Michael Vignault

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Kingston NH 03848

acwt7b@r.postjobfree.com 603-***-****

Summary

Engineering professional with over 15 years of progressive experience in the electronics industry with a wide range of expertise in industrial automation and control, laboratory instrumentation and laser controlled semiconductor wafer processing systems.

Professional Experience

KMC Systems, Inc. Oct 2015 - Present Subsidiary of Elbit Systems of America

Merrimack NH 03054

Sr. Electronic Engineering Technician

-Prototype development of state of the art laboratory analysis instruments.

-Assist senior engineers in the design and development of circuit boards, chassis and cable assemblies.

-Overall instrument assembly and wiring, documentation, ECO processing.

Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. May 2010 - Jul 2015 Semiconductor & Scientific Division

Chelmsford MA 01824

Technical Associate – Laser Trim and Marker Systems

-Assist senior engineers in the design and development of circuit boards, chassis and cable assemblies.

-Multi product line support for Legacy product upgrades and cost savings.

-Team Center Liaison, Engineering Buyer, ECO processing.

FIREYE, A Division of UTC Fire & Security Feb 2009 - May 2010

Derry NH 03038

SR. Engineering Technician - Combustion Controls

- Design, build and maintain burn-in and life test fixtures for oil and gas fired burner safety controllers.

- Assumed ownership of the burner controls lab and improved overall safety and control systems.

- Worked with senior engineers on prototype circuit and system designs.

GSI Group Sep 2004 - Feb 2009

Laser Systems Division

Bedford MA 01730

SR. Engineering Technician - Memory Repair Systems

- Assist senior engineers in the design and development of circuit boards, chassis and cable assemblies.

- Develop supporting documentation: schematics, BOMs, cable drawings, test procedures and ECOs.

- Build and document test fixtures for vendor and manufacturing use on new products.

- Engineering Buyer for parts and equipment needed to complete the prototype assemblies and fixtures.

Vignault Electronic Services, Inc. Oct 1996 - Sep 2004

Kingston NH 03848

Sole proprietor of an S-corporation. A contract and consulting business.

The following list represents a few of the companies I have done work for.

- Lucent Technologies

- Varian Vacuum Products

- BAE Systems, (Approved Vendor W/Security Clearance)

- Astex (MKS Instruments)

- Kramer Scientific / Merrimac Tool Company

Vignault Electronic Services, Inc. – Continued from Page 1

Services provided

- Design and build custom test fixtures

- ECO rework of hybrid PC boards consisting of both Through Hole and Fine Pitch surface mount components.

- Prototype assembly and debug of first piece R&D PCBs including all type of components except BGAs.

- Test and repair all types of circuit boards, analog, digital and microprocessor based.

- Build, test, troubleshoot and repair of industrial process and control systems.

- Integrating PLC's, Servos, Steppers, Sensors, Hydraulics and Pneumatics.

- Full documentation, schematics, BOMs, work instructions, cable and assembly drawings.

- Control Panel wiring using WAGO DIN Rail and Panduit wire duct systems.

TAUTRON, A Unit of General Signal Nov 1991 - Oct 1996

Westford MA 01886

Engineering Technician - Telecom Test Equipment

- Assist engineers in the design and development of circuit boards, chassis and cable assemblies.

- Develop supporting documentation; schematics, BOMs, wire lists and test procedures.

- Deal with manufacturer’s reps and distributors when specifying new parts and components.

- Manage a group of 10 to 14 technicians. Coordinate work flow and assist with troubleshooting as required.

- Component level test, troubleshoot and repair of circuit boards and chassis assemblies.

Education

- ASEET, University of Lowell, Lowell MA

- Greater Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical High School - (Electronics)

Associated Skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office, Visio and Visual Studio.

CAD programs: Orcad, Solidworks, AutoCad, PADs, Altium and other related tools.

SAP, 5S and ACE workplace programs.

Team Center PLM and Liquid Planner Project Management programs.

Ability to work in a Machine Shop. Experienced user of Drill Presses, Band Saws, Press Brakes and Shear Cutters.

Basic use of a Bridgeport Miller and Lathes.

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