Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technician

Jenny L. Purnell

**** ***** ********* ****** - *** Angeles, CA 90019

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Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technician

I am a dependable problem solver with eight years experience as an Electro-Mechanical Technician and an Associate’s Degree in Electronics Technology. I have experience as the primary engineering technician for complex medical device assembly lines. I also have experience assembling, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing medical devices and prototypes as well as validation, preventive maintenance, and calibration of manufacturing and testing equipment.

Professional Experience

Manufacturing Engineering Technician (Senior)

Biomed Technologies, Inc. Culver City, CA (September 2011 – February 2013)

* Conducted and monitored all preventive maintenance and calibration of equipment in both controlled environments and ISO Class 7 clean rooms in accordance with FDA Quality Systems Regulations and ISO 13485. Developed a standardization of the Preventive Maintenance, Calibration, and Requalification programs as well as the Employee Safety program.

* Provided day-to-day manufacturing support including repairs of medical manufacturing equipment.

* Wrote and/or amend work instructions, Standard Operating Procedures, validations, technical protocols, and safety procedures as needed through the Change Order process (Agile).

* Provided technical support to the manufacturing and process engineers in order to analyze and solve problems to avoid production downtime and maintain production. Identified, prioritized, and drove manufacturing and quality improvement projects.

* Member of the Safety Committee and the Employee Morale Committee.

Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technician III - Operations

Smiths Medical North America St. Paul, MN (October 2007 – June 2011)

* Troubleshot medical devices, analyzed failures (component level), and reported data to multiple departments and vendors.

* Tested new devices, revised and standardized test procedures, trained and interviewed new test technicians.

* Worked with various test and inspection equipment such as Microscopes, DMM, Oscilloscope, HiPot, Leakage, Ground Continuity, NIBP/SPO2/Respiration/Temperature/IBP/ECG Simulators, Vision Systems, and Materials Testing Machines.

* Developed and implemented a failure analysis database used by Engineering and Management for identification of trends. Implemented across all manufacturing lines.

* Managed overall maintenance program for multiple production lines. Performed scheduled maintenance and repaired equipment in production area including electronic, mechanical, and software based test fixtures.

* Utilized Engineering Change Orders, Discrepancy Reports, FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), Fixture Evaluations, FAI (First Article Inspections), and Corrective Action systems to improve quality, ergonomics, and output on the production line.

* Collaborated on cross-functional teams involving research & development, continuation engineering, supplier quality, service & repair, and circuit board manufacturers/suppliers. Team responsible for 40% yield increase on key component.

* Transferred existing product from another Smiths Medical location, set up new production, completed validation/verification documentation, and designed new tools/fixtures for production, updated Engineering drawings, Bill of Materials, and work instructions.

* Led project team of twenty engineers, technicians, and operators on the full teardown, transfer, setup, and revalidation of multiple assembly lines. Assumed full project responsibility for logistics including required labor, equipment validation, and schedule.

* Knowledge of Regulations ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 14971 as well as GMPs.

* Member of the Employee Club.

Electro-Mechanical Technician II - Research and Development

Smiths Medical North America St. Paul, MN (March 2007 – October 2007)

* Performed Design Verification Tests (such as Temperature & Humidity, Vibration, Water Ingress, and Mechanical Shock) on new medical devices and maintained a laboratory notebook in accordance with established validation protocols and FDA regulations.

* Worked cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and R&D Engineering departments on performing tests and creating test fixtures.

Electronics Technician

Davidson and Associates Wabasha, MN (May 2005 – March 2007)

* Troubleshot and repaired circuit board failures to component level, including all levels of soldering/de-soldering.

* Assembled, tested, programmed, and calibrated production circuit boards as well as prototypes.

* Documented, analyzed, and reported failed boards to assembly companies, board manufacturing companies, and customers. Analyzed and repaired customer returns.

* Setup, program installation, and hardware computer repair. Built and maintained test equipment.

Academic Accomplishments

Associate in Applied Science Degree – Electronics Technology

Minnesota State College Southeast Technical Winona, MN (Graduated May 2005)

Grade Point Average 4.0 (4.0 scale)

Continuing Education

Six Sigma Green Belt Certified

SolidWorks Essentials

Good Manufacturing Practices

Certified IPC Specialist J-STD-001 (Soldering)

Mistake Proofing and Error Proofing for Any Process

Electrical Safe Work Practices NFPA 70E (2009)

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety

Electrostatic Discharge Safety

Certified Powered Industrial Truck Operator

Lockout/Tag Out Safety

Hazard Communication

Lean Flow Basics

Achievements

Smiths Medical “Over and Above” Award Winner March 2010

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