Sergio Oviedo

Experience

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  Lacsa Airline Of Costa Rica

  Oct 1997 - Dec 1997

  Electronics Technician Intern

  Repaired and maintained components used for aircraft navigation and radio communications.Involved and participated in the design, analysis and technical documentation projects. Part of the team performing Service Checks A to the airplanes.

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  Intel Corporation

  Jan 1998 - Nov 1998

  Manufacturing Technician

  Part of the first team that started the operations of the factory in Costa Rica.In charge of managing the material and priorities for the production of the factory.First point of support for the factory’s supervisor in the material handling.In charge and creator of the weekly meeting to perform improvement to the material handling systems.Responsible to control the flow of the material along the production lines.Part of the Eng Team to achieve a reduction in the process resulting in a low costs result. Show less

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  Lacsa Airline Of Costa Rica

  Nov 1998 - Dec 2003

  Senior Avionics Technician

  Repaired and maintained components used for aircraft navigation and radio communications.Accompanied flight crew to perform in-flight adjustments and to determine and record required post repair work.Performed in-depth diagnostics to include functional tests, removal, installation and troubleshooting of aircraft avionics/electrical components and systems. Performed upgrades, modifications to avionics/electrical components and systems. Performed line maintenance and service check to high technology airplanes.Maintained and repaired the shop facility, equipment and tooling that support operations.In charge of perform Checks A to the Boeing, Airbus and Cessna Airplanes.In charge of support other maintenance bases around America. Show less

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  Intel Corporation

  Jan 2004 - Apr 2008

  Lead the Equipment coordination. Responsible for assigning tasks to each Maintenance Team member, ordering Vendor Parts for down equipment, staging parts for equipment PM’s and coordinating breaks to provide continued coverage throughout the workday. Became the primary contact for interfacing and coordinating Engineering requests for machine time and issues.Provided technical reports and accurate and concise passdown to the Manufacturing Manager.Sustained and ensured follow up to all the signals and marginal tools to keep all the machines up and running to keep yield indicators hitting and surpassing the goal. Handled tool maintenance and repair, first point of contact for tool down issues including troubleshooting of sophisticated and complex test equipment Supported Engineering and Manufacturing projects, improvement activities related to yield, tool availability, performance improvement and cost reduction Owned and led higher level training requirements, vendor training and skill level/competence verification. Show less Developed a PM process that systematically organized the necessary equipment and tools for the test module which is the factory’s constraint operation. Created and implemented Process and Preventive Maintenance specs in an efficient manner which contributed to achieve the Factory’s goals.Lead the Equipment coordination. Responsible for assigning tasks to each Maintenance Team member, ordering Vendor Parts for down equipment, staging parts for equipment PM’s and coordinating breaks to provide continued coverage throughout the workday. Became the primary contact for interfacing and coordinating Engineering requests for machine time. Provided technical reports and accurate and concise passdown to the Manufacturing Manager.Sustained and ensured follow up to all the signals and marginal tools to keep all the machines up and running to keep yield indicators hitting and surpassing the goal.Initiated and led the definition of marginal tools Criteria for Test Module which triggered review, detect and fix contributing directly in helping the Fab Test achieved critical success indicators.Designed and implemented solution that eliminated the possibility of an accidental tester’s shutdown, equipment and product damage and unnecessary downtime and unit retest.Represented his shift in technical forums, contributed best known methods and initiated and lead more projects in machine troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. Show less Gathers and evaluates operating data to conduct on-line equipment adjustment and ensure process optimization. Responsible for running lots in a qualitative way. Responsible for preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, spares management and sustaining.Works on process improvement, troubleshooting nonstandard events in the production line, and reviewing technological health and stability. In charge for the buddy, trainer, and certifier levels and creating, maintaining and updating training manuals. Participates in safety forums.Handles tool maintenance and repair, first point of contact for tool down issues including troubleshooting of sophisticated and complex test equipment Support Engineering and Manufacturing projects, improvement activities related to yield, tool availability, performance improvement and cost reduction Responsible for tool & process safety, performance and improvements e.g. availability, preventative maintenance schedule & methodologies. Mentors and trains other Manufacturing Technicians to support development and process/tool support requirements. Owns and leads higher level training requirements, vendor training and skill level/competence verification. Show less

  • Senior Manufacturing Technician Equipment

    Jan 2007 - Apr 2008

  • Senior Manufacturing Technician Equipment

    Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

  • Manufacturing Technician Equipment

    Jan 2004 - Dec 2005
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  ENERCON

  Apr 2008 - Dec 2011

  Senior Field Service Technician

  As the leader of Costa Rica’s Service Team, I directed the installation, commissioning, and delivery of a cutting-edge Wind Farm. Serving as the primary liaison with the local customer, I managed diverse teams responsible for maintaining and repairing state-of-the-art wind energy plants, as well as overseeing all site administration duties. With expertise in both electronic and mechanical systems, I supervised 5 Wind Energy specialists tasked with the startup and maintenance of a 55-turbine wind farm, ensuring safety incidents were minimized and maintenance conducted promptly. Notably, I executed maintenance procedures and part replacements with zero incidents, adhering to the highest standards of safety and quality, resulting in a wind farm availability exceeding 95%. Additionally, I led a 20-person installation team, successfully meeting delivery schedules for turbine installations in Costa Rica and Europe. Handling local supplier contracts and equipment inventories, I enhanced standard maintenance protocols to adapt to local conditions, including weather-related factors and country-specific challenges. Show less

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  Cohu, Inc.

  Jan 2012 - Apr 2024

  Senior Field Service Engineer

  As the leader of a team of 5 engineers providing support at Intel Costa Rica, I oversaw the daily operation of factory service to the company's own equipment used and acquired by the customer. Additionally, I served as Intel's customer coverage representative in Costa Rica, USA, and Asia. I was responsible for the validation and de-installation of over 40 pieces of equipment destined for global shipment, as well as the installation, commissioning, and highest-level technical support for over 40 units used in microprocessor testing over the past 12 years. Notably, I had spearheaded the establishment of the world's premier on-site Thermal Head Repair Center, achieving a repair effectiveness rate exceeding 99%. Show less

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  Universidad Cenfotec

  Feb 2024 - now

  As a robotics laboratory coordinator, I've spearheaded various pivotal initiatives, ranging from assessing and optimizing space to selecting and procuring high-quality equipment. My expertise encompasses configuring and updating robots to seamlessly integrate with contemporary interfaces and crafting educational materials for diverse educational levels. With skills in teaching, project management, and interdepartmental coordination, I've strengthened the relationship between academia and industry in the realm of robotics and artificial intelligence. Show less

  • Director of the Research and Technological Development Laboratory

    Jun 2024 - now

  • Director of the Software Engineering School

    Jun 2024 - now

  • Robotics Research Lab Coordinator

    Feb 2024 - May 2024