Charles R. McGinnis
*** ******** **., ******* ** 39110
Phone: 336-***-****
Email: **************@*****.***
BACKGROUND
Highly skilled, Senior Equipment Technician with extensive electronics manufacturing
experience. Skilled diagnostic troubleshooter for a broad range of PLC and computer-
controlled manufacturing equipment and processes.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Nissan (2014-Present)
Automotive Technician
-Programming and troubleshooting FANUC Robots.
-Utilization of Complicity / Proficy Industrial HMI Automation Software.
-Genius I/O industrial PLC platform.
-Repair and troubleshooting of pressure welding used in automotive body side cells.
-Collection of data for predictive / preventive maintenance to reduce machine downtime.
Advanced Technology Services (2013-2014)
PLC Senior Maintenance Technician
-Repair and troubleshooting of fully automated PLC controlled robotic, pneumatic and
hydraulic assembly lines.
-Support of Allen Bradley /HMI (RS Logic 500 and 5000).
-Experience with Cognex Vision Systems.
-Sustain Lanco automatic assembly systems used in the production of automotive
components.
-Use of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)/SAP system.
Tyco Electronics (2010-2013)
Automation Technician
-Repair and troubleshooting of high volume assembly area equipment.
-Programming Wittman, Motoman and Stäubli PLC controlled robots.
-Use of SAP system.
-Analyzing and updating Cognex and Avalon vision system programs.
-Modifying existing equipment to conform to current process needs.
Becton, Dickinson and Company (2009 – 2010)
Instrument Technician
-Manufacture, repair and troubleshooting of automated cancer diagnostic imaging
systems which conform to FDA regulations.
-Champion, update and improve Manufacturing Procedure Specifications.
-Responsible for performing equipment and test fixture calibrations.
-Participate in continuous improvements within Diagnostic Instrument Value Stream
Manufacturing Area.
-Utilize UNIX platform for system operation.
RF Micro Devices (2006-2009)
Equipment Maintenance Specialist
-Troubleshooting and repair of automated Wafer Fab equipment utilizing PLC controlled
pneumatic, robotic, hydraulic and high vacuum systems.
-Rebuilding of pumps and valve sub-assemblies.
-Member of Emergency Response Team (ERT) and HazMat team.
-Assisted with new equipment and process implementation.
Motorola/Freescale (1984-2006)
Electro/Mechanical Technician
-Provide support maintenance on automated Wafer Fab equipment in the following areas:
Metals, Photo, Etch and Bumping (Flip-Chip) process.
-Repair and troubleshooting of PLC controlled robotic, high vacuum, pneumatic and
hydraulic systems.
-Maintaining die bonders, wire bonders, wafer saws and inspection stations in a
cleanroom environment.
-Rebuilding of mechanical and electronic sub-assemblies.
-Area Group Lead
-7 years experience in an R&D facility.
-Programming Vision Systems.
-Use of SAP system.
-Developing, documenting and performing preventive maintenance on equipment.
-Writing maintenance procedures and process specifications.
-Working closely to implement corrective action on any quality issue.
-Equipment maintenance for state of the art automated microprocessor controlled SMT
and Auto Insertion lines for PCB fabrication.
-Daily repairs and troubleshooting of equipment for I/C Manufacturing (back-end).
-Involved in all aspects of process and quality for a "Just In Time" (JIT) production area
on a daily basis.
-Using test equipment to troubleshoot to the component level.
-Research and preparation of inspection plans for electronic components for military
contracts.
Eastman Kodak (1981-1984)
Automation Technician
-Responsible for maintenance and component level troubleshooting on automated pick
and place equipment, sonic welding machines and plastic injection presses.
-Experience as a construction electrician and copier technician.
U.S. Navy (1975-1981)
Radar Technician
-Performed maintenance, repair and troubleshooting on fighter aircraft radar and weapons
systems.
-Shop Supervisor.
EDUCATION
-AAS in Electronics Engineering from Mesa Community College in 1990 (3.4 gpa).
TRAINING CLASSES
-Hydraulic & Pneumatic Technology -Interpersonal Skills -Vacuum Technology
-Statistics -Auto Insertion Equipment -Written Communications -SMT Equipment
-Various Wafer Fab Equipment