Sr. Technician
Resume:
Filiberto Lara, Jr.
San Antonio, TX 78240
************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE Seeking a position in Research and Development, Process Improvement, or
Quality Control that will benefit from my education in Management Science (Quality,
Process Improvement, Critical Thinking, Analytical Problem Solving) and my ten years
experience in a FDA-Regulated Manufacturing Environment and eight years in
Research and Development.
CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
Identified Root Causes of ActiVac Canister welding issues and provided short term and long
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term solutions.
Designed, developed, and implemented Altitude Simulator, for the development of Ulta
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software.
Defined, structured, and wrote Quality Control test procedures for ActiVac Canister welding
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requirements.
Contributed ideas, build prototypes, collaborated with multi departments and personnel to
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continuous provide vital technical feedback during the development of 8 new products.
Self-trained with the aid of company’s resources to set up an optimal Embed Systems Lab to
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support 15 Electrical Engineers in the development of electrical circuit boards and
development of Software for medical devices.
Evaluated existing equipment calibration system and process. Identified deficiencies and
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recommended and implemented new system.
EDUCATION Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Science
December 1994, University of Texas at San Antonio
Planned my studies in statistical methods for quality improvement in Manufacturing to include:
Histograms, scatter diagrams, control charts and variance
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Cause-and-effect analysis
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Pareto analysis
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Data collection
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Special Courses Completed:
• Sigma and Lean Operations
• Quality Control Management
• Statistical Quality Control
• Mechanical Analysis of Production Equipment and Personnel
• Production and Operation Management, Production Scheduling, Preventative Maintenance
systems
• Operation and Procedure Documentation
SKILLS
ISO 9000, 9001, 13485 Standards and FDA Quality System Regulations
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Superior organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills
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Knowledgeable in structuring systems to collect data for analytical, database management,
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spreadsheet development, information system design and development
QUALIFICATIONS
Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Project, and Money
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Oracle, Share Point, GageTrak
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Benchlink Data Logger
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Use of multiple programs to Flash Software on computer CPUs
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Certified IPC Specialist in soldering of electrical Assemblies
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OSHA/Bloodborne Pathogens Certified
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Completion of Two Day OSHA Voluntary Compliance Program 29 CFR 1910
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EXPERIENCE Activity seeking employment 2012-Present
KCI USA, INC., San Antonio, TX 2011-2012
Junior Engineer
Fiscally responsible for Corporate Credit Card to include daily and monthly financial analysis and
cash management to included annual budgets.
Contributed product ideas, designed, developed and supported production by performing a variety
of duties in the electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical, and optical areas to support product
development.
Structured test data to identify root cause for product design problems early in the development
phase, to reduce turnaround time of product delivery for products from idea to market, Found
trends, and provided information to upper management to make organization changes, made
optimal decisions for daily operations, working towards continuous improvement.
Trained and mentored new contactors, technicians, engineers, etc. in lab processes and R&D
product development processes.
Organized and managed small and large projects to support Engineers, Animal Study Group,
Medical Group, and Science Group, Embed Systems Group, Validation and Verification Group,
and Mechanical Group to meet deadlines.
KCI USA, INC., San Antonio, TX 2008-2011
Engineer Associate
Assist in product design, development and production by performing a variety of duties in the
electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical, chemical, and optical areas to support product
development.
KCI USA, INC., San Antonio, TX 2006-2008
Mechanical/Electrical Technician
Provided design assistance in the development of electrical and/or mechanical
systems, fixtures, instrumentation, and controls of medical devices and subassemblies.
VIP Staffing, San Antonio, TX 2004-2006
KCI USA, INC.
Mechanical/Electrical Technician
Provided design assistance in the development of electrical and/or mechanical
systems, fixtures, instrumentation, and controls of medical devices and subassemblies.
VIP Staffing, San Antonio, TX 2003-2004
KCI USA, INC.
Engineering Technician
Analyzed, designed and implemented assembly processes, production layout, and Material
Resource Planning by utilizing Database Information. Systems to include Oracle and Excel.
Onsite Engineering, San Antonio, TX
Contract Engineer
Contracted to the following companies:
Alcoa Fujikura Ltd., San Antonio, TX 2001-2003
Cost Estimator
Developed cost estimates for Customer Engineering based on marked prints and customer requests.
Requested, gathered, and analyzed data from Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering,
Purchasing, and Accounting to develop improvements in the accuracy and efficiency of present
costing system.
Harcourt Educational Measurement Inc., San Antonio, TX 2000-2001
Process Coordinator
Evaluated, restructured and implemented Standard Operating Procedures.
Provided SOP support and clarification to various departments.
Monitored and collected data of daily operations to identify problems in utilizing personnel and
equipment.
Kimberly Clark – Sani Fresh, San Antonio, TX 1995-1999
Inventory Coordinator
Analyzed, structured, and established Inventory Database System and Standard Operating
Procedures. Supervised, coached and mentored inventory personnel to accomplish inventory level
accuracy of 98 percent.
Production Supervisor
Scheduled personnel and equipment resources for optimal efficiency. Monitored and maintained
production equipment. Developed a preventative maintenance database to identify critical issues
on equipment to optimize production lead times.
Receiving Supervisor
Interpreted company policies and safety regulations to all receiving personnel.
Inventory Records Auditor
Evaluated, restructured and implemented General Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operation
Procedures for material handling to ensure inventory accuracy for existing Material Resource
Planning System.
ACHIEVEMENTS Vice President, the American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), at U.T.S.A.,
August 1994-December 1994
Raised membership by 75 percent
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Motivated officer group to accomplish all goals and objectives
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Treasurer, APICS at U.T.S.A., January 1994-July 1994
• Maintained and budgeted committee account
• Increased committee funds by organizing successful fund-raisers
Personally financed 75% of college expenses through full and part-time work
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