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Continuous Improvement Quality Inspector

Location:
North Chelmsford, MA, 01863
Posted:
May 01, 2025

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Resume:

Sandra A. Moeller

** ********* ******, **** ***

North Chelmsford, MA 01863-1555

************@*****.***

978-***-****

Professional Profile:

A highly organized, detail oriented, analytical process technician who consistently meets and exceeds project goals. Effectively manages time through multi-tasking of assignments while maintaining a high level of quality. Proficiently works from detailed process instructions and drawings via a computer and has excellent hand/eye coordination when working with a variety of tools under a microscope. Possess Active Secret Clearance

Experience:

Medtronic Inc., Billerica, Massachusetts 08/2022-04/2025

Quality Inspector III

Complete visual and dimensional in-process and final inspections via drawing and quality instructions.

Performs functional, mechanical and electrical testing per procedures.

Record inspection and testing data as written by quality instructions.

Inspect incoming products from vendors, verifying all necessary paper works are provided and is per specifications.

Use Keyence vision systems, microscopes, calipers, micrometers, pin gage for different inspections.

Redline quality inspections for continuous improvement, accuracy and time efficiencies.

Analog Devices Inc., Chelmsford, Massachusetts 04/2015-07/2022

Machine Operator/Assembler

Run a Datacon Pick and Place with mimics/components using assorted epoxies.

Hand assembles assorted product types via drawings, process instructions, route cards and SAP.

Install Alumina, Duroid, PCB via sheet epoxy into housings via Vacuum Bagger Oven.

Created Excel Datacon Inventory Log with monthly updates for Planners and Stockroom Inventory.

Reworked any electrical failures via live excel rework daily log.

2 SPOT AWARDS: Leak Test Housing before component population.

Datacon Excel Log 3 wafer tables for cross reference with BOM

North Eastern University 03/2019-Present

Kosta Research Institute of Homeland Security

Burlington, Massachusetts

Security Guard for Securitas

Monitor Access Main Lobby Front Desk.

Provide Visitor Security Badges post ID confirmation.

Security check tours every 2 hours across 3 floors, 23 checkpoints.

Maintain checkpoint data forms and file monthly.

BAE, Nashua, New Hampshire 08/2014-04/2015

RF Microwave Rework Specialist

Rework, reinstall in-house and Field returns via Work Instructions, Revisions and Drawings.

Participate in Continuous Improvement / Internal weekly audits.

Lockheed Martin, Chelmsford, Massachusetts 06/2009-08/2014

Hybrid Mechanical Assembler Specialist

Run Newport MRSI=175Ag, MRSI-505 and MRSI-M5 epoxy Pick and Place machines Fabricating highly complex microwave assemblies.

Pulls, stages and inspects all parts to Mil Spec 883, including MMICs and diodes to populate substrate carriers. Build to work instructions, Appropriate Revisions and drawings.

Participate in a Performance Management Team to reduce production costs and increase manufacturing proficiencies.

Increased productivity by 40% through reducing rework by 80% as new hire. Volunteered to work split shift while working with engineering and management to re-organize the production flow. Utilized inspection ownership to increase quality.

Green Belt Certification/Lean Six Sigma

TriQuint Semiconductor, Chelmsford, Massachusetts 04/2008-12/2008

Assembly Technician

Built prototype handset application test boards via verbal, written and schematic instructions

Built 8-10-12 color coded Test harnesses.

Hybrid Electronics Corporation, Bedford, Massachusetts 02/2006-06/2008

Assembly Technician

Fabricated all aspects of XRT-100T Amplifiers from ground up.

Organized, tested (incoming) and maintained running inventory of all detector types.

Final Tested components prior to seal for cooler, temperature diode and detector function.

Laser Marked and cycled gettering performed post seal.

EM4 Incorporated, Bedford, Massachusetts 06/2005-02/2006

Test Technician

Tested an array of government modules to military specifications including Decoy and AT’s.

Assembled sub-mounts/mount into packages/measured tip to chip post fiber pigtail alignment.

Middlesex Gastroenterology, PC, Ayer & Concord, Massachusetts 09/2003-04/2005

Medical Assistant

Revised chronologically patient procedure pathology intake information thus reducing the turn-around time from seven to five days and increased follow-up of patient records.

