Engineering Technician Production

Michael Valentino

** ******** *****, ***********, ** 03053

603-***-**** (Home) 603-***-**** (Cell)

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SUMMARY

Works under limited supervision and performs complex chemical laboratory tests to investigate product applications issues. May provide training and/or technical guidance to less experienced technicians.

EXPERIENCE

Jeeter, Tyngsborough, MA 2024-Present

Production Technician

Manipulating flower and oil.

Weighing, stuffing, and rolling products.

Labeling, stickering, and packaging finished goods.

EFI, Londonderry, NH 2021-2023

Engineering Technician

Responsible for analysis, testing, and routine maintenance of electrical systems and equipment.

Installed and checked experimental and operational electrical machinery, equipment, circuity, and components according to established procedures and specifications.

Provided guidance to lower-level staff with complex problems.

Documented daily operation activities and records tools and materials inventory.

Assembled, tests, and modifies experimental and/or operational electrical machinery, electrical control equipment, electrical circuitry, and components according to engineering specifications in industrial or commercial plants and laboratories.

Diagnosed causes of malfunctions or failures and performs preventive/corrective maintenance.

Recorded data; recommend modification or replacement of failed equipment.

Performed basic soldering.

Cabot Corporation, Billerica, MA 2012-2020

Sr. Technician (2013-2020)

Tested and investigate a wide variety of applications issues. Conducted laboratory tests on existing Cabot products that are being used in new applications. Tests and evaluations often include complex formulations and/or difficult sampling procedures.

Generated organized data and provide more advanced interpretation to identify issues.

Documented test results using laboratory notebooks, records, and databases.

Responded to customer inquiries by telephone or in writing. May provide information to customers regarding selection and use of Cabot products.

Recommended development of new procedures, test methods and equipment.

Calibrated testing equipment and performs routine maintenance as needed.

Participated in scheduled safety meetings and completes safety training requirements.

QC Technician (2012-2013)

Prepared applications using Bench Top Mixers.

Conducted QC testing using Rheometers and Viscometers.

Entered data of results into Excel spreadsheet.

Followed specific SOP’s accurately without deviation.

Atrium, Hudson, NH 2011-2012

Supplier Quality Engineering Technician

Assisted with the qualification/validation of purchased parts from suppliers.

Participated in the design and documentation of new test methods and procedures.

Coordinated evaluation and testing of materials and medical devices.

Analyzed and document test results.

Assisted with Change Orders and Pilot Shop orders.

Assisted in organizing and maintaining work area.

Collaborated with team to accomplish related duties as requested.

BAE Systems, Merrimack, NH (Hepco Corporation) 2010-2011

Quality Assurance Technician 2

Worked from various documents in multiple formats/media (specification, drawings, process sheets, ECO’s), written, and verbal instructions to evaluate initial program specific inspections, inspection of supplier materials, and/or disposition of incoming inspection material, utilizing a full range of complex precision tools and inspection techniques.

Defined, documented, communicated, and distributed to in-process inspectors any special program inspection requirements determined by MSPA engineers. This includes training of and communication with the in-process inspectors.

Verified configuration of product to ensure conformity. This included validating configuration of product for shipment, interfacing with customer on sell-off activities, and validating shipping paperwork.

Conducted internal compliance audits across all program functions to maintain certification or equivalent compliance-type audits.

Performed field return evaluations to ensure returns were processed and/or repaired within guidelines. Planned, documented, and obtained approval for return processes specific to a particular program/product problem assigned by MSPA engineer.

Worked with engineering on specialized tasks associated with program issues. Generated reports, tables, and analysis using standard desktop tools.

Witnessed tests to validate procedural compliance and data collection during conduct of test. This included informing MSPA engineering of significant deviations from test and delaying testing until authorization to continue was received.

Tabulated and analyzed suppliers and incoming inspection data for trending. Reported results to responsible MSPA engineer.

Performed other related duties as detailed by responsible MSPA engineer.

Deka Research & Development Corp., Manchester, NH 2007-2010

Quality Assurance Lead Test Technician

Accurately executed test cases per written procedures and/or product specifications and reported any anomalies.

Reported status of testing as required to QA management and/or project manager.

Tracked inventory of supplies and equipment needed to perform testing.

Documented training completed by testers and ensured testers had adequate training to execute tests for specific products.

Provided guidance in executing special testing for investigation or data collection.

Provided estimates for man hours of testing time.

Ordered testing supplies and equipment as required.

Reviewed documentation such as test cases and anomaly reports for completeness and good documentation practices.

Insulet Corp., Bedford, MA 2002-2007

Research & Development Technician

Assisted in product design iterations.

Assembled product assembly devices.

Set up feasibility and qualifications tests and collected test data.

Authorized 1st draft assembly procedures.

Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies, as well as lot traceability of clinical hardware received.

Constructed and debugged qualification validation devices and assigned lot numbers to product and components received.

Thoratec Corp. (Formerly Thermo Cardiosystems Inc.), Woburn, MA 1995-2002

Console Lab Group Leader (2001-2002)

Constructed, tested, and debugged fixtures and prototypes.

Provided technical assistance to engineers and Research and Development staff.

Solved technical problems and provided test data for both mechanical and electronic applications.

Supervised 15 lab personnel and oversaw lab/equipment maintenance and other lab operations.

Coordinated interviews, training, counseling, and problem solving for team members. Assisted in performance appraisals.

Planned, assigned, and directed work.

Electronic Technician III (2000-2001)

Managed maintenance and calibration of lab test fixtures.

Determined and/or followed methods and sequence of operation in a Lean Manufacturing Environment.

Worked closely with Research and Development to develop and implement quality test procedures in support of new product introductions.

Coordinated lab Material Review Board and Rework operations.

Worked with minimal supervision and adhered to GMP’s and Thoratec’s Quality System Requirements.

Electronic Technician II (1995-2000)

Certified in J STD-001 (Ref IPC-A-610B), THT Rework/Repair (IPC-R-700C) and ESD, ISO 9000.

Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot to systems level.

Utilized written specifications, oral instructions, and assembly drawings, assembling printed circuit boards, electronic and electro-mechanical subassemblies to perform daily functions.

Performed finished product integration and testing, as well as equipment and general lab maintenance.

Performed final inspection, packaging, and shipment of final product.

Raytheon Company, Equipment Division, Lowell, MA 1985-1994

Electronic Module Assembler-Repairer

Certified in MIL-STD 2000, MIL-STD 2000A and ESD.

Utilized prints, process sheets, pictorials, written and verbal instructions to execute daily functions.

Operated sequencing and automatic insertion machines as required and maintained cleaning of modules.

Analyzed modules for obvious solder defects and made necessary adjustments (speed, temperature, wave height, etc.).

Performed repair and rework to printed circuit boards, modules, and assemblies.

Worked closely with engineers when applicable and performed job duties in an independent manner with minimum supervision.

EDUCATION

Raytheon In-house Basic Algebra for Electronics.

Raytheon In-house Basic Electronics.

Raytheon Intermediate Electronics I.

Tewksbury Memorial High School, Tewksbury, MA Graduated 1984

SKILLS

Microsoft Word and Excel 2007, familiar with Lean Manufacturing environments, familiar with ISO 9000/9001 and MIL standards.

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