Senior Process Engineer
Resume:
David Rivera
Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372
Phone: 612-***-****
Email: ******@***.***
Objective: Position as a Senior Processing Engineer.
Highlights of Qualifications
* Well verse in validating equipment and processes using the IQ, OQ, and PQ formats per QSR and Risk Management requirements. Deployed DMAIC principles to address and complete CAPAs.
* Well verse in Lean Manufacturing, MiniTab, JMP, and participated and conducted several Kaizen events.
* Initiated time studies to ensure product and process improvements.
* Created detailed work instructions and processes for manufacturing operators, trainers, and engineering technicians in accordance to ISO (13485/9001-2003/14001/17025/11135) requirements and guidelines.
* Created and updated Quality Plans and Operating Procedures. Developed Method Documents and instructed training classes for all Evergreen Medical, Carl Zeiss, Lake Region and ITC (Minnesota, California, and New Jersey) employees.
* Engineered manufacturing equipment improvements to minimize maintenance down time and enhance production quality to improve efficiencies and minimize overall cost.
* Over 10 years experience in technical training of Operators and entrance and experienced level of Engineers.
* Dedicated to the establishment and management of positive and effective training protocols and procedures.
* In depth experience with operator safety standards.
* Supervised senior and entry level electronic technicians for over 17.5 years.
* Coordinated and scheduled training efforts concerning safety, preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure minimal
down time.
* Skilled at analyzing electronic schematics and troubleshooting to component level.
* Well versed with various test equipment.
* Established, addressed, and managed repair requisitions and equipment maintenance records.
* Coordinated and managed in detail the shipping and installations of 180 plus manufacturing tools and subassemblies.
* Self-motivated and confident in making independent decisions.
* Honest and well organized to meet deadlines.
* Successful in learning and comprehending new systems, processes, and methods.
Relevant Experiences
Supervising/Training
* Trained entrance level engineers and engineering technicians on SPC and process improvements.
* Co-Managed the expansion/construction of the Wafer Test Division at Cypress Semiconductor, Minnesota.
* Supervised 6 equipment support technicians on corrective and preventive maintenance procedures for Semiconductor Wafer
Testing. Awarded Level 6 SPC and Lean Manufacturing Award.
* Supervised 12 equipment support technicians on corrective and preventive maintenance procedures for high energy and high
current implanters.
* Trained up to 20 electronic technicians on corrective and preventive maintenance procedures for 3 RADAR systems and
numerous subsystems.
* Created, directed, and supervised the preventive and corrective maintenance on over 20,000 electronic systems and subsystems
within the last 17 years.
* Supervised, documented, and guided the performance goals to establish a well balanced work habit for up to 20 electronic
technicians.
* Developed and conducted training classes on electronic equipment, schematics, personnel and equipment safety.
* Monitored, advised, and controlled the usage and disposal of hazardous materials.
Engineering/Operating/Maintaining
* Co-design and created the process and development for the pressure sensor guide wire. Successfully developed and constructed multiple animal study sample guide wires to meet the client’s critical milestone.
* Developed the Material Acceptance Aesthetic Criteria for Carl Zeiss Metrology, World Wide Material Acceptance Criteria.
* Conducted numerous Supplier Quality Audits that involved the disposition of non-conforming components and assemblies.
* Initiated the process development for IR Tipping of the Hydrophilic Coated Guide Wires.
* Initiated SPC on pull testing and package peel tests for various clients / projects.
* Engineered a pull test fixture for Medtronic IS-1 Adaptors ensuring proper pull testing. Increased the process capability pull test monitoring by 150%.
* Developed a Quality Control reticle for the Nikon Inspection Scopes. The reticles will minimize the
inspector’s probability of determining if the die bond pad exceeded over 30% damage upon completion of Sort testing.
* Developed a 125 mil standoff shim for the Electroglas 4080/4090 Probers. The shims reduced the equipment height conversion
times from 120 plus minutes to 15-20 minutes, minimizing equipment down time.
* Install, operate, and maintain Electro Glass 4080/4090 Probers, Hewlett Packerd/Agilent Testers, GSI Lumonics M325 Lasers,
Advantest Testers, Credence Testers, and Cypress Low Cost Testers.
