Kevin Elbe

Experience

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  Argonne National Laboratory

  Nov 2001 - Nov 2002

  Laser Technician Co-Op

  • Set-up experiments for high powered Nd:YAG and CO2 lasers. Measured, recorded, and charted laser oil-well drilling data.• Supported the rare isotope accelerator project using/testing complex spreadsheets that contributed to $500,000 in new R&D funding.• Asked to return for four consecutive co-op terms due to outstanding job performance.

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  Northrop Grumman Corporation

  Sept 2003 - Feb 2006

  Laser Technician

  • Built, aligned, troubleshot, and performed functional and acceptance testing of Mark VII military laser systems.• Worked in a team responsible for increasingly aggressive delivery quotas.• Used a variety of optical and solid state laser crystal combinations to achieve desired results.

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  Concepts Research

  Feb 2006 - Jun 2009

  Senior Production Specialist

  • Performed physical and analytical testing of micro-laser devices. • Created laser test set-ups and databases for performance tracking of micro-lasers.• Identified “out-of-spec” products and provided input for quality improvement and cooperated to implement corrective and preventive actions.• Developed standard operation procedures (SOP) and work instructions for micro-laser production. • Audited, monitored and ensured products met customer’s specifications and standards.• Provided training to new employees on production and quality control processes. Show less

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  OASIS Alignment Services

  Mar 2011 - May 2013

  Metrology Engineer

  • Utilize laser tracker technology and 3D metrology inspection methodology to lead, conduct, and oversee the alignment of various types of machines in a broad range of industries, and manufacturing processes. • Produce appropriate technical writing and/or required drawings for all metrology based and several optical based final customer deliverables.• Transferable expertise include organizational skills, time management skills, capability to motivate others, training/mentoring skills, effective listening/learning and a high-quality attention to detail. Show less

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  J.A. King

  May 2013 - now

  Calibration Technician

  • Responsible for knowledge of measurement methods, characteristics and data considerations as well as metrology principals and statistical process control.• Demonstrate proficiency in the laboratory scope of accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025:2005 & ANSI/NCSL Z540 including: physical, chemical and electrical properties in addition to pressure, torque, temperature, force, speed and time while upholding the quality system and document integrity.• Support a wide variety of laboratory, industrial and end user measurement equipment from a broad range of manufacturers and train others to do the same.• Effectively provided feedback to management on customer’s needs and wants. Show less