Andrew Lynch

Experience

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  BioVectra Inc.

  Aug 2002 - Feb 2003

  Biochemical Process Operator

  Operated a variety of process equipment in a CGMP workplace. Experience Including but not limited to:-Chemical reactors-Large scale centrifuges-Chromatography columns-Thin Film evaporators-Various pan and inline filter methods-SAR training and experience -SCBA training

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  Atlantis Bioactives Corp

  Feb 2003 - Oct 2003

  Biochemical process operator

  Assisted in the transition of a new start up product line being integrated into a new facility.-Various pipe fitting jobs completed for connections from vacuum and liquid systems to recators, external tanks etc.-installation of tanks/reactors and other process equipment.-Extensive in building forklift experience.

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  Independent Security Services Atlantic

  Apr 2003 - Jan 2005

  Security Officer

  Various assignments uniformed as well as plain clothed undercover work. Equipment training and supplied with handcuffs, ASP. Daily reports written and submitted on a variety of activities and sites.

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  Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes

  Oct 2003 - Oct 2004

  Infantry reservist

  Infantry with the Canadian armed forces. Various pushups performed, C7s cleaned and assembled-reassembled and assembled yet again.

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  Seimac Ltd

  Dec 2004 - Mar 2006

  Test Tech

  Test tech on SAR beacon products responsible for complete testing through the assembly stages.-PCA testing-Temperature cycling-Power and stability testing-Customer programming and Final Test in TEMPEST chamber.

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  Cobham

  Mar 2006 - Dec 2013

  Managed QMS in ISO 9001 registered system Led team of Tech writers, electrical Technologists & Engineers, mechanical techs in supporting electronics manufacture via process design and improvement. Test development, jig & fixture design, process mapping and application of lean techniques, documentation for operators to follow. Developed automated tests in labview environment. Tests for electronics equipment including: RF power and modulation measurements (AM and PM) DC voltage/amperage tests, communication tests, automated environmental temperature cycling.

  • Quality Manager

    May 2012 - Dec 2013

  • Production Engineering Manager

    Oct 2008 - May 2012

  • Production Test Developer

    Mar 2006 - Oct 2008
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  Reno subsystems

  Dec 2013 - Mar 2014

  Test Developer

  Developed automated production tests for RF products.

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  Self-employed

  Mar 2014 - Mar 2017

  Test Engineering contractor

  Test engineering contractor.

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  Nautel

  Mar 2014 - Aug 2015

  Develop and/or lead the development then Implement new Production Tests at all levels of the test process. Develop automated tests in a Labview environment

  • Test Engineering Manager

    Dec 2014 - Aug 2015

  • Test Automation Developer

    Mar 2014 - Nov 2014
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  Xeos Technologies Inc.

  Aug 2015 - Apr 2016

  Verification Engineer

  Field TestingFW TestingHW TestingSW TestingProcess improvementSystems improvement/implementation->implemented JIRA Confluence Test Rail

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  Targeted Testing

  Mar 2017 - now

  Owner

  Owner of targeted testing, a company dedicated to increasing efficiency, quality and provide design feedback through test automation and analytics.

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  Water spider technologies

  Sept 2017 - Nov 2017

  Test contractor

  Assisted with some testing and characterization of RF system using OFDM. Focus on getting the most amplification out of an off the shelf receiver and testing receive sensitivity on the demodulation + reciever system as a whole.

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  Nautics Group

  Dec 2017 - Jun 2019

  Planing and implementation of Manufacturing activities of electronics devices. Setup of business systems to support overall operations. Process mapping for assembly, test and communications. Planning of manufacturing and operational activities in Nova Scotia.

  • Director Of Manufacturing

    Mar 2018 - Jun 2019

  • Consultant - manufacturing planning

    Dec 2017 - Mar 2018
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  STELIA Aerospace

  Oct 2018 - Aug 2019

  SW developer

  Developed a prototype tool to perform Analytics on product batch data gathered. Database written in SQL with a GUI to run analysis and reports.

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  MetOcean Telematics

  May 2019 - Mar 2020

  Production ATE Test Developer

  Setup an Automated test platform to perform a variety of tests including multiple RF paths and DC measurements. Developed Test SW to interface to all equipment and DUT and save data. Integrated SDR into test set for flexible lower cost RF measurements.

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  GeoSpectrum Technologies Inc.

  Jul 2020 - now

  Manage Towed Array build and test activities, Acoustic element testing, Electrical PCA testing, Test Engineering, Manage PCB design activities and design tools, Test Automation and Data collection, design and analysis. Leading a technical team to create test automation, build test databases, test fixtures and increase test throughput and efficiency. Also create DFM reviews of existing product and manage PCB layout both internal and externally performed. Led the integration of Altium as the tool for the EE teams thoughout the organization. compiled contractual vs internal requirements to create test verification planning. Led controls team to develop SoW and requirements for external contractor to generate control SW. Test Engineering tasks for automation and support for Test DB development as well as build team support for a variety of projects.

  • Manager, Towed Array & Testing

    Aug 2024 - now

  • Circuit Board Manager

    Nov 2021 - Aug 2024

  • Manufacturing Engineering

    Jul 2020 - Feb 2022