TRINH THE VU

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Huntington Beach, CA. 92646

949-***-****

adqv8u@r.postjobfree.com

Objective:

Seeking a Test Technician position where my technical, compliance and auditing knowledge and more than thirty-eight years of experience as a Test Technician and Quality Control Inspector in Electronic Field can be utilized for mutual benefit.

Education:

Industrial Technology, Cal State Long Beach. CA. 1990.

Electronic Technology Certificate, Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA, 1980.

High School Diploma, Rancho Alamitos High School, Garden Grove, CA, 1978.

Experience:

09-20-Present: Final Inspector.

MX Electronic

1651 East St. Andrew Place.

Santa Ana, Ca 92705

Perform First Article and Final Inspection of PCB assemblies.

- Document daily inspection performed in database.

- Follows verbal and/or written instructions such as drawings, travelers, work instruction, process specifications, and directions of supervisor in completing a variety of inspection tasks.

- Conduct SMT machine setup audits for production/prototype runs.

- Working knowledge of PCB assembly and able to identify reverse polarity, check for missing parts, alignment solder defects.

- Experience using micrometers (DMM), microscopes and optical test equipment

- Responsible for SMT inspection of Printed Circuit Board Assemblies for IPA-A-610.

02/19-03/20: Final Inspection. Panasonic Avionic Aerospace,

Lake Forest, CA. (Temp.)

Perform final inspecting Sub-Assembly, Structures assy. wiring cables. Jumper Assy. ATP. Digital millimeters, Hi Pot testers, LCR meters, Automated Test Equipment, and custom made test fixtures and test consoles.

09/17 - 10/18: Final Inspection, Zodiac Aerospace, Cypress, CA. (Temp.)

Perform Quality Inspecting CNC panels, Inserts, Bonding, Mirrors, Tedlar (Décor), Painting colors code (Sub-Assembly parts and Final Inspect all Lavatory A350). Perform for conducting First Article, In Process, Final inspections and accurate report generating utilizing AS9102 FAIR format.

12/09 - 09/16: In-process/Final Inspector/Calibration Coordinator, Secure Communication System, CA.

Perform and inspect measure items for dimensional accuracy. Fit, aliment, and functional operation according to prints, parts manuals, company standards and other specifications using precise measure instruments and devices.

Reject defective parts, and mark type of defect on parts, container of parts or inspection tag.

Interpret engineering drawings, diagrams, and confers with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards.

Responsible for the generation of inspection reports.

Implement quality processes of cross function teams.

Conduct and write root cause analyses and corrective action for product failure and perform.

Provide technical assistance and advice to all functional areas regarding quality systems requirements and procedures.

Supports Engineering and Manufacturing processes.

Promote teamwork and positive work environment.

Maintain strict standards of quality environments.

Maintain strict standards of quality assurance.

IPC-610 certification (Printed Circuit Board Assemblies): Experience inspecting PCBA products to IPC standards.

Accomplished at soldering.

Experience Electronics inspection background.

Experience with processes and products manufactured for military as well as industrial and commercial applications including customization product solutions. Ability to plan and perform highly precise measurements and inspections to assurance compliance to ISO-9001 and customer requirements.

Experience with ISO: 9001:2008.

Ability to effectively read and interpret engineering drawings (ASME Y14.5 preferred). QMS procedures.

In process and Final Inspected. Record inspecting parts in Product Data Base.

Coordinated calibration due by due time.

All ViaSat products customer. Clearance type: Secret.

06/05 - 12/09: Receiving Inspector/Source Inspector, ViaSat, Carlsbad, CA.

Working under limited supervision perform all variety of complex and difficult electro-mechanical inspections of fabricated parts, cables, printed wiring boards, assemblies, and materials in an incoming/receiving function. On occasion:

Perform printed wiring assembly inspections using the acceptance criteria of IPC-A-610. Perform conformal coating inspection of PWAs. Review test data for satisfactory results per engineering requirements, follow general inspection guidelines to conduct critical, none- routine visual, dimensional, mechanical, and electrical test, and functional inspections on a wide variety of components, assemblies, equipment, systems, supplies and materials. Also responsibilities for documenting results in standard format reports and conducting source inspection and first article inspection of parts, assemblies, equipment and tooling. Generate None-conforming Material Reports for all miss-processed or defective material or units. Specialized in most Altasec-100, Altasec-200, Altasec-1000, TLEM, LLC, x-PEP, VDC-600, VDC-500, VDC-300, PDCU, EBEM, Connexion, Sky-link, and MIDS.

