Thomas M. Holmberg
*** ******** **** *****: 610-***-****
Boyertown, PA 19512 Email: ****.*****@*****.***
BACKGROUND SUMMARY
A highly innovative Electronic Engineer with background in customer
service, field service and production management. Well-developed
leadership and problem-solving skills with ability to resolve
difficult situations under adverse conditions using hands-on approach.
Extensive domestic and international travel to serve a wide variety of
client.
Quality Control Engineer Field Service Specialist
Trainer and Course Developer Field Service Engineer
Technical Writer Automation and Robotic Engineer
Remanufacturing Manager Technical Support Manager
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
METTLER-TOLEDO AUTOCHEM, Columbia, MD 2000-2009
Mettler-Toledo AutoChem is the leader in FTIR (Fourier transform
infrared spectroscopy) technology and reactionary systems with
automation and robotics used in Pharmaceutical and Petrochemical
industries.
Senior Field Service Specialist 2003-2009
Provided technical and contractual support for field associates,
repair shop, and clients as required in troubleshooting difficult
problems related to computers, system networking and electronics
throughout the MTAC product line. Took the responsibility and active
lead of associates using hands-on management and a coaching style to
direct, train and develop field service engineers. Established lead
liaison between sales and service at key customer sites.
Received multiple awards for excellence in service and exceeded budget
objectives by $385K
Wrote, updated and revised technical bulletins and procedures to
increase productivity and cost effectiveness
Achieved customer satisfaction rating of 99% through use of surveys
and questionnaires as a system of follow-up with satisfied customers
Received recognition for suggestions made to improve system
reliability which resulted in decreased downtime and improvement of
production quality: a time and cost reduction of approximately 85%
Field Service Engineer 2000-2003
Maintained accounts, both international and domestic, with main
responsibilities for East Coast and mid-Atlantic region clients.
Accurately diagnosed, repaired and maintained product(s) and
accessories in peak operating condition to maintain quality and total
customer satisfaction
Implemented standards and procedures for service and maintenance of
instrumentation, resulting in decreased down time and increased in
customer satisfaction
Increased service contract revenue by 75% and enhanced the
productivity of the customer's laboratories with on-time repairs,
inspections, and validation of analytical instrumentation, along with
a LEAN approach for stocking parts
Assisted in system research and training in United Kingdom (18
months), Paris (6 months), and Germany (1 month), overcoming language
barriers as needed
BECKMAN-COULTER, Sharon Hill, PA
(Formerly Geometric Data (division of GSK), Beckman Instruments,
Beckman-Coulter Electronics).
A biomedical company with emphasis on hematology and chemistry
analytical instrumentation used in hospital laboratories
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Remanufacturing Manager ( Beckman-Coulter, Sharon Hill, 1995-2000
PA)
Managed and coordinated the staff and activities for the
reconditioning of traded-in systems. Accountable for Quality Assurance
management, methodology, process, inventory and coordination of
training of associates. Provide technical expertise on technically
complex issues for assigned projects.
Wrote documentation for ISO certification and achieved ISO 9000
certification for facility
Produced lowest production cost in company using LEAN Methods
Proposed improvement plans to products, processes, and resources to
close quality gaps using action review, quality revenue and quality
metrics methods
Produced approximately $5 M in revenue
Other Related Experience:
Technical Support Engineer (Geometric Data, Wayne,
PA)
Developed support mechanism to achieve success and customer
satisfaction through training and development of field service
engineers
Principal Instructor (Geometric Data, Wayne, PA)
Designed and developed training courses, training over 250 service
engineers in 3 to 13- week courses
Senior Service Engineer (Geometric Data, Wayne, PA)
Set up training and technical sessions for complicated issues and
product updates
Senior Service Engineer ( Coulter Electronic, CA)
Responsible for company's first computer laboratory system in United
States and California
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Experienced in multiple OS including DOS, NT, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows
7 and QNX. Windows applications including Word, Excel, Power Point
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering (Approximately 120
credits)
West Coast University, Orange, CA
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (Approximately 35 credits)
University of California, Long Beach, CA
CERTIFICATIONS
Work Keys Career Readiness Certificate- Gold Level
Lean and Six Sigma Certification-Penn State
Former member of ASQ