Peter L. Recto

Cupertino, CA ***** 408-***-****

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Senior Test Technician

Bringing effective technical capability coupled with broad experience and proven leadership skills Summary

• 10+ years critical experience in assembly, test, calibration, operation and maintenance of various electro- mechanical systems and devices including medical, optical, metrology, semiconductor, wafer process, etc.

• A motivated, dependable team member continuously enhancing workplace dynamics and effectiveness

• Ability to operate and apply a wide range of test equipment in solving difficult test and operational problems

• Adept in the critical setup and maintenance of multiple electrical components, mechanical sub-assemblies and instruments, always maintaining accuracy and completeness in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to create concise, clear technical instructions as important aids to training and final customer operation

• Trained in critical work-place safety and security procedures and protocols

• Trained in Practical Process Improvement (PPI), increasing test efficiency, accuracy and reduced test times Professional Experience

Test Technician: ThermoFisher Scientific San Jose, CA November 2002- Present

• Routinely perform testing, calibration and troubleshooting of multiple medical devices while efficiently meeting or exceeding daily shipping goals

• Clearly Interface with engineering in diagnosing problems, always promoting effective communications in resolving complex issues, eliminating errors and reducing down times

• Continuously assume strong initiative in identifying test problems and root causes, in addition to implementing solutions which always speed up productivity

• Assist Operations personnel in improving quality through discussion, instruction and written communications

• Always demonstrate excellent team cooperation in providing technical assistance to other team members addressing and correcting errors and problems, always enhancing productivity and shipments

• Developed strategies and recommendation for eliminating redundant testing processes and procedures reducing test times while increasing out-the-door shipments

• Accurately create ECR’s (Engineering Change Requests) streamlining component and system assembly procedures resulting in improved device operation and reliability

• Always dependable and willing to work whenever required, including weekends and holidays, in order to fulfill, meet or exceed production goals and adhere to critical time lines

• Participate in company production meetings by clearly discussing daily shipments and providing knowledgeable feedback on operational, day-to-day issues, leading to improved testing procedures, increased shipments and fewer testing errors

• Comply with operational procedures related to 5S Methodology Compliance which improves personnel safety by logically organizing all component, sub-assembly and system Test Areas Final Test Technician: Therma Wave, Inc. Fremont, CA 2001 – March 2002

• Streamlined the testing process of metrology equipment resulting in improvements in testing efficiency

• Personally reduced equipment troubleshooting time by studying and eliminating redundant testing procedures

• Developed and suggested simplified X-Ray design changes in materials and fabrication techniques which improved product operational efficiency and reduced material costs

• Personally trained manufacturing test technicians and field engineers on new products and operational and maintenance procedures

Peter L. Recto 408-***-**** (H) 408-***-**** (C)

Equipment Maintenance Technician: Perkin-Elmer Santa Clara, CA 1998 – 2001

• Developed and maintained equipment Preventive Maintenance Procedures improving reliability and uptimes

• Designed new critical equipment venting, reducing air-borne particulate counts and related product damage

• Facilitated ESD (Electro Static Discharge) modifications on tables, carts, air guns, fans, and plastic housings resulting in improved product yields

• Researched vendor suppliers prior to purchasing materials, improving the company’s cost reduction capability

• Critically trained all equipment operators which minimized operational errors, equipment damage and/or failures

Engineering Technician: EGG Amorphous Silicon Santa Clara, CA 1996 – 1998

• Worked with Engineering to test new designs and concepts: built various test jigs which accelerated testing of all new products

• Planned and installed complex testers for a new digital x-ray lab completing the project 10% under budget

• Outsourced vendors for parts to facilitate and build test fixtures reduce repair time on testers

• Participate on staff meetings to discuss and implement issues on development and progress of new product Calibration Technician: Dionex Corporation Sunnyvale, CA 1985 – 1996

• Devised methodology to solve PCB manufacturing problems, saving the company 20 hours/week over a full year’s period

• Tested and troubleshot over 4000 PCB’s in one year with zero errors.

• Coordinated with manufacturing engineers in building a test jig which improve testing accuracy, saving time Education and Training

TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION: DeVry Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois TECHNICAL TRAINING:

1. Trained in Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology - Mission College, Santa Clara, CA 2. Trained in RSLogix 500 PLC Programming Software enhancing multiple equipment interfacing while allowing rapid electro-mechanical system troubleshooting and improved productivity 3, Trained in Semitool Centurium Series 5000 SAT, SRD (Software Resources Data) Operations and Maintenance for PCL automated chemical wet station maintenance 4. Trained in Radiation, Chemical, Laser Safety and related Hazmat Safety Procedures 5. Trained in Orbotech Direct Imaging (DI) Laser Technology Equipment Solutions which allow better inspection results with high throughput, registration accuracy and quality 6. Attended Technical Seminars on Wet & Dry Etching and Statistical Process Control 7. Trained in Brooks Equipe ATM 100 Robot operation and maintenance

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