Thomas Teague
Los Gatos, CA ***32
Home: 831-***-****
Mobile: 831-***-****
Work (Mobile): 408-***-****
Email: **********@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
PEOPLE EXPERIENCE - Lead cross-functional teams (PLC programmers, Mechanical, Process, and Electrical Engineers) implementing new device introduction on prototype designs. Managed multiple-shift departments. Functioned as the primary Electrical Engineer assigned to projects involving multiple teams. Worked as a Computer Field Service Engineer and a Fuel Cell Field Service Technician,
responding to immediate customer needs.
COMPUTER EXPERIENCE – Experienced user of MS Office, AutoCAD, pc/MRP, Oracle/Agile and other software titles. Experienced at computer based design and documentation of electro-mechanical systems. CompTIA Certified, Dell and Lenovo Field Service Engineer certified. Skilled at repairing/maintaining/configuring Computers and Networks. Field service device flashing, HMI device monitoring. Bloom Energy certifications: Catalina and Tucson Troubleshooting and on call.
EQUIPMENT EXPERIENCE - Expert knowledge of various technical tools: Oscilloscope, DMM, A.A. Spectrometer, etc. Installation/configuration experience with devices such as Watlow Temperature controllers, Programmable logic controllers, etc.
Familiar with both electronic and chemical lab tools and procedures.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Field Service Technician (06/13~ Present)
Maintain and repair Fuel Cell Energy Servers manufactured by Bloom Energy
-Maintain and repair Fuel Cell Energy Servers manufactured by Bloom Energy using a variety of test instruments (Multimeter, PH/conductivity meter, Etc.) as well as web based HMI telemetry interfaces.
-Experienced with performing equipment maintenance in accordance with ANSI/NETA standard for Electrical Power
-Understanding of requirements of working safely
-Identifies and resolves more complex problems and applies problem-solving skills in order to deal with most situations.
-Highly motivated and able to work independently
-Demonstrates sound judgment
-A team player who exhibits a high level of integrity and professionalism in all situations
-Computer literate
-Good driving record
-Able to communicate effectively in English in both written and or verbal form to facilitate duties as required
-Able to follow procedures and execute sequenced work instructions from either written and or verbal communications
-Able to facilitate 24x7 operations as needed
-Able to facilitate On Call Duty as needed
-Able to facilitate shift work as needed
-Able to travel as needed. Travel durations of up to 8 weeks in one travel session.
Manufacturing Engineer (7/12 ~ 12/12)
Bloom Energy Designs and Manufactures large capacity fuel cells, providing affordable electricity at the customer site. Concise Manufacturing Engineer’s Job Description: Ensure that the technicians working on the production floor have everything that they need to do their job.
-Proactive response to production floor needs – Do not allow the line to go down.
-Generate electrical schematics for the Enclosures Team for use by Assembly Operations.
-Support assembly and troubleshooting with a combination of hands on investigation and technical documentation.
-Support generation of product synchronization tools. Support process map for enclosure components and sub components.
-Understand the technical details of electrical hardware and software revisions and how they will affect product performance.
-Inspect Final assemblies for conformance to build specifications.
-Support implementation of engineering changes: Track and provide to the production floor Engineering Change Notices and Deviations applicable to current and past production units.
-Support process developments for cycle time/labor reductions.
-Identify inconsistencies in BOM’s, rectify via the ECO process
-Communicate technical direction to employees on a daily basis. Create and maintain Work Instructions.
-Solve and close FRACAS entries in order to address root cause corrective actions
-Assist in the automation of relevant test procedures.
-Participation and leadership in Kaizen and continuous improvement tools.
Unisys Technical Services/Apex Systems : (10/11 ~ 7/12)
“Break-fix” position, Field Service Engineer. Repair of Dell and Lenovo Desktop and Laptop computers.
Travel to customer location, fix computer, document activity:
-Pick up pre-selected repair parts (at FED-X) believed to be the most probable solution for the given problems/symptoms.
-Travel to the customer site. Provide the expected professional presence expected by Unisys/Dell/Lenovo clients.
-Ascertain actual problem. Repair with provided parts, improvise with software fixes as needed, utilize standard parts carried to every repair, or order actual parts needed to fix the computer.
-Document activity, report unexpected situations to supervisor in a timely manner.
-Frequently achieved an “A” workmanship status for the repairs performed.
Computer/Network Technician (01/09 ~ 10/11)
ServiceSys, LLC. Duties include Implementation/Configuration/Maintenance of:
-Firewall and Router Implementation/Configuration. Global Centralized Anti-Malware and Messaging Collaboration Systems.
-Virtual Private Networking. Network Cabling. Switches and Servers. Backup/Redundant systems.
-Disaster Recovery planning. Desktop/Laptop Repair, Upgrading, and General Configuration.
-Secure Wireless LAN Implementations.
Built a house (11/08 ~06/11)
On 06/20/2008 lost my home and garage to the “Trabing Fire”. Over the next ~3 years, family rebuilt it.
-Worked with architect in the design phase
-Built to code in Santa Cruz county, 390 Songbird Lane, Watsonville CA 95076
-Labored in all stages of the rebuild… arranged the rebar before pouring concrete, framing, electrical, plumbing, flooring, tile, painting, etc.