06/02 - 06/05: Final Quality Inspector, Virtium, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA.

- Tests and troubleshoots complex Printed Wiring Assemblies, Subassemblies, Modules and Systems using Functional Test Procedures, Individual Acceptance Test Procedures, Technical Repair Standard Procedures, Quality Test Instructions, Return Acceptance Test Procedures, and Factory Acceptance Test Procedures.

- Performs Factory Acceptance Test of completed systems using Quality Test Instructions and Factory Acceptance Test Procedures.

- Identifies non-conforming material and initiates Material Discrepancy Reports, FR/FF reports in Tip QA, and Break-Out Shop Orders, as applicable.

- Programs and verifies programmable integrated circuits using approved procedures and Quality Assurance software.

- Identifies and initiates changes to test documents using a Quality Test Change Request form.

- Documents information for failure analysis and reporting using the Failure Reporting and Corrective Action System and Failure Analysis Reports.

- As required, supports engineering for First Article testing and Qualification testing.

- As directed by management, tests and troubleshoots test equipment and custom made Test Fixtures and Test Sets using available documentation.

- Performs other duties as assigned by Management.

07/00 - 12/01: CI/Auditor, Rockwell Collins, Pomona, CA.

Audited product built by operations. Performed inspection and test on first article new products and restocked items. Provided

Internal quality assessment on received sources and materials to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

07/89 - 07/00: Electronic Technician/Quality Inspector, Sony Trans-Com, Irvine, CA.

Performed a variety of electronic and mechanical tests on electronic systems including subassemblies and parts to ensure units functioned according to specifications or to determine cause of unit failure, using all full range of electronic test instruments. Read test schedule, work order, test manuals, performance specifications, wiring diagrams, and schematics to determine the appropriate testing equipment and to develop testing procedures. Performed functional tests of system subassemblies and parts under variation in specified environmental conditions, such as temperature change, vibration pressure and humidity using devices such as temperature cabinets, shake test machines and centrifuges. Ensured proper operation of complex assemblies and sub-assemblies by auditing assembler’s work and performing continuity checks from drawings, schematics, test procedures and plans. Maintained quality of workmanship, incorrect sizes and initiate changes by recognizing damaged parts, faulty workmanship, incorrect sizes and other problems that require re-work or replacement. Ensured that external and internal customers received quality products by completing complete testing and analysis. Maintained cost effectiveness by developing and implementing new procedures. Kept management informed of re-work and defects enabling them to correct situations as necessary to maintain workflow? Ensured that test programs and equipment function properly for cable scan of cables and harnesses.

Maintained accurate and current test results. Acted as primary source of contact with upper management concerning reworks and defects.

03/85 - 08/87: Quality Inspector, Hughes Aircraft Company, Irvine, CA.

Specialized in manufacturing, inspecting, testing, mechanical assemblies, PCB, and wiring systems for Boeing Aircraft, BB-62 Battleship, E3A, SVS and audits. Modified PCB’s, EO is including rework, touch-up, soldering, insert PCB machine and solve mechanical problems.

Awards:

2007 ViaSat Night Out of Town Award.

1994 Sony Trans-Com Employee of the Year.

1986 Hughes Outstanding Employee of the Decade.

Special Skills:

Experienced in reading blue prints, diagrams and schematics.

Knowledgeable in the use of Textron VOM, ohmmeter, power-supply, oscilloscope.

Specialized in manufacturing and quality inspection.

Experienced in operating and programming Cable Scan.

SQS (D1-9000, Rev. D), SMT.

IPC-A-600/IPC-A-610/IPC-620/IPC-TM-650/ IPC-R-700C/IPC-MC-790/ANSI/IPC-SM-780/IPC-SM-782/396100-2 Basic Crimp Theory/CI/ESD/Material Handling

DCAN/SWO/RMA CI Quality Audit, Surveillance Audit Check List

Receiving Inspection, Source Inspection, 1st Article

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