Experience

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  Texas instruments inc.

  Jun 1996 - Jun 2003

  Manufacturing electrical / physical failure analysis engineering analyst

  Improved product design, manufacturing process, testing, quality, and reliability through timely and accurate root cause identification of mechanism failure, HAST, HTOL, and ESD Testing. IC testing including electrical and physical failure analysis. Worked closely with customers and provided technical FA reports detailing continuity, and functional/parametric failures. Created a new FA-Lab used for debugging, reliability testing, and performance characterization. Designed printed circuit boards and production test fixtures for TI switch-mode power supply IC product line. Implemented laboratory characterization on IC device performance analysis for IC Data Sheets. FA Lab Equipment Experience: SEM, EDX, EMMI, SAM, FIB, Hazardous Acids, Optical Laser Cutting, X-Ray, & Liquid Crystal Analysis Show less

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  Atc logistics & electronics

  Jun 2003 - Jun 2006

  Manufacturing electrical / physical failure analysis engineering analyst

  Responsibility included designing, building and maintaining electrical/mechanical test fixtures and assembly equipment used for end product manufacturing and functionality. Test fixtures included LED and LCD Displays, GPS Professional & Consumer Systems, Cell Phones, Ipod Players, TiVo Recorders, Automotive Radios & Instrument Panel Clusters, etc. Implemented written procedures for testing and repairing professional and consumer electronic devices for each service department. Created and measured controls to ensure that all performance standards (contract compliance) goals were met. Implemented training programs and instructed the repair departments in ESD, Electrostatic Discharge and IPC-A-610 and IPC-J-STD Advanced Soldering Classes. Worked closely with the quality departments to achieve zero product defects. Show less

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  Lockheed martin co.

  Jun 2006 - Jun 2010

  Electrical test, reliability, root cause failure analysis engineering analyst

  Responsibility included the electrical manufacturing, test and reliability of defense systems and test fixture equipment. Worked closely with various departments to achieve a zero product defect status. Position had daily interface with employees, managers, co-workers, contractors, vendors, and customers which required good problem solving and communication skills. Managed the IPC-A-610 and IPC-J-STD Advanced Soldering and Cable & Harness Classes for assembly and test production departments. Show less

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  Brooks instruments

  Jun 2010 - Jun 2015

  Electrical root cause failure analysis engineer

  Perform root cause failure analysis and testing of highly complex electrical/mechanical mass flow controller devices and test fixture equipment. Prepare detailed technical failure analysis reports in reply to global customer’s complaints and failures. Compiled FMEA Reports for directors. Have caught several recurring field issues that had not previously been identified and worked with other groups; (QAE, and Service) and resolved such issues to prevent future recurring issues. Identified areas in the business where employees lacked critical training, and volunteered to create and implement all appropriate documentation and training programs to improve expertise, and quality resulting in bottom line savings to the company. Show less

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  Ac electronics

  Jun 2015 - now

  Electrical engineering director

  Responsible for the overall quality and reliability on all of our fluorescent light ballast, drivers, LED boards, and LED light fixtures. Meet with customers to determine their needs and lighting requirements and generate solutions to best meet their current and future requirements. Contact customers by both E-Mail and phone to resolve any lighting issues. Attended several LED Trade Shows to help promote company’s current and future business. Perform electrical root cause failure analysis down to component level on returned drivers and LED boards and generate an FA Report. Held monthly SKYPE Meeting with factory engineers to resolve customer issues and improve products. Provide full technical support and training to both Sales Dept. and customers. Show less