle Size Distribution, Real

Density, Tapping Density and BET surface area analyzes.

< Perform sample preparation and result interpretation.

< Maintain test equipment and components to eliminate measurement

error thereby reducing product failure.

< Involved in research and engineering projects in planning,

coordinating, collecting, and evaluating the test results.

< Actively participate in the 5S (Sort, Straighten, Shine,

Standardize and Sustain) workplace organization methodology to

ensure proper action for efficiency and effectiveness.

< Present results and information and respond to questions in the

group meetings.

< Properly file and retrieve organizational documents, records,

and reports.

R&D Protolab

< Experienced with cell assembly format types such as 2025 coin cells,

AA cells and laminate pouch cells.

< Independently perform cell fabrication from powder suspensions to

final dry pellets with meshes using mechanical press.

< Utilize various resistance welders and ultrasonic welder to assemble

batteries and cells.

Associate Assembler

08/09-05/10

Medtronic MiniMed, Northridge, CA

< Meter, mix, and compound chemical mixtures used to manufacture and

test production components.

< Use balances and volumetric dispensing systems to accurately prepare

requires materials using Assembly Procedures and Travelers.

< Use schematics, written and verbal instructions to assemble, rework,

or reassemble product. Assembly requires frequent use of 6x or

greater magnification microscopes.

< Document work according to standards established by Quality

Management.

< Perform tasks such as: silicone molding, trimming, and other

microscope based mechanical assembly in the clean room environment.

< Capable of operating machinery found in manufacturing environment.

Examples include small scale mixer, mill, press, ovens, etc.

< Use simple tools such as: tweezers, pneumatic dispenser, screw

drivers, precision measuring, instruments and other hand held tools.

< Perform quality control checks and document findings.

< Enter information on production records, logs, and other report

forms.

< In charge of inspecting parts for defects, and performed quality

control of the finished product before and after packaging.

Assembly Technician/QC

Inspector

09/08-07/09

Spectrolab/Boeing, Sylmar, CA

< Responsible for assembly of Silicon and GAAS solar wafers.

< Utilized CHA 50 Metal Evaporator machinery to deposit Gold, Titanium,

Aluminum and Silver onto wafers.

< Performed dicing procedure to separate solar cells.

< Operated photo resist machinery.

< In charge of testing solar cells with high intensity solar simulator,

T-HIPSS AND IEFFO.

< Tested different chemical reaction of cells on BIO-RAD Polaron

machines.

< Approved wafer dispositions to be sent out to the different

manufacturing departments.

Assembler/Inspector

05/08-08/08

Advanced Bionics

< Responsible for the assembly of a cochlear hearing aid.

< Utilize microscope, pliers, surgical blades, welding machines,

silicones and curing ovens.

< Responsible for keeping work station sanitized and organized.

< In charge of inspecting work after completed and after it was cured

in oven, then passed on to Quality Control.

EDUCATION

Currently enrolled Los Angeles Mission College, Sylmar, CA

2009 High School Diploma, Victory High School, Van Nuys, CA

References available upon request

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