Quality Engineer Electrical

SUJATA KASARANENI

**** ********** **. **** ******, CA 93063

805-***-**** **********@*****.***

EDUCATION

NAGARJUNA UNIVERSITY, ANDHRA PRADESH, India

Bachelor of Science

Major: Electrical and Electronics Engineering

EXPERIENCE

Nov 2023 – Oct 2024 PENTAIR Moorpark, CA

Quality Engineer

Perform failure investigation analysis and diagnosis of failing product from production line and customer returns.

Ensure compliance to product, process, and systems requirements by initiating and closing non-conformance reports (NCRs) and responsible for the management of non-conforming product inventory.

Initiate and manage Supplier Corrective Action Reports (SCARs) for product issues and defects, including communicating, investigating, and implementing corrective actions.

Perform all quality PCO/PCR reviews. Drive compliance to Control Plans & PPAP’s.

Feb 2009 – Aug 2023 BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION Valencia, CA

Senior Quality Test Engineer

Mentored a team of few quality test engineers in executing test plans, analyzing test results, reviewing, and understanding deviations and identifying areas for improvement.

Developed and implemented comprehensive quality assurance strategies and test plans for implantable pulse generators (IPGs) and spinal cord leads, accessories and ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Created and Executed shelf life Protocols using Design Verification Protocols (Dvep) and Design Control in support of Design History Files (DHF) activities.

Performed real-time and accelerated shelf-life testing for all NPD products and collected test data, conducted analysis, and generated reports accordingly.

Conducted risk analysis and developed mitigation strategies to address potential quality issues during the development and manufacturing processes and performed root cause analysis of product failures and took ownership of CAPAs to address identified issues.

Collaborated with cross functional teams, including manufacturing, design engineering and product management, in order to define testing requirements and specifications for each product.

Familiar with the following ISO Standards ISO 13485- Quality Management, ISO 15189, Quality Management systems, and ISO - 14971 Risk Management.

Jul 2007 - Dec 2008 CRANE AEROSPACE Burbank, CA

Electrical Engineer

Conducted detailed analysis, simulations, and tests to verify the performance and reliability of break control systems, main landing gear and nose landing gear.

Managed multiple projects simultaneously and successfully ensured that all functional and qualification tests were performed and documented correctly.

Resolved complex electrical issues by troubleshooting, root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions and verifying effectiveness of corrective actions.

Apr 2003 – Jun 2007 KAVLICO CORP Moorpark, CA

Electrical Engineer

Measured the characteristics of the linearity of sensors and transducers, gain, span, and temperature coefficients.

Performed failure investigation analysis and diagnosis of failing electro-mechanical transducers from a production line and ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Monitored production lines to ensure quality inspection criterion were met and the overall quality of shipped material complied with internal standards and specifications.

Jan 1994 – Jul 2000 COYOTE TECHNOLOGIES Westlake Village, CA

Electrical Engineer/

Integrated and tested the Distributed Switch Server (DSS) and tested repaired various types of printed circuit boards.

Operated and maintained Call Management System (CMS), Signaling System 7 (SS7) and Administration & Maintenance Terminal (AMT).

Tested and repaired digital satellite modems containing High Speed Processor board, Dual Subscriber Interface Board, 4-Wire E&M Interface Board etc.

Dec 1992 – Dec 1993 ELECTROMAGNETIC PROCESS Chatsworth, CA

Electrical Engineering Technician

Tested and repaired various PCBs, containing analog and digital devices, used in the Antenna Control Units.

Integrated and tested Telemetry Tracking Systems of different sizes operating in L and S-bands. Programmed EPROMS, PROMS, PALS with Signal 5000 and Data I/O device programmers.

ADDITIONAL DATA

Skills: Root Cause Analysis & CAPA, Prototyping & Testing, Regulatory Compliance, Technical Documentation.

Languages: English, Telugu

Certifications and Technical Skills: ASQ Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)

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