Manufacturing Engineer

R

AJ Singh Senior-Level Engineering

Visionary ~ Business Development ~ Due Diligence ~ Turn-around Management

Entrepreneurial, innovative engineering professional with extensive experience in project management and reverse engineering. Analytical strategist skilled in successfully navigating corporations large and small through periods of accelerated growth. Collaborative communicator continually focused on building relationships and promoting synergy across business lines and global units to drive positive change, cohesive, comprehensive business approaches and enhanced profitability. Areas of Expertise include:

Strategic Planning

Detail Driven

Collaborative

AutoCAD

Relationship Building

Project Management

Solidworks

Staff Training & Leadership

Problem Resolution

Experience & Notable Contributions

BLUEPOINT SECURITY Palo Alto, CA 2013-2015

Manufacturing Engineer

Developed and implemented strategic restructuring from engineering to manufacturing. Trained and supported manufacturing while leading continuous improvement projects related to quality, cycle time and cost. Created, maintained, reviewed and approved process documentation such as Standard Work Instructions (SWI), Assembly Guides and other manufacturing related procedures. Provided problem solution advice and manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.

Contributions & Process Development:

Established production line in Northern California

SOLOPOWER San Jose, CA 2010-2013

Senior Equipment Engineer/Maintenance Manager

Collaborated with equipment manufacturers to commission and qualify all new capital equipment for the manufacturing line. Assessed gaps in design and performance of pilot equipment to implement corrective actions to reduce maintenance costs, equipment downtime or improve reliability. Monitored hiring, conducted performance evaluations and served as trainer in staff coaching sessions.

Key Accomplishments:

Executed design and implementation of a new 200,000sqft manufacturing facility, including all facilities and equipment installations.

Designed new automated backend and packing system using pick and place and thermal soldering for solar cells.

DPIX Palo Alto, CA 2007-2010

Facilities/Equipment Engineer

Identified, evaluated, and implemented improvements to existing semiconductor equipment and processes in a cleanroom environment. Investigated and identified new technologies including backend automation, machine upgrades, and other technical improvements to drive continual improvements in cost, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. Managed and designed ongoing equipment projects using AutoCAD and Solidworks. Created and maintained project budgets, schedules, timetables, and capital equipment justifications. Tested functional performance of all systems, subassemblies and parts within specified environmental conditions and created documents for assemblies, test procedures, and maintenance instructions. Implemented qualifications and testing for our glass substrate from different suppliers.

Key Accomplishments:

Designed and managed a 30,000sqft fab expansion.

Established preliminary Bill of Materials (BOMs) and routers for input into the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

Executed design and implementation of a new 200,000sqft manufacturing facility, including all facilities and equipment installations.

SOLYNDRA, INC. Santa Clara, CA 2006-2007

Engineering Technician

Provided support to Research and Development (R&D) engineering tasks of assembly, test, and design of prototypes and test equipment. Conducted research and engineering laboratory functions and collaborated with layouts, building, testing, troubleshooting, repairing and modifications of mechanical or electromechanical equipment. Utilized various test equipment such as a Digital Volt Meters (DVM) and Residual Gas Analyzers (RGA) to troubleshoot to a root cause level. Leak check and troubleshoot high vacuum process systems using equipment such as a helium leak detector. Managed several projects and coordinated with vendors to ensure fast progress and exceed all deadlines.

BLUE 29 LLC/KLA TENCOR Sunnyvale, CA 2004-2006

Senior Engineering Technician

Provided support at all levels of engineering activities, such as design, test, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype electro mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, and specialized test equipment. Traveled internationally to test, install, or upgrade Semi-Conductor capital equipment at customer sites. Conducted mechanical testing of current line equipment to ensure durability, safety, and reliability and evaluated performance of process systems. Maintained and recorded all facilities to ensure proper functioning.

APPLIED MATERIALS/WEST VALLEY ENGINEERING Santa Clara, CA 2000-2001

Engineering/Assembler

Worked from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts, or defined plans to assemble parts for high vacuum process equipment. Fabricated and assembled PVD equipment systems, vacuum systems, and cryogenic equipment.

Transitioned to project lead for the new PVD 300 mm Endura SL tool.

UNITED STATES ARMY Mountain View, CA 1998-2006

Special Operations/Communications Sergeant

Served as the manager for the communications department of an Army Reserve Special Operations unit and maintained responsibility for recording communications equipment worth several million dollars. Managed and maintained all classified COMSEC material including Security Keys for unit. Mentored, trained, and managed subordinate soldiers within the section. As an experienced and respected communications sergeant, personally selected for multiple missions performed by the Command both in and out of the United States. Served two service obligation contracts; honorable discharge.

Education

BSE Engineering Management

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY currently attending

Certifications:

Completed Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)

DOD Secret Security Clearance (previously held)

Project Management Certification

AutoCAD 2007

Solidworks 2013

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