Engineer Quality Control
Resume:
Stephen G Burdick 781-***-****
*** ****** ** **** *, Lowell, MA 01854 **********@*******.***
SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
Self-Motivated, Results driven Sr. Manufacturing Engineer with highly notable success developing, evaluating,
Troubleshooting, and implementing Test processes and improvements, for Medical Device industry. Strong
background in Test Fixture and Test Process Development, as well as, component level Analog, and Digital Electronic
circuit troubleshooting, diagnostics,. 14 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 Training
2. Digital Signal Processing Circuit Analysis
3. Quality Control/ISO9001/FDA
1. Altium Designer
1. CAPA/ FMEA
2. Labview Programming
Professional Experience
Electro Scientific Industries (ESI), Chelmsford, MA (Contract)
2014-2014
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
Responsibilities:
Sr. Mfg Engineer for managing technicians troubleshooting of industrial silicon wafer cutting machinery.
Recommend changes to procedures for improved capabilities and reduced failures.
Ninepoint Medical, Cambridge, MA (Contract)
2012 - 2013
Sr. Test Engineer
Responsibilities:
Sr. R&D Systems Test Engineer for Development and Integration of Lasers for use in
Optical Coherence Tomography Gastrointestinal Platform. Develop test fixtures and
Create Test Methods for Optical assemblies, PCB circuit testing, and troubleshooting.
Introduce Test Processes for Manufacturing, and Quality Inspection.
Wannalancit Village Condominiums, Lowell, MA (Volunteer)
2011-2014
Property Manager
Responsibilities:
Oversee the collection of dues. Manage occupants, and tenants complaints, and violations. Manage routine
maintenance, as well as, several major construction projects for the restoration of the property. Coordinate with
attorneys on the collection, eviction, and foreclosure of association properties.
Achievements:
• Restored the property from an "un-kept" state to up to date and city regulation compliant, increasing
individual per unit property value by 25%
• Evicted multiple dangerous tenants at unit owners expense.
• Coordinated large scale construction of property structure
St. Jude Medical, Westford, MA
2012 – 2013
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)
2008 – 2012
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
Responsibilities:
Sr. Manufacturing 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.
• Developed FMEA for new product line as part of Continuous Improvement
Exercises.
• 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
2001 – 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
2000 – 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.
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
1998 – 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 Course, Pyzdek Institute 2014
Six Clear Labview Programming, Six Clear 2013
Total Quality Management, USMC 1996
Marine NCO Leadership, USMC 1996
Ground Radio Repair, USMC 1994
Radio Frequency Theory, USMC 1994
Analog/Digital Electronics Theory, USMC 1994
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