Electrical Engineer (05/08 ~ 08/08)
Lintelle Engineering Inc. (now Compass Manufacturing Services): Returned to Lintelle, resumed the same position as previous assignment, listed below. (09/06 ~ 10/07)
Electrical Engineer / Programmer (01/08 ~ 04/08)
Stainless Works Manufacturing: Stainless Works Manufacturing designs and builds food-processing machines. Duties/Accomplishments:
-Electrical Engineering “Create” functions (Design, Bill of material, Schematic).
-Installation, electro- mechanical troubleshooting and repair of both OEM product and workplace infrastructure issues.
-Oversaw (Office and Manufacturing) Computer network, Internet connectivity, email administration.
Electrical Engineer (09/06 ~ 10/07)
Lintelle Engineering Inc: Lintelle Engineering (now Compass Manufacturing Services) provides Contract Design and Manufacturing Services. Duties/Accomplishments:
-Designed equipment based upon the needs of the client.
-Provide technical support to the manufacturing team as needed.
-Provide AutoCAD Electrical Drawings, select components, Create / Modify Bill of Materials.
-Ensure design compliance with NFPA-79 and UL 508 Electrical Standards.
-Use pc/MRP database and various Microsoft products to document designs.
Electronic Design Engineer (06/00 ~ 09/06)
SVG / ASML / AVIZA TECHNOLOGY: Aviza Technology (and the previous owners) designs and builds Semiconductor Wafer Fabrication Tools.
Duties/Accomplishments as a member of the 300mm Design group:
-Conceptualize designs/create prototypes.
-Design, develop, and modify electronic systems for semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment and associated electronic systems. AutoCAD schematics and cable drawings for entire product line.
-Evaluate electronic components and equipment. Review vendor capabilities. Support existing Engineers and Technicians.
-Interview prospective engineering candidates. Train new hires. Work with PLC programmers to accomplish design objectives.
-Generate AutoCAD drawings, Bills of Material, new part numbers, and document associations.
-Responded to customer needs with design engineering solutions that comply with industrial standards for safety, SEMI S2, NFPA-79, and other industry standards.
-Assisted in Production floor installations and product troubleshooting overseas.
Duties/Accomplishments as a member of the Manufacturing Group:
-All of the responsibilities listed above, but with primary emphasis on production floor problem solving, engineering change notices, etc.
-Responsibilities included updating several existing systems while working on new designs.
-Created/Modified documentation to be “language neutral”, providing assembly instructions designed to be easily outsourced anywhere in the world.
Lab Technician III (09/91 ~ 06/00)
Hadco Corporation, (now Sanmina). Hadco designed and built printed circuit boards.
Duties/Accomplishments:
-Perform microsectional evaluation of PC boards to verify compliance to build specifications.
-Analyze chemical plating baths and utilized various other analytical test methods to insure proper processing of circuit boards.
-Supervise / train lab personnel and assembly line workers.
-Initiated the use of computers in the lab, simplifying and organizing the department's tasks.
-Completed the following HADCO courses: Statistical Process Control, Problem analysis, and Industrial Experimentation.
Lab Supervisor (3/89 ~ 9/91)
West Coast Circuits, Watsonville, CA (West coast Circuits, a printed circuit board fabricator, has closed its doors). Duties/Accomplishments:
-Supervised lab technicians on two shifts.
-Worked with vendors to establish chemical parameters for plating processes.
-Designed / installed Electro-mechanical systems for automated plating lines.
-Primary trouble shooter for all chemical bath problems.
-Oversaw the chemical waste treatment system.
-Completed IPC course "SPC for PWB Fabrication and Assembly".
Electronic / Applications Technician (1/82 ~ 2/86)
ACS Communications (ACS was absorbed by GN Netcom). ACS Designed and Manufactured Telephone Headsets. Duties/Accomplishments:
-Initially worked on the production floor, involved in all aspects of production.
-Was promoted rapidly through production, rework/repair, then to Engineering Technician.
-Designed / fabricated / maintained production floor test equipment and solved customer configuration problems.
-Spent 6 months in Korea establishing an offshore manufacturing site for ACS telephone headsets.
FORMAL EDUCATION Degree Awarded
1999, Cook's Institute of Electronics Engineering BSEE
4251 Cypress Dr. Jackson, MS 39212
1992, Cabrillo College AS Physics
6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos CA 95003
1980, Cleveland Institute of Electronics Electronics Technician
1776 E. 17th, Cleveland, OH 44114
1976, Nordonia High School H.S. diploma
8006 S Bedford Rd, Macedonia, OH 44056
ACCREDITATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
2011, DCSE (Dell Certified System Expert) and Lenovo Field Service Engineer Certifications
2009, CompTIA Courses: Completed A+ certification COMP001008873168. Continuing to study for advanced credentials. CBT Direct, 25400 U.S. Highway 19 North #285, Clearwater, FL 33763, http://cbtdirect.com/
2007, NFPA - Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery Seminar
2006, UL UNIVERSITY – Industrial Control Panel, UL 508a and Short Circuit Rating workshop
Most recent (Bloom Energy) references:
Trung Nguyen District Service Manager, Field Service Phone: 408-***-****
John Hawkes Regional Manager, Superintendent, Field Service Installations Phone: 408-***-****