Engineer Product Development

Tim Maté

Austin, TX ***** 512-***-****

https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmate *********@*****.***

Product Development Engineer /Data Analyst

Dedicated and detailed oriented Engineer with 22 years of experience in Competitive Analysis, Product Development and Data Analysis. Skilled in all aspects of consumer electronics including development, assembly, testing and cost estimation. Comfortable explaining how and why products work to both technical and non-technical staff utilizing professional photographic and presentation skills, and effective technical writing expertise.

Technical Skills

Presentation Experience

Microscopy Skills

Electronic/Mechanical Design & Cost

Technical Writing

Market Research

Wide Array of Analytical Equipment Skills

Supervisor & Trainer Experience

SEM, X-Ray, Acoustic Analysis

Electronic Component Identification

Soldering/Wiring Experience

Surface Mount Component Expert

Clean Room Experience (Class 10)

Laboratory Experience

Extensive Access Database Experience

Competitive Analysis & Trends

Failure Analysis Methodology

Electronic Block Diagram Skills

High Mechanical Aptitude

RF Circuitry Comprehension

Power Consumption Testing

Written, Verbal Communication Skills

Automated Measurement Systems

Data Mining/Big Data

Cost Analysis

Analytical Capabilities

Excel, Power point, Word, Access Photoshop

Template Development & Report Compilation

WiFi, Bluetooth, Cellular & GPS Systems

Professional Experience

TECHINSIGHTS, Austin, TX 2002 to 2016

Product Engineering Analyst

Created detailed teardown reports on consumer electronic devices, including product research (data mining), disassembly process, power measurements, system analysis, IC component and MEMS identification, component count (discrete, modules and connectors), analyst observations, electronic block diagram and line item BOM with cost for the device components. I helped grow the business from an 8-person start-up (Portelligent) to a global organization (TechInsights).

Created and updated costing tools and analysis, enabling BOM costing accuracy.

Updated report templates and tools which decreased errors and reduced report compilation time by 30% while increasing readability and professionalism.

Ordered equipment and supplies for organization, ensuring most efficient use of purchasing budget.

Trained new employees on the teardown process, providing hands-on experience allowing new staff to contribute to the product teardown process immediately.

Presented at 2016 Embedded Systems Conference in Boston, lecturing on Wearable teardowns.

Teleconferenced Q&A sessions with customers who requested custom teardowns.

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3M, Austin, TX 1994 to 2002

Product Development Engineer

Developed and tested Tape Ball Grid Array (TBGA) packages and ink-resistant Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) flex circuits for inkjet cartridges. Began a competitive analysis program in the division with quarterly updates.

Performed the plating and etching of polyimide circuit, adhesive research, circuit lamination, solder ball placement, electrical, mechanical and environmental testing, compiling results in a spreadsheet and presenting to team.

Developed a continuity tester, held as trade secret, for ball grid array (BGA) packages, utilized during environmental testing.

Solved defect in solder ball adhesion, identifying problems with via slope and solder ball size.

Resolved package surface contamination issue in production phase, analyzing process and identifying improper rinsing as root cause.

Developed ink-resistant circuit for inkjet cartridges using Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) substrate.

Developed test and measurement plan for LCP circuits, which involved automated measurement and electrical / mechanical testing, providing failure analysis, recording results, and presenting results to team.

Analyzed competing flexible circuits, inkjet cartridge knock-offs and printers which included photos, data analysis, SEM and EDAX images and measurements. This data was compiled into a report and spreadsheet and presenting to division.

Member of the 3M safety committee with responsibility of monitoring all laboratories.

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS), Engineering Technology, Missouri State University, Springfield, MO

References:

1.Chad Davis, TechInsights Teardown Manager, Phone: 281-***-****

2.David Carey, Portelligent/TechInsights CEO, Phone: 512-***-****

3.Howard Curtis, Portelligent/TechInsights CFO, Phone: 512-***-****

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