Manufacturing Engineer/ Controls Engineer

MAYUR PATEL

** *. ******** **. 630-***-****

Chicago, IL 60610 *****.********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE To obtain a position that will utilize my technical skills, education, and leadership abilities in order to improve the company’s overall efficiency and profitability.

EXPERIENCE

Arens Control Company Arlington Heights, IL Feb 2008-Present

Manufacturing/Controls Engineer

• Daily monitoring and maintenance of automated end of line testers which include PLC’s and Labview based testing platforms.

• Designing, building, and programming of automated end of test equipment and sub assembly stations. (Knowledge in automated processes included sensors, vision systems, actuators, data collection, bar coding, tooling, etc.)

• Responsible for the release of all development jobs to manufacturing that will ensure 100% yield in production within established cost targets and minimal cycle time.

• Coordinate and participate in the activities of development jobs from engineering drawings, tool and fixture designs, creation of set-up books, programming, prototype runs to successful first lot production runs in Manufacturing within established cost targets and time lines.

• Compute cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work; preparing bids; selecting vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness.

• Provides reports on the status of project milestones to management and adjusts schedules accordingly.

• Prepare and maintain detailed layouts of processes and related equipment

• Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training team members and evaluating results.

• Program Management, APQP and PFMEA

• Manage, direct and coordinate all activities related to a distribution shift to maximize productivity while maintaining quality.

• Carry out supervisory responsibilities including training employees, disciplining employees, directing work, assessing work performance, coaching, developing and motivating team members

• Strongly Implement lean manufacturing, six-sigma, 5-S, and other continuous improvement projects as necessary

• Ensure all distribution data is gathered and reported correctly on a daily basis.

• Ensure training is implemented effectively, review regularly and revised as necessary

• Monitor and report process yields and efficiencies

Electronic Tech/Test Technician

• Responsible for all technical-related projects involving product performance testing and evaluation (Enova, Think).

• Conduct a variety of electronic, mechanical, and electromechanical tests on electronic systems and subassemblies like (Controller card, IGBT drivers, and DC/DC converter for 90KW & 120KW hybrid Power Drive Systems) to ensure unit functions according to specification or to determine the cause of unit failure.

• Read test schedules, work orders, test manuals, performance specifications, wiring diagrams and schematics to determine testing procedure and equipment to be used.

• Connect test unit to test equipment such as high voltage power supply, signal generator, frequency meter of spectrum analyzer, 8KW Inductive Load, DC Electronic Load, differential probe.

• Perform data analysis, technical report writing, test standards updates, and instructional procedures.

• Compare results with specifications and record data. Analyze test results on defective units to determine cause of failure.

• Setup and conduct routines and tests on internal and field failures as issued by engineers and record the results.

• Confirm with engineers, technicians, and production personnel regarding testing procedures and results to resolve problems.

• Self-motivated and able to work efficiently in a team or individual environment.

• Train new employees to test subassembly and assembly unit.

Hilton Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn Hoffman Estates, IL Jan 2006-Jan 2008

Front Desk, Auditor

• Worked with front office team to raise guest satisfaction scores from a regional 81.7% to 93.8% in an 8-month span.

• Oversaw the day to day operations of the Front Office Department.

• Built professional relationships with top guests and VIPs, and became the point of contact for all their needs.

• Participated in all revenue meetings and assisted with the implementation and execution of programs to ensure hotels occupancy and ADR objectives were met.

• Maintained correct procedures for hotel accounting, credit control and handling of financial transactions.

• Determined the direction, support, training and tools by being a consistent relationship builder to ensure the sense of empowerment necessary to provide win/win decisions for any internal/external customer challenges that arose.

• Monitored and reviewed guest comments via the Market Metrix Report to identify areas for improvement and shared with staff to assist in improving guest satisfaction, guest relations and guest loyalty scores.

• Scheduled and conducted regular Front Office Communication Meetings.

• Observed up-sell incentive program to ensure revenue was maximized.

• Monitored and approved departmental labor productivity, allowing for flexibility as necessary.

• Provided high quality service to all guests to maintain value and reputation of Hilton Hotels

Rosewood Care Center Inverness, IL Aug 2003-Nov 2005

Front Desk

• Provided assistance and coverage for front office functions as required.

• Prepared and conducted training sessions regarding coding, accurate charge entry, and other front office functions.

• Developed and maintained a professional department that assisted the organization toward its goal of improving cost-effectiveness of health care delivery.

• Acted as liaison between physicians, administration, and business departments.

• Coordinated office procedures with front office, medical staff, and billing office to ensure smooth flow of information.

• Participated in the completion of month-end close checklist for all assigned items to ensure corporate deadlines were met or exceeded.

• Implemented and complied with Company Reimbursement Policies and Procedures to maximize efficiency.

• Reviewed all attorney requests to ensure proper authorization was obtained and all documentation was present.

• Oversaw insurance verification process, in addition to patient financial counseling to ensure patients are apprised of financial obligations.

• Reviewed posting of charges from encounter forms and hospital charges within 24 hours. Reviewed daily encounter forms for completeness and accuracy, following up with appropriate person(s) to obtain complete information.

• Maintained knowledge of current health care and billing trends and practices.

• Supervised the daily activities of front office staff.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s of Science in Electronics and Communication Engineering May 2010

ITT Tech

CERTIFICATIONS

Lean Manufacturing Certification

University of Illinois

Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

IPC Certified Trainer (Exp: 05/2012)

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