JORGE A. VARELA
******.*.*****@*****.***
**** **** *** | Port
Hueneme, CA 93041
OBJECTIVE
A position in the engineering field
SKILLS
Technical:, PCAD, PADs, DxDesigner, AutoCAD, MRP (various), Solidworks
Essentials, Microsoft Office, Pspice simulation, 3DVIA, C++, Basic,
Fortran, Assembly language, MathCad, DFM, Signal integrity simulation,
EMC, Risk analyzes, Process/Product validation/verification, FDA
compliance, Regulatory electronic devices, RoHS. FMEA. Lean manufacturing,
GMP
Language: Fluently read, write and speak Spanish
EXPERIENCE
Beckman Coulter, Brea, CA March 08 -
November 11
Operations Engineer
Supported the development, implementation and maintenance of manufacturing
methods, techniques, processes, and tooling to assemble & test
subassemblies and final bioresearch instruments.
Provided engineering support to internal and external suppliers, including
product diagnostics, resolution of anomalies, and corrective actions.
Ensures documents are created, updated and in compliance with company
standards (this doesn't seem to belong with this bullet item).
Resolved design issues of existing circuits, which entailed evaluating
failure patterns and then implementing, verifying, qualifying the
appropriate design changes.
Provided consulting and guidance on ROHS implementation and product
compliance.
Managed projects to implement design changes, and compliance changes for
release to production
Zebra Technologies Corp, Camarillo, CA
June 99- February 08
Electronics Engineer III
Project Manager/Project Engineer: Managed various product development
projects from design to obsolescence. Directed a cross-functional project
team of key stake holders, which included members from Manufacturing,
Quality, Marketing, Purchasing, and Compliance to release products per
schedule. Initiated various cost reduction projects and accomplished
objectives.
Developed digital and analog circuits for thermal printer electronics using
existing architectures, 32-bit microprocessor design. Responsibilities
included developing schedules, budgeting, allocating resources,
implementing design, supervising PCB layout and coordinating product
validation and verification
Involved in electronic component and vendor approval. Supported
manufacturing and customers in resolving design issues, design improvements
and keeping production running.
Compliance engineer in lieu of the position not being filled at the time.
Responsible for agency testing. Responsible for keeping agency
certification up to date.
Part of team of senior engineers to make various architectural, and design
decisions
Performed thermal printer firmware validation, power supply testing, and
testing of circuits.
Worked with document control to release engineering change orders to update
bills of materials, printer specifications and other requirements to
support senior engineers.
Performed schematic, PCB, and mechanical drawing changes to support senior
engineers
Built prototype PCBAs and electrical circuits. Troubleshot PCBAs using
oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers and data analyzers.
United States Armed Forces, Seal Beach, CA
December 94 - January 01
United States Marine Corps
Successfully completed Boot Camp, Marine Combat, and Automotive Mechanic
training (MOS 3521)
Performed duties as a mechanic for Hummers and 5-Ton trucks for Oscar
Battery Artillery Training Battalion.
Section chief responsible for the welfare and daily activities of Mechanics
in the unit.
Responsible for training junior Marines in electrical and mechanical
trouble shooting skills, weapon functionality and general Marine Corps
knowledge
EDUCATION
California State University Northridge
Bachelor Of Science- Electrical Engineering