Lead Electronics Test Technician

CHRISTOPHER KOHLGRAF

*************@*****.*** 719-***-**** Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Summary

Skilled professional with experience in the Semiconductor clean room environment hardware and operating systems resolutions. Looking to contribute to company growth implementing cost reduction and improved efficiencies while using my experience and skill sets. Awarded 7 lifesaver awards for Saving company over $800 thousand dollars by catching the error that would have led to equipment and product damage and downtime. Trained 35 new initiates to operator test certification. Led training teams overseas. I am a great leader and a great follower I adapt to what is required of me. Highly-motivated Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively and quickly mastering new skills.

Skills

Team leadership

Professionalism

Interpersonal skills

Self motivation

Team building

Computer proficiency

Team collaboration

Reliability

Attention to detail

Teamwork and collaboration

Teamwork

Electrical testing

PCBA handling

Test equipment usage

Troubleshooting techniques

Experience

Revolve Labs Colorado Springs, Colorado

Lead Electronics Test Technician III

03/2024 02/2026

Lead Electronics Test Technician in crypto mining technologies, in a leadership role responsible for overseeing a team in the testing and validation of Bitcoin Antminers & Whatsminers hardware. Key duties include troubleshooting ASIC and PCB board level issues, ensuring quality standards are met, and improving test processes by collaborating with engineers. The job requires expertise in areas like electrical testing, PCBA handling, and using test equipment to diagnose problems and analyze results.

Main duties:

Team leadership: Guide and mentor a team of test technicians, assign tasks, and ensure the team adheres to high-quality and safety standards.

Testing and validation: Perform and supervise a variety of electrical and mechanical tests on products, such as Antminer devices, using specialized equipment.

Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve complex technical problems during the testing phase, including identifying root causes of failures.

Led testing teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and specifications.

Trained junior technicians on advanced testing techniques and troubleshooting procedures.

Managed a team of technicians, ensuring timely completion of projects and maintaining high-quality standards.

Actively participated in cross-functional meetings to discuss ongoing challenges within the testing environment while offering solutions that benefited overall project timelines.

Trained junior technicians in proper testing techniques, promoting consistency across the team.

Mentored junior technicians, enhancing team expertise and fostering a collaborative work environment.

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory/ Department of Energy Colorado Springs, Colorado

Mechanical Engineering Technician II

07/2022 - 02/2024

Maintain, assemble, and disassemble basic mechanical components and systems.

Using established work control processes and procedure requirements i.e., built replacement units.

Supported project management efforts by coordinating resources and timelines, contributing to successful project completion and team collaboration.

Work form drawings, and verbal instruction to assemble and test various mechanical designs.

Apply a basic knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes to solve basic mechanical problems.

Set up equipment, general troubleshooting, maintenance, and minor modifications of simple hardware.

Including pressure and vacuum systems

Built LRU for nuclear weapon payload.

Maintain a high level of safety awareness, while working in the laboratories.

Conducted thorough inspections of mechanical systems to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Collaborated with engineers to troubleshoot equipment failures and implement effective solutions promptly.

Mentored junior technicians on best practices for system maintenance and troubleshooting techniques.

Keysight Technologies

Manufacturing Operations Coordinator

11/2020 - 06/2022

Manufacturing Operations Coordinator

Main duties:

Worked on various machines and equipment

Trinity product

Dingo Doubler

Churchill

And when needed worked in test on various test equipment test many different products.

Coordinated cross-functional teams to streamline project workflows and enhance communication.

Coordinated cross-functional teams to streamline manufacturing processes, resulting in enhanced production efficiency and reduced downtime.

Implemented process improvement initiatives that optimized workflow, significantly increasing throughput and ensuring consistent product quality.

Entegris Colorado Springs, Colorado

Quality Assurance Inspector III

08/2016 - 10/2020

Approves incoming materials by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; rejecting and returning unacceptable materials.

Approves in-process production by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; communicating required adjustments to setup technician.

Approves finished products by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; returning products for re-work; confirming re-work.

Documents inspection results by; inputting data into quality

Conducted inspections of raw materials and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards.

Streamlined inspection processes, reducing turnaround time for quality checks by implementing best practices.

Analyzed inspection data to identify trends, driving corrective actions that increased operational efficiency and product quality.

Education and Training

LMU Munich, Germany

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Languages

English

German

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