SANJAY PATEL

***** ******** **. (C) 281-***-****

Richmond, TX. 77407 (H) 281-***-****

adhw8b@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: Seeking a challenging career to utilize my technical knowledge and creative problem-solving skills in Electrical and Electronics fields EMPLOYMENT: Weatherford International (R&D), Houston, TX 2018-2020 Electrical Engineer II

• Electronic component obsolescence management for the new and existing project backlog for design, manufacture, repair, and support of LWD/MWD technology.

• Developed, implemented, and maintained methods, operation sequence and processes in the fabrication of parts, hybrid components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies, helped with sustaining & manufacturing engineering related projects as required

• Interfaced with engineering functions to coordinate the release of product improvements and/or new products, drives engineering deliverables, launches, releases, approves and implements or issues engineering change requests as required to support design engineering and floor with new and existing products.

• Created engineering change notice (ECN), change request (CR) and non-conformance request (NCR) as required.

• Performed root cause analysis for filed failures by using X-ray machine, optical (Electronic microscope), visual inspection, functionality on ATE or Bench test and reported to customers.

• Developed and used test procedures, work instruction including assisting with the definition of test specifications with test engineering on the test design, development & in the coordination of test fixture sourcing activities.

• Researched electronics obsolete components alternative for the old & new design, interfaced with various functions such as Customer Reps, Suppliers, Supplier Reps, Design Engineers, Product manager, Production Managers & Buyers.

• Evaluated work methods, procedures, policies developed and maintained new business processes.

• Tested electronics and hybrid components for in-house qualification and design purpose and documented.

• Tested and troubleshoot prototype PCBA and performed temperature qualification tests and documentation.

Weatherford International (Mfg.), Houston, TX

2016-2018 Electronics Technicians Lead

• Supervised and led Electrical/Electronics Technician team in PCB lab, ensured daily work, priority and maintained records.

• Software used SAP, JD Edward, My Adviser (Meridian), Windchill, Timetrac.

• Supplied production data to field operators, technicians, engineers, supervisors, and GM.

• PCBA testing yield, PCBA testing and repairing variances discussed with General manager and received approval before shipping.

• Supported vendors (contract manufacturer) for test set up, test data verification and test documents for out-sourced products.

• Maintained safety by verifying compliance and assuring lab equipment was not faulty, lead daily safety meetings, safety observations in the PCB lab.

• Maintained quality of products by verifying weekly calibration dates in order to validate kept logs.

• Planned, organized, and recommended strategies in ensuring that the PCBA is testing successfully in accordance with all specifications.

• Used radioactive material for NDT testing and maintained logbook.

• Familiarized with Lean Manufacturing principles and 5-S. Weatherford International (Mfg.), Houston, TX

2008-2016 Electronics Technician III

• Tested and troubleshot electronics assemblies using computer-based test software, automated test equipment (ATE) and/or manual test setup.

• Supported ATE systems, analyzed, and interpreted test data, field failure analysis, and generated failure report (Root cause analysis).

• Hands on experience of RF, digital, analog, AC-DC low, medium, and high voltage and other types of assemblies.

• Installed test software and calibrated test fixtures.

• Followed basic work processes, workorders, drawings, sample assemblies, test procedures, or verbal instructions.

• Reviewed layout and assembly procedures to clarify testing requirements with engineering.

• Set up standard or specialized test equipment to conduct basic functional, operational, and environmental tests to evaluate reliability of production assemblies.

• Reviewed failures through NCRs and initiated corrective actions as needed.

• Diagnosed field failed data and provided feedback to engineering and vendors contributing in continuous improvement process for the products and their assembly and test procedures.

• Provided technical support to LWD, MWD, and Directional Tool (IDS) product line as needed.

Innova Electronics, Houston, TX

2007-2008 Test Engineer

• Designed and developed functional test on Lite system (In house-built test system) for Downhole PCB assemblies.

• Developed test specifications for PCB assemblies from circuit diagrams and design specifications.

• Designed, developed, and debugged test fixtures, harnesses, and interface hardware for testing High Temperature Downhole assemblies.

• Supported electrical test equipment by troubleshooting and setup activities. Performed preventive and corrective maintenance of test equipment.

• Interfaced with customers, sales, and design to define, develop, and quote new products, test requirements and inspection parameters and resolved engineering and manufacturing issues.

• Tested, troubleshot, and debugged commercial and oil field prototype boards using automated test system.

EXTEL MANUFACTURING, Houston, TX

2006-2007 Test Engineer

• Supported Engineering and Manufacturing Electronic technicians.

• Developed MDA test codes (AOI, AXI, and SPEA flying probes) for PCB assemblies.

• Converted Garber file to CAD file using GraphiCode software for design and development of non-destructive tests for AOI, AXI and Flying Probe machines.

• Defined and developed new processes and tooling to support development and implement new improvements used in Manufacturing.

• Tested and inspected PCB assemblies to meet quality standard. Wal-Mart Inc., Sugar Land, TX

2004-2006 Customer Support (Electronics Dept.)

• Made schedules for cashier and ordered merchandise as required.

• Provided technical information about products and services.

• Maintained technical knowledge of products through company programs.

Kribhco Ltd, India

1998-2002 Instrumentation Engineer

• Planned and commissioned highly sophisticated instruments.

• Read and developed control system block diagrams.

• Calibrated pressure gauges, level gauges, temperature, flow transducers and instruments using procedures.

• Worked with D.C.S, control panels, PLC, and ladder logic. SKILLS: Proficient in Personal Computer

• MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional)

• MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer)

• C++, Visual basic, java, Oracle (Beginner level)

• Familiar with machines: AOI and SPEA Flying Probe machine EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Instrumentation and Control, major in Electrical Engineering (EE).

1994 - 1998 N. M. University, Maharashtra, India

Courses included:

Electronics Instrumentation, Electronic Devices & Circuits, Electrical Circuit Design, Industrial Instrumentation, Microprocessor Technique, Linear Techniques, Modern Control System, Instrument and System Design, Process Instrumentation, Process Modeling and Optimization, Biomedical Instrumentation, Project Planning Estimate & Assessment, Industrial Instrumentation and Control, Thermal & Fluid Power Engineering.

PLC Technician II Certificate Program

2020 University of Houston Downtown

Modules included:

Introduction to Advance PLCs, PLC Processors, Input/output System, Programming Terminals & Peripherals, Installation & Maintenance of PLCs, Tag-based PLCs, Ladder Logic Programming, PLC Timers, PLC Counters, Branch and Loop Control, Sequencer, Data Handling, Math Instructions, Process control, PLC communications, Distributed Control System(DCS), SCADA System, Advanced Programming Languages, Robotics.

PERSONAL: US citizen, Willing to relocate, Available Immediately. REFERENCES: Available upon request.

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