Technician Engineer
Resume:
Kirk Aaron Bassler
Bella Vista, Arkansas
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Experience:
NanoMech Springdale, Arkansas (07-2013 to Present)
Engineering Support
Support all manufacturing areas by processing product, analyzing process, recommending changes, designing and implementing changes
Design mechanisms and process fixtures with SolidWorks 3D CAD as well as drawings and project cost analysis
Define SPC for manufacturing processes, implement data collection and analysis
Upgrade and maintain electrical systems of production and test equipment
Train operators on production equipment and data entry systems
Create detailed operation and maintenance procedures for process machines
Bassler International Rogers, Arkansas (04-2005 to present)
Engineer
Design consultation
Inventor of a unique vertical and horizontal axis design for wind powered generation
Design, engineer, fabricate and assemble vertical axis wind generator proof-of-concept and functional prototypes
Research and development for residential and commercial applications
3D mechanical designs and manufacturing drawings
Aerotek/Gates Corporation Siloam Springs, Arkansas (08-2012 to 07-2013)
PDG Technician
Develop new test parameters as directed by engineering
Create projects to increase accuracy and efficiency of test data gathered in the laboratory
Maintain and repair test equipment in the v-belt laboratory as needed
Perform periodic checks on v-belts running on test machines
FNA Group Decatur, Arkansas (08-2010 to 06-2012)
Project Engineer
Design pressure washer components, create/revise manufacturing and service drawings with SolidWorks 3D design program
Request quotes, lead-time and samples for outside manufactured components
Create, maintain and trouble shoot manufacturing Bill of Materials using MAS 500
Support marketing, accounting, purchasing, manufacturing and assembly departments with procedural and product development
Train new engineers on SolidWorks 3D, MAS 500 programs as well as departmental procedures
Precision Compacting Technologies Bentonville, Arkansas (07-2006 to 12-2008)
Mechanical/Electrical Technician
Remanufacture hydraulic and mechanical powder pressing equipment
Manufacture new hydraulic powder pressing equipment
Assemble and wire all electrical controls including PC, PLC and VFD
QA all products before shipment
Develop new and improve existing machine mechanisims
Design, fabricate and install brackets and mounts
Food Processing Equipment Company Springdale, Arkansas (11-05 to 07-06)
Mechanical/Electrical Technician
Assemble new food processing equipment
Assemble and wire electrical control boxes including some PLC programming
Run, test, inspect and QA new equipment
Travel to customer location for repairs, upgrades and new equipment start-ups
Work with engineers on new mechanisms
Extreme Devices Austin, Texas (02-2001 to 11-2003)
Engineering Technician
Work with engineers in the laboratory to design and run experiments as well as analyze and organize resultant data
Performed all manufacturing processes and maintained all tools involved with fabricating cold-cathode CRT technology (Astex diamond reactor, photoresist application, Canon PLA501 contact photolithography, CVC thin film deposition, wet and dry etching of thin films, laser dicing of wafers, packaging)
Improved thin film processes to meet higher production standards and throughput
Improved photolithography template array and wafer uniformity from >10% to 2% RSD, anisotropic etching of silicon template array and wafer uniformity from >15% to <3% RSD
Created and implemented Excel data tables for process control
Implemented and performed specific die imaging after key processes to track device construction and for optical and SEM image analysis
Designated trainer in all areas of device production
DuPont Photomasks (Toppan Photomasks) Round Rock, Texas (03-1997 to 10-1999)
Registration Technician
Operation of the LMS2000, IPRO, KMS and OSI metrology tools
Tool and data problem solving within the metrology area using ISO9002 certified standards
Gained knowledge of laser/e-beam lithography and chemical processes involved in photomask manufacturing
Active member of the Safety Team
European Automotive Repair Austin, Texas (10-1989 to 02-2004)
Owner/Consultant/Technician
Diagnostic consultation and repair of European automobiles, specializing in Jaguar and Rolls Royce
Michael’s Jaguar Service Austin, Texas (03-1994 to 02-1997)
Lead Technician
Diagnosis, repair and maintenance of all automotive systems
Created and implemented effective communication within the company
Improved gross sales by 25%
Training and assistance of fellow technicians
Education:
North West Arkansas Community College Bentonville, Arkansas
Mechanical Design – CAD
4.0 GPA
ITT Technical Institute Austin, Texas
Associates Degree in Electronics Engineering
3.75 GPA
Arizona Automotive Institute Glendale, Arizona
Technical degree in automotive diagnosis, repair and maintenance
3.8 GPA
The University of Arkansas Fayetteville, Arkansas
Two years undergraduate studies in Mechanical Engineering
Special Skills and Merits:
SolidWorks, Autodesk and Solid Edge design programs
Computer literate with all MS Windows Operating Systems and MS Office suite
Metal, plastic and wood fabrication
ASE certified Master Automotive Technician
ISO9002 experience in Class 10 and Class 100 clean room manufacturing
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