* Install, operate, and maintain Eaton High Energy and High Current Implanters.
* Prepared RADAR equipment for 51 unit deployments to various locations around the world.
* Operated and conversed with other equipment operators to ascertain problems before and during system failures.
* Monitored faulty equipment and components and applied functional operational knowledge of electronic schematics to
diagnose the cause of malfunctions.
* Tested, diagnosed, and repaired failed electronic circuits and components using ammeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators,
resistive loads, voltmeters, Huntron trackers, spectrum and logic analyzers.
* Analyzed, aligned, and calibrated electronic systems according to equipment specifications.
* Advised and installed safety modifications to prevent personnel injuries and equipment failures.
* Controlled, issued, monitored, and provided security for over 900 pieces of classified software and hardware.
* Member of the Laser SPC Team for 2 years; achieved Level 6- World Class Process Control, Quarter 2 of 2002.
Requisitioning/Record Keeping
* Requisitioned repair parts and created maintenance records for system failures.
* Requisitioned, maintained, and updated administrative documents, records, and technical publications.
* Created and maintained maintenance records for 350 pieces of classified equipment.
* Maintained tool control, requisitions, and records for 20 toolboxes that contained 200 various tools.
* Reconciled maintenance requisitions and records to expedite repairs on electronic equipment.
* Negotiated equipment transfers and maintenance contracts with various vendors and customers.
* Negotiated an on-hand spare parts consignment with Electroglas ands Agilent to minimize equipment downtime.
Employment History
2016-Present Director of Quality Assurance Evergreen Medical Inc., Mn.
2015-Present Senior Process Engineer Evergreen Medical Inc., Mn.
2014-2015 Sr. Supply Quality Engineer / Safety Carl Zeiss Metrology, Mn.
2007-2014 Senior Processing Engineer / Safety Advisor ITC Medical, Inc., Mn.
2004-2007 Manufacturing Engineer II Lake Region Manufacturing, Inc., Mn.
2003-2004 Sr. Manufacturing Engineering Technician Enpath Medical Inc., Mn.
1999-2003 Project Mgr, Equipment Engr, Maint Sup. Cypress Semiconductor, Mn.
1997-1999 Customer Service Engineer ll Eaton Corporation, Mass.
1983-1997 Senior Electronic Technician/Supervisor United States Marine Corps
1982-1983 PBSN/Gold Platter Q. C. Circuits, New York
Education
2012-2015 University of North Dakota Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering
1998-1999 Northern Virginia Community College Majoring in Computer Science
1982-1983 Suffolk County Community College General Requirements
1982 Brentwood High School Graduated / New York State Regents Honors
Professional Training
Occupation Health and Safety Course Jun. 2009 (01 Wk)
Applied Stats V6.1 Dec. 2004 (16 Hrs)
Supervision ll May 2002 (10 Wks)
Supervision 1: The Basics Feb. 2001 (10 Wks)
Statistical Process Control May 2000 (01 Wk)
Advantest Technicians Course Apr. 1999 (01 Wk)
Thermal Processing System, Reliance Series Sep. 1998 (02 Wks)
High Current and Energy Implanter, GSD Series Mar. 1998 (10 Wks)
GSD Endstation Training, Robotics Dec. 1997 (02 Wks)
Recruitment Training Course Feb. 1994 (07 Wks)
Communication Security Custodian Jan. 1993 (02 Wks)
AN/TPS 59 RADAR Course Dec. 1992 (13 Wks)
Advanced Leadership/Management Training Feb. 1992 (06 Wks)
Advanced RADAR Technicians Course Feb. 1991 (13 Wks)
Technicians Theory Course Nov. 1990 (11 Wks)
Maintenance Management Course Jun. 1986 (03 Wks)
Occupation Health and Safety Course Jan. 1986 (02 Wks)
Aviation RADAR Repair Course Mar. 1985 (13 Wks)
Identification Friend or Foe (MKXII) Course Sep. 1984 (18 Wks)
RADAR Fundamentals Course Apr. 1984 (05 Wks)
Basic Electronic Course Dec. 1983 (12 Wks)
Clearance: SECRET clearance was deactivated on December 1997, end of active military service.
References: Excellent written and contact references upon request.
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