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Engineer Quality Control

Location:
Chelmsford, MA
Posted:
August 07, 2013

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Resume:

Stephen G Burdick 781-***-****

*** ****** ** **** *, Lowell, MA 01854 **********@*******.***

SENIOR TEST ENGINEER

Self-Motivated, Results driven Sr. Test Engineer with highly notable success developing, evaluating, Troubleshooting,

and implementing Test processes and improvements, for Medical Device industry. Strong background in component

level Analog, and Digital Electronic circuit troubleshooting, diagnostics, and Test Fixture and Test Process

Development. 12 years experience with solid state, Semiconductor, and swept-source SOA controlled lasers. Excel at

coordinating and collaborating across departments to reach common goals. Able to lead all phases of projects while

managing, motivating and guiding teams.

Engineering and technical expertise includes:

1. 1. SMT Soldering Techniques

Analog/Digital Circuit Analysis and Repair

2. 2. Process Qualification /Validation

Test Process Automation/Improvement

1. (IQ,OQ.PQ)

Test Fixture/Process Development

3. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

2. Digital Signal Processing Circuit Analysis

3. Quality Control/ISO9001/FDA

1. Altium Designer

1. CAPA solutions/closure

2. Labview Programming

Professional Experience

St. Jude Medical, Westford, MA (formerly Lightlab Imaging)

3/12 – Present

Sr. R&D Systems Test Engineer

Responsibilities:

Sr. R&D Systems Test Engineer for Development and Integration of Lasers for use in

Optical Coherence Tomography Platform. Fabricate SMT breadboard circuitry for design

changes and test verification to Analog, Digital, and Digital Signal Processing circuits.

Develop test fixtures and Test Processes for SMT circuit testing, and troubleshooting.

Introduce test Processes to enhance Manufacturing, and Quality Inspection capabilities.

Coordinate with vendors and consultants to create new product designs. Train

Manufacturing and Quality Control Personnel to new test processes introduced with new

product lines. Create electronic components and schematic diagrams using Altium

Designer.

Achievements:

• Designed, implemented, Validated, and maintained a test system for Quality Control Inspection of SOA

Swept-Source lasers.

• Created Test Fixtures, and Procedures for test, and Inspection for new product lines.

• SMT breadboard fabrication for R&D prototypes.

• Troubleshoot, Identify and integrate component-level design changes required for new and existing

product lines.

• Written and Performed Design Verification for new product release.

St. Jude Medical, Westford, MA (formerly Lightlab Imaging)

11/08 – 3/12

Sr. Manufacturing Test Engineer

Responsibilities:

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Sr. Manufacturing Test Engineer for Development and Integration of circuitry for Solid-

State Lasers for use in Optical Coherence Tomography. Developed tests and strategies for

creating circuit stability in Swept-Source SOA controlled Lasers for OCT technologies

introduced to the marketplace. Introduced testing, Assembly, and Incoming

Inspection/Test Processes to enhance manufacturing capabilities, and efficiency.

Troubleshoot component level Analog and Digital Signal Processing circuits. Coordinated

with vendors to improve quality and delivery of PCBs. Train Manufacturing, and Quality

Personnel new assemblies, test, and Inspection processes introduced with new product

lines.

Achievements:

• Troubleshoot Analog, and Digital Electronic circuits to component-level.

• Designed, Integrated, Validated, and Maintained test fixtures and processes for newly

introduced, and Legacy product lines.

• Incorporated changes and procedures implementing Statistical Data collection to

increase production Quality, and efficiency.

• Written, and Performed IQ, OQ, PQ for new process Validation of Product line for

Manufacturing existing Product lines, in new facility.

• Coordinated support across multi-department in efforts to resolve Electronics and

Optical related Corrective And Preventative Actions(CAPA).

Palomar Medical Products, Burlington, MA

9/2001 – 11/2008

Manufacturing Manager

Responsibilities:

Manufacturing Manager in the production of Lasers used in cosmetic applications. Led a

team of 7 to 13 personnel. Managed Electronics rework and repair center to support all

departments, Incorporating Entry to Senior Level qualification Maintenance Program to

reduce turn-around time in the repair process. Collaborated with engineers to incorporate

new product lines, and implement changes to existing products. Designed Test Fixtures and

Processes to streamline production and increase quality in a Manufacturing Environment.

Achievements:

• Supervised component level troubleshooting of switch mode power supply circuits.

• Designed, integrated, and maintained test fixtures and processes for newly

introduced, and Legacy product lines.

• Incorporated new changes and procedures to increase production efficiency.

• Guided, trained, and mentored personnel to work as a team to achieve production

goals.

• Coordinated support across multi-department efforts to solve routine problems.

Visualization Technology Incorporated, Lawrence, MA

7/2000 – 9/2001

Associate Engineer

Responsibilities:

Performed design, fabrication and testing of prototype electronic PCBs for research &

development. Designed cables and electronic components for use in OEM systems.

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Recommended, reviewed and performed Engineering changes to electronics, Cabling, and

hardware, of OEM systems.

Achievements:

• Designed various Test Fixtures for inspection and troubleshooting of various

products.

• Created procedures and Schematic Diagrams for Manufacturing department,

including Test Fixtures, Test Procedures and Assembly Procedures.

• Developed component level troubleshooting methods for PCBs

• Routine use of Labview, OrCad, Mathcad, and Autocad.

• Extensive knowledge of PC hardware including Sun Microsystems platforms, digital

logic, and Microcomputer design

Communications and Power Ind., Beverly, MA

1/1998 – 7/2000

Engineering Technician

Responsibilities:

Perform assembly, installation, testing, and repair of RF and Microwave circuitry. Assist

engineers with new product design and analysis. Diagnostic testing and reconfiguration of

solid state circuits, using Network Analyzers. Review specifications for necessary changes

and updates. Consult with engineers on analysis of new and revised circuit designs.

Achievements:

1. Test and debug Electronic circuits designed for use in 20 Mhz through 50 Ghz RF

microwave spectrum radar systems.

2. Perform Component level troubleshooting of solid state circuits.

3. Troubleshoot, identify, and repair computer hardware and software applications .

Education

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Pyrzdek Institute

Six Clear Labview Programming, Six Clear

Total Quality Management, USMC

Marine NCO Leadership, USMC

Ground Radio Repair, USMC

Radio Frequency Theory, USMC

Analog/Digital Electronics Theory, USMC

Stephen G Burdick • 781-***-**** • **********@*******.***



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