Engineering Professional
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Work History
Engineer
KEN GAULT
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Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
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********@*****.***
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Skills
- Data Analysis
- Manual Testing
- Test Plan Development
- Troubleshooting
- Emotional Intelligence
- Critical Thinking
- Effective Communication
(Verbal and Written)
- Teamwork and
Collaboration
- Adaptability
- AI Literacy
- Cybersecurity
- Sustainability (Green Skills)
- Leadership and Mentorship
Experienced engineering professional with a strong background in electronic testing, troubleshooting, and quality assurance. Collaborative and skilled at interpreting technical documentation. Proven track record of driving process enhancements. Proficient in operating test equipment, consistently delivering high-quality results. Known for reliability and adaptability, excelling in fast-paced, dynamic settings.
Test Engineer
Solar Stik, Saint Augustine, FL
2023-08 -
2025-03
Test Plan Development: Design and execute test
programs for electrical/mechanical systems to
assess performance, reliability, and compliance.
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Equipment Setup: Configure test fixtures and
instrumentation for mechanical, thermal, and
electrical testing.
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System Testing: Perform functional, stress, and
environmental tests using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and data acquisition systems.
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Troubleshooting: Diagnose malfunctions, identify
root causes, and recommend design improvements.
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Data Analysis: Collect test data, analyze results, and prepare concise reports on findings and metrics.
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Prototype Testing: Evaluate prototypes to ensure
they meet design and industry standards.
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Quality Assurance: Inspect test results for
compliance with internal, customer, and regulatory standards (e.g., ISO, UL).
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Team Collaboration: Partner with engineers to refine designs and integrate test feedback into
development.
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Equipment Maintenance: Maintain and calibrate
test equipment for accurate, repeatable results.
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Documentation: Write test procedures and
specifications for engineering records.
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Production Support: Aid in transitioning systems to manufacturing and resolving production issues.
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Failure Analysis: Investigate component failures and propose durability enhancements.
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- Industry Standard
Compliance
Firmware Testing: Validate software/firmware and
assist with updates.
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Customer Support: Assist clients with troubleshooting and resolving product issues.
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Mentorship: Guide team members and provide
technical training across departments.
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ASIC Design Verification Engineer
GLOBALFOUNDRIES, Burlington, VT
2015-07 -
2020-06
Led ASIC and Foundry Design Verification and
release for over 500 products.
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Managed New Product Introduction (NPI) processes
from design to release.
Provided technical support to customers for design submissions, ensuring seamless communication and
resolution of issues.
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Trained and mentored technicians on validation
techniques, methods, and testing processes.
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Documented the entire validation process, tracking all changes and modifications made.
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Collaborated in the system design and
commissioning phases, interfacing with clients to
define clear milestones for integration into
development timelines.
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Debugged code and identified root causes of issues by analyzing configuration files and logs.
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Characterization Engineering
IBM, Burlington, VT
1996-01 -
2015-06
Characterized fabrication processes to ensure
product quality and enhance yield.
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Analyzed and correlated various inline and
functional test data, including PLY and FA indicators.
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Utilized timeslides and graphical analysis to monitor the entire process flow.
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Conducted micromanipulator probing and failure
location analysis in wafer scribe.
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Interpreted blueprints, technical drawings,
schematics, and computer-generated reports.
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Successfully completed projects by applying
engineering, technical, and maintenance best
practices.
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Education
Delivered results on time while adhering to project schedules and maintaining high-quality standards.
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Collaborated with engineers during New Product
Introduction (NPI) phases to develop and validate
design changes.
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Applied engineering principles to design, develop, and optimize electrical, mechanical, and data
processing systems.
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Compiled, processed, and analyzed test data to
drive continuous product quality improvement.
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Enhanced product quality by customizing tools and
eliminating process variability.
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Electrical Engineering
University of Vermont - Burlington, VT
Professional Development: Program Management
Relevant Coursework: Electronics Theory
Relevant Coursework: Test Engineering
2002-01 -
2006-07
Gained expertise in managing and overseeing
complex projects, including resource allocation,
timeline management, and team coordination.
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Studied core principles of electronics, including
circuit design, semiconductor devices, and signal
processing.
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Gained hands-on experience in designing,
implementing, and evaluating test plans and
procedures to ensure product quality and
performance.
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Associate of Applied Science: Electronics
Technology, Computer Science
Heald Institute of Technology - San Francisco, California 1988-06 -
1990-01
Introduction to Electronics: Fundamentals of
electronic components, circuits, and their
applications.
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Digital Electronics: Study of logic gates, binary
arithmetic, and digital circuit design.
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Analog Electronics: Analysis and design of analog
circuits, including amplifiers and oscillators.
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Accomplishments
Circuit Analysis and Design: Techniques for analyzing and designing electrical circuits, both analog and digital.
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Microelectronics: Study of semiconductor devices,
integrated circuits, and their manufacturing
processes.
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• Honor Roll
Identified and addressed metal defect
contamination in ultra-thin gate dielectrics, resulting in a 5% yield increase in the wafer production line.
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Key team member in designing and implementing a
Statistical Process Control method to evaluate
semiconductor processes using in-line visual
processing, electrical testing, and final functional testing to identify root causes of yield limitations.
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