Quality Assurance Engineer

RESUME

Ron A. Perea

505-***-**** **********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a challenging Engineering Position with a company offering opportunities for advancement. Have an active DOE "Q" clearance

EMPLOYMENT

Schafer Corporation, C/O LANL, MS-e549, P.O.Box 1663 Los Alamos ,NM 87545 Sept. 1997- January 2012

Senior Research Technologist / Project Leader / Supervisor

Worked as a Mechanical Research Technologist project leader for the TRIDENT Laser Facility then promoted to supervisor . In this capacity my responsibilities were to support Inertial Confinement Fusion ( ICF ) Target Fabrication and Assembly where I used my extensive skills and experience to support the target production tasks at Los Alamos National Laboratory ( LANL ) in Los Alamos, NM . I assisted scientists and engineers at LANL in various target fabrication, characterization and assembly tasks. My initial responsibilities were to provide ICF target assembly under the guidance and direction of LANL scientists. Many of the targets and parts were millimeter or sub - millimeter in size. Most of my work entailed working with assemblies containing fragile or unconventional materials, such as: thin films, fibers, fragile coatings, low-density foams, aerogels, beryllium, and tritium. I worked with both the Target Fab. Assembly Team and physists (experimenters) to design, fabricate, and document such targets, and was responsible for data acquisition, interpretation, and computer manipulation storage of data pertaining to both the designed and delivered parts. I provided timely, accurate, and complete laboratory records, prepared reports, and contributed to publications pertaining to team activities. I effectively interacted with scientists, engineers, customers, and technicians to meet programmatic requirements and deadlines. Duties included ; precision machining , assembly of parts with dimensions of order of 1 mm , metrology of mm scale parts , use of microscopic assembly tools, use of laboratory chemicals for material deposition and removal , production of coatings, optical or electron microscopy, and inspected all parts to ensure proper fit and alignment. Knowledge of laboratory chemistry was essential as well as being able to work with microscopes for long periods of time. I am experienced in conducting scientific work while complying with ES&H requirements and using appropriate administrative control, engineering controls , and personal protective equipment . I am also experienced working both independently and as a member of a team on scientific projects and working on multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

Philips Semiconductors, 9201 Pan American Frwy. NE, Albq., NM 87113 April 1997 – Sept.1998

Test Wafer Operator

Worked in support the production of test wafers. Required to supply the entire fab (Fab 23) with the test wafers that are needed to perform the assigned duties for the night. This entailed , metrology of mm scale parts, use of microscopic assembly tools, use of laboratory chemicals for material removal, production of coatings knowledge of laboratory chemistry. Personal protective equipment was required to fulfill this job working independently and as a member of a team on scientific projects on multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines. This required good attendance and coming in early and staying late to ensure passdowns were complete and there are no issues in my area. Good communication skills were essential and being able to follow written instructions. Required to follow all relevant safety procedures. Maintained job certifications, and perform engineering experiments while achieving zero defects in a high volume production area. Verified equipment status, test equipment daily to ensure they were functioning properly, drained and filled chemical baths and verified low liquid level alarms, verified operation of the Quick Dump Rinse in the diffusion area sinks. Performed quality control on all Test and Dummy wafers and reset wafer indexers when they were out of calibration. Operated, modified, repaired and maintained facility and associated equipment under general direction. Performed a variety of maintenance tasks with a working knowledge of computerized building management systems.

INTUIT, 8700 Zenith Court, Rio Rancho, NM September 1994 to April 15,1997

Technical Support Representative

Worked with a team of Technical Representatives using the telephone, written correspondence, or modem to answer technical questions and recommend solutions to hardware and software problems reported by customers; complete software testing and troubleshooting tasks as assigned; maintain a log of problems using technology provided by current situation tracking software so that recurring problems could be reported to development; provided assistance and guidance to Technical Support Technicians in setting up different programs as needed; performed special projects as assigned and did troubleshooting on all new software and hardware that the company came out with. Was required to have excellent interpersonal skills and interact effectively with staff and technicians -- as well as customers. Maintained proficiency on IBM computer systems using DOS and Windows Platforms.

Los Alamos Technical Associates, Richland, Washington Westinghouse Hanford Co. April 1991 to June 1994

Senior Engineer II

Worked with a team of 30 engineers to prepare the Plutonium Reclamation Facility (PFP) to restart operations. Developed as-built engineering drawings which met NQA-1 requirements, & defined the safe operating envelope of the plant, including all essential safety systems (mechanical and electrical). For each essential safety system, spare parts support, and vendor data was validated and recovery plans written when deficiencies were discovered. My last assignment was designing a Closed Loop Cooling System. This system consisted of a primary (or closed loop) that provides cooled water to selected process equipment through a heat exchanger, a secondary loop that provided cooling water to the heat exchanger and an evaporative cooler, which was used in the secondary loop for discarding heat into the atmosphere. I assisted the lead engineer in writing Operational Test Procedures (as well as doing the testing on the equipment), documentation for labeling requirements, instructions for operation and surveillance for the vacuum pumps, which were cooled by the primary closed loop cooling water system, and a system design description document which described water treatment needs, freeze protection measures, and alarm set-points. Trained operators on how to operate system. Worked with the drafting department to insure that drawings were updated to reflect the system configuration.

Los Alamos Technical Associates, Golden, Colorado EG&G Rocky Flats May 1988 To April 1991

Instrumentation & Control Engineer

Performed verification of electrical equipment for compliance to the drawings. Prepared records of any differences on the drawings. Made sketches of any new equipment which was installed on systems, traced unknown or mislabeled circuits. All work was done in coordination with Quality Assurance, Health and Safety and The Restart Team to produce documents which met the requirements of the Instrument & Control Division and The Stabilization Program Management Office.

Quality Assurance Engineer

Performed Quality Assurance surveillance activities (Verification, follow up, special studies & effectiveness) per (RFP) QR-21 surveillance activities, as defined by DOE orders & ASME NQA-1. Responsibilities included producing surveillance checklists, performing investigative process in reference to DOE orders (and other upper tier documents) to assure RFP procedures, departmental manuals, directives, engineering policies and equipment calibrations are being followed at their specified times.

Field Engineer

Member of the redline team. Red-lined vital safety system drawings. Verified that vital safety related alarms and indicators were functional, and verified competence of operators. Inspected, updated, assembled and performed trouble shooting on alarm systems, fire panels, smoke detection panels, overheat detection panels.

Consultants and Designers, Albuquerque, NM Sandia National Laboratory April 1982 To March1988

Senior Electro-mechanical Designer

Worked for five years on the Sandia Pulse Nuclear Reactor. Assisted Engineers in setting up experiments which needed to be tested for radiation exposure. Updated all electromechanical drawings of all chassis in the reactor facility, did trouble shooting on chassis and repairs to non functioning units. Designed and assembled mechanical fixtures used in the reactor facility and machined parts as well, then inspected fixtures for defects. Performed other design functions as directed.

Gulton Industries, 6600 Gulton Court Albuquerque, NM September 1978 To April 1982

Electrical Designer

Designed single and multilayer printed circuit boards from schematics, taped them, created drill drawings, assembly drawings and parts lists which made up a package that would be used to make a Printed Circuit Board.

Education

AA/ Electro/MechanicalDesign 1980 T0 1981

University of Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM

Electro-mechanical Design 1976 To 1978

Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute, 525 Buena Vista SE

General College Courses 1975

Big Bend Community College, Seattle, Washington

MILITARY SERVICE 1974 – 1976 U.S. Navy

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