MICHAEL FELKEY
REDWOOD FALLS, MN 56283
EXPERIENCE
SMT PROCESS ENGINEER * DAKTRONICS, INC * REDWOOD FALLS, MN * 4/2018 TO 9/2020
-Engineer responsible for day to day support and process improvement for the SMT Line.
-Worked closely with operators and line leads developing solutions for PDCA activities.
-Member of corporate SMT focused team responsible for all SMT activities including procedures.
-Created additional training documents for operators and technicians.
-Monitored process, taking cycle times, for process improvement activities.
SMT PROCESS ENGINEER * North Atlantic Industries, Inc * Bohemia, NY * 5/2012 TO 4/2018
-Engineer responsible for implementing x-ray test strategy for production and engineering prototypes ensuring high yields at functional test.
-Developed fixture methodology to reuse a common base plate with inserts specifically created for each product type.
-Assumed management of the SMT production line from MyData Jet Printers through Keysight 5DX x-ray system.
-Trained and support contract manufacturers developing their own 5DX programs.
SMT ENGINEER * Microboard Processing * Seymour, CT * 1/2010 TO 5/2012
-By implementing comprehensive 5DX programs, improved customer yields from mid-60's to 90% plus.
-Troubleshoots mechanical and functional issues on the 5DX system.
-Using x-ray images, determine failure modes on hidden solder joints such as BGA and QFN devices.
-Develop appropriate reflow profiles for manufacturing using BTU Pyramax 125A reflow ovens.
-Analyze and improve existing reflow profiles with M.O.L.E. software.
-Assumed BGA repair program development on AirVac DRS25 BGA repair system.
-Worked in bringing OEE and SMED concepts to SMT lines.
TEST ENGINEER * Sanmina-SCI * Rapid City, SD * 4/1999 TO 9/2010
-Developed customized test programs for Agilent 5DX and CR-Technology inspection equipment.
-Utilized 5DX and AOI equipment to improve test coverage to nearly 100%.
-Maximized equipment utilization by effectively troubleshooting and performing routine maintenance tasks.
-Supervised technicians and review operators whose main responsibilities involved 5DX or AOI.
-Assisted other manufacturing departments to provide a stabilized and viable manufacturing process.
-As workloads allowed, developed applicable time standards for Returned Goods repair and test.
-Re-evaluated and balanced specific process step to allow for a significant upswing in Customer requirements.
-Create and update test procedures and SOP information pertaining to specific test instrumentation equipment.
SMT SUPERVISOR * EFTC, Inc * Greeley, CO * 03/1998 TO 01/1999
PRODUCTION TEST SUPERVISOR * Sanmina-SCI * 10/1992 TO 03/1998
EDUCATION/TRAINING
-B.S. Industrial engineering • 1997 • S.D. SCHOOL OF MINES
-Agilent 5DX Cooperative Maintenance Training; 2002
-Agilent 5DX programming training; 2008
-ASM Siplace Beginner and Advanced Programming; 2018
-ASM process Foundation training for DEK micron; 2019
-SMTA 101 process training courses; 2020