Process Technician

ZACHARIAH V. MANI

*** ***** ****, **. **, San Jose, CA 95117

Telephone: 408-***-**** / Cell: 408-***-**** Email: ****@*****.***

JOB TITLE : PROCESS TECHNICIAN

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Process Developmentn Provided input to service and process improvements to increase sales by 10% by suggestions to change methodsn Continually improved overall operational performance through cost-savings, process improvement and boosting employee morale co-opting co-workers to exceed targets by 7% and by being the go to person regarding tech knowledge.n Performed Failure Analysis of Solar Modules,IV testing on encapsulated modules etcn Provided independent supervison of middle tube bake process in temperature controlled oven in CIGS process.n Provided inputs for Measuring and Calibration equipments(Smartscope),Leak Detection tests(Helium),Torque tools etc. to enhance efficiencies by 2%.Managementn Thorough knowledge of various factors affecting Nano technology and Clean Technology. Developed a network within different fields of Nano and Clean technology by attending Industry Seminars.n Experienced using Scanning Electron Microscope including loading and unloading specimen ,sample manipulation,and sputtering of specimen.n Provided leadership for a team of 4 members to conceptualize , develop and present a Mini Research Project up to a Prototype stage and preparation of presentation to Angel Investors.n Provide strategic leadership for Sales and Marketing programs, as well as sales forecasting techniques using quantitative and qualitative methods and used in conjunction with benchmarking methods n Ability to manage a Team of over 25 staff members. Seasoned manager for various operations and departments, including, Accounting, Manufacturing, Inventory Control and Quality Control.

WORK EXPERIENCE

09/2008-04/200908/200807/200806/200*****-** Solyndra , Fremont, CaliforniaProcess Technician· Prepared optical,mechanical and electrical measurements for solar module reliability tests· Performed set-up of processing and testing equipments· Performed technical tests and experiments for monitoring and troubleshooting solar reliability cause and effects· Prepared test runs and prepared records,charts and graphs of results for presentation· Provided technical assistance to process development and engineering personnel· Has undergone and attained Certificate in Hazardous Material Training· Has undergone and attained Certificate in Laser Safety Training· Proficient in Microsoft Word,Excel and Powerpoint .Memry Corp.,Menlo Park ,CaliforniaLaser Technician, Medical Devices· Reviewed final device,clinical and R&D docs for completeness and accuracy· Worked closely with manufacturing and R&D engineering· Laser cutting with LPL machines of various medical devices like Stents,Cannulas etc.· Visual inspection of these devices,use of Smartscopes· Generated Engineering Change orders,documented data for process development,well versed in GMP and QSR.· Performed daily walk through audits and recordsBoston Scientific,Fremont ,CaliforniaAssembler, Medical Devices· Final assembly of various medical devices with the help of small hand tools and optical microscope,GMPractices,QSR & well versed in Clean Room procedures.California Institute of Nanotechnology ,San Jose , CaliforniaTrainee in Certified Nanotechnology &Clean Technology Professional· Provided inputs to detect structural defects in Nano scale through Scanning Electron Microscope· Researched materials from various sources to process information on ongoing projects· Handled Real term projects to bring products from concept to prototype· Submitted Mini Research ProjectFry’s Electronics, Sunnyvale, California.Telecommunications Sales n Contribute to sales for assigned products and services in the Sunnyvale location.

2006-07 Contractor’s Warehouse, Santa Clara, California.Cashier

1988 – 2006 Ponpara Surgical Instruments, Trivandrum, Kerala State, IndiaSupervisor· Supervised assembly of medical and surgical devices and machining operations· Manage overall operation and financial reporting for medical devices company. Planned and managed human and machine resources for production. Managed 25 employees.· Production results consistently met quality standards. Improved overall performance through cost-savings, process improvement and improving employee morale.

EDUCATION / AFFILIATIONS

2008 Certified Nanotechnology and Clean Technology Professional California Institute of Nanotechnology

2007 Business Re-Engineering Professional Certificate in Nanotechnology & Clean Tech by California Institute of Nanotechnology.

Bangalore University, Bangalore India B.S. Business Administration, Concentration on Accounting, as well as Marketing. Minor in Business Administration and Economics

Accountancy Level 1, 2 & 3 from SCAE, California , Quick Books from SCAE CA