Assisted Doctors in Flexible Sigmoidoscopies examinations include inserting biopsy retrieval equipment and proper pathology preparation for laboratory evaluation.

Trained and supported Hepatitis C patients RX-SQ injections based on quantitative viral load.

Optical Switch Corporation, Bedford, Massachusetts 09/2001-09/2002

Senior Process Lead Technician/Engineering Assistant

Processed all facets of photolithography, three beam laser exposures, and metal vapor deposition, wet and dry chemical etching for Laser Phase masks, Contact patterning, and Moth eye projects with 95% accuracy.

Increased R&D characterization optic samples by 50% via implementing daily equipment and production schedule to qualify product.

Collaborated with engineering personnel on products under development, including process and traveler/routing documentation, thus increasing product efficiencies for incoming inspection, production rework procedures.

Nortel Networks, Wilmington, Massachusetts 03/2001-07/2001

Senior Process Lead Technician

Monitored and plotted Polyimide (PI) SPC charts, PI curve tests, PI daily usage charts and maintained SPC control limits via daily Si test samples, end results, increased process specifications.

Edited manufacturing Process procedure documents (red line) and updated travelers to ensure accurate process controls by increasing productivity and decreasing product rework.

Corning Lasertron, Bedford, Massachusetts 08/1998-02/2001

Process Technician III

Fabricated InP/GaAs wafers including all aspects of photolithography, chemical wet and dry etching, plating and vapor deposition of SiO2 980mm pump chips, as well as inspection.

Prepared wafers for laser/thinning/dicing.

Utilizing keen observation, identified process problems and reported written data to supervision and engineering.

Collaborated with engineering to create and implement solutions.

American Technical Ceramics, Jacksonville, Florida 05/1995-04/1998

Production Supervisor

Delegated job duties for all aspects of daily production with 15 direct reports, including performance management, appraisal and salary review.

Collaborated with engineering to improve understanding of process procedures, gain schedule efficiencies and product performance predictability and instruct technicians.

Managed production schedule to ensure deliverable completion via mentoring and supporting all personnel.

Volunteered to assist in “Family Day” activities held to boost employee morale.

Education and Training:

HS Diploma Newburgh Free Academy

201 Fullerton Ave, Newburgh, NY 12550

Orange County Community College-1year

Medical Assistant Certification (2003, GPA/3.92)

Six Sigma Program/Green Belt Certified

Laser Safety Program

ISO 9000 / ESD Training

IPC-A-610 / EXP July 2025

Computer: Excel, Microsoft Word, SAP

FOD (Foreign Object Detection) Awareness

JIT (Just In Time) Awareness

Quality Assurance and Workstation Ownership Program

Training:

All forms of Manual Die Attach

Datacon Auto Die Attach Machine

Eutectic Solder Die Attach Machine

MRSI Pick and Place/MRSI Epoxy Dispense Machine

Substrate & Duroid Attach Via Film Sheet Epoxy in Vacuum Bagger Oven

Balzer and Teme-scale Metal Evaporators

Assorted Ramp Cure Ovens

Solvent Cleaning / Plasma Cleaning

Absorber Covers Adhesive Attach

Hot Plate /Rework Die Removal

Military Specification Class 883

Visual Inspection Pre/Post Component Attach

Keyence High Power Microscope

Some Soldering

Calipers

Micrometer

Pin Gage

Drop Gage

Assorted Epoxies, conductive and non-conductive:

DM6030, 354T, 84-1LMIT1, H2OE, H2OE-175, Sk70

References:

Luigi Ricci-Engineer Medtronic Inc. 617-***-****

Al Porier-Supervisor Analog Devices Inc. 603-***-****

Helena Silva-Lead Tech Analog Devices Inc. 978-***-****

Daniel Healey-Supervisor Securitas for KRI 781-***-****

Franklin Lopez-Supervisor Securitas for KRI 978-***-****

Robert Acres-Engineer Lockheed Martin 9787.729.7901

Paula Vines-Supervisor Lockheed Martin 978-***-****



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