Electrical Engineer
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JOEL MATHEWS
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Electrical Engineer with a background in process automation, high-volume manufacturing, and high-reliability electronics. Proficient in failure analysis, root cause diagnostics, and the optimization of automated production lines to minimize downtime
EXPERIENCE
Samsung Plano, Texas Sep 2025 – Dec 2025
Failure Analysis Engineer
● Performed root cause analysis on returned consumer devices to determine failure and prevent recurrence.
● Conducted overheating and thermal-stress evaluations on devices involved in customer burn or skin-irritation claims to assess safety risks and validate product reliability.
● Operated Samsung’s functional test software to verify device performance, identify operational faults, and isolate failure modes related to hardware or system behavior.
● Utilized CT scanning and X-ray analysis to examine internal structures of phone batteries, and chargers for defects
● Created concise failure analysis reports summarizing findings, evidence, and probable root causes to support engineering, quality, and product liability teams.
● Conducted microscopic inspections using depth-analysis techniques to evaluate charging ports, connectors, and fine-pitch components for physical damage, wear, contamination, or manufacturing defects. SMS InfoComm Grapevine, Texas Nov 2024 – Mar 2025 Product Engineer
● Led First Article Inspection (FAI) efforts on NVIDIA's enterprise-grade GPU systems to ensure design and process alignment.
● Created Bill of Materials (BOMs) and contributed to New Product Introduction (NPI) phases for NVIDIA’s GPU system assembly
● Developed labeling diagrams and exploded views to guide product packaging and labeling teams for compliance with NVIDIA standards.
● Authored and revised Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to improve production efficiency and assembly
● Maintained documentation and progress reports using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Salcomp Manufacturing Arlington, Texas Nov 2023 – Sep 2024 Quality Control Inspector
• Conducted inspections of solar inverter PCBs using IPC-A-610 criteria and internal standards to identify defects including solder joints, components, and assembly integrity.
● Utilized SAP ERP to log dimensional analysis data and operated precision equipment including calipers and VMM.
● Communicated with production teams to mitigate recurring issues, assisted in root cause analysis, and trained new floor workers.
● Worked with engineering, QC, and manufacturing operators to ensure defect trends were resolved and feedback loops were maintained.
● Applied Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for documenting defect analysis and communicating inspection data.
Virtex Enterprises Plano, Texas Jun 2022 – Oct 2023 Cycle Time Data Analyst
● Tracked board progress across SMT lines and compiled timing data into Excel dashboards to forecast job completions and throughput metrics.
● Used Excel VBA and advanced formulas (including VLOOKUP, PivotTables) to format, visualize, and present cycle data in daily/weekly/monthly intervals.
● Collaborated with QC inspectors, operators, and managers to ensure accuracy of timing data and process start points.
● Used Manex ESP system to analyze board history and client-specific revision documentation.
● Supported continuous improvement and lab environment optimization through trend analysis and documentation.
CORE COMPETENICES
• Quality Control & Inspection (IPC, J-STD, MIL-STD)
• Data Analysis & Excel Reporting (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, VBA, Graphing, BOM)
• ERP Systems: SAP, Manex
• PCB Assembly & SMT Line Support
• New Product Introduction (NPI)
• Electrical, Mechanical & Electronics Engineering Support
• Lab Facility & Testing Background
• Technical Documentation & SOP Writing
• Root Cause Analysis & Defect Logging
• Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• VMM, Oscilloscopes, Calipers, RLC Meter
EDUCATION
B.S. Electrical Engineering University of Texas at Dallas
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