Brian J. Ritter
Albuquerque, NM *****
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* ********* ****** ****** ******** creativity to concept ideation with
dedication to precision results
Continuous Improvement Infrastructure Process Control / Quality Assurance
Product Line Support
Explore and implement innovative processes and product improvements with
testing new ideas applying practical and tried methodology.
Apply strategic design, process improvement, project management and
innovation, producing tangible results as independent problem solver or
within team dynamic.
Utilize hands-on and theoretical work as an enthusiastic and assertive
leader meeting commitments with integrity.
Expertise in:
Technical Writing 2D Drafting
Computer Programming Electrical Engineering
Bill of Materials Electrical Panel Layout / Design
Change Management Specking Electrical Components
3 Professional Experience
Air Products (Polyflow Engineering), Albuquerque, NM 2007 - 2014
Scientist / Drafter Designer II 2010 - 2014
Designed electrical systems as well as created and maintained electrical
schematics and panel layout drawings, for wafer carrier and parts cleaning
equipment, chemical delivery systems used predominantly within
semiconductor industry.
. Eliminated drawing errors on electrical schematics reducing manufacturing
times more than 100% reducing costly rework.
. Established more productive relationship between electrical assembly and
engineering staff to ensure documentation most efficiently met
manufacturing needs.
. Streamlined processes and lowered up-front manufacturing time with
improved coordination between electrical, mechanical, and software
engineering functions.
. Guaranteed customer requests could be handled promptly and accurately
with enhanced communication between technical teams.
Electrical Assembly Technician 2007 - 2010
Assembled complex electrical enclosures conforming to national and
international safety and quality standards. Assisted with troubleshooting
and quality assurance teams.
. Eliminated manufacturing defects interfacing with engineers to improve
product layouts and electrical schematics.
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Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM 2004 - 2007
Photonics and Optics Technician (contract) 2007
Complete operation and maintenance of the Z Beamlet laser facility and Z
machine Laser Triggering System (LTS). Interim Crew Lead for installation
of the Z-Machine's Laser Triggering System during the ZR upgrade.
. Certified in alignment and operation of laser systems ranging from single
kilojoule class, high energy pulsed laser, to entire system of 36 short
cavity lasers, operating in mJ range, offering adaptability to wide range
of projects.
. Guaranteed optimal performance and smooth operations providing oversight
to ZR upgrade during Laser Triggering System installation and alignment.
. Exceeded time and quality expectations with experimental shot schedule
resumption with LTS system installation.
Pulsed-Power Technician (contract) 2004 - 2007
Daily experimental shot operations in each section of the Z accelerator,
including maintenance of Center Section, refurbishment of Marx generators,
installation of diagnostic equipment, data acquisition, and shot hardware
loading.
. Produced quality results and met deadlines directing operations for 7-
member crew serving lead assembler for numerous components during ZR
upgrade.
. Implemented new Center Section refurbishment process drastically reducing
turnaround time, increasing machine output, and allowing for increased
experimental shots per week.
Education / Professional Development
BA, Physics and Astronomy, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
Minors: Computer Science, Mathematics
Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Safety, Security, and Ethics Training
Tools and Processes
AutoCAD Electrical 2010 - 2014
JAVA, C, SQL and MATLAB
MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project
SAP and Costpoint