Tien Nguyen

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San Jose, CA ***** 408-***-****

Objective

To obtain a position in manufacturing with an organization committed to growth and market leadership where I can use my knowledge and skills to further my career.

Summary of Qualifications

Twenty-eight years of experience in a variety of manufacturing positions including fourteen years in a Medical Device Manufacturing and ten years in Laser Semiconductor environment. Strong mechanical assembly skills with good knowledge of basic electronics and computer operation. Comprehensive ability to read and understand schematic diagrams, assembly drawings, and work instructions. Perform routine tests of laser systems using various test equipment and test procedures. Ability to troubleshoot at system level as well as rework/repair of returned laser products.

Experience

Coherent Inc 5100 Patrick Henry, Santa Clara, CA

10/2010 - present

Senior Laser Manufacturing Technician

Work on optical alignment, mounting, soldering and testing laser associated with diode laser packages and modules

Work from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing.

Perform operational test and fault isolation on systems and equipment.

Use manufacturing test, development or diagnostic equipment including oscilloscopes, signal generators, DVM and specialized test apparatus.

Support engineering activities such as design, test, modification, alignment, and assembly of high-power diode laser systems using specialized test equipment.

Provide feedback and assisted engineering management in technical decisions. Assisted in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process.

Perform functions associated with all manufacturing operations, including working with engineers in set-up and calibration tasks, as well as performing rework and quality testing related to the production of parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies.

IRIDEX Corporation. 1212 Terra Bella Avenue, Mountain View, CA

06/2003- 04/2022

Laser Service Technician

Perform complex mechanical alignment and electronic calibration.

Operate standard test equipment relating to Medical Laser product.

Provide training to other technicians on product assemblies and test of Medical Laser products.

Recognize failures and troubleshooting of the problems; electronics and mechanical.

Set-up, calibration, and verification of customer returned equipment.

Preparation of written service reports and recommendations for service procedural changes.

Document and write service procedures and processes.

Take part in service training of customer service personnel.

Provide technical assistance to customers, sales, and other technical personnel in relevant departments.

06/2001- 06/2003

Laser Manufacturing Technician.

Manufacture, align and test Medical Laser products.

Responsibilities include performing complex mechanical and electronic calibration.

Operating standard test equipment relating to Medical Laser products.

Providing train to lower level technicians on assembly and test of products.

Recognizing failures and troubleshooting electronic or mechanical problems.

Documenting processes and write procedures, and making recommendations for improved processes.

Eclipse Surgical Technologies Inc. 1049 Kiel Court, Sunnyvale, CA

01/97- 01/2001

Lead Manufacturing Technician

Prioritize production demands in Laser Production.

Perform set-up and test of laser systems using various test equipment and procedures.

Integrate laser systems using assembly drawings and work instructions.

Assemble sub-assemblies using assembly drawings and work instructions.

Perform rework and test of non-conforming material as well as returned laser systems.

Assess floor-stock inventories and submit purchase requisitions to Laser Production Supervisor.

Prepare and package laser systems for shipment.

Train new assemblers and technicians.

Perform test and verification of ESD Stations.

Calibration the Sologrip.

KLA Instruments Corporation, San Jose, CA

10/94-10/96

Electro-Mechanical Assembler

Responsible for routing cables, soldering, build, and test all sub-assemblies.

Integrate and calibrate the inspection station using assembly drawings and calibration instructions.

Supported integration to resolve problems of the inspection station in the cleanroom.

Eratex Inc., San Jose, CA

1/94-9/94 (Temporary Agency)

Electro-Mechanical Assemble

Responsibilities included building sub-assemblies, integrate final assembly, test systems, troubleshoot and diagnose system level problems.

International Components Tech Corporation, San Jose CA

2/93-12/93 (Temporary Agency)

Electro-Mechanical Assembler

Responsible for building cable harnesses, sub-assemblies, Printed Circuit Board testing and routing of cables.

Bui Electronics Inc., San Jose CA

1/92-12/92 (Temporary Agency)

Electro-Mechanical Assembler

Responsible for all electronic and mechanical assembly, built card cages, chassis, disk drive, tape-drive, floppy-drive, AC/DC box, power supply and system level integration.

Education

Micro-Polytech Institute, Santa Clara, CA. (State of CA, OP License No, 4304491M) Certificate program in Electronics System Technician, 1998.

San Jose City College, San Jose, CA. (Certificate Of Professional For Computer Administration Net Working).

Finished attending the following courses at San Jose City College, San Jose, CA:

Laser Optics.

Advanced Laser Technology.

PC Hardware and Diagnostics.

Introduction to Photonics.

Intermediate Laser Technology.

References

Available upon request.

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