Production Operator Quality Control

William F. Fernandez

**** * ******** **. *****, AZ 85282

928-***-**** ***********@*******.***

Professional Profile

Knowledge and Abilities:

Qualified Manufacturing Technician, Production Operator, and Validation Test Technician with semiconductor, fabrication, general fabrication skills

Performed critical electrical voltage and current measurements with Digital Muti-Meter, Function Generator, Oscilloscope equipment per instruction

Experienced skills using test environmental, Quality Control, test handler equipment, process knowledge for qualifying of inspection equipment

Use of basic hand tools, measurement and analytical devices, micrometer, calipers, precision scales, depth gauges and analytical software

Performed inspection of production products utilizing CMM’S, funtional guages, test fixtures for the purpose of recording measurement results for First Article Inspector

Proven ability using assembly sheets, schematic drawings for wiring, verbal or written instructions to assemble component subassemblies

Summary of Skills

Automated Tools

Digital Multi-meter

Promis Database

Bar Code Scanner

Use of Microscopy

HTML-JavaScript

Production Process

Production procedures

Scripting Language

Schematics Diagrams

Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10

Electronics Assembler

Packaging Equipment

Microsoft Application Skills

IBM/ Dell Computers

Professional Value Offered

Problem Diagnosis

•Used operational knowledge of systems for intensive manufacturing inspections on processing line in accordance to quality specifications. Verified all product specifications, through visual inspection, while following procedures on routine work with limited supervision, requiring detailed instructions

Safety Audit

•Led monthly safety audits to monitor employee behavior and ensure safe compliance with company policies and safety regulations

Production

•Assisted in the development of process continuous improvement while consistently meeting production and schedule levels

Experience

Probe Card Service Technician

July 2024–January 2025

STAr-Edge Technologies – Phoenix AZ.

Followed design layout to perform Planarity and Alignment (P/A) that meet the requirements for each probe card including adjusting, and alignment

Identified issues and resolve them without direction

Escalated problems to higher-level technical support professionals when necessary

Collaborated and communicate with higher-level technical support until problems are fully resolved

Track all maintenance activity from start to finish with proper documentation

Maintain an organized work area

Troubleshoot and repair

Experience

Material Handler Operator

December 2023–July 2024

NXP Semiconductors – Chandler AZ.

Handled and transferred semiconductor wafers in an ISO 3 Cleanroom working environment

Processed wafers through computerized equipment and tools

Collected and documented equipment control data, complete logs, and verify data to ensure process optimization

Adhered to all requirements of the clean room environment, including but not limited to wearing coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, and gloves

Followed written and verbal process specifications

Adhered to all safety and quality requirements

Managed running lots in a qualitative way

Assembly/Test Technician

March 2023–December 2023

Southwest Microwave – Tempe AZ.

Constructed RF transmitting device used for perimeter security solutions and cutting, sorting, color-coding, measuring, stripping, crimping, soldering, and routing various lengths, types, and gauges of wire, heat-shrink, and other related materials

Installed wire cables and components on various type of RF Transmission systems and other assemblies

Operated tools and equipment such as wire strippers, crimpers, solder iron, wire identification and cutting machines, heat guns, and associated tools schematics, drawings, and written or verbal instructions to set up and perform duties

Reworked any devices that were faulty after test or needing QA requirements revised

Reworked or repaired assemblies after failed testing or assembly workmanship issues using various techniques and tools including, high powered microscopy, meters for resistance parameters and trouble-shooting techniques

Repaired, cleaned, assembled, dissembled and replaced parts as required

Inspects all parts for cleanliness and accuracy of repair

Conducted all assemblies and rework using schematic drawing and electrical wiring

Uses equipment such as grinder, soldering iron, magnifying glass, ohm meter, epoxy machine, ovens, test rigs, fixtures and gauges, and other test bench equipmen

Repair Technician

February 2022–March 2023

Interface Force Measurements – Scottsdale, AZ.

