ATS Test Engineer 2

THANH PHAM

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U.S. Citizen HP3070 & LabVIEW Certified

SUMMARY

Senior Electrical/Test/ATE Engineer with 20+ years of experience across defense, aerospace, semiconductor, and consumer electronics industries. Specialized in automated test development, embedded systems, FPGA, and full lifecycle validation. Proven success with TRW, ASML, Broadcom, and Cisco in designing ruggedized systems for military-grade reliability. U.S. Citizen with security clearance eligibility and certifications in HP 3070, LabVIEW, TestStand.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Test Systems & Tools: HP 3070, Teradyne Spectrum 8000, PXI, VXI, LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, NI DAQ, GPIB, SPI, I2C, CAN, RS-232 and JTAG (Corelis), RS-232/485, MIL-STD-1553

Software & Languages: Python, C/C++, Assembly, ORCAD, Altium, LTSpice, Spider, LabVIEW, MPLAB, STM32-ST, Linux, Unix 10, Windows, Microsoft Project. Knowledge on C# and Visual Basic.

Hardware & Protocols: FPGA (VHDL/Verilog – Xilinx/Altera), Analog & Digital Circuitry, ADC/DAC, SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, RF, Wireless (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/4G), Sensors.

Test Equipment: Agilent 8960, HP 8510C, IXIA, SmartBits, Signal & Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, DMMs, Function Generators

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BROADCOM CORPORATION – Irvine, CA Sr. Electrical Engineer Apr 2022-Dec 202 (Contract) Sr. Staff Test Engineer Aug 2000-Aug 2008 (Full Time)

Developed test systems and test scripts in Python for QA/debug of high-speed networking boards (ONZ, Fermat, VNZD) and Bring up different systems boards. Programmed FPGA, CPUs, GAL/Pal, Flash Memories and debug errors.

Led Computer and Enterprises Networking. Integrated and developed functional testing for PCIe and switching systems 10/100/1000 & 40 GB, VoIP, WLAN, storage & RF and fiber systems. Created Systems test PCI-X and PCIe.

Travelled and transferred NPI products to CMs (Foxconn, USI, LiteON), supported OEMs (HP, Dell, IBM, Cisco)

ASML / CYMER – San Diego, CA Sr. ATE System and software Engineer Oct 2014-Nov 2016

Integrated and designed ATE test systems using PXI, Python, and LabVIEW and TestStand to control Digital/Analog PXI-8109 Embedded controller, PXI-6514 Digital I/O, PXI-8431/8, and Pickering devices.

Interfaced ATE with Siemens PLCs (S7, ET 200SP), DMM Agilent 34980A Multiple Switches and Relay Boards.

Built self-test loopback diagnostics, controlled DUT via custom FPGA interface adapters

Worked in Clean Room, and led Engineers/technician to upgrade Vessel & Laser systems, Powers AC-DC, harness

over 1800 cables from data and powers to its sensors and its power systems.

NORTEK SECURITY – Carlsbad, CA Sr. Electrical/Test Engineer Consultant Apr 2017- Nov 2019

Validated wireless security devices, RF (900 MHz) for Medical devices, and IoT sensors in DVT/EMC/temperature tests for commercial products and OTA checked programmed IDs.

Used LabVIEW and Python to automate test cases for regulatory certification (FCC, UL, CE)

Supported AVR PIC microcontrollers, RF/Bluetooth testing, and performed WiFi test, OTA firmware updates.

CISCO SYSTEMS – San Jose, CA MDVT Hardware/Software Engineer (Contract) Jul 2012-Oct 2014

Performed MDVT and acoustic LabVIEW and evaluate & validate the systems on ASR and Catalyst routers/switches; validated PoE/UPoE systems. Installed Diags/IOS, ran VLAN traffic tests using IXIA and traffic generators

Configured FPGA, Flash, ran temperature chambers. Performed MDVT on shock/vibe, and acoustic systems tests in building P. Experienced with Wireshack test on Time/Source/Destination TCP/IP. Length/Frame/ Info for WLAN IP.

VIZIO INC. – Irvine, CA Program Manager October 2009 – May 2011

Managed and coordinated internal & external sources ODMs (Foxconn, Celestica, and TPV) for TV & mobile product development (7” to 55”). Oversaw product lifecycle: USB, RF, HDMI, 3D/2D video, Blu-ray systems

ALCON LABS – Irvine, CA Sr. Test Engineer 1998 - 2000

Designed Automatic Functional Tester (AFT) VXI system and developed Test Set using Labview, LabWindows/CVI and TestStand for medical PCBA Testing & Validation. Programmed Micro controllers.

Designed Virginal test fixtures and interface for fluidics transducers, optical drivers, embedded systems

Used ATE Teradyne 1700 and Teradyne Spectrum 8000 to test PCBA.

TRW ELECTRONICS – Redondo Beach, CA Software Engineer 1996-1998

Designed and Integrated ATE stations to develop software test set to control HP 8051C Network Analyzer for RF/waveguides, VXI controls, Digital/Analog I/O and uplink/downlink for Satellite Stations.

Used HP-VXI, DAQ, GPIP, RF analyzer & power meter, RF switches, and Power Development programs.

Obtained Security Clearance.

PRINTRONIX – Irvine, CA Sr. Test Engineer 1995-1996

Maintained designed & Integrated LabVIEW-PC based Automatic Functional Tester (AFT) systems for high-volume PCBA testing. Travelled to Texas to fix hardware and software issues on ATE HP3070 system.

BECKMAN INSTRUMENTS – Brea/Fullerton, CA Sr. Test Equipment Design Engineer – Sr. Technical Operation Engineer 1988-1995

Led ATE HP 3070, Designed Fixtures, Digital/Analog and development software drivers for DSP, DNA, Digital & analog, fiber-optic and motor-control boards for Nuclear Counter & diagnostic instrumentation (LS5000/LS6000 Liquid Scintillation, DU600/700 Spectrophotometer, and Robotics stations). Team led Engineers and technicians.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

MBA – University of Phoenix, 2007.

B.S. Electrical Engineering – Cal State Long Beach, 1987

Certifications: HP 3070 Test System, Teradyne Spectrum 1800, Unix, LabVIEW, Corelis JTAG Boundary Scan

LANGUAGES

English, Vietnamese (native), French (conversational)

U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain Security Clearance.

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