Manager Staff

Steven D. Robberstad

***, **** - ** ****** ** ? CALGARY, ALBERTA T3B 3X2? H: 403-***-**** ? C:

403-***-**** ? ******@*****.***

Electronics Manufacturing PROFESSIONAL

Detail-oriented professional with over 10 years of experience in

electronics manufacturing. Drives simultaneous projects to quality,

budget, and schedule. Repeatedly identifies process improvement

initiatives and resolves technical issues that impact throughput,

reliability, and bottom-line. Coordinates and communicates effectively

with a range of individuals; manages, trains, and motivates staff.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

ESD Control ? IPC 610 ? Project Management ? Scheduling & Logistics ?

Process Improvement

Staff Training ? Leadership ? Budgeting ? Equipment Troubleshooting &

Repair ? Documentation

Communications & Presentations ? Functional Design Specifications ?

Technical & Test Procedures

QUALIFICATIONS and ACHIEVEMENTS

> Installed, tested, calibrated, troubleshot, and repaired - down to the

component level - a wide range of electronic, and electro-mechanical

assemblies, telecommunications, seismic, and MWD equipment.

> Identified and implemented process improvement strategies to exceed

time and budget requirements and tighten quality control; ensured

compliance with company and safety regulations.

> Developed and administered test equipment capital budgets upwards of

$8M; selected equipment and managed purchasing.

> Reviewed documentation, procedures, components, and assemblies for

accuracy, feasibility, quality, and conformance.

> Managed staff scheduling, training, and mentoring; implemented safe

work practices and procedures.

> Planned, coordinated, and directed operations; evaluated production

efficiencies, analyzed electronic design and production errors, and

provided direction on corrective actions.

> Experienced with a broad range of tools, mechanical fasteners, and

materials including wood, metal, and composites.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Nanalysis-Calgary, Alberta

Manufacturing Technologist

2013 - 2014

Manufactured tested and inspected Bench top NMR Spectrometers, Set up their

ESD rework, inspection area and procedures, Wrote their Safety Manual,

Interfaced with suppliers, Set up their stock control procedures, Trained

new hires, Wrote numerous assembly/ testing documents. Made numerous

suggestions, some of which were accepted and implemented, Inspected and

reworked electronics as required.

Extreme Engineering - Calgary, Alberta 2011 - 2012

Electronics Manufacturing Technologist

Manufactured, tested and inspected MWD electronic tools, components, and

assemblies. Collaborated with manufacturing, engineering, and management

staff on development of technical documentation and procedures. Trained and

supported new hires.

. Identified technical documentation issues; collaborated with engineering

staff to clarify; increased staff efficiencies and eliminated time

wasters.

. Recommended several process improvement initiatives, including the use of

auto mixing potting injector for assembly plotting; reduced manufacturing

time by up to 25%.

. Suggested use of automatic torque drivers to replace manual analogue

drivers; reduced screw damage to increase quality and boost consistent

outcomes.

Interalia Inc. - Calgary, Alberta 2002 - 2011

Second to Lead Hand Technician

Promoted rapidly to support all parts of the manufacturing process; managed

final assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of units. Supervised,

scheduled and trained technical staff. Developed technical procedures

documents. Contributed to design and fabrication of test jigs for use by

operations and engineering.

. Reduced troubleshooting repair time from several days to as little as 30

minutes; implemented the use of a 4 lead milli-ohm meter saved up to

$20,000/year.

. Achieved highest record of boards repaired during an eight hour shift;

successfully repaired up to 10 composite analogue/digital boards with over

1500 components.

. Manufactured test jigs and component sample boards for training; created

from scratch with tight tolerances.

. Reduced bad board backlog from over 50 to zero in two months; leveraged

industry and product expertise to fast-track process.

Kenn Borek Air - Calgary, Alberta 1999 - 2002

Aircraft Structures Technician

Inspected, fabricated, and repaired metal and composite structural aircraft

components; manufactured personal tools with high tolerances. Select few

to rebuild Twin Otter control surfaces.

Ben Moss Jewellers - Calgary, Alberta 1998 - 1999

Store Manager

Managed a team of eight; ensured sales targets were achieved. Recruited,

trained, scheduled, and mentored staff. Secured several awards for best

regional sales.

NORTEL Networks - Calgary, Alberta 1993 - 1997

Temp Assembler / Lead Hand

Promoted to Lead Hand - only temp employee to do so; manufactured telecomm

products for billion dollar TDMA project. Loaded firmware onto solid state

memory devices.

. Initiated several process improvement plans that were adopted across the

corporation; revamped firmware loading that reduced rejects by 25% and

saved several million dollars a year.

. Completed manual soldering of very difficult electronic assemblies

without any flux and without solder faults.

EDUCATION and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Aircraft Structures Certificate - Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

IPC 610 Certified

Coursework and Workshops:

Certified Industrial Manager courses ? Electronics Technology Program

courses

Electronics Manufacturing ? Facilitative Leadership ? Emotionally

Intelligent Leadership

Lean Manufacturing ? ESD Control ? Lead Free Hand Soldering ? High

Reliability Soldering Techniques

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