Constructed cables and load cells cutting, sorting, color-coding, measuring, stripping, crimping, soldering, and routing various lengths, types, and gauges of wire, heat-shrink, and other materials

Installed wire cables and components in various load cells and other assemblies

Operated tools and equipment such as wire strippers, crimpers, solder iron, wire identification and cutting machines, heat guns, and associated tools schematics, drawings, and written or verbal instructions to set up and perform duties

Repair load cell assemblies after failed calibrations or assembly workmanship issues using various techniques and tools including, high powered microscopy, meters for resistance parameters and trouble-shooting techniques

Repaired, cleaned, assembled, dissembled and replaced parts as required

Inspects all parts for cleanliness and accuracy of repair

Uses equipment such as grinder, soldering iron, magnifying glass, ohm meter, epoxy machine, ovens, test rigs, fixtures and gauges, and other test bench equipmen

Measures parts to specified tolerances

Experience

Electrical Technician

July 2021–February 2022

The Boeing Company – Mesa, AZ. (Contract Worker-Search Pros)

Constructed wire harnesses cutting, sorting, color-coding, measuring, stripping, crimping, soldering, and routing various lengths, types, and gauges of wire, heat-shrink, and other related materials

Installed wire harnesses and components in panels and other assemblies

Operated tools and equipment such as wire strippers, crimpers, solder iron, wire identification and cutting machines, heat guns, and associated tools schematics, drawings, and written or verbal instructions to set up and perform duties

Ensured all assemblies and detail parts are free of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) and non-conformances

Production Technician / Test Operator

October 2020–June 2021

Abbott Industries – Scottsdale, AZ. (Contract Worker-Datamatics)

Accurately reviewed technical specifications, product certifications, manufacturing planning, and inspection procedures

Operated complex computer equipment configured to tester tools for processing hybrid microprocessors through qualification and reliability test procedures

Highly experienced working on small tool assembly, tweezers, and microscopes

Ability to locate and correct problems using microscope and applicable tools while reviewing all device documentation for completeness and accuracy

Proficient computer skills with the ability to select programs for specific product testing, use of scanners and capable of applying skills using excel, word, PowerPoint, or Visual Basics formulas

Highly capable working from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, to checkout and troubleshoot functions

Test Operator

March 2020–June 2020

Mercury Systems – Phoenix, AZ. (Contractor- The Vesume Group)

Operated complex computer equipment configured to tester handler tools for processing semiconductors through qualification and reliability test procedures

Performs operational test and work on tasks that are mostly complex in nature using manufacturing, test, development or diagnostic equipment, including, test programs, specialized test apparatus

Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and trouble-shooting functions using basic electrical theory and OHMs law

Micro-Electronics Operator

January 2019–January 2020

General Dynamics – Scottsdale, AZ. (Contractor- Acara Solutions, Inc.)

Inspected and evaluate materials, components, sub-assemblies, assemblies, tools and product configuration in compliance with requirements, to observe, measure, and record conformity to customer, regulatory and company specifications

Inspected all parts for assembly using standard visual aids, drawings, and BOM data

Performed development and flight project tasks for production assembly and operations on micro-electronic modules assemblies and subassemblies

Followed methods, techniques, and sequence of operations in performing component installation, on subassemblies and module units

Proficiently experienced using complex operations of CamAlot 3800 Epoxy Dispensing Equipment and MRSI pick and place automated tool used to build subassemblies of micro-electronic modules

Continually involved in the operation of Wire Bond and Wire Pull for the interconnection of module DIE and other components using ESEE 3088 Wire Bond and Dage 4000 wire pull equipment

Conducted Micro-Electronic module inspections using High Powered Microscopy for quality specifications to MIL-STD 883

Actively participated in meetings, or other activities supporting assemblies in a team environment

Experience

Production Assembly Technician

August 2018–January 2019

OrthoScan – Scottsdale, Arizona

Reviewed and performed first article inspection using calipers, and functional gauges for specification compliance

Performs a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly operations on electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and subassemblies

Worked from visual aids, method layouts, diagrams, schematics, process flow sheets and written or verbal assembly instructions to specifications of assemblies and subassemblies

Used various types of machine shop equipment and tools ranging from hand torque wrenches, ratcheting, hand presses, and other specialized tools and equipment used to integrate electronic chassis

Conducted quality inspections on processing line in accordance with quality specifications

Actively participates in meetings, or other activities supporting integration and mechanical assemblies

Demonstrated initiative to take ownership of the process to ensure continuous production through troubleshooting and problem resolution while exhibiting good written and verbal, positive team skills

Technical Operator

July 2016 – January 2017

NXP Semiconductors – Chandler, Arizona (Contract: Effex Management Solutions)

Operated complex computer equipment configured to tester handler tools for processing semiconductors through qualification and reliability test procedures

Responsibilities included using tool tracker software to check for issues then following test schedule and pass downs for process

Position required working efficiently from test floor procedures and specifications. Tracking and processing semiconductor units through Genesis Database application software

Primary job duties included to perform qualification and reliability operations documenting and following shop orders to test for maximum yield

Applied know how using tools and systems training to excel through on-the-job learning

Processor Assembly/Operator

January 2016 – June 2016

L3 Communications – Tempe, Arizona (Contract: Chipton Ross, Inc.)

Operated complex equipment and analytical tools, processed in a clean room environment, which requires appropriate gowning to deliver scheduled client orders on time

Multi-tasked responsibilities may include minor preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, non-standard processing and problem-solving

Primary job duties are to perform a variety of routine operations supporting thin film fabrication

Tracked and processed WIP status using database application software

Manufacturing Technician

January 2015 – December 2015

Intel Corporation – Chandler, Arizona (Contract: Staff Finders Technical Inc.)

Operated ATE setup and Testing using the tester Advantest 93k equipment and analytical tools to deliver scheduled client orders on time

Perform various routine operations supporting semiconductor fabrication in a specific functional area

Tracked process WIP status using ION and Aspire application database.

Tracking and maintenance of load boards, Test samples and various socket boards

Experience

Production Technician II

January 2014 – December 2014

GT Advanced Technologies - Mesa, Arizona

Supported inspection operations with technical issues, logistics and administrative components while assisting with IT issues providing computer management, maintenance and software debugging

Actively trained over 25 operators to perform basic and accurate GDT measurements using, CMM Zeiss with Calypso software, X-Ray Equipment, M&TE and Intego automated inspection equipment

Implemented bar scanning software to map product into database and configured 10+ laptop terminals for automated inspection equipment to streamline fabrication process

Accurately recorded real-time data using GDT and FaroArm CMM device for review and retention of measurements to qualify over 5 Meyer Burger production slicing tools

Understanding and performance of Gage R&R studies to accurately produce operating procedures

Driven by continuous improvement through LEAN, 5S, Six Sigma and Kaizen-based principles

Technician

September 2012 to May 2013

TRW Vehicle Safety Systems - Mesa, AZ.

Ballistics and Metallurgy area

Set up and perform production and basic engineering on automobile airbag tests in a laboratory setting

Conduct pre and post-deployment inspections of inflators and components for physical integrity; examined parts for conformance with dimensional specifications

Extracted welds from inflator canisters using industrial saws, grinders, polishers, and metallurgy skills verifying all product specifications through visual inspection using electronic microscopes

Aanalyzed data collecting and recording results manually and in spreadsheets

Connected valves, pumps, hydraulic, mechanical or electrical controls, cabling and indicating instruments, using pneumatic, or mechanical power

Maintained daily records transactions, problems, and remedial actions taken, and installation activities

Education

Mohave Community College

Bullhead City, AZ.

Computer Information Systems

Associates of Applied Science

Dean’s List Spring 2007-2008

Certificate – Business Foundation,, Professional Applications, 2010

Mohave Community College

Bullhead City, AZ.

General Technology

Associates of Applied Science

Dean’s List, Spring 2004, Spring 2006-2007, Honors List, 2005-2006

Certificate – Computer Support Services, CIS Foundation

DeVry University

Pomona, CA.

Electronics Technology

Associates of Applied Science

Dean’s List in related coursework: Applied Physics, Network Security, Telecommunications,

Technical Mathematics, Digital Communications, Analog Communications,

Industrial Electronics, Computer Applications, Electronic Fundamentals, AC/DC Electronics

Memberships

MCC Foundation, 1971 Jagerson Ave., Kingman, AZ 86409

Bullhead City, AZ. Